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PA/26/00965/S - Approval of Details -Discharge Condition
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Received
4 Jun 2026
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Decided on · Delegated · Last checked 5 Jul 2026
Documents 5
Plans & drawings 3
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740-KCA-ZZ-ZZ-DR-A-11100 C01 COMMERCIAL CONVEYANCE PLAN BASEMENT FLOOR
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740-KCA-ZZ-ZZ-DR-A-11101 C01 COMMERCIAL CONVEYANCE PLAN GROUND FLOOR
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740-KCA-ZZ-ZZ-DR-A-11102 C01 COMMERCIAL CONVEYANCE PLAN MEZZANINE FLOOR
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Important details
- Council
- Tower Hamlets
- Application type
- Approval of Details -Discharge Condition
- Postcode
- E98 1XY
- Received
- 4 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 4 Jun 2026
- Ward
- St Katharines and Wapping
- Case officer
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- Decision level
- Delegated
- Applicant
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Consultation & key dates
- Env. assessment
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Historical activity at this location
50 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2019
Withdrawn
A hybrid application (part outline/part detailed) comprising: (1) Outline submission for…
2019
Refused
Proposed x1 illuminated banner sign
2017
Approved
Works to the Grade II Listed Pennington Street Warehouse both internally and externally c…
2017
Approved
Application for Extension of Existing Advertisement Consent for the Display of a Static I…
2025
Approved
Submission of details pursuant to condition no.52 (Full Details of the Proposed Use Class…
2025
Approved
Non-material amendment (96A) to reserved matters for Plot F (PA/19/01684 dated 29/01/2020…
2025
Approved
Application for non-material amendment to planning permission ref: PA/22/02666, Dated 30/…
2025
Approved
Submission of Details Pursuant to Condition No.48 (Archaeological Mitigation Strategy) re…
2025
Approved
Application for Non-Material amendment to Plot F reserved matters ref: PA/19/01684, Dated…
2025
Approved
Application for Non-Material amendment to Plot G reserved matters ref: PA/22/02666, Dated…
2025
Approved
Application for non-material amendment of planning permission dated 20/11/2019, ref: PA/1…
2025
Approved
Submission of Details pursuant to Condition 36 (Biodiverse Roofs), relating to Building G…
2025
Approved
Submission of Details pursuant to Condition 27 (Ecological Survey), relating to Building…
2025
Approved
Submission of Details pursuant to Condition 35 (Landscaping Management Scheme), relating…
2025
Approved
Submission of details pursuant to condition 46 (Wheelchair Adaptable Units) relating to B…
2025
Approved
Application for Non-Material Amendment to planning permission ref: PA/19/00764, Dated 20/…
2025
Approved
Submission of details pursuant to condition no.40 (Secured By Design) in regard to Buildi…
2025
Approved
Submission of details pursuant to condition no.42 (Full details of all cranes) in relatio…
2025
Approved
Submission of details pursuant to condition no.32 (Drainage strategy statement) in relati…
2025
Approved
Submission of Details pursuant to Condition 34 (All Facing Materials and Samples) relatin…
2025
Approved
Submission of details pursuant to condition no.39 (Energy Strategy) in respect of Block G…
2025
Approved
Submission of details pursuant to condition no.29 (Air Quality Report) in relation to Bui…
2025
Approved
Submission of details pursuant to condition no.37i (Code for sustainable homes) in relati…
2025
Approved
Submission of details pursuant to Condition 43 (Sound Insulation) in relation to Building…
2025
Submission of Details pursuant to Condition 45 (Noise Insulation), in relation to Buildin…
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Nearby activity
2023
Approved
Former News International Site, Buildings H & J, London Dock, 1 Virginia Street, London E98 1XY
Redevelopment of the site comprising the erection of two buildings comprising residential…
2021
Approved
China Court, Mace Close and Kennet Street, London E1W 2JX
Installation of a chain control vehicular barrier.
