The free appeal record
Planning appeals in London Borough of Tower Hamlets, 2025
67 appeals decided in 2025, 17% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.
- Allowed24 December 2025· minor3373403504 Roman Road, London, E3 5LU
Change of use from Use Class E to one bedroom studio flat at rear (C3)
- Dismissed24 December 2025· major3368056Wombats London Ltd, 7 Dock Street, London, E1 8JN
replacement of existing single-glazed windows of different frame materials with proposed double glazed timber frame and triple glazed aluminium frame windows without complying with a condition attached to planning permission PA/24/00806 dated 27 August 2024
- Dismissed18 December 2025· householder3373891126 Corfield Street, London, E2 0DS
one storey full width rear extension, a two storey front extension and whole house renovation including alteration to the existing window arrangement
- Dismissed21 November 2025· other336917226 New Road, London, E1 2AX
change of use from Dwelling house (C3) of the lower ground, first and second floor levels to x4 bedrooms HMO (C4) with a kitchenette at lower ground unit and shared kitchen for first and second floor units, minor alterations to include reconfiguration of layout to accommodate the HMO. Cycle parking provisions at lower ground and ground floors, introduction of metal staircase to the front light-well and gate to provide access to the lower ground HMO unit, x 8 roof lights on the rear flat roof and other minor associated works
- Dismissed21 November 2025· minor336917126 New Road, London, E1 2AX
change of use from Dwelling house (C3) of the lower ground, first and second floor levels to x4 bedrooms HMO (C4) with a kitchenette at lower ground unit and shared kitchen for first and second floor units, minor alterations to include reconfiguration of layout to accommodate the HMO. Cycle parking provisions at lower ground and ground floors, introduction of metal staircase to the front light-well and gate to provide access to the lower ground HMO unit, x 8 roof lights on the rear flat roof and other minor associated works
- Dismissed13 November 2025· other3364763Queens Head, 8 Flamborough Street, London, E14 7LS
erection of a mansard roof extension to the existing 1 -bed self- contained flat at the rear of the site. Installation of two dormer windows to the existing mansard
- Dismissed13 November 2025· minor3364760Queens Head, 8 Flamborough Street, London, E14 7LS
erection of a mansard roof extension to the existing 1 -bed self- contained flat at the rear of the site. Installation of two dormer windows to the existing mansard
- Notice varied and upheld10 November 2025· enforcement336593143 Mossford Street, London, E3 4TH
without planning permission, the material change of use of the premises from single dwelling house to an 8 bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)
- Dismissed4 November 2025· minor33702166 Woodseer Street, London, E1 5HD
change of use from Class C4 to hybrid use as C4 and C1 (sui generis)
- Notice upheld4 November 2025· enforcement3322070147 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 7DG
- Notice upheld4 November 2025· enforcement3322069147 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 7DG
without planning permission, the unauthorised material change of use of the ground floor of the premises shown in the approximate location outlined in red on the attached plan in Appendix 1, from an estates agent to a hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) use
- Dismissed22 October 2025· minor3361599130-150 Hackney Road, London, E2 7QS
new railings to site boundary
- Dismissed17 October 2025· other33674437 Flamborough Street, London, E14 7LS
- Dismissed17 October 2025· householder33674367 Flamborough St, London , E14 7LS
extending the height of the attic to provide a bedroom and bathroom. Including a pair of dormer windows with traditional lead capping and side cheeks. Extending the stair to provide access, replicating the existing
- Dismissed15 October 2025· householder33686841 English Street, London, E3 4TA
upwards extension to form additional storeys for the existing dwelling
- Notice upheld13 October 2025· enforcement33502733 Landons Close , London, E14 9QQ
- Dismissed8 October 2025· minor3368922Flat 1, 35a Brick Lane , London, E1 6PU
change of use from an office (Class E) to flat (Class C3)
- Dismissed6 October 2025· minor3369136Gatekeepers Cottage, Copenhagen Place, London, UK, E14 7DE
refurbishment of existing office (E(c)) (Gatekeepers Cottage) restore front parapet and reinstate windows and chimneys; rear extension at ground, new dormers at first and second roof levels, bike and bin store
- Dismissed6 October 2025· householder336832121 Baldock Street, Tower Hamlets, E3 2TP
Rear dormer roof extension with slate clad box dormer to rear elevation and rooflight windows to front roof slope
- Dismissed1 October 2025· minor33638943 Susannah Street, London, E14 6LS
the erection of a ground floor rear extension and a rear roof dormer and 3x front rooflights, to facilitate the use of the existing property as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)
- Dismissed19 September 2025· householder335679820 Shandy Street, London, E1 4LX
First Floor Rear Extension
- Dismissed9 September 2025· householder336869731 Birdsfield Lane, London, E3 5BF
