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PA/26/00212/A1

255-279 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 0EL

Awaiting decision Tower Hamlets Full Planning Permission

Proposal

Demolition of the existing buildings and redevelopment of the Site to provide a Purpose-Built Student Accommodation ('PBSA') led scheme extending from 4 storeys up to 11 storeys, with commercial and community floorspace at ground floor level, alongside public realm improvements, car parking and other associated works. Summary of the Proposals for the purpose of Public Consultation but does not form part of the Description of Development The PBSA accommodation (Sui Generis) will deliver 520 student bedspaces The maximum height of the 11 storey building would be 51.6m The flexible commercial (Use Class E) and community floorspace (Use Class F2(b)) would amount to 389sqm

As published by the council, reference PA/26/00212/A1

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 5 Feb 2026

    Received by Tower Hamlets

  2. 25 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.

What happens while it is decided

The process from here

This application is with Tower Hamlets for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

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.

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