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Former News International Site, 1 Virginia Street, London, E98 1XY

Granted Tower Hamlets PA/26/00972 Non-material amendment (TCPA S96a)

Works: New dwelling

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Application for Non-Material amendment to planning permission ref: PA/22/02666, Dated 30/06/2023. Non Material amendment(s) Sought: - 2 x 2-bedroom flats (Plots 1335 and 1336) in Building G to be merged to create a 1 x 3-bedroom flat along with internal amendments

As published by the council, reference PA/26/00972

Application record

Reference
PA/26/00972
Type
Non-material amendment (TCPA S96a)
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Permit
Received
5 Jun 2026
Validated
5 Jun 2026
Decided
20 Jul 2026
Ward
St Katharines and Wapping
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
E98 1XY

Site history

Applications at this address on the Tower Hamlets register

This site has had 18 applications since 2025: 14 approved, 0 refused.

  • PA/26/01727/S Awaiting decision

    Former News International Site, 1 Virginia Street, London, E98 1XY

    Submission of Details pursuant to Condition 50 (Car parking and cycle parking strategy) in relati...

    Submitted 8 Oct 2026
  • PA/26/01511/S Awaiting decision

    Former News International Site, 1 Virginia Street, London, E98 1XY

    Submission of detail pursuant to condition no.59 (Delivery and Servicing Management Plan) in relation to Building G of planning permission ref PA/22/02666 dated 30/06/2023

    Submitted 27 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • PA/26/01490/S Awaiting decision

    Former News International Site, 1 Virginia Street, London, E98 1XY

    Submission of details pursuant to condition no.52 (Full details of the proposed use) in relation to Unit 10a within Building F of planning permission ref: PA/19/00764, dated 20/11/2019

    Submitted 24 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • PA/26/01490 Awaiting decision

    Former News International Site, 1 Virginia Street, London, E98 1XY

    Submission of details pursuant to condition no.52 (Full details of the proposed use) in relation to Unit 10a within Building F of planning permission ref: PA/19/00764, dated 20/11/2019

    Submitted 24 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • PA/26/01393/S Granted

    Former News International Site, 1 Virginia Street, London, E98 1XY

    Submission of details pursuant to condition no.52 (Full details of the proposed use for that unit...

    Decided 21 Aug 2026
  • PA/26/01127/S Granted

    Former News International Site, 1 Virginia Street, London, E98 1XY

    Application for non-material amendment of planning permission dated 20/11/2019, ref: PA/19/00764 ...

    Submitted 2 Jul 2026
  • PA/26/01053/S Granted

    Former News International Site, 1 Virginia Street, London, E98 1XY

    Application for Non-Material amendment to planning permission ref: PA/19/00764, Dated 20/11/2019....

    Decided 24 Sep 2026
  • PA/26/00972/S Granted

    Former News International Site, 1 Virginia Street, London, E98 1XY

    Application for Non-Material amendment to planning permission ref: PA/22/02666, Dated 30/06/2023. Non Material amendment(s) Sought: - 2 x 2-bedroom flats (Plots 1335 and 1336) in Building G to be merged to create a 1 x 3-bedroom flat along with internal amendments

    Decided 20 Jul 2026 Amendments
  • PA/26/00965/S Granted

    Former News International Site, 1 Virginia Street, London, E98 1XY

    Submission of details pursuant to condition no.52 (Commercial Use - Unit 1, Pennington Street) of planning permission ref: PA/19/00764, dated 20/11/2019

    Decided 31 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • PA/26/00860/S Granted

    Former News International Site, 1 Virginia Street, London, E98 1XY

    Submission of detail pursuant to condition no. 2 (Wind Microclimate Screening) in relation to Bui...

    Decided 28 Aug 2026

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 5 Jun 2026

    Received by Tower Hamlets

  2. 20 Jul 2026

    Decision issued: Permit

  3. 25 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Cases linked to this one on the register

  • Application: PA/22/02666 (Decided)

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

6 documents on file for this application

  • OFFICERS REPORT Delegated Report · 20 Jul 2026
  • DECISION_NOTICE Decision Notice · 20 Jul 2026
  • GA PLAN - LEVEL 09 Current Plan · 08 Jun 2026
  • NMA LETTER DATED: 01 JUNE 2026 Correspondence · 08 Jun 2026
  • NMA EXPLANATORY DOCUMENT Correspondence · 08 Jun 2026
  • BUILDING G2 GA PLAN LEVEL 09 Current Plan · 08 Jun 2026

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What this grant of permission means

Tower Hamlets granted permission on 20 July 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.

