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Search current and historic planning applications published by the London Borough of Tower Hamlets - 488 applications in the last 90 days across 19 towns and areas and 10 postcode districts. Filter applications by date, status, development type, or number of homes, view them on the map, or create a free alert for new applications. In the year to March 2026, Tower Hamlets Council decided 998 planning applications and approved 84%; 56% of householder decisions were made within eight weeks.

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1 Oct 2026 Registered PA/26/01647/NC

53 Chambord Street, London, E2 7NJ

Part-retrospective application for the retention of a single-storey rear extension. Proposed material change from plastic cladding to brickwork.

Full Planning Permission Tower Hamlets
1 Oct 2026 Registered PA/26/01673

9 Heneage Street, London, E1 5LJ

Proposed change of use and redevelopment of a vacant office building (Use Class E) into a four-storey three-bedroom dwelling (Use Class C3) and all as...

Tower Hamlets
30 Sept 2026 Registered PA/26/01643/NC

Unit CR36 Level Minus One, Crossrail Station and Retail Mall, 1 Crossrail Place, LONDON, E14 5AR

Proposed x2 illuminated fascia signs, x1 illuminated projected hanging sign, x3 Digital Screens, x1 non illuminated banner, x2 printed internally appl...

Advertisement Consent Tower Hamlets
30 Sept 2026 Registered PA/26/01632/NC

Pavement Outside, 319 - 321 Bethnal Green Road, London E2

Proposed double sided digital LCD screen on Electric Vehicle Charging Unit

Advertisement Consent Tower Hamlets
30 Sept 2026 Registered PA/26/01631/NC

Pavement Outside, 319 - 321 Bethnal Green Road, London E2

The installation of one JOLT Unit (Electric Vehicle Charge Point, with integral double-sided LCD screen) and associated electrical connection works.

Full Planning Permission Tower Hamlets
30 Sept 2026 Registered PA/26/01594/NC

Flat 90, 11 New Crane Place, London, E1W 3TU

Listed Building Consent for internal refurbishment and upgrading of the existing flat, including replacement kitchen and bathroom fittings, installati...

Listed Building Consent (S8 P&LBC 1990) Tower Hamlets
30 Sept 2026 Registered PA/26/01546/NC

Flat 56, Gun Place, 86 Wapping Lane, London, E1W 2RX

Replacement of all existing single-glazed timber-framed windows and the existing balcony door with new timber-framed units on a like-for-like basis, m...

Listed Building Consent (S8 P&LBC 1990) Tower Hamlets
30 Sept 2026 Registered PA/26/01545/NC

Flat 56, Gun Place, 86 Wapping Lane, London, E1W 2RX

Replacement of all existing single-glazed timber-framed windows and the existing balcony door with new timber-framed units on a like-for-like basis, m...

Full Planning Permission Tower Hamlets
29 Sept 2026 Registered PA/26/01658/NC

3 Francis Close, London, E14 3DE

Single storey rear extension

Full Planning Permission Tower Hamlets
29 Sept 2026 Registered PA/26/01661/NC

31 Fournier Street, London, E1 6QE

Works to 1 no. Silver Birch (T1) comprising reduction in height to approximately 30ft and crown reduction by 30%, together with the removal of deadwoo...

Tree Works in Conservation Area (S211) Tower Hamlets
29 Sept 2026 Registered PA/26/01663/NC

12 Lyal Road, London, E3 5QG

Demolition of existing rear extension and erection of a single storey rear/side wrap around extension

Full Planning Permission Tower Hamlets
29 Sept 2026 Registered PA/26/01635/NC

9A Artillery Passage, London, E1 7LJ

Change of use of the ground floor from residential (Use Class C3) to a bubble tea and Vietnamese coffee shop (Use Class E), proposed alterations to th...

Full Planning Permission Tower Hamlets
29 Sept 2026 Registered PA/26/01634/NC

9A Artillery Passage, London, E1 7LJ

Change of use of the ground floor from residential (Use Class C3) to a bubble tea and Vietnamese coffee shop (Use Class E), proposed alterations to th...

