Planning application
David Hewitt House, 38 Watts Grove, London E3
Works: Windows or glazing
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
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.
As published by the council, reference PA/26/00174/NC
Application record
- Reference
- PA/26/00174/NC
- Type
- Full Planning Permission
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 30 Jan 2026
- Validated
- 30 Jan 2026
- Ward
- Bromley South
- Decision by
- Delegated
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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30 Jan 2026
Received by Tower Hamlets
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 27 March 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
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Who's behind it
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Faithorn Farrell Timms LLP Agent, registered in Manchester
Active · incorporated 2001 · Manchester
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
7 documents on file for this application
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Land Bounded By Watts Grove And Gale Street, London, E3
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 docsMajor scheme -
Land Bounded By Watts Grove And Gale Street, London, E3
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