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Ground Floor, 37 Wentworth Street, London, E1 7TD

Refused Tower Hamlets PA/25/01623/NC Full Planning Permission

Works: Windows or glazing

Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

Proposed alterations to shop front with kiosk service via window for small coffee service counter. Premise will remain Use Class E use but change from clothing E(a) to coffee shop E(b).

As published by the council, reference PA/25/01623/NC

Application record

Reference
PA/25/01623/NC
Type
Full Planning Permission
Status
Decided
Decision
Refused As published: Refuse
Received
6 Oct 2025
Validated
6 Oct 2025
Decided
1 Dec 2025
Ward
Spitalfields and Banglatown
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
E1 7TD

Site history

Applications at this address on the Tower Hamlets register

This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 0 approved, 2 refused.

  • PA/25/02070/NC Refused

    Ground Floor, 37 Wentworth Street, London, E1 7TD

    Proposal for x1 Fascia Sign for a New Shop

    Decided 29 Jan 2026 Advertising

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 6 Oct 2025

    Received by Tower Hamlets

  2. 1 Dec 2025

    Decision issued: Refuse

  3. 25 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

10 documents on file for this application

  • OFFICERS REPORT Delegated Report · 01 Dec 2025
  • DECISION_NOTICE Decision Notice · 01 Dec 2025
  • EXISTING & PROPOSED GF LAYOUT GA Current Plan · 07 Oct 2025
  • EXISTING & PROPOSED SECTION GA Current Plan · 07 Oct 2025
  • PROPOSED FRONT ELEVATION I SHOP FRONT GA Current Plan · 07 Oct 2025
  • PROPOSED GF FIRE STRATEGY LAYOUT GA Current Plan · 07 Oct 2025
  • PROPOSED SHOP FRONT GA Current Plan · 07 Oct 2025
  • PROPOSED NEW SIGNAGE GA Current Plan · 07 Oct 2025
  • SITE LOCATION PLAN Current Plan · 15 Sep 2025
  • PHOTOMONTAGE OF EXISITNG SHOP FRONT Photo · 15 Sep 2025

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What this refusal means

Tower Hamlets refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • Ground Floor, 37 Wentworth Street, London, E1 7TD

    PA/25/02070/NC Submitted 8 Dec 2025 50 yards away

    Proposal for x1 Fascia Sign for a New Shop

    Refused Advertising 6 docs
  • 50 Goulston Street, London, E1 7TP

    PA/25/01751/NC Submitted 24 Feb 2026 50 yards away

    85% historically approved · decision due ~21 Apr

    Retropective change of use from Retail kiosk for the sale of hot food (Sui Generis) not to be consumed onsite.

    Awaiting decision Full applications 11 docs
  • Flat 6, Merchant House, 39 Goulston Street, London, E1 7TS

    PA/25/01946/NC Submitted 26 Nov 2025 50 yards away

    Replacement of 3 No. sliding sash aluminium windows (white)

    Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 5 docs
  • Leyden Street Public Convenience Adj Wentworth Street, Leyden Street, London, E1

    PA/25/01455/NC Submitted 18 Aug 2025 50 yards away

    92% historically approved · decision due ~13 Oct

    Minor Material Amendments to Planning permission Ref: PA/21/01901, Dated 14/01/2022 for the following:- Replacing two clear glass panels in the central glazed section with two Iroko timber panels, and shifting the red glazed panel one module toward the end of the elevation - Fixed clear panels replaced by hinged windows to facilitate service and commercial activity (Each timber panel will consist of a fixed lower section and two hinged windows extending from that point to the ceiling.)

    Awaiting decision Amendments Windows or glazing 6 docs
  • Leyden Street Public Convenience Adj Wentworth Street, Leyden Street, London, E1

    PA/26/00162/S Submitted 26 Jan 2026 50 yards away

    Non-Material Amendments to Planning permission Ref: PA/21/01901, Dated 14/01/2022 for the following:- Replacing two clear glass panels in the central glazed section with two Iroko timber panels, and shifting the red glazed panel one module toward the end of the elevation - Fixed clear panels replaced by hinged windows to facilitate service and commercial activity (Each timber panel will consist of a fixed lower section and two hinged windows extending from that point to the ceiling.)

    Granted Amendments Windows or glazing 7 docs
  • Leyden Street Public Convenience Adj Wentworth Street, Leyden Street, London, E1

    PA/26/00913/S Submitted 26 May 2026 50 yards away

    Application for Non-Material amendment to planning permission ref: PA/21/01901, Dated 14/01/2022. Non Material amendment(s) Sought: This non material amendment seeks approval to amend Condition 6 and extend the approved opening hours of the street level café associated with planning permission PA/21/01901. The amendment relates only to the operational hours of the new linear single-storey building at street level, proposing an extension of opening times from 09:00 to 19:00, and includes an opening time for a take-away service from 07:00. The amendment is also seeking to remove reference to the hours of operation relating to the basement. No other elements of the reviously approved development are affected by this amendment.

    Granted Amendments Extension 7 docs
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    Received 25 Mar, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Full applications