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Planning Application

260732

220 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 3AY

Full / Other PlanningHigh Street ward
Submission
13 Mar 2026
Target
8 May 2026
Decision
12 May 2026
Outcome
Refused
Delegated decisionRefused
12 May 2026
Decided by Zarina Ali under delegated powers
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Scheme description

Change of use of the ground floor from Class E (former estate agents) to an Adult Gaming Centre (AGC) (Sui Generis).

Why it was refused
Reason 1

The proposed change of use of the ground floor of the property to an Adult Gaming Centre (sui generis), by reason of its location within the Primary Shopping Area, the over?concentration of such uses, and the associated loss of a Class E unit, would fail to make a positive contribution to the retail function and the vitality and viability of the town centre.The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy 41 of the adopted Waltham Forest LP1 Local Plan (2024).

Reason 2

The nature and intensity of the use, in combination with the proposed operating hours, will result in an adverse impact on the amenity of the upper?floor residential occupiers. Accordingly the proposal fails to satisfy the requirements of Policy 57 of the adopted Waltham Forest LP1 Local Plan (2024).

Policies cited
Waltham Forest LP1 Local Plan 41
Waltham Forest LP1 Local Plan 57
Parties
Applicant
(Merkur Slots (UK) Ltd)
Officer
Zarina Ali
Timeline
13 Mar 2026
Application submitted
12 May 2026
Delegated decision: Refused
Supporting documents · 22
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Policy team comments1 May 2026View ↗
decision notice1 May 2026View ↗
Officer Report1 May 2026View ↗
Health Impact Assessment_.pdf19 Mar 2026View ↗
Planning Statement - Walthamstow.pdf19 Mar 2026View ↗
ESA Retail_pedestrian flow_footfall and linked trip data.pdf19 Mar 2026View ↗
Company Brochure_.pdf19 Mar 2026View ↗
Fire Safety Statement and Plan_.pdf19 Mar 2026View ↗
Crime Prevention_Safer Places report_.pdf19 Mar 2026View ↗
PR2001_230_220 Hoe Street_Walthamstow_Noise Assessment_FINAL19 Mar 2026View ↗
Walthamstow - Proposed Display Manifestation Plan - Rev 01 (19 Mar 2026View ↗
Walthamstow - Site Plan - Rev 00 (21.10.25).pdf19 Mar 2026View ↗
Walthamstow - Site Location Plan - Rev 00 (21.10.25).pdf19 Mar 2026View ↗
Walthamstow - Proposed Ground Floor - Rev 00 (21.10.25).pdf19 Mar 2026View ↗
Walthamstow - Existing Ground Floor - Rev 01 (05.11.25).pdf19 Mar 2026View ↗
ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf19 Mar 2026View ↗
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Data from the Waltham Forest planning register.
Summary
Reference
260732
Type
Full Planning
Applicant
(Merkur Slots (UK) Ltd)
Submitted
13 Mar 2026
Decision date
12 May 2026
Officer
Decision
Refused
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
How long, really
9
wks · this application
Submission → decision · 1 wks over the 8-week target