Listed Building Consent (S8 P&LBC 1990) Tower Hamlets
29 Sept 2026 Registered PA/26/01626/NC

Pavement Outside 470-474 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2

Proposed double sided digital LCD screen on Electric Vehicle Charging Unit

Advertisement Consent Tower Hamlets
29 Sept 2026 Registered PA/26/01625/NC

Pavement Outside 470-474 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2

The installation of one JOLT Unit (Electric Vehicle Charge Point, with integral double-sided LCD screen) and associated electrical connection works.

Full Planning Permission Tower Hamlets
29 Sept 2026 Registered PA/26/01624/NC

Pavement Outside of 43 - 47 Bethnal Green Road, London E1

Proposed double sided digital LCD screen on Electric Vehicle Charging Unit.

Advertisement Consent Tower Hamlets
29 Sept 2026 Registered PA/26/01623/NC

Pavement Outside of 43-47 Bethnal Green Road, London E1

The installation of one JOLT Unit (Electric Vehicle Charge Point, with integral double-sided LCD screen) and associated electrical connection works.

Full Planning Permission Tower Hamlets
29 Sept 2026 Registered PA/26/01557/S

1 - 9 Stafford Cripps House, Globe Road, London, E2 0LN

Demolition of existing pitched roof and addition of two new storeys and a roof terrace above the existing building to add seven new residential apartm...

Variation / Removal Condition (TCPA S73) Tower Hamlets
28 Sept 2026 Registered PA/26/01653/NC

Access road and pavements serving Malam Gardens, London, E14 0TR

Replacement of existing gas street lights with LED street lights; installation of new bollards; resurfacing of road; and replacement of paving slabs t...

Full Planning Permission Tower Hamlets
28 Sept 2026 Registered PA/26/01656/NC

14 Cavell Street, London E1 2HP

Installation of a commercial kitchen extractor system and associated flue on the rear elevation and construction of a first-floor side extension.

Full Planning Permission Tower Hamlets
28 Sept 2026 Registered PA/26/01657/S

Land Comprising Harriott House, Apsley House, Pattison House, The Redcoat Centre & Redcoat Community Centre, London, E1

Submission of details pursuant to condition no.28 (Samples and Full Particulars) of planning permission ref: PA/24/00368, dated 27/06/2025

Approval of Details -Discharge Condition Tower Hamlets
28 Sept 2026 Decided PA/26/01662/NC

Greenwich Quay, Clarence Road, Deptford, London, SE8 3EY

Observation requested by the Royal Borough of Greenwich for: Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Opinion under Regulation 6 of The Town and Coun...

Observations to Other Authorities Tower Hamlets
28 Sept 2026 Registered PA/26/01592/NC

Wardian Retail Unit 1, 2 Erebus Gardens, LONDON, E14 9AS

Change of Use of Ground Floor and Mezzanine Floors Unit 1 from (Formerly uses Classes A1-A4) to Nursery use (Class E)

Full Planning Permission Tower Hamlets
25 Sept 2026 Registered PA/26/01646/NC

Holland Estate, Brune Street, London, E1

Installation of new pedestrian gate to Brune Street boundary.

Full Planning Permission Tower Hamlets
25 Sept 2026 Registered PA/26/01649/NC

247 Westferry Road, London, E14 3RS

Proposed mansard roof extension with x2 front dormer windows and x1 rear dormer window.

Full Planning Permission Tower Hamlets
25 Sept 2026 Registered PA/26/01650/NC

29-31 Commercial Road and 34-40 White Church Lane, London, E1

Temporary display of an externally illuminated scaffold shroud featuring building imagery, with two integrated advertisement panels.

Advertisement Consent Tower Hamlets
25 Sept 2026 Registered PA/26/01648/NC

1 Frying Pan Alley, London, E1 7HR

Application for certificate of lawfulness in respect of 'material operation' comprising works of construction in the course of the erection of a build...

Cert. of Law. Existing Dev. (TCPA S191) Tower Hamlets
25 Sept 2026 Registered PA/26/01611/NC

74 Cadogan Terrace, London, E9 5HP

Internal reconfiguration and full refurbishment, replacement windows & patio doors and enlarged terraced patio.

