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504 in the last 90 days142 in the last 3049 in the last 1486% approveddecisions typically take 74 days

Source: London Borough of Tower Hamlets planning register · updated daily

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House prices in London Borough of Tower Hamlets: average £447,796, -14.4% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has London Borough of Tower Hamlets received?
London Borough of Tower Hamlets received 4,296 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 86%.
How long does London Borough of Tower Hamlets take to decide applications?
London Borough of Tower Hamlets takes an average of 74 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for London Borough of Tower Hamlets?
London Borough of Tower Hamlets approves 86% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in London Borough of Tower Hamlets?
Submit your representation to London Borough of Tower Hamlets during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the London Borough of Tower Hamlets planning portal.
Can I appeal a London Borough of Tower Hamlets planning decision?
Yes. If London Borough of Tower Hamlets refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 873 appeals were lodged against London Borough of Tower Hamlets decisions in the last 24 months, with a 23% success rate.

Planning data sourced from London Borough of Tower Hamlets planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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Rear extensionsLoft conversionsHouseholder applicationsTree works & TPOListed building consentChange of useAnnexes & granny flatsSolar panelsBarn conversionsBasement extensions

About London Borough of Tower Hamlets Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets, located on the north bank of the River Thames and adjacent to the City of London, encompasses a significant portion of the traditional East End and the revitalised London Docklands. With a mid-2019 population estimate of approximately 324,745 residents, this dynamic borough is a key area for planning applications, reflecting its ongoing development and urban regeneration initiatives. The council was established in 1 April 1965.

The council area encompasses 19 towns and villages, including Bow, Poplar and Stepney. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, London Borough of Tower Hamlets received 4,296 planning applications. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (582), discharge of conditions (519), amendments (185). 32 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

873 planning appeals were lodged against London Borough of Tower Hamlets decisions, of which 175 were allowed and 579 were dismissed (23% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for London Borough of Tower Hamlets above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the London Borough of Tower Hamlets planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.

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