Planning application
Tate Institution 1 Wythes Road North Woolwich London E16 2DN
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Change of use to mixed community, cultural, educational, creative and enterprise facility, including community and learning rooms, exhibition and event space, flexible workspace, creative studios, workshops, music rehearsal and recording facilities, an ancillary community café, community food and resource-distribution activities and garden activities, together with tied staff accommodation for up to three members of staff within Building C (Use Class Sui Generis). THIS APPLICATION IS A DEPARTURE FROM THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
As published by the council, reference 26/01681/FUL
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01681/FUL
- Type
- Full Planning Permission
- Received
- 7 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 7 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Royal Albert
- Parish
- Royal Docks Community Forum
- Postcode
- E16 2DN
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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7 Aug 2026
Received by Newham
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10 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 2 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Newham took a median of 54 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
11 documents on file for this application
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