Planning applications in Portsoken

Calcutta House, London Metropolitan University, Ol

Consultation by the London Borough of Tower Hamlets on phased mixed-use redevelopment of the site, involving part-demolition and part-retention, refurbishment, and extension of Calcutta House and the Annex Building, to provide Higher Education floorspace (Use Class F1); the demolition of 130 Whitechapel High Street and 133-137 Whitechapel High Street (excluding retained façade), and the erection of a new building to provide Purpose Built Student Accommodation (Use Class Sui Generis), Retail (Use Class E), and flexible Office / Community floorspace (Use Class E/F2); with landscaping, public realm, and associated ancillary works for each phase (LBTH ref.: PA/26/00391/A1).

Portsoken Pavilion 1 Aldgate Square London EC3N 1AF

Retention of a change of use of the premises from the lawful permitted use as Class E(b) (restaurant) to Sui Generis (drinking establishment) use.

Aldgate House 33 Aldgate High Street London EC3N 1AH

Installation of 1no. fire escape door to eastern elevation and associated external alterations including the installation of (i) 1no. gate within existing external fence line, (ii) 10no. lighting bollards, (iii) 1no. set of stairs, and (iv) associated landscaping works.

Aldgate Underground Station Aldgate High Street London EC3N 1AH

Submission of Co-Ordinated Services Plans, Roof, Plant Support Systems pursuant to discharge of condition 3 of planning permission 25/00703/FULL dated 04.09.2025.

Middlesex Street Estate Gravel Lane London E1 7AF

Submission of details of Landscape and Ecological Management Plan and Urban Greening Factor and the Biodiversity Net Gain scores pursuant to condition 26 and 28 of Planning Permission 24/00472/FULL dated 22.11.2024.

Aldgate Underground Station Aldgate High Street London EC3N 1AH

Non-material amendments under Section 96A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to planning permission 25/00703/FULL dated 4 September 2025 to: (i) reconfigure the layout of rooftop plant, (ii) install a new service riser at roof level.

St Botolph Without Aldgate Aldgate High Street London EC3N 1AB

Installation and display of i) 1 x No. externally illuminated painted lettering 1.1m x 0.23m fascia sign at height of 3.02m above ground level to existing 2.9m wide by 1m high aluminium tray; ii) 1 x No. externally illuminated double-sided folded metal hanging sign 0.5m x 0.5m at height of 3,14m above ground level.

Middlesex Street Estate - Petticoat Tower And Petticoat Square 6 Gravel Lane London E1 7EE

Installation of new, and replacement of existing CCTV cameras on the premises of Petticoat Tower and Petticoat Square

Middlesex Street Estate Gravel Lane London E1 7AF

Submission of Access Management Plan pursuant to discharge of condition 21 of 24/00472/FULL dated 22.11.2024.

Middlesex Street Estate Gravel Lane London E1 7AF

Submission of details of Public Art and Historic Display Report pursuant to condition 16 of Planning Permission 24/00472/FULL dated 22.11.2024.

Calcutta House, London Metropolitan University, Old Castle Street, London, E1 7NT

Consultation by the London Borough of Tower Hamlets on phased mixed-use redevelopment of the site, involving part-demolition and part-retention, refurbishment, and extension of Calcutta House and the Annex Building, to provide Higher Education floorspace (Use Class F1); the demolition of 130 Whitechapel High Street and 133-137 Whitechapel High Street (excluding retained façade), and the erection of a new building to provide Purpose Built Student Accommodation (Use Class Sui Generis), Retail (Use Class E), and flexible Office / Community floorspace (Use Class E/F2); with landscaping, public realm, and associated ancillary works for each phase. (LBTH ref: PA/26/00391/A1)

Somerset House 18 Mansell Street London E1 8AA

Consultation from the London Borough of Tower Hamlets on a planning application for the variation of Condition 2 of planning permission PA/21/01713 dated 13/06/2025 (as amended by non-material amendment PA/26/00170), which granted permission for 'Demolition of the existing buildings and redevelopment of the site to provide a building ranging from basement, ground plus 19 storeys, comprising office (Class E) and visitor accommodation (Class C1); associated cycle and car parking, hard and soft landscaping and other associated works.' Amendments to include increases in the number of hotel rooms and office floorspace; increases to building height and depth including an additional storey and mezzanine and enlarged fifth and sixth floor; alterations to servicing and parking arrangements; substation relocation; and associated changes to internal layouts, roof plant and external elevations. (LBTH Ref. PA/26/00386/S).

