Flat 6, Merchant House, 39 Goulston Street, London, E1 7TS

1. 26 Nov 2025

   Received by Tower Hamlets

2. 16 Jan 2026

   Decision issued: Permit

3. 25 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Tower Hamlets granted permission on 16 January 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• 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

• 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
  Small domestic

• 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

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

  PA/25/01623/NC Submitted 6 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  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).

  Refused Full applications Windows or glazing 10 docs

• PA/26/00916/NC Granted

  2 Athelstane Grove, London, E3 5JG

  Conversion of existing butterfly roof with front and back mansard to utilise the loft area as habitable space.

  Received 3 Jun, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Full applications
• PA/26/01372/NC Awaiting decision

  Anglesey House, Lindfield Street, London E14 6HS

  Proposal for the installation of a new flat roof covering, including the removal of the existing curved metal profile roof and supporting framework, demolition of the existing gable walls, installation of a warm deck flat roof over the original concrete roof slab, and provision of an edge protection system to facilitate safe roof access for maintenance.

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 9 Sep 2026 Full applications
• PA/26/01504/NC Awaiting decision

  412 Hackney Road, London, E2 7AP

  Proposed for a new side extension, alterations to the existing side extension, installation of a new glazed screen and rooflight, and alterations to the street-facing façade.

  Received 4 Sep, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Full applications
• PA/26/01517/NC Awaiting decision

  11 Lyal Road, London, E3 5QG

  Proposed single-storey rear infill side extension

  Received 4 Sep, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Full applications
• PA/26/00497/NC Decided

  72 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E1 5QJ

  The change of use of the ground floor premises at 72 Cambridge Heath Road, London E1 5QJ from Use Class E (Commercial, Business and Service) to Sui Generis (Laundrette) including external flue.

  Received 25 Mar, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Full applications