18 Alphabet Square, London, E3 3RT

1. 5 Dec 2025

   Received by Tower Hamlets

2. 14 Jan 2026

   Decision issued: Permit

3. 25 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Tower Hamlets granted permission on 14 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Land Bounded By Watts Grove And Gale Street, London, E3

  PA/26/00440/A1 Submitted 11 Mar 2026 100 yards away

  Variation of Condition 2 (plan numbers) of permission PA/18/03075 dated 06/12/2019, which permitted amendments to planning permission PA/17/00732 dated 26/02/2018, for the redevelopment to provide three residential blocks ranging from 3-7 storeys to provide 65 dwellings, together with link from Compton Close and a new east-west pedestrian between Watts Grove and Gale Street. Amendments include amendment of the approved materials, minor layout changes to ancillary and communal areas, parapet height increases (maximum height increase do not exceed 37mm), and window size and openings, plus further location revisions.

  Granted Amendments Windows or glazing 53 docs
  Major scheme

• Land Bounded By Watts Grove And Gale Street, London, E3

  PA/25/01960/NC Submitted 10 Nov 2025 100 yards away

  Application for Non-Material amendment to planning permission ref: PA/18/03075, Dated 06/12/2019. Non Material amendment(s) Sought: The proposed amendments to the approved drawings referenced in the schedule for permission PA/18/03075/S.

  Granted Amendments 49 docs

• Land Bounded By Watts Grove And Gale Street, London, E3

  PA/25/01960/S Submitted 10 Nov 2025 100 yards away

  Application for Non-Material amendment to planning permission ref: PA/18/03075, Dated 06/12/2019. Non Material amendment(s) Sought: The proposed amendments to the approved drawings referenced in the schedule for permission PA/18/03075/S.

  Granted Amendments 48 docs

• David Hewitt House, 38 Watts Grove, London E3

  PA/26/00174/NC Submitted 30 Jan 2026 100 yards away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~27 Mar

  Proposed like for like replacement of existing external doors, windows, and curtain walling. The works will not alter the appearance, materials, colours, or character of the building.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 7 docs

• 26 Invicta Close, London, E3 3RZ

  PA/25/02253/NC Submitted 24 Dec 2025 100 yards away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~18 Feb

  Replacement of the existing timber casement windows and balcony doors with new double glazed timber units

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 9 docs

• Flat 206, Ellmers Court, 4 Aqua Vista Square, LONDON, E3 4FG

  PA/25/01975/NC Submitted 1 Dec 2025 150 yards away

  Application for certificate of Lawfulness in respect of proposed use as a ancillary/incidental to residential (C3).

  Granted Outline 7 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