Flat 1, Hanbury House, Hanbury Street, London, E1 5JD Data via plota.co.uk

Pending PA/26/00666/NC
Change of use
Council
Tower Hamlets 3.9/10
Date received
27 Apr 2026
Date validated
27 Apr 2026
Postcode
E1 5JD

Description

Application for Certificate of Lawfulness in respect of proposed use property as a HMO for 4 people. Data via plota.co.uk

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Decision outlook

Plota predicted a decision around 14 Sept 2026; it is now day 140.

Day 140, past the statutory target. 89% of changes of use in Tower Hamlets are decided within thirteen weeks; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 24 Aug 2026.

Day 14084 days past the 56-day target
71%decided within 8 weeks
51%approved
39decided in the last year

Plota live figures for changes of use decided by Tower Hamlets in the last twelve months, from validation. Tower Hamlets decision record →

Site constraints 3

Air quality management area: Tower Hamlets AQMA
The council has declared the area as failing an air quality objective.
Schemes that add traffic, parking or combustion plant are assessed against the area's action plan and may need an air quality assessment.
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Opportunity area
Where the London Plan expects significant growth.
Boundaries are indicative and the borough holds the detailed plan.
Also on the record
Inside the Tower Hamlets built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

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Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
11 Deal Street, London E1 5AH
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2024 Approved
Montefiore Centre, Hanbury Street, London, E1 5HZ
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PA/24/01137/A1
2024 Approved
19 - 26 Albert Cottages, London, E1 5AF
Proposal to replace the existing slate tile roofing finish and makeup with the installati…
PA/24/01567/NC
2024 Approved
19 - 26 Albert Cottages, London, E1 5AF
It is proposed to replace the existing slate tile roofing finish and makeup with the inst…
PA/24/01568/NC
2024 Refused
121 Woodseer Street, London, E1 5HG
Proposal for single storey rear extension
PA/24/00958/NC
2023 Approved
47 Hobsons Place, London, E1 5HH
Retention of the front fence enclosure (in a new proposed height of 1.2m) and timber fram…
PA/23/01538/NC
2023 Approved
14 Victoria Cottages, London, E1 5AJ
Works to: T1 (Salix Babylonica (weeping willow) -P3 - Polland Remove Dead wood T6 ( Robin…
PA/23/02352/NC
2023 Approved
19 Albert Cottages, London, E1 5AF
Proposed removal of wrought iron fence on top of the rear boundary wall and to replace th…
PA/23/01742/NC
2023 Approved
19 Albert Cottages, London, E1 5AF
Listed Building Consent for removal of wrought iron fence on top of the rear boundary wal…
PA/23/01743/NC
2023 Approved
19-26 Albert Cottages, London, E1 5AF
Proposal to remove the existing 12 satellite dishes and antennas to the frontal elevation…
PA/23/01744/NC
2023 Approved
19-26 Albert Cottages, London, E1 5AF
Proposal to remove the existing 12 satellite dishes and antennas to the frontal elevation…
PA/23/01745/NC
2022 Approved
1 - 8 Albert Cottages, London, E1 5AF
Replacement of existing slate tile roofing finish with new natural slate tiles, including…
PA/22/02472/NC
2022 Refused
15 Deal Street, London, E1 5AH
Replacement of existing single glazed timber sash and casement windows with uPVC double g…
PA/22/00234/NC
2022 Approved
19 Deal Street, London, E1 5AH
Replacement of existing single glazed timber casement windows with PVCu double glazed win…
PA/22/00236/NC
2021 Refused
121 Woodseer Street, London, E1 5HG
Proposal for rear extension
PA/21/02295/NC
2021 Refused
121 Woodseer Street, London, E1 5HG
Roof extension
PA/21/02294/NC
2021 Approved
Tannery House, 6 Deal Street, London, E1 5AG
Replace the communal entry doors of the building with Crittall style doors to match the s…
PA/21/02023/NC
2020 Approved
Montefiore Centre, Hanbury Street, London, E1 5HZ
Proposed extension of existing caretakers house to provide three new self contained two b…
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2019 Approved
Montefiore Centre, Hanbury Street, London, E1 5HZ
Replacement of existing sash and casement timber windows with replica timber sash and cas…
PA/19/01385/NC
2019 Approved
Kingward House Open Space, Bloomfield House Open Space, Old Montague Street, London
The proposed works to the Kingward House Open Space comprise of a natural play space. The…
PA/19/00526/NC
2018 Approved
Rear of 13 Victoria Cottages, London, E1 5AJ
Works to 1x T8 ( Wild Cherry Tree) crown reduction by 30%.
PA/18/00666/NC
2016 Approved
Flat 8, Tannery House, 6 Deal Street, London, E1 5AG
Installation of an airbrick to the east elevation of the block flats as part of a ventila…
PA/16/02990/NC
2016 Approved
Flat 17, Ramar House, 3A Hanbury Street, London, E1 5JH
Relocation of boiler flue and ventilation outlet. Introduction of 2no. ventilation outlet…
PA/16/00642
2016 Approved
Flat 17, Ramar House, 3A Hanbury Street, London, E1 5JH
Relocation of boiler flue and ventilation outlet. Introduction of 2no. ventilation outlet…
PA/16/00642/NC
2016
Flat 14, 16 & 18 Tannery House, 6 Deal Street, London, E1 5AG
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Tower Hamlets
Planning Authority Score
3.9/10
Below average
#201 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Tower Hamlets is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #207 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Tower Hamlets decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #229 of 296
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #167 of 296
56%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #207 of 296
42%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #167 of 296
63%
Minor dwellings approved
52 decided (1-9 homes)
80%
Major dwellings approved
15 decided (10+ homes)
55%
Change of use approved
67 decided
998
Total decisions
164 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings