Planning application
40 Arnold Road, London, E3 4NU
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Erection of an incidental outbuilding
As published by the council, reference PA/26/01377/NC
Application record
- Reference
- PA/26/01377/NC
- Type
- Full Planning Permission
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 6 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 6 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Bromley North
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- E3 4NU
Comment by 24 September 2026
The council is taking comments on this application until then. Have your say on Tower Hamlets's portal.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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6 Aug 2026
Received by Tower Hamlets
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10 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 1 October 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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Besant Planning Agent, a planning consultancy
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7 documents on file for this application
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47 Arnold Road, London, E3 4NU
Internal and external alterations to a Grade II listed dwelling, including: Reconfiguration of the basement to create an open-plan kitchen and dining space, with new structural beams, underfloor heating, and the reuse of the rear outrigger as a utility and WC. Refurbishment of the upper-ground-floor living spaces, including partial removal of the partition wall between front and rear rooms with retained nibs, reinstatement of stone entrance steps, repair of cast-iron railings, and installation of SlimLite Heritage double-glazed sash windows within existing box frames. Reconfiguration of the first floor to form a new family bathroom and ensuite; replacement of non-original joinery and radiators; and addition of a new rear mid-landing sash window. Loft-level works including insulation upgrades within the mansard roof, replacement of hollow-core doors with solid timber four-panel doors, and installation of a flush conservation-style rooflight. External works comprising gentle cleaning and repainting of masonry, partial rebuilding of the rear outrigger wall in matching London Stock Brick, repair and repainting of railings, and general garden refurbishment. Installation of an air-source heat pump, underfloor heating to lower and ground floors, and column radiators to upper floors as part of an energy-efficiency upgrade.
Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +2 51 docsDomestic -
47 Arnold Road, London, E3 4NU
Internal and external alterations to a Grade II listed dwelling, including: Reconfiguration of the basement to create an open-plan kitchen and dining space, with new structural beams, underfloor heating, and the reuse of the rear outrigger as a utility and WC. Refurbishment of the upper-ground-floor living spaces, including partial removal of the partition wall between front and rear rooms with retained nibs, reinstatement of stone entrance steps, repair of cast-iron railings, and installation of SlimLite Heritage double-glazed sash windows within existing box frames. Reconfiguration of the first floor to form a new family bathroom and ensuite; replacement of non-original joinery and radiators; and addition of a new rear mid-landing sash window. Loft-level works including insulation upgrades within the mansard roof, replacement of hollow-core doors with solid timber four-panel doors, and installation of a flush conservation-style rooflight. External works comprising gentle cleaning and repainting of masonry, partial rebuilding of the rear outrigger wall in matching London Stock Brick, repair and repainting of railings, and general garden refurbishment. Installation of an air-source heat pump, underfloor heating to lower and ground floors, and column radiators to upper floors as part of an energy-efficiency upgrade.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Loft or dormer +2 5 docsDomestic -
47 Arnold Road, London, E3 4NU
Submission of Details pursuant to Condition 3a (Detailed Method Statements for all Internal and External Works), 3b (Details of all Internal Works), 3c (Full Details of the Front Steps and Railing Repairs), 3d (Drawings of Fenestration and Doors), 3e (New Arch), 3f (Details of External Cladding) and 3g (Sample of the Brick Clean) of Listed Building Consent PA/25/01797 dated 19/01/2026.
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