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Tower Hamlets planning applications
2,092 applications. 90% approved. 56 days to decide.
As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 2,092 planning applications from Tower Hamlets. 1,343 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 90% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Latest applications
Data to July 2026
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PA/26/01272/NC Awaiting decision
Site at Waterman Square, Seldon Way, London E14 9GL
The erection of 1-metre tall boundary fences and gates at the hard and soft landscaped area at Waterman Square.
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PA/26/01228/S Awaiting decision
43 West India Dock Road, London, E14 8EZ
Submission of details pursuant to condition no.20 (Car free) of planning permission ref: PA/20/02020, dated 09/12/2020
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PA/26/01310/NC Awaiting decision
10 Alderney Road, London, E1 4EG
Installation of solar photovoltaic panels to the front and rear roof slopes.
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PA/26/01196/NC Awaiting decision
Flats 17-39, Hearnshaw Street, London, E14 7BU
Replacement of existing white timber double-glazed casement windows with white uPVC double-glazed casement windows; replacement of existing white timber double-glazed patio doors with white uPVC double-glazed patio doors; and replacement of existing timber entrance doors with new composite entrance doors.
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PA/26/01105/NC Awaiting decision
Flat 20, Leeward Court, Asher Way, London, E1W 2JY
Retrospectve application for installation of a single residential-grade air-to-air heat pump capable of both heating and cooling
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PA/26/01147/NC Awaiting decision
93 Redchurch Street, London, E2 7DJ
Retrospective application for the retention of a retractable awning and fold-down bench to the front elevation.
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PA/26/01276/S Awaiting decision
Land adjoining 26 Morris Road, Morris Road, London E14
Submission of Details pursuant to Condition 5c (Post Completion Verification Report), of Planning Permission PA/22/02714 dated 07/06/2024.
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PA/26/01281/S Awaiting decision
St Georges Leisure Centre, 221 The Highway, London, E1W 3BP
Submission of details pursuant to condition no.14 (Bat Survey), 19 (CAVAT Assessment) of planning permission ref: PA/24/01804, dated 02/06/2026
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PA/26/01282/NC Awaiting decision
Lakeview Estate, Old Ford Road, London
Works to T1 - Approx. H3 S1 10DBH Tree of Heaven - Fell and remove stump. Tree has been planted close to the building located in Shrubbery area
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PA/26/01280/S Awaiting decision
St Georges Leisure Centre, 221 The Highway, London, E1W 3BP
Submission of details pursuant to condition no.7 (Air Quality and Dust Management Plan) of planning permission ref: PA/24/01804, dated 02/06/2026
Recent decisions
Data to July 2026
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PA/26/00375/NC Granted
397-399 Westferry Road, London, E14 3AE
Proposed x2 illuminated fascia signages and x2 non illuminated signs
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PA/26/00965/S Granted
Former News International Site, 1 Virginia Street, London, E98 1XY
Submission of details pursuant to condition no.52 (Commercial Use - Unit 1, Pennington Street) of planning permission ref: PA/19/00764, dated 20/11/2019
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PA/26/00934/NC Refused
66A & 68A Cleveland Way, London, E1 4UF
Proposal to add an extra storey to 66A and 68A, including mansard dormers at the front and rear, and new or altered first floor windows.
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PA/26/01064/NC Granted
89 Bow Road, London, E3 2AN
Works to the following: T1 ( Privet Trees) - Reduce long growth by 1 Metre T2 & T3 ( Bay Trees) - Reduce long growth by 0.5 T4 (Elder Tree) - Reduce spread by 0.5 Metre T5 (Laurel Tree) - Reduce height by 1 Metre - Regular maintenance.
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PA/26/01023/NC Granted
Chapter Spitalfields Student Accommodation, 9 Frying Pan Alley, London, E1
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness in respect of proposed internal alterations to cluster flats on floors 26-29, including the conversion of 4no communal kitchens into 4no new studio student bedspaces.
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PA/26/01025/NC Granted
Flat 1, 347 Commercial Road, London, E1 2PS
First floor and second floor rear extension to the existing flat.
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PA/26/01067/NC Granted
26 Thermopylae Gate, London, E14 3AX
Trim the following trees by 0.5 meters - Cherry (T3)(T4) Holly (T5)
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PA/26/00664/NC Granted
Aberfeldy Estate, Phase A, Land to the north of East India Dock Road (A13), east of the Blackwall Tunnel Northern Approach Road (A12) and to the south west of Abbott Road.
