Policy information sourced from the Waltham Forest Local Plan

44 Evening and Night-Time Economy Uses

Proposals for evening and night-time economy uses that contribute to the vitality and viability of the borough’s designated centres - in particular, Walthamstow Town Centre - will be encouraged where:

A. They are part of a strategic approach to delivering and managing cultural and food and drink uses in the designated centres and/or supporting the creation of a balanced provision of evening and night-time uses;

B. The design of the development particularly focuses on public safety, crime prevention and the reduction of anti-social behaviour;

C. Active day-time uses are also proposed and/or proposals make a positive contribution to active frontages and do not detract from the character and amenity of the surrounding shops and services;

D. There will be no significant individual or cumulative adverse effect on the surrounding residential amenity due to noise, traffic, parking, general disturbance or problems of disorder and nuisance;

E. Arrangements for mitigating pollution including ventilation equipment, refuse disposal, grease traps and noise insulation is provided in a way that minimises visual and environmental impact; and

F. Inclusive access is provided.