2019
Approved
Quay, 430 Asher Way, London
Installation of chain control barriers at 6 locations adjacent to Kennet Street
2018
Refused
Quay, 430 Asher Way, London
The proposal comprises the installation of fob operated vehicular boom gates, static boll…
2018
Approved
Area 2, Pennington Street Warehouses, Pennington Street, London E1W 2BB
Continued temporary use as offices (use class B1) and internal alterations for 2 years.
2018
Approved
Area 2, Pennington Street Warehouses, Pennington Street, London E1W 2BB
Continued temporary use as offices (use class B1) and internal alterations for 2 years.
2017
Approved
Area 1 and 2 of Pennington Street Warehouse, Pennington Street, London, E1W 2AD
Works associated with the installation of internal temporary fixtures for a period of 12…
2016
Approved
Area 4, Pennington Street Warehouses, Pennington Street, London E1W 2BB
Continued temporary use as offices (use class B1) and internal alterations for 3 years.
2016
Approved
Area 4, Pennington Street Warehouses, Pennington Street, London, E1W 2BB
Continued temporary use as offices (use class B1) and internal alterations for 3 years.
2016
Approved
Area 2, Pennington Street Warehouses, Pennington Street, London E1W 2BB
Continued temporary use as offices (use class B1) and internal alterations for 3 years.
2016
Approved
Area 2, Pennington Street Warehouses, Pennington Street, London E1W 2BB
Continued temporary use as offices (use class B1) and internal alterations for 3 years.
2016
Approved
Area 4, Pennington Street Warehouses, Pennington Street, London E1W 2BB
Continued temporary use as offices (use class B1) and internal alterations for 3 years.
2016
1 Cape Yard, London, E1W 2JU
Conversion of garage to a habitable room
2016
Approved
Pennington Street Warehouse, London, E1W 2BB
Application for Listed Building Consent for works associated with the installation of int…
2016
Approved
Pennington Street Warehouse, London, E1W 2BB
Application for Listed Building Consent for works associated with the installation of int…
2016
Approved
Pennington Street Warehouse, London, E1W 2BB
Application for Listed Building Consent for works associated with the installation of int…
2016
Approved
Pennington Street Warehouse, London, E1W 2BB
Application for Listed Building Consent for works associated with the installation of int…
2024
Approved
Former News International Site, (London Dock Secondary School Site, Plot E), 1 Virginia Street, London, E98 1XY
Submission of Details Pursuant to Condition No.1 (Collapsible Hand Railing) relating to P…
2024
Approved
Site At South East Junction Of The Highway And Vaughan Way, Vaughan Way, London
Submission of Details Pursuant to Condition No.58 (Travel Plan) relating to London Dock…
2022
Approved
Former News International Site, Block G, 1 Virginia Street, London, E98 1XY
Submission of Details pursuant to Condition 30 (Daylight and Sunlight Assessment) and 31…
2023
Approved
Former News International Site, (Building C2/C3) 1 Virginia Street, London, E98 1XY
Submission of Details Pursuant to Condition No.22 (Remediation) for Building C2/C3 of Pla…
2023
Approved
Former News International Site, (London Dock Secondary School Site, Plot E), 1 Virginia Street, London, E98 1XY
Submission of details pursuant to discharge condition 35 (Landscaping Management Scheme)…
2023
Approved
Former News International Site, (London Dock School, Plot E), 1 Virginia Street, London, E98 1XY
Application for non-material amendment of planning permission dated 18/02/2020, ref: PA/1…
2023
Approved
Former News International Site, (London Dock School, Plot E), 1 Virginia Street, London, E98 1XY
Application for non-material amendment of planning permission dated 18/02/2020, ref: PA/1…
2023
Approved
Former News International Site (Building C1), 1 Virginia Street, London, E98 1XY
Submission of Details Pursuant to Condition No.22 (Remediation) for Building C1 of Planni…
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
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Tower Hamlets decision performance
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
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