Flat 27, Tower House, 81 Fieldgate Street, London, E1 1GU Data via plota.co.uk

PA/26/01697/NC - Full Planning Permission Registered
Change of use

Proposal

Retrospective change of use class sought on a 3 bed flat from C3 (residential dwelling) to use to small C4 (HMO) use. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
around 21 Oct 2026
Decision
Expected by 16 Dec 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 16 Dec 2026, from Tower Hamlets's recent changes of use.

Documents 13

Statements & assessments 1

PDF AND DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT Planning Statement · 7 Oct 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 8

PDF EXISTING ELEVATIONS Current Plan · 23 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF FLOOR PLAN Current Plan · 23 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF HISTORIC ENGLAND LISTED INFO FOR BOLLARDS OUTSIDE TOWER HOUSE Current Plan · 23 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF LOCATION PLAN OS Extract · 7 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF 1742-5K-302 EXISTING EAST AND WEST ELEVATIONS Current Plan · 7 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING NORTH AND SOUTH ELEVATIONS Current Plan · 7 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF FLOOR PLAN SHOWING INTERNAL LAYOUT Current Plan · 7 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF 18000-25-AG LOCATION OF FLAT ON GROUND FLOOR Current Plan · 7 Oct 2026 View ↗

Application forms 2

PDF Application Form Application Form · 7 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF FLAT 27 TOWER HOUSE - MOVE IN FORM DATED: 18.04.15 (INVENTORY) Correspondence · 7 Oct 2026 View ↗

Other documents 2

PDF FLAT 27 TOWER HOUSE EPC Correspondence · 7 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF FLAT 27 TOWER HOUSE COUNCIL TAX LISTING Correspondence · 7 Oct 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 9

Myrdle Street conservation area
Also Myrdle Street. Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Archaeological priority area: Tower Hamlets APA 2.9
An assessment or field evaluation may be asked for before ground works.
The council or Historic England considers archaeology likely here. A desk-based assessment, and sometimes trial trenching, can be asked for with the application.
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.
Council record ↗
National infrastructure project 658 m away: Thames Tideway Tunnel
The site is 658 m from the project boundary. Waste water treatment, decided. The project page says whether consent was granted. Also within 2 km: London Strategic Heat Main Project (at pre-application, 1118 m).
Nationally significant infrastructure projects (power stations, electricity lines, pipelines, major roads and railways, harbours, airports and reservoirs) are consented by a Secretary of State under the Planning Act 2008, after an examination by the Planning Inspectorate, rather than by the council. The boundary is the one the Inspectorate consults on and can change as the scheme does. Projects are shown within 2 km of the site.
Planning Inspectorate project page ↗
14 listed buildings within 150 m
Nearest: Pair of Bollards Outside Tower House, Grade II, 34 m away · 14 Grade II
The site itself is not listed. Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
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Historic England ↗
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; Public transport access: PTAL 6a (excellent), TfL 2023, for the 100 m square; Town centre 33 m away: Whitechapel.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 27 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Planning Inspectorate, Transport for London (public transport access levels, Powered by TfL Open Data, OGL v3.0, contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area57 m² (614 sq ft)
Energy ratingC (72 out of 100), could reach B
PropertyMid-terrace flat, 4 habitable rooms
Built2003 to 2006
HeatingRoom heaters, electric
WallsSolid brick, as built, insulated (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in July 2019, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Tower Hamlets
Application type
Full Planning Permission
Postcode
E1 1GU
Received
around 21 Oct 2026
Validated
21 Oct 2026
Ward
Whitechapel
Case officer
Show
Target decision
16 Dec 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
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Decision outlook

Day 9 of the 56-day target. Tower Hamlets usually decides changes of use by day 56.

