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PA/25/01916/NC

151 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1DN

Refused Tower Hamlets Full Planning Permission

Proposal

Extensions to the existing building at second and third floor levels, change of use and internal reconfiguration to upper levels to create 5 residential units (Use Class C3) and the reconfigure of the ground and basement levels to create two commercial employment units.

As published by the council, reference PA/25/01916/NC

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 31 Oct 2025

    Received by Tower Hamlets

  2. 3 Feb 2026

    Decision issued: Refuse

  3. 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 full applications applications

How this application type works

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

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Within 500 metres

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  • PA/26/00307/S Granted

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In Tower Hamlets

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  • PA/26/01025/NC Granted

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    First floor and second floor rear extension to the existing flat.

    15 Jun 2026 Full applications
  • PA/26/00922/NC Refused

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    Replacement of existing single glazed timber framed sash front windows, double glazed timber framed rear casement windows and rear timber door with new double glazed heritage timber windows and door

    8 Jun 2026 Full applications
  • PA/26/00857/NC Granted

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    Installation of louvres to main façade window and part retrospective application for fixing of signage above doorway

    3 Jun 2026 Full applications
  • PA/26/00954/NC Granted

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    Erection of a first floor rear extension and front porch extension

    2 Jun 2026 Full applications