Middlesex Street Estate Gravel Lane London E1 7AF

Submission of detail of Delivery & Servicing Management Plan and Cycling Promotion Plan pursuant to conditions 17, 18 and 20 of Planning permission 24/00472/FULL dated 22.11.2024.

St Botolph Without Aldgate Aldgate High Street London EC3N 1AB

Notification under the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) for the installation of 8 no. antennas behind replacement louvres, 1 no. GPS node to be mounted on roof access, internal cabinet and associated ancillary development thereto.

Middlesex Street Estate Gravel Lane London E1 7AF

Submission of details of cycle parking facilities pursuant to condition 19 of Planning permission 24/00472/FULL dated 22.11.2024.

9 Aldgate High Street London EC3N 1AH

Installation and display of: (i) three internally illuminated canopy signs measuring 200mm x 1000mm, 200mm x 1000mm & 200mm x 5000mm, (ii) two non illuminated tray signs on the southern elevation measuring 700mm x 700mm x 40mm at a height of 1.4m, (iii) one non illuminated tray sign on the northern elevation measuring 700mm x 700mm x 40mm at a height of 1.4m

Bus Shelter Pavement Outside 57 - 60 Aldgate High Street London EC3N 1AL

Installation and display of one double sided internally illuminated digital advertisement measuring 2.10m high by 1.34m wide by 0.25m deep on bus shelter outside 57 - 60 Aldgate High Street.

The Aldgate School St James's Passage London EC3A 5DE

Refurbishment of existing commercial kitchen and new extract ventilation ductwork

The Aldgate School St James's Passage London EC3A 5DE

Refurbishment of existing commercial kitchen and new extract ventilation ductwork

Standon House, 21 Mansell Street, London, E1 8AN

Consultation by London Borough of Tower Hamlets on an application for demolition of the existing building and erection of a new building of up to 22 storeys, plus two storey basement, to provide office and retail space (Use Class E) and a new hotel (Use Class C1) with restaurant (Use Class E); along with roof level plant enclosures, refuse and recycling facilities, cycle parking, servicing, landscaping, and other associated works.

Morrison Flats North, 35A Commercial Road, London

Consultation by the London Borough of Tower Hamlets on a planning application for demolition of existing building and erection of a new residential (Use Class C3) building of 19 storeys, with community floorspace at ground floor level (Use Class F2) and associated access, cycle parking and landscaping (LBTH reference: PA/25/01511).

Calcutta House Old Castle Street London E1 7NT

Consultation by the London Borough of Tower Hamlets for the request for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Scoping opinion under Regulation 15 of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (as amended), in respect of the proposed part retention and extension, and part demolition and construction of a new mixed-use development. Within the northern portion of the Site, the Proposed Development will include an extension of two floors to the existing retained elements of the Calcutta House building, housing higher education uses (Use Class F1), resulting in overall eight levels (including ground level), and providing a total of circa 10,588m2 of educational space, as well as approximately 215m2 of retail (Use Class E) and 110m2 of community uses (Use Class F2), along with associated public realm, cycle parking spaces, refuse storage, plant and loading bay. Within the southern portion of the Site, the Proposed Development will include the construction of a new multi-level Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (Sui Generis) building and community facilities (Use Class F2) ranging from approximately 2 to 21 storeys in height (including ground level and excluding rooftop plant), with approximately 787 rooms, associated amenity and ancillary space (LBTH ref: PA/25/01647).

Middlesex Street Estate Gravel Lane London E1 7AF

Application for non-material amendment under S96A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to amend condition 43 (Approved drawings) of planning permission no. 24/00472/FULL for the relocation of the podium canopy.

39 Bell Lane, London, E1 7LA

Consultation by London Borough of Tower Hamlets on an application for Part change of use of the Site from Office (Class E) to Hotel (Class C1); part retention of existing Office (Class E) for use as Affordable Workspace; façade improvements; demolition and rebuilding of the fifth floor; construction of a two-storey plus roof plant extension; provision of cycle parking; and associated works. (LBTH ref. PA/25/01300).

