Skip to content
PlanIndex Get alerts
Menu

Planning application

PA/25/02103/NC

48 Alpha Grove, London, E14 8LH

Refused Tower Hamlets Full Planning Permission

Proposal

Change of use from a C3 residential dwelling to a C2 residential institution to operate as a small children's care home for 1 (one) young person aged 9?16, with 24-hour staffing and no external alterations to the property.

As published by the council, reference PA/25/02103/NC

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 17 Dec 2025

    Received by Tower Hamlets

  2. 11 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

Nearby applications

Within 500 metres

  • PA/26/00397/NC Granted

    Eve House, 6 St Lukes Mews, London, E14 8LT

    Application for Certificate of Lawfulness in respect of proposed removal of combustible cladding materials, including timber, render systems, and high pressure laminate (HPL) panels and their replacement with non combustible fibre cement cladding, render, and Rockpanel across all elevations

    4 Mar 2026 93m away Outline
  • PA/26/01012/NC Awaiting decision

    Alpha Grove Community Centre, Alpha Grove, London, E14 8LH

    Proposed front and side extensions, a rear storage extension, removal of x1 rooflight to side elevation and to comprehensively refurbish the entire Alpha Grove Community Centre.

    19 Jun 2026 98m away Full applications
  • PA/26/00880 Refused

    Westferry Road, London, E14 8QB

    The removal of existing 11.7m pole supporting 3no. antennas, The installation of a replacement 20m monopole with wrap around cabinet supporting 6no. antennas, Removal of 1no. equipment cabinet, Installation of 2no. equipment cabinets and ancillary development thereto

    19 May 2026 137m away Telecoms
  • PA/26/00880/NC Refused

    Westferry Road, London, E14 8QB

    The removal of existing 11.7m pole supporting 3no. antennas, The installation of a replacement 20m monopole with wrap around cabinet supporting 6no. antennas, Removal of 1no. equipment cabinet, Installation of 2no. equipment cabinets and ancillary development thereto

    19 May 2026 137m away Telecoms
  • PA/25/02054/NC Granted

    Hutchings Wharf, 1 Hutchings Street, London, E14

    Application for certificate of Lawfulness in respect of proposed replacement of cladding

    10 Dec 2025 156m away Outline
  • PA/26/00622/NC Granted

    Hutchings Wharf, 1 Hutchings Street, London, E14

    Hand-painted mural advertisement on the northern elevation of the building facing Hutchings Street, comprising artistic compositions with sponsor attribution for a period of 8 weeks only. The mural measures approximately 9 metres wide by 8.1 metres in painted height. Displays are hand-painted directly onto the building elevation with no illumination, projection, or protruding elements.

    2 Apr 2026 156m away Advertising

In Tower Hamlets

  • PA/26/00934/NC Refused

    66A & 68A Cleveland Way, London, E1 4UF

    Proposal to add an extra storey to 66A and 68A, including mansard dormers at the front and rear, and new or altered first floor windows.

    8 Jun 2026 Full applications
  • PA/26/01025/NC Granted

    Flat 1, 347 Commercial Road, London, E1 2PS

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

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

    6 Tomlins Grove, London, E3 4NX

    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

    Unit 100, Cannon Workshops, 3 Cannon Drive, London, E14 4AS

    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

    43 Shandy Street, London, E1 4LX

    Erection of a first floor rear extension and front porch extension

    2 Jun 2026 Full applications