About amendment applications

An amendment application makes limited changes to a permission that already exists; anything beyond modest adjustment needs a fresh application. More in our guide to planning application types.

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  • Former News International Site, 1 Virginia Street, London, E98 1XY

    PA/26/00972/S Submitted 5 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    Application for Non-Material amendment to planning permission ref: PA/22/02666, Dated 30/06/2023. Non Material amendment(s) Sought: - 2 x 2-bedroom flats (Plots 1335 and 1336) in Building G to be merged to create a 1 x 3-bedroom flat along with internal amendments

    Granted Amendments New dwelling 6 docs

  • Former News International Site, 1 Virginia Street, London, E98 1XY

    PA/26/00179/S Submitted 30 Jan 2026 50 yards away

    Submission of details pursuant to partial discharge to condition no.52 (Full details of proposed use ) relating to UNIT11 within Buiding F of planning permission ref: PA/19/00764, dated 20/11/2019.

    Granted Conditions 5 docs

  • Former News International Site, 1 Virginia Street, London, E98 1XY

    PA/26/00965/S Submitted 4 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    Submission of details pursuant to condition no.52 (Commercial Use - Unit 1, Pennington Street) of planning permission ref: PA/19/00764, dated 20/11/2019

    Granted Conditions 5 docs

  • Former News International Site, 1 Virginia Street, London, E98 1XY

    PA/25/01880/S Submitted 24 Oct 2025 50 yards away

    Application for non-material amendment to planning permission ref: PA/22/02666, Dated 30/06/2023. Non-material amendment(s) sought: - Amendments to the London Dock, Building G home layouts, facade and basement car parking

    Granted Amendments 59 docs

  • Former News International Site, 1 Virginia Street, London, E98 1XY

    PA/25/01650/S Submitted 18 Sep 2025 50 yards away

    Submission of Details Pursuant to Condition No.48 (Archaeological Mitigation Strategy) relating to Building G of Planning Permission Ref: PA/19/00764, Dated 28/08/2020

    Granted Conditions 4 docs

  • Former News International Site, 1 Virginia Street, London, E98 1XY

    PA/25/01879/S Submitted 1 Dec 2025 50 yards away

    Non-material amendment (96A) to reserved matters for Plot F (PA/19/01684 dated 29/01/2020) for amendments to 2 roof terraces.

    Granted Amendments 5 docs

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    Cuba Street Site, Land At North East Junction Of Manilla Street And Tobago Street, Tobago Street, London E14

    Application for non-material amendment of planning permission dated 29/05/2025, ref: PA/24/00733. Non Material Amendment(s) Sought: Amendment to the wording of Condition 3(b)(Construction Hours) and Condition 11(Construction Environmental Management & Logistics Plan)

    Received 3 Aug, published by the council 12 Aug 2026 Amendments
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    Certificate of lawfulness in respect of the existing use of the railway arch at Unit 21, Bow Triangle Business Centre, as a delivery-only commercial kitchen.

    Received 9 Sep, published by the council 11 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • PA/26/01428/S Awaiting decision

    Former Poplar Bus Depot, Leven Road, London, E14 0LN

    Application for Non-Material amendment to planning permission ref: PA/19/02148, Dated 20/10/2020. Non Material amendment(s) Sought Proposed changes on product specification/supplier due to procurement reason following appointment of landscape contractor.

    Received 27 Aug, published by the council 7 Sep 2026 Amendments
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    Demolition of existing buildings and construction of building up to 46 storeys (151.905 m AOD) comprising up to 795 co-living units in sui generis use together with communal facilities, non-residential floor space (class E use) and public realm improvements including landscaping, access and highways works; together with other associated works in respect of the development. This application is accompanied by an Environmental Statement. Minor Material Amendments to Planning Permission PA/22/00591 Dated 28/07/2023 Amendment include:- Variation of Condition 2 of planning permission PA/22/00591 (as amended) to include design amendments to the southern elevation and reduce the approved affordable housing payment in lieu to £15,000,000.00 .' (the 'S73 Application')

    Received 25 Aug, published by the council 28 Aug 2026 Amendments
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    Mulberry Place Town Hall, 5 Clove Crescent, And Lighterman House, 3 Clove Crescent, London, E14 2BG (Republic Masterplan Site)

    Application for Non-Material amendment to planning permission ref: PA/21/02182, Dated 01/12/2023. Non Material amendment(s) Sought: Amendment to the wording of Condition 2 to allow any Reserved Matters applications to be made within 3 years for the first outline plot .

    Received 27 Jul, published by the council 10 Aug 2026 Amendments