New additions to the list include Wood Street Market, Mornington Hall in Chingford, and the Kali Amman Hindu Temple on Forest Road
Waltham Forest Council has unveiled an updated Local Heritage List, which celebrates “characterful and historic” buildings and structures in the borough.
The updated list comes after the public was invited to nominate buildings for inclusion late last year, with over 140 nominations sent in. Of those, 93 have made the revamped list.
The new version was launched at a public event at Stafford Hall in Walthamstow on Thursday 19th September.
According to the council, the new heritage list is a “significant upgrade” on the previous version, as it features pictures, is indexed according to ward, and is generally more user friendly.
The new additions to the list include Mornington Hall in Chingford, the Kali Amman Hindu Temple on Forest Road, Wood Street Market, the Leytonstone and Wanstead Synagogue, and the Northcote Arms, also in Leytonstone.
Nominations were assessed and reviewed based on their architectural, historical, and cultural significance.
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A building or structure with architectural significance may have, for example, been designed by a prominent architect, or represent a rare architectural style in the borough.
Meanwhile, a building or structure with historical significance may be substantially older than surrounding buildings. It may have also been the site of a historic event, or been associated with a notable person in the past.
Being on the list does not limit how buildings are used or prevent changes to them, but where planning applications are submitted, any impact on a locally listed building would be considered as part of the planning assessment.
Ahsan Khan, Waltham Forest Council deputy leader and cabinet member for housing and regeneration said: “The updated Local Heritage List is a fantastic showcase of the diverse and characterful buildings and spaces our borough has to offer, recognising its rich heritage and storied history.”
He added: “I’d like to thank all residents who sent in their nominations to make our Local Heritage List truly reflective of Waltham Forest and encourage everyone to take look and explore the new additions.”
Read more about the Local Heritage List here
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