Bethnal Green, Tower Hamlets - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bethnal Green, Tower Hamlets - Greater London.
Tower Hamlets - Greater London · England · Town
About Bethnal Green
Bethnal Green, situated in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, is an area rich in history and development, originating from a small settlement around Bethnal Green Gardens. As part of East London's East End, it evolved from a rural hamlet in the 16th century into a parish and later a metropolitan borough, ultimately contributing to the formation of modern Tower Hamlets. This vibrant area offers numerous opportunities for planning applications, reflecting its dynamic community and historical significance.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Tower Hamlets
- Parliamentary constituency: Bethnal Green and Stepney
- LSOA: Tower Hamlets 005B
Crime Statistics
2,184 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 527
- anti-social-behaviour: 402
- other-theft: 203
- theft-from-the-person: 198
- public-order: 158
- shoplifting: 154
- drugs: 135
- burglary: 94
- criminal-damage-arson: 81
- vehicle-crime: 74
- robbery: 73
- bicycle-theft: 52
- possession-of-weapons: 19
- other-crime: 14
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bethnal Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bethnal Green.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Bethnal Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
38 planning applications found near Bethnal Green.
- - Flat 5, Steeple Court, Coventry Road, London, E1 5QZ
New rooflights, internal alterations, replacement of external window with double door, replacing existing window with new as per original.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 5 Hollybush Place, London, E2 9QX
Demolition of existing buildings and the construction of a self-storage facility (Use Class B8), with associated landscaping, parking and servicing areas.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Professional Development Centre, 229 Bethnal Green Road, E2 6AB And 10 Turin Street, E2 6GX
Comprehensive redevelopment of the site comprising demolition of existing buildings (with the exception of the PDC Building, including partial demolition thereof), and the erection of a 5-storey build
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 2B Ellsworth Street, London, E2 0AX
Proposed roof extension and replacement of existing windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 370 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 0AH
Alteration to shop front and provision of new roller shutter.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 370 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 0AH
Proposed alteration to shop front and provision of new roller shutter. Display of externally illuminated fascia sign, non illuminated fascia sign, illuminated projecting sign, non illuminated projecti
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Pavement Outside 49 Old Bethnal Green Road, London E2
Proposed removal of an existing InLink Unit, and the deployment of a replacement Street Hub 3 unit Two digital 75-inch LCD display screens, one on each side of the Street Hub unit.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 10-14 Hollybush Gardens, London, E2 9QP
Submission of details pursuant to Condition 6 (Delivery and Servicing) & 12 (Waste Access) of planning permission ref: PA/24/01440, dated 10/10/2024.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Pavement Outside 49 Old Bethnal Green Road, London E2
Proposal for the removal of an existing InLink Unit, and the deployment of a replacement Street Hub 3 unit
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Flat 1, 35 St Matthew's Row, London, E2 6DT
Relocation of the existing rear metal gate to the front of the property to enhance security for the residents.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Flat 1, 35 St Matthew's Row, London, E2 6DT
Relocation of the existing rear metal gate to the front of the property to enhance security for the residents.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Bus Shelter, Pavement Outside 233 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2
Internal illuminated sequential advertisement capable of static and dynamic content display with automatic rotation of images
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Bus Shelter, Pavement Outside St James Court, Bethnal Green Road, London, E2
Internal illuminated sequential advertisement capable of static and dynamic content display with automatic rotation of images
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 5 Durant Street, London, E2 7BP
Replacement of existing single storey rear extension with new extension including rear side infill extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 36A Wimbolt Street, London, E2 7BX
? Removal of the existing dilapidated rear outbuilding and construction of a smaller replacement shed in the same location. ? Construction of a single-storey side/rear infill extension with a pitched
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Flat 90, Hollybush House, Hollybush Gardens, London, E2 9QT
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness in respect of Exiting use of the Flat as a HMO (C4)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 281-285 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 6AH
Submission of details pursuant to condition no.4 (Construction Management and Logistics Plan) of planning permission ref: PA/21/02204, dated 06/01/2023
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Flat 39, Johnson House, Roberta Street, London, E2 6AN
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness in respect of existing alterations to internal layout to existing flat, with no external alterations or material change of use.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 255-279 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 0EL
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 c
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 420 Bethnal Green Road & 1 Viaduct Place, London, E2
Submission of details pursuant to Condition 3 (Construction Management Plan) of planning permission ref: PA/24/00466, dated 10/09/2025.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-02-04
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A brief summary of Bethnal Green in Tower Hamlets - Greater London
Bethnal Green, situated in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, is an area rich in history and development, originating from a small settlement around Bethnal Green Gardens. As part of East London's East End, it evolved from a rural hamlet in the 16th century into a parish and later a metropolitan borough, ultimately contributing to the formation of modern Tower Hamlets. This vibrant area offers numerous opportunities for planning applications, reflecting its dynamic community and historical significance.
The Bethnal Green area recorded 2184 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Bethnal Green has 41 conservation areas within its boundaries: Beck Road, Boundary Estate, Kingsland, Regent's Canal, Globe Road, De Beauvoir, Albert Gardens, Redchurch Street, Lloyd's Avenue, The Tower, Wiltons Music Hall, Jesus Hospital Estate, London Hospital, Crescent, Carlton Square, Hackney Road, Whitechapel Market, Commercial Road, Trinity Square, St Peter's, Victoria Park, Brick Lane and Fournier Street, Myrdle Street, Bethnal Green Gardens, Mare Street, Artillery Passage, Fenchurch Street Station, Whitechapel High Street, Ford Square and Sidney Square, Queensbridge Road, Fremont and Warneford, Albion Square, Bishopsgate, St George in the East, Wentworth Street, Elder Street, South Shoreditch, Broadway Market, Graham Road and Mapledene, Old Bethnal Green Road, Stepney Green. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
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Planning Activity in Bethnal Green
In the last 24 months, 221 planning applications were submitted near Bethnal Green. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Bethnal Green.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Bethnal Green slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Bethnal Green were full planning applications (83), discharge of conditions (48), advertising consent (33). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 7 large-scale (major) developments, 4 medium-scale applications, 203 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 74 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Awaiting decision: 140 applications
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