Proposed temporary display of non-illuminated advertisements on construction hoarding to Plots I and F of the Aberfeldy Estate Regeneration project
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PA/26/01206/NC Granted
Our Lady Of The Assumption R C Church and Assumption Priory, Victoria Park Square, London, E2 9PB
Observation requested by Diocese of Westminster Churches Committee for works are required to address urgent maintenance and material failure issues affecting six asphalt flat roof and parapet areas. Roof Inspections have found areas where significant leaks are occurring. Works are necessary to fully repair and recondition the roofs to a fully watertight state of repair. The proposed works are to undertake like-for-like repairs and replacements, while ensuring the roof's ongoing weatherproof performance. The proposed works are intended to have no impact upon the architectural visuals of the building and are not visible from the street level. On completion the internal decoration of the church will be made good.
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PA/25/02194/S Granted
St Andrews's Wharf Youth Hub, Mast House Terrace, London, E14 3RW
Submission of Details Pursuant to Condition 6 (Dust Management Plan), 7 (Facing Materials) and 10 (Construction Management Plan) Planning Permission Ref: PA/25/00902, Dated 08/10/2025.
The full record
Decisions between 2012 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 1,416 decisions from Tower Hamlets between 2012 and 2026, part of 2,092 applications on record. Over that period 91% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 1,280 granted against 128 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 1,239 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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LL/12/00069/AOD Granted
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park,Stratford,E15
Approval of details pursuant to condition EMPGT.6 (Contractor Environmental Style Reports) of planning permission reference 11/90701/FUMODA.
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LL/12/00071/AOD Granted
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park,Stratford,E15
Approval of details pursuant to condition LTD.1.19 in respect of planning permission reference 11/90313/VARODA.
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LL/12/00083/AOD Granted
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park,Stratford,E15
Approval of details pursuant to condition WB.69 in respect of planning permission reference 10/90344/FULODA.
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LL/12/00188/VAR Granted
4A Roach Road,Fish Island,London
Variation of condition 1 of planning permission dated 16 May 2012 (Ref PA/12/00602) to extend the temporary permission from 1 October 2012 to 30 June 2013.
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LL/12/00060/AOD Granted
PDZ 4 And 5
Submission of Alluvium Penetration Report (Technical Notes) in respect of PDZ 4 and 5 pursuant to condition OD.0.36 of planning reference 11/90313/VARODA.
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LL/12/00186/ADV Granted
Tesco Stores Ltd,Hancock Road,London,E3 3DA
Installation of 7 freestanding post-signs, 2 wall mounted fascia signs and 2 freestanding signs.
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LL/12/00187/ADV Granted
Tesco Stores Ltd,Hancock Road,London,E3 3DA
Installation of 35 freestanding pole-mounted signs & 2 freestanding gantry signs
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LL/12/00185/ADV Granted
Units 1-6 Stour Road,London,E3 2NT
Erection and display of one (1) no. advertisement comprising: A freestanding aluminium advertisement display panel listing the businesses located within units 1-6 and measuring 1.5m x 2.5m elevated 2.5m above the ground level and fronting onto Smeed Road.
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LL/12/00198/FUL Granted
67 Rothbury Road,London,Tower Hamlets
Temporary use of site as an interim project comprising community skatepark, events space and gardens
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LL/12/00200/ADV Granted
A12 East Cross Route/Wick Lane Road Bridge Underpass,London,E3 2SD
Proposed advertisement - digital LED landscape display unit (14m x 3m)
Decision speed
12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 902 67%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 275 20%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 166 12%
Common questions
How many planning applications does Tower Hamlets decide?
In the 12 months to July 2026, Tower Hamlets decided 1343 planning applications. 90% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Tower Hamlets?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 56 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Tower Hamlets decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 1343 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 67% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 88% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Tower Hamlets decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 1416 decisions from Tower Hamlets between 2012 and 2026, out of 2,092 applications on record. Across that whole period 91% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Tower Hamlets?
March 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 2026, with 237 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Cite these figures
Tower Hamlets: 2,092 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 1,343 decided, 90% approved, median 56 days to a decision. 1,889 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2012 and 2026: 1,416 in total, 91% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.