Policy information sourced from The Waltham Forest Local Plan Development Management Policies.

DM28 Heritage Assets

Development proposals which may affect the significance of heritage assets in Waltham Forest (both designated and undesignated) or their setting should demonstrate how these assets will be protected, conserved and where appropriate enhanced. A Heritage Statement required under paragraph 128 of the NPPF should accompany all applications that affect heritage assets. In considering proposals, the Council will have regard to the following:

Area of Special Character

I) The Highams Estate was designated as an Area of Special Character by the Council in 1988. This area is shown on the Policies Map and described in Schedule 22. Although this is not a statutory designation, the Council recognises that this area has special character that must be protected.