Essex Road Waltham Forest E10 6HP
The proposal involves the conversion of an existing Class C3 residential dwelling into a Class C2 residential care facility. The use will provide specialist, supported accommodation for adults with mental health needs, delivered within a small-scale, domestic-style setting that replicates the character of a home environment while offering appropriate levels of professional support. The residential care facility will be operated by Essex Homes Ltd, under the direction of an experienced mental health nurse with over 40 years of professional practice and registration with the RMC. The residential care facility is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support for residents in Walthamstow and the surrounding areas. Essex Homes Ltd will be registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and will adhere to all regulatory standards to ensure excellent levels of care, safeguarding, and operational oversight. The property is expected to accommodate six residents, supported at all times by two on-site staff, ensuring an appropriate level of supervision and personalised support. Staff will operate on a structured rota, as follows: 08:45 – 15:00 14:45 – 21:00 08:45 – 08:45 (24-hour shift) This proposed use will contribute positively to the borough’s provision of specialist accommodation by meeting an identified need for mental health support services. It will help foster a balanced, inclusive, and supportive community, while providing a stable environment for vulnerable adults who require ongoing care and supervision.
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Application details
- Reference
- 260796
- Local authority
- Waltham Forest
- Postcode
- E10 6HP
- Ward
- Forest
- Application type
- All Other
- Property type
- House
Key dates
- Submitted
- 1 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 1 Apr 2026
- Comments close
- 8 May 2026
- Target decision
- 27 May 2026
Estimated project value
£11k–£41k
Typical UK cost for this job type, at inner London rates (2026). Estimated from the proposal description — planning applications do not state build cost. Source: trade estimate.
Floor area gained: 143.62m²
Recently sold nearby
Inside the two years most owners do their major work — kitchens, bathrooms, rewires and lofts. 2 recent sales are listed below.
- 11 ESSEX ROAD, LONDON, E10 6HPTerraced · Not a standard market sale · £700,00011 months ago6 Oct 2025
- 10A ESSEX ROAD, LONDON, E10 6HPFlat or maisonette · Leasehold · £375,00017 months ago28 Mar 2025
- 17 ESSEX ROAD, LONDON, E10 6HPTerraced · £850,0004 years ago30 Sept 2021
- 25 ESSEX ROAD, LONDON, E10 6HPOther · Not a standard market sale · £27,5006 years ago5 Mar 2020
- 28A ESSEX ROAD, LONDON, E10 6HPFlat or maisonette · Leasehold · Not a standard market sale · £250,0007 years ago11 Jun 2019
- 24 ESSEX ROAD, LONDON, E10 6HPTerraced · £680,0007 years ago6 Jun 2019
- 6B ESSEX ROAD, LONDON, E10 6HPFlat or maisonette · Leasehold · £402,5007 years ago31 May 2019
- 6 ESSEX ROAD, LONDON, E10 6HPFlat or maisonette · Leasehold · £450,00010 years ago11 Mar 2016
Homes here go for about £450,000 — the median of the last 5 market sales in E10 6HP, £375,000 to £850,000.
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Planning constraints
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