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

DM32 Managing Impact of Development on Occupiers and Neighbours

In managing the impact of new development on neighbouring amenity, the Council will refer to planning standards as set out in the Urban Design Supplementary Planning Document (SPD). New development including extensions, modifications to existing homes and where applicable, changes of use should;

A) ensure that daylight/sunlight, outlook and privacy is maintained for existing occupants and their neighbours in their homes and gardens as well as for the intended occupants of new habitable rooms;

B) ensure the provision of facilities for the storage, collection and disposal of refuse. In assessing such provision, the Council will have regard to the following matters:

  • the level and type of provision - shared recycling facilities and refuse bins will normally be required for non-residential developments, shared housing and major flatted developments. For other residential development, space for the storage of individual recycling and refuse containers or communal recycling facilities and refuse bins (where justified) will be required;
  • the location of the provision - safe and convenient access for occupants/users and satisfactory access for refuse collection vehicles and operatives must be provided and maintained;
  • the impact of the provision on visual amenity and measures in place to screen or minimise the prominence of the facilities;
  • the impact of the provision on the health and amenity of the occupiers of the proposed and neighbouring development; and
  • the security of the provision against scavenging pests, vandalism and unauthorised use.

For more information please see the Local Plan Development Management Policies