Full Planning Permission Tower Hamlets
24 Sept 2026 Registered PA/26/01533/A1

Land at Tent Street, London E1 5DQ

Redevelopment of the site to provide a building of up to 14 storeys comprising 60 homes (Use Class C3) and a community facility (Use Class E(d)) withi...

Full Planning Permission Tower Hamlets
24 Sept 2026 Registered PA/26/01640/S

Hatton House, Westfield Way, London, E1 4PD

Submission of details pursuant to condition no.19b (Public Art Details) of planning permission ref: PA/22/00951, dated 23/03/2023 as amended by NMA re...

Approval of Details -Discharge Condition Tower Hamlets
24 Sept 2026 Registered PA/26/01642/NC

Blyths Wharf, Narrow Street, London, E14

Works to T1 - T7 to re-pollard 7x London Plane Tree to old points circa. 2.0mtrs and light access general maintenance.

Tree Works in Conservation Area (S211) Tower Hamlets
24 Sept 2026 Registered PA/26/01641/S

7 St Andrews Way, London, E3 3PA

Submission of details pursuant to condition 7 (Landscaping Scheme) & 8 (Biodiversity Gain Plan) of planning permission ref: PA/26/00148, dated 17/07/2...

Approval of Details -Discharge Condition Tower Hamlets
24 Sept 2026 Registered PA/26/01586/NC

Bow Road Lt Station, Bow Road, London, E3 4DH

Proposal for the replacement of an existing internally illuminated 6-sheet advertising display measuring 1960mm (H) x 1360mm (W) with a D6 digital adv...

Listed Building Consent (S8 P&LBC 1990) Tower Hamlets
24 Sept 2026 Registered PA/26/01239/NC

Flat 405, Plate House, 3 Burrells Wharf Square, London, E14 3TH

Proposed Works: Like-for-like replacement of the existing external terrace door, windows and boarding with new timber door, windows and boarding to ma...

Listed Building Consent (S8 P&LBC 1990) Tower Hamlets
23 Sept 2026 Registered PA/26/01638/NC

Twenty Ninth Floor, 1 Canada Square, London, , E14 5AB

Change of use from Use Class E(g)(i) Office to Flexible Use Class F1 (Learning and Non-Residential Institution) or Use Class E(g)(i) (Office) of part ...

Full Planning Permission Tower Hamlets
23 Sept 2026 Registered PA/26/01637/S

Caxton Centre, Caxton Grove, London

Submission of details pursuant to condition no.28 (Unexploded bombs are identified) of planning permission ref: PA/24/00164, dated 06/12/2024

Approval of Details -Discharge Condition Tower Hamlets
23 Sept 2026 Registered PA/26/01636/NC

69 Prestons Road, London, E14 9NP

Application for prior approval under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 201...

Class E to resi Tower Hamlets
23 Sept 2026 Registered PA/26/01633/NC

Flat 17, Keeling House, Claredale Street, London, E2 6PG

Listed Building Consent for internal secondary glazing installation.

Listed Building Consent (S8 P&LBC 1990) Tower Hamlets
23 Sept 2026 Registered PA/26/01587/S

Teviot Estate, London, E14 6QU

Application for Non-Material amendment to planning permission ref: PA/24/00922, Dated 10/12/2025. Non Material amendment(s) Sought: Application theref...

Non-material amendment (TCPA S96a) Tower Hamlets
23 Sept 2026 Registered PA/26/01567/NC

14 Water Street, LONDON, E14 5GX

Installation of one internally illuminated projecting sign on Water Street, signage applied to two awnings, and one internally illuminated fascia sign...

Advertisement Consent Tower Hamlets
22 Sept 2026 Registered PA/26/01628/NC

Pavement Outside 271-275 Bethnal Green Road, London E2

Proposed double sided digital LCD screen on Electric Vehicle Charging Unit.

Advertisement Consent Tower Hamlets
22 Sept 2026 Registered PA/26/01627/NC

Pavement Outside 271-275 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2

The installation of one JOLT Unit (Electric Vehicle Charge Point, with integral double-sided LCD screen) and associated electrical connection works.

