Planning application
PA/25/01844/NC
The Forge, 397-411 Westferry Road, London, E14 3AE
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
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
Added to PlanIndex
What refusal means
The process from here
The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.
Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.
About outline applications
How this application type works
An outline application tests the principle of developing a site before the detail is worked up. Some or all of the particulars, such as appearance, layout, scale, access and landscaping, are held back as reserved matters for later approval. Permission at outline stage does not by itself allow building to start; the reserved matters must be approved first.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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PA/26/00373/NC Awaiting decision
397-399 Westferry Road, London, E14 3AE
Replacement of existing modern doors with new modern doors, replacement of existing modern glazing with attenuated louvers at east elevation. Existing blocked up doorway to be opened and new attenuated louvers to be installed and replacement of existing modern doors at north elevation, creation of internal plant room and other minor associated works associated with Use Class E (gym).
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PA/26/00374/NC Awaiting decision
397-399 Westferry Road, London, E14 3AE
Replacement of existing modern doors with new modern doors, replacement of existing modern glazing with attenuated louvers at east elevation. Existing blocked up doorway to be opened and new attenuated louvers to be installed and replacement of existing modern doors at north elevation. Internal alterations to include, removal of the existing modern ground and first floors structures that dominate the internal space, creation of independent single storey structure to provide changing rooms, creation of independent single storey structure to provide a plant room, external signage and other minor associated works.
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PA/26/00375/NC Granted
397-399 Westferry Road, London, E14 3AE
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PA/25/01878/NC Granted
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PA/25/01878 Granted
Flat 52, Slipway House, 2 Burrells Wharf Square, London, E14 3TD
Proposed relocation of non-structural partitions, modernization of bathrooms and kitchen, relocation of the combi-boiler to a new utility closet, replacement of internal finishes
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PA/25/01725/NC Granted
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PA/26/01023/NC Granted
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PA/26/01272/NC Awaiting decision
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PA/26/00862/NC Granted
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PA/26/00909/NC Granted
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PA/26/01031/NC Granted
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