Planning application
The Forge, 397-411 Westferry Road, London, E14 3AE
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Application for certificate of Lawfulness in respect of proposed use of the unit within Class E for indoor sport, recreation or fitness on a 24 hour basis.
As published by the council, reference PA/25/01844/NC
Application record
- Reference
- PA/25/01844/NC
- Type
- Cert. of Law. Proposed Dev. (TCPA S192)
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Refuse
- Received
- 22 Oct 2025
- Validated
- 22 Oct 2025
- Decided
- 16 Dec 2025
- Ward
- Island Gardens
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- E14 3AE
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 Oct 2025
Received by Tower Hamlets
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16 Dec 2025
Decision issued: Refuse
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25 Jul 2026
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Urbanspace Planning Ltd Agent, a planning consultancy registered in Hertford
Active · incorporated 2020 · Hertford
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