Full Planning Permission Tower Hamlets
22 Sept 2026 Registered PA/26/01630/NC

6 Jebb Street, London, E3 2TL

Proposed ground floor rear extension, loft dormer, front railings, AC unit, internal alterations, and associated works.

Full Planning Permission Tower Hamlets
22 Sept 2026 Registered PA/26/01629/NC

Docklands Technical Centre, 1 Paul Julius Close, London, E14 2EH

Observation requested by the Environment Agency for a variation of an environmental permit (EP) in relation to Docklands Technical Centre data centre

Observations to Other Authorities Tower Hamlets
22 Sept 2026 Registered PA/26/01622/S

Land bounded by Hepscott Road and Rothbury Road, TSVC Building, London, E9 5H

Submission of details pursuant to condition no.31 (Hours of operation) of planning permission ref: LL/17/00222/FUL, dated 20/06/2017. (as amended by P...

Approval of Details -Discharge Condition Tower Hamlets
22 Sept 2026 Registered PA/26/01621/NC

Ropemakers Wharf, Commercial Road, London, E14 7HS

Application for certificate of Lawfulness in respect of proposed replacement of existing combustible cladding materials with non-combustible materials...

Cert. of Law. Proposed Dev. (TCPA S192) Tower Hamlets
22 Sept 2026 Registered PA/26/01389/A1

Balsam House, 160 East India Dock Road, London, E14 0BP

Redevelopment to provide a new building between 7 to 13 storeys high plus basement (to accommodate plant and associated infrastructure) delivering up ...

Full Planning Permission Tower Hamlets
22 Sept 2026 Registered PA/26/01605/NC

Don Gratton House, 82 Old Montague Street, London, E1 5NN

Cladding remediation works including the removal and replacement of existing combustible external wall materials, and the installation of non-combusti...

Full Planning Permission Tower Hamlets
21 Sept 2026 Registered PA/26/01619/A1

60-62 Leman Street, London, E1 8EU

Application for prior approval under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 201...

Class E to resi Tower Hamlets
21 Sept 2026 Registered PA/26/01614/NC

25 Rectory Square, London, E1 3NQ

Application for Prior Approval under Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development Order) 2015 for Singl...

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56daysmedian to decide4 days slower than UK
65%decided within 8 weeks5 pts below UK
91%approved1 pts above UK
284of 366UK rank for speeddown 154 places on last year

1,096 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 · fewer than 1% went to committee. Days run from validation to decision, the clock councils report against; Plota live figures.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Tower Hamlets Council take to decide a planning application?
Across the 1,096 applications Tower Hamlets Council decided in the last 12 months, the median time from validation to decision was 56 days, and 65% were decided within 8 weeks. The UK median over the same period is 52 days.
What proportion of planning applications does Tower Hamlets Council approve?
91% of the applications Tower Hamlets Council decided in the last 12 months were approved. Withdrawn applications are not counted as decisions.
Where does this planning application data come from?
Every application on this page comes from Tower Hamlets Council's public planning register (development.towerhamlets.gov.uk). Plota collects it, adds a map location and a category, and links each record back to the council's own entry, which is the authoritative version.
How often is this page updated?
Plota checks Tower Hamlets Council's register every day and adds new applications, status changes and decisions as the council publishes them. The register was last checked on 7 Oct 2026.
Where can I see the plans and documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports are held on Tower Hamlets Council's own website. Where the council publishes a document list, it appears on the application's page here with each item linking to the council's copy; otherwise the "View original council record" link on every application opens the council's entry.

About this data

Plota holds 1,772 current planning applications from Tower Hamlets Council, received since 1 Dec 2025, 488 of them in the last 90 days. Behind them, the Plota archive holds 32,256 earlier applications from Tower Hamlets Council, 2016 to 2025, searchable by location and keyword. Current records are collected from the council's public register at development.towerhamlets.gov.uk and checked every day; the last check was on 7 Oct 2026. Each record carries the council's reference, address, proposal, dates, status and decision, with a map location and Plota's classification by type and procedure added. The council's own record is the authoritative version; every entry here links to it.

Latest application from Tower Hamlets: 1 Oct 2026. We check the council's portal daily.