Middlesex Street Estate Gravel Lane London E1 7AF

Submission of details relating to mounting of mechanical plant to minimise transmission of structure borne sound or vibration pursuant to condition 14 of planning permission 24/00472/FULL dated 22/11/2024.

Middlesex Street Estate Gravel Lane London E1 7AF

Submission of details for the resident gym, garden room, residential estate office including a management plan to be provided to include meetings room for residents to access pursuant to condition 9 of planning permission 24/00472/FULL dated 22/11/2024.

Middlesex Street Estate Gravel Lane London E1 7AF

Submission of a scheme in the form of an acoustic report compiled by a qualified specialist specifying the materials and constructional methods to be used so that the noise level in the bedrooms does not exceed NR30 attributable to the proposed use of the ground floor and/or basement levels pursuant to condition 12 of planning permission 24/00472/FULL dated 22/11/2024.

Middlesex Street Estate London E1

Submission of Details of the design appraisal process for the proposed options for the external pipework treatment; Samples and particulars of any proposed external pipework treatment, cladding or boxing including RAL colour; Typical section drawings of external pipework treatment at scale of 1:10 which show the relationship with the existing building and entry into buildings; and Identifying areas where no treatment of external pipework is proposed pursuant to condition 4 of planning permission 21/00527/FULL dated 25/07/2022.

Middlesex Street Estate Gravel Lane London E1 7AF

Submission of an Ecological Management Plan pursuant to condition 11 of planning permission 24/00472/FULL dated 22/11/2024.

9 Aldgate High Street London EC3N 1AH

Proposed non-material amendment to planning permission reference 19/00596/FULL, amending the wording of Condition 2 of this permission so that it reads as follows: 'The terrace doors may be open until 23:00. Live or recorded music shall not be in excess of 65dBA at the edge of the terrace. After 23:00 patrons may go out onto the terrace but the doors shall remain closed'.

Pavement Outside East Side of Aldgate House 33 Aldgate High Street London EC3N 1AH

Installation of a telecommunications kiosk with two integrated digital advertising screens.

Pavement Outside East Side of Aldgate House 33 Aldgate High Street London EC3N 1AH

Installation and display of two digital advertising screens, each measuring 0.93m wide by 1.66m tall, to telecommunications kiosk.

St Botolph Without Aldgate Aldgate High Street London EC3N 1AB

Installation of metal fascia signage measuring 850mm x 850mm with a depth of 10mm and one projecting sign measuring 520mm x 665mm at a height of 3140mm from ground level

Footway South of St Botolph Without Aldgate Aldgate High Street London EC3N 1AB

Temporary installation of a sculpture - Kissing Gate by Maya Rose Edwards - for a period of up to 2 years, to be taken down on or before 8 June 2026.

Teviot Estate London E14 6QU

Consultation by London Borough of Tower Hamlets on the submission of planning permission ref: PA/24/00922/A1: 1Phased site-wide demolition of all existing buildings and structures, site preparation and enabling works (including excavation); and 2 Phased construction of buildings comprising residential units (Use Class C3); flexible commercial business and service floorspace (Use Class E); hard and soft landscaping works including public open space, access and highway alterations, car and cycle parking provision, and all other associated ancillary works (the "detailed" element - Phase 1a); Outline Planning Permission (with all matters reserved) for: 3 Phased construction of buildings (including basements) comprising residential units (Use Class C3); flexible commercial; business and service floorspace (Use Class E); place of worship (Use Class F1); local community floorspace (Use Class F2); Public House (Sui Generis); hard and soft landscaping works including public open space, access and highway alterations, car and cycle parking provision, and all other associated ancillary works (the "outline element" - Phases 1b, 2, 3 and 4).

15-16 Minories 62 Aldgate High Street London EC3N 1AL

Submission of (a) particulars and samples of the materials to be used on all external faces of the building including external ground and upper level surfaces and; (b) details of the proposed new facades for each of the buildings including typical details of the fenestration pursuant to condition 33 of planning permission 21/00271/FULMAJ dated 29/08/2023.