Day 947 days to the 56-day target
66%decided within 8 weeks
55%approved
52decided 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 →

Consultation & key dates

Site or press notice
5 Nov 2026
Statutory expiry
16 Dec 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

26 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2022 Approved
Application for certificate of Lawfulness in respect of existing use as residential 3 bed…
PA/22/02106/NC
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Refused
110 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1JE
Alterations at first floor to provide cycle parking and bin storage. Change of use of the…
PA/25/00818/NC
2025 Refused
5-6 Vine Court, London, E1 1JH
Proposed extension of the hours of operation for the retail unit Class E(a) at 5-6 Vine C…
PA/25/01842
2025 Refused
5-6 Vine Court, London, E1 1JH
Proposed extension of the hours of operation for the retail unit Class E(a) at 5-6 Vine C…
PA/25/01842/NC
2025 Approved
130 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1JE
Removal of rear door. Replacement and installation new windows and rooflights. Raising of…
PA/25/01678/NC
2025 Approved
113 New Road, London, E1 1HJ
Erection of a mansard roof extension to provide one additional floor.
PA/25/01456/NC
2025 Approved
132 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1JE
Alteration to ground floor entrance door and fan-light
PA/25/01402/NC
2025 Refused
First Floor, 108A Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1JE
Retrospective change of use of the first floor from office (Use Class E) to 1 x self-cont…
PA/25/00607/A1
2025 Refused
89-91 New Road, London, E1 1HH
Retrospective application for installation of extractor flue pipe at rear elevation.
PA/25/00986/NC
2025 Refused
Fourth Floor, 132 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1JE
Proposed alteration to ground floor entrance and proposed single storey roof extension to…
PA/25/00637/NC
2025 Approved
Pavement adjacent to Victoria Court, 177 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1DW
Proposed new communications kiosk with integrated advertising display to replace existing…
PA/25/00343/NC
2025 Approved
Pavement adjacent to Victoria Court, 177 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1DW
Display of 1no. Digital advertisement display within proposed New Communications Kiosk
PA/25/00344/NC
2025 Refused
104-106 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1JE
Retention of x1 illuminated fascia signs, x1 illuminated projected hanging sign (small)
PA/25/00569/NC
2025 Approved
72C Settles Street, London, E1 1JP
x1 Mature Bay Tree (T1) - Reduce crown height by approximately 30%-40% ( 3.50m-4.00m). Re…
PA/25/00198/NC
2024 Approved
111 New Road, London, E1 1HJ
Retrospective application for the extract flue with proposed amendments to the flue posit…
PA/24/00656/NC
2024 Approved
Bus Shelter Pavement Outside 153-175 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1DN
Display of a double sided internally illuminated LCD screen at the existing bus shelter…
PA/24/01990/NC
2024 Approved
104-106 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1JE
Proposed change of use from retail (Class E) to a restaurant (Class E), including the ins…
PA/24/01639/NC
2024 Approved
8A Vine Court, London, E1 1JH
Proposed reduction of height of existing security gate and adjoining section of security…
PA/24/01354/NC
2024 Refused
95 New Road, London, E1 1HH
Proposed shopfront alterations.
PA/24/01284/NC
2024 Approved
95 New Road, London, E1 1HH
Proposed internally illuminated signs x 3.
PA/24/01285/NC
2024 Approved
Ibis Budget Hotel , 100 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1JG
The proposed upgrade to the existing radio base station comprises a new stub tower, re-lo…
PA/24/00895/NC
2019 Refused
97 New Road, London, E1 1HJ
Proposed erection of fourth floor to create a self contained flat.
PA/19/00822/A1
2019
Unit 3-4 Feather Mews, 91-99 Fieldgate Street, London
Erection of 2no commercial units at first floor level above existing and alterations.
PA/19/01318/NC
2019 Approved
Bus shelter opposite Booth House, 153-175 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1DN
Proposal to upgrade to x1 internally illuminated display of double sided digital advertis…
PA/19/00965/NC
2019
Olive Grove House, 42A Fieldgate Street, London E1 1ES
The proposals involve the creation of 2 No additional dwellings above a recently complete…
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2019 Approved
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Tower Hamlets
Planning Authority Score
3.9/10
Below average
#201 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.