a rear facing dormer loft conversion with two rear roof slope skylight windows
- Dismissed4 September 2025· householder336864918 Milligan Street, London, E14 8AU
an application for prior approval under schedule 2, Part 1, Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development Order) 2015 for a single storey rear extension 6m beyond the rear of the house with height of 3.80m and eaves height of 2.90m
- Dismissed4 September 2025· minor3366751210 - 216 Commercial Road, London, E1 2JR
- Dismissed2 September 2025· minor3367330550 Roman Road, London, E3 5ES
proposed x 3 HMO Units (C4) to rear storage space and retention of the single storey rear extensions. HMO bedroom 1 will have a kitchenette. HMO bedrooms 2 and 3 will share a kitchen and other facilities such as laundry etc. and provisions for cycle parking and bin storage for each unit
- Dismissed1 September 2025· minor3363861replacement of the existing single glazed timber sash and casement windows with new double glazed uPVC windows with openings and fenestration patterns to match the existing; roof replacement with new felt, insulation, fascias, soffits and new natural slate roofing finish to match existing, including replacement of rainwater goods like for like
- Dismissed21 August 2025· major3351393107-121 (Excl. 117) Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1DT
Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment of the site to provide hotel accommodation (Use Class C1); commercial, business and service space (Use Class E); and ancillary facilities including refuse storage and cycle storage; and basement excavation, landscaping, and other associated works
- Notice varied and upheld18 August 2025· enforcement334589221 White Church Lane, London, E1 7QR
Part-retrospective application for change of use from public house to a large HMO (Sui Generis) on 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors
- Dismissed18 August 2025· minor334420421 White Church Lane, London, E1 7QR
- Allowed14 August 2025· commercial33605301-2 Sclater Street, London, E1 6HR
a temporary decorative scaffold shroud comprising a 1:1 coloured printed replica image of the building façade with an inset sponsors advertising space
- Dismissed12 August 2025· minor3355786231 Mile End Road, London, E1 4AA
for the retention of the installed extractor system. Proposed increase in height of flue
- Dismissed4 August 2025· minor336455945 Globe Road, London, E1 4DY
a single storey rear extension
- Split Decision1 August 2025· enforcement3331000245 Mile End Road, London, E1 4BJ
- Split Decision1 August 2025· enforcement3330999245 Mile End Road, London, E1 4BJ
- Planning permission granted1 August 2025· enforcement3330998245 Mile End Road, London, E1 4BJ
the installation of 2 condenser units on the west facing wall, at the entrance of Mile End Place
- Dismissed31 July 2025· minor33655486 Taft Way, London, E3 3DH
a conversion of existing property (C3) to sui generis (7 people)
- Allowed28 July 2025· householder336259861 Johnson Street, London, E1 0AQ
a sin gle storey rear extension
- Allowed25 July 2025· minor3362075114 Hackney Road, London, E2 7QL
‘Demolition of Existing First Floor (Dangerous Structure) (Retrospective). Erection of New First and Second Floors. Creation of New Shopfront, New Cycle and Refuse Storage and all Associated Works’ This
- Notice varied and upheld17 July 2025· enforcement3346855130-150 Hackney Road, London, E2 7QS
Without planning permission, the addition of railings and gates to the front of the Premises
- Appeal Withdrawn16 July 2025· minor3367921Pavement Adjacent 234 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1BJ
- Appeal Withdrawn16 July 2025· advert3367916Pavement Adjacent 234 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1BJ
- Dismissed4 July 2025· minor335861012 Blackthorn Street, Tower Hamlets, London, E3 3PX
‘Change of use from small HMO for up to 6 persons to a (C4) large HMO (Sui Generis) and cycle parking.’
- Dismissed2 July 2025· minor335632834 Mast House Terrace, Tower Hamlets, London, E14 5RW
‘Conversion of Terraced House into 8 Bedroom HMO.’
- Notice upheld2 July 2025· enforcement33255707 Athol Square, London, E14 0NP
‘The erection of a single storey addition to the south elevation of the property shown in the approximate location outlined in blue on the attached site plan in Appendix 1’
- Dismissed1 July 2025· minor33598722 Jebb Street, London, Greater London, E3 2TL
‘Alterations to No 2 Jebb Street and erection of new dwelling on existing disused garage land.’
- Notice varied and upheld30 June 2025· enforcement333279811 Cardale Street, London, E14 3LN
‘Without planning permission, the unauthorised installation of 5 air conditioning units to the roof of the property shown in the approximate location outlined in red on the attached plan in Appendix 1’
- Notice varied and upheld30 June 2025· enforcement3325132130 Cadogan Terrace, London, E9 5HP
‘The erection of a timber structure to the south elevation of the premises shown in the approximate location outlined in blue on the attached site plan in Appendix 1’
- Dismissed24 June 2025· minor3357255The Hungry Cow, 111A Commercial Road, London, E1 1RD
‘Retrospective planning application for change of use from a cafe/coffee shop (Use Class E(b)) to a takeaway (Sui Generis). Proposed change to opening hours, specifically changing the time of opening to 17:00 daily.’