Middlesex Street Estate Gravel Lane London E1 7AF

Submission of details relating to Transport for London pursuant to condition 5 of planning permission 23/00882/FULL dated 01/05/2024.

Middlesex Street Estate Gravel Lane London E1 7AF

Submission of a scheme of protective works during demolition and; a scheme of protective works during construction pursuant to conditions 2 and 3 of planning permission 23/00882/FULL dated 01/05/2024.

Middlesex Street Estate Gravel Lane London E1 7AF

Submission of a site condition survey of the adjacent highways and other land at the perimeter of the site pursuant to condition 10 of planning permission 23/00882/FULL dated 01/05/2024.

Middlesex Street Estate Gravel Lane London E1 7AF

Submission of a Development Programme pursuant to Schedule 3, Paragraph 3.5 of the Unilateral Undertaking dated 18 April 2024 (Planning Application Reference: 23/00882/FULL).

Middlesex Street Estate Gravel Lane London E1 7AF

Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to vary Condition 43 of planning permission 23/00882/FULL dated 1 May 2024 to allow for: a new training room at basement level resulting in a reduction of police parking spaces; new vertical security mesh panel at first floor level; new lobby enclosure on existing bridge at first floor level; adjustments to Gravel Lane frontages including louvred sections on first floor of Unit 20; and changes to plant.

Middlesex Street Estate Gravel Lane London E1 7AF

Submission of a Construction Logistics Plan to manage all freight vehicle movements to and from the site during construction of the development and; updated information on materials (as appropriate within security considerations) to include details of the reuse and recycling of deconstruction materials pursuant to conditions 4 and 7(A) of planning permission 23/00882/FULL dated 01/05/2024.

2-6 Commercial Street, 98,101-105 Whitechapel High Street And Canon Barnett Primary School, London E1

Consultation by London Borough of Tower Hamlets on proposed demolition of 101 Whitechapel High Street, 2 - 6 Commercial Street and the western annex of the Canon Barnett Primary School; partial demolition and partial retention of 102 - 105 Whitechapel High Street (with internal alterations); and redevelopment to provide buildings ranging from ground plus 17 storeys, comprising office floorspace (Class E(g)), community hall (Class F2); relocation and expansion of the existing school playground and School Annex (Class F1); associated car and cycle parking, hard and soft landscaping and other associated works (LBTH ref. PA/24/00173/A1).

15-16 Minories 62 Aldgate High Street London EC3N 1BD

Submission of post-construction report and final certificates to demonstrate a Level 4 Code for Sustainable Homes rating pursuant to condition 64 of planning permission reference 21/00271/FULMAJ.

St Botolph Without Aldgate Aldgate High Street London EC3N 1AB

Submission of a Noise Impact Assessment pursuant to conditions 13 and 14 of planning permission 17/01054/FULL.

15-16 Minories 62 Aldgate High Street London EC3N 1AL

Submission of the Open Space Management Plan pursuant to Schedule 3 paragraph 14.9 of the S106 agreement dated 29 August 2023 planning application reference 21/00271/FULMAJ.

15-16 Minories 62 Aldgate High Street London EC3N 1AL

Submission of a full Travel Plan for the hotel development as defined on plan 8196-SK82 03 pursuant to condition 39 of planning permission 21/00271/FULMAJ dated 29/08/2023.

The Haydon 15-16 Minories 62 Aldgate High Street London EC3

Submission of a post construction energy statement demonstrating that the London Plan target of at least 40% reduction in carbon emissions has been achieved in the residential development as defined on plan 8196-SK82 03 pursuant to condition 65 of planning permission 21/00271/FULMAJ dated 29/08/2023.

15-16 Minories 62 Aldgate High Street London EC3N 1AL

Submission of a Whole Site Carbon Statement pursuant to Schedule 3 Paragraph 16.5 of the Section 106 Agreement dated 29 August 2023 (Planning Application Ref: 21/00271/FULMAJ).

15-16 Minories 62 Aldgate High Street London EC3N 1AL

Submission of an Updated Highway Schedule of Condition survey pursuant to schedule 3 paragraph 12.4 of the consolidated agreement dated 29th August 2023 planning application reference 21/00271/FULMAJ.