Councillor · Waltham Forest
Councillor Liz Biggs
- Stories naming Liz
- 5
- Meetings we covered
- 4
- Latest story
- 12 Sep 2026
In brief
Councillor Biggs stated that amendments to planning rules offered an acceptable balance, embracing efficiency while supporting democracy and community engagement through strengthened opportunity for scrutiny. The councillor also highlighted a sentiment regarding a shift towards delegating more decisions to planning officers. Councillor Biggs chaired meetings where planning permission was granted for window replacements, Forest Road extension plans, shopfront plans, and a new SEND school.
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Stories naming Councillor Liz Biggs
- Waltham Forest Council Approves New Planning Committee Rules to Streamline Process To balance efficiency with community engagement, the council has proposed reducing the threshold for triggering this gateway test from five objections to two in most cases, with councillor call-ins remaining an option. This aims to ensure that significant local concerns can still be brought before the committee. The...
- Council employee's window replacement approved The Planning Committee granted planning permission for the replacement windows, subject to conditions and informatives. The meeting was chaired by Councillor Liz Biggs.
- Forest Road Extension Plans Approved by Waltham Forest Council Committee The meeting was chaired by Councillor Liz Biggs. The committee also considered the London Plan (2021) and the Orford Road Conservation Area Appraisal & Management Plan (2009) as part of the...
- Orford Road shopfront plans approved despite noise concerns Councillor Liz Biggs chaired the meeting, where seven planning applications were discussed, all of which were granted permission subject to conditions and informatives. These can be found in the...
- New SEND school approved for Chapel End Early Years Centre Councillor Liz Biggs chaired the meeting, which saw seven planning applications discussed and granted permission. The committee's decision to approve the SEND school conversion aligns with the...
From meetings they attended
These stories cover meetings Liz was listed at. The stories do not name them.
- Waltham Forest Council Faces Scrutiny Over 'Lower-Traffic Neighbourhoods' Terminology and Strategy
- Waltham Forest Council Faces Questions on Visitor Permit Issues and Potential Resident Compensation
- Waltham Forest Council to Support Solar Panel Installation in Conservation Areas
- Waltham Forest Council Pledges Enhanced Safety for Muslim Community Following Islamophobic Attack
- Waltham Forest Council to Enhance Accessibility Following Resident Concerns