- Dismissed19 June 2025· minor3355521130 Bethnal Green Road, Tower Hamlets , London, E2 6DG
retain the existing use of the rear courtyard and the structures within the rear courtyard, retaining the cleaning area, staff toilet, storage and circulation
- Dismissed17 June 2025· minor3356184Sotherby Lodge, 41 Sewardstone Road, London, E2 9JQ
External re-cladding of existing 5-6 storey building and 2-storey roof extension consisting of 9 dwellings, with balconies and reconfiguration of existing cycle and bin stores
- Unknown10 June 2025· other3353755Royal Mint Court, London, EC3N 4QN
- Allowed10 June 2025· other3353754Royal Mint Court, London, EC3N 4QN
Redevelopment of the site to provide an embassy (Sui Generis use class), involving the refurbishment and restoration of the Johnson Smirke Building (Grade II* listed), partial demolition, remodelling and refurbishment of Seaman's Registry (Grade II listed), with alterations to the west elevation of the building, the retention, part demolition, alterations and extensions to Murray House and Dexter House, the erection of a standalone entrance pavilion building, alterations to the existing boundary wall and demolition of substation, associated public realm and landscaping, highway works, car and cycle parking and all ancillary and associated works. [This application is accompanied by an Environmental Statement]
- Allowed29 May 2025· other3356375Cuba Street Site, Land North East Junction of Manilla Street and Tobago Street, London, E14 8GZ
erection of single tower block accommodating a high density residential led development (Use Class C3) with ancillary amenity and play space, along with the provision of a flexible retail space at ground floor (Use Class E), the provision of a new publicly accessible park and alterations to the public highway without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref PA/20/02128, dated 21 December 2022
- Dismissed28 May 2025· minor33599425/5a Sandy's Row and 16 Artillery Passage, Spitalfields, London, E1 7HW
the change of use and conversion of the second floor from Class E(g)(i) office use to a two bedroom self-contained (Class C3) residential unit
- Dismissed28 May 2025· minor3359846361 Railway Arches, Yorkshire Road, London, E14 7LR
partial demolition of, and extension to, the existing building to facilitate its change of use from a metal workshop into 2, 2 bedroom residential dwellings
- Allowed13 May 2025· minor335902348 & 49 Falcon Way, London, E14 9UP
a loft conversion to provide one additional bedroom, one additional WC additional living space and additional external private amenity
- Dismissed30 April 2025· minor3353493Flat 2, Robert Owen House, Baroness Road, London, E2 7PN
Single-storey rear conservatory extension
- Dismissed26 March 2025· minor3349714381 , Mile End Road , London , E3 4QS
a change of use of first and second floors, addition of new set-back top floor, re-façading of property with brickslips and use of first, second and new third floors as a large HMO (Sui Generis)
- Dismissed20 March 2025· commercial3353638Land Known As to the East of 337 Whitechapel Road, And Forming Part of Cambridge Heath Road, London, E1 1BU
Retention of 2 x static externally illuminated HD 48 sheet panels display
- Dismissed12 March 2025· householder335644338 Ellesmere Road, London, E3 5QX
‘single storey extension: alteration to the height of the rear extension, the addition of parapet walls, change to boundary treatment and glazing dimensions of the rear facade as approved in planning application PA/21/01721.’
- Allowed10 March 2025· minor33444167-9 Davenant Street, London, E1 5NB
‘retrospective temporary part change of use from serviced apartments (Class C1) and education/office floorspace (Class F1/E) to temporary accommodation for asylum seekers (Sui Generis) for a period of three years with internal alteration. Retrospective insta llation of a fire door at south side elevation and replacement of front door with automatic sliding door at ground floor number 7 Davenant Street’
- Dismissed24 February 2025· other3351132Land at Devons Wharf, Leven Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E14 0LL
Redevelopment comprising erection of a six and eleven storey building to provide seven affordable units, B1 units and 66 residential units together with car park, walkway and public forecourt
- Allowed20 February 2025· minor33513031 Alie Street, London, E1 8DE
the change of use of part ground, first, second and third floors from Class E (Office) to flexible use Class E/Class F1(Education)
- Dismissed13 February 2025· minor3349956141 Leman Street, London, E1 8EY
the change of use from C4 to C1
- Allowed7 February 2025· commercial335271944-48 Commercial Street, London, E1 6LT
two externally illuminated advertisement signs (7m x 10m & 7m x 5.6m) within temporary scaffolding shroud, incorporating a 1:1 facsimile of the building and its architectural features printed on it
- Dismissed7 February 2025· minor3349879Flat 2, 14 Casson Street, London, E1 5LA
replacement of current windows for double-glazed PVC windows
- Dismissed3 February 2025· minor3346853633 Commercial Road, London, E14 7NT
the demolition of the existing outbuilding and erection of a two storey Hidden Mews house behind the existing retained brick boundary wall. Key features are 2 bed / 3 person occupation, first floor 2 beds, ensuite and study space, basement featuring a light well, bathroom and open plan kitchen, living and dining. Sedum roof proposed along with rainwater harvesting
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