Blackwall, Tower Hamlets - Greater London Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Blackwall, Tower Hamlets - Greater London.

Tower Hamlets - Greater London · England · settlement

Planning applications in Blackwall are administered by London Borough Of Tower Hamlets. View the full London Borough Of Tower Hamlets planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

• Admin district: Tower Hamlets
• Parliamentary constituency: Poplar and Limehouse
• LSOA: Tower Hamlets 033C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Blackwall.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Blackwall.

• 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 Blackwall based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

60 planning applications found near Blackwall.

1. PA/26/01021/NC - 44 Charter Street, LONDON, E22 3AG
   Display of 3x non-illuminated projecting graphics signs to the existing signage blade.
   Status: Undecided | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-06-22
2. PA/26/01055/S - 2 Trafalgar Way, London, E14 5SP
   Submission of details pursuant to condition no.30 (Mechanical Plant and Equipment) and 33 (Lands...
   Status: Undecided | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-06-18
3. PA/26/00790/NC - 13 and 15 Brannan Street, LONDON, E14 9ZR
   Display of x2 non illuminated fascia signs
   Status: Undecided | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-06-11
4. PA/26/00899/S - 2 Trafalgar Way, London, E14 5SP
   Application for Non-Material amendment to planning permission ref: PA/20/01402, Dated 30/06/2022....
   Status: Undecided | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-05-22
5. PA/26/00892/NC - 69 Prestons Road, London, E14 9NP
   Application for Prior Approval under Class MA, Part 3, Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Plannin...
   Status: Undecided | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-05-21
6. PA/26/00892 - 69 Prestons Road, London, E14 9NP
   Application for Prior Approval under Class MA, Part 3, Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Plannin...
   Status: Undecided | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-05-21
7. - 69 Prestons Road, London, E14 9NP
   Application for Prior Approval under Class MA, Part 3, Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as Amended) for the proposed changed of ground
   Status: Undecided | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-05-21
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8. - Mulberry Place Town Hall, 5 Clove Crescent, And Lighterman House, 3 Clove Crescent, London, E14 2BG (Republic Masterplan Site)
   Submission of details pursuant to condition no.4 (Scheme of Heritage Interpretation) of Listed Building Consent ref: PA/21/02206, dated 12/04/2023
   Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-05-05
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9. - Wood Wharf, Prestons Road, London E14 9SF
   Submission of details pursuant to condition no.55b (Car Parking Management Plan), 64 (Delivery and Servicing Management Plan) and 65 (Waste Management Plan) in relation to RM20 - Development Plot E3/E
   Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-04-24
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10. - Land west of Charter Street and south of Cartier Circle, Wood Wharf, E14
    Submission of details pursuant to condition no.21 (Landscaping scheme) of planning permission ref: PA/24/01748, dated 19/02/2025
    Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-04-09
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11. - 26 Naval Row, London, E14 9PS
    Submission of details pursuant to condition no.9 (Revised window designs) of planning permission ref: PA/18/03095, dated 15/01/2020
    Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-03-23
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12. - 7 Mountague Place, London, E14 0EX
    Change of use from a 6-bed C4 HMO to a 7-bed Sui Generis HMO. No internal or external alterations proposed.
    Type: Full | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-03-16
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13. - Wood Wharf (Development Plots J1-J3), Prestons Road, London E14 9SF
    Submission of details pursuant to condition no.55b (Car Parking Management Plan) in relation to J1-J3 of planning permission ref: PA/13/02966, dated 24/12/2014 (as amended)
    Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-03-11
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14. - 2 Trafalgar Way, London, E14 5SP
    Submission of details pursuant to condition no.6 part C (Post Completion Verification Report) of planning permission ref: PA/20/01402, dated 30/06/2022
    Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-03-09
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15. - Land west of Charter Street and south of Cartier Circle, Wood Wharf, E14
    Submission of details pursuant to condition no.10 part B (Post Installation Verification Report) of planning permission ref: PA/24/01748, dated 19/02/2025
    Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-03-06
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16. - Land west of Charter Street and south of Cartier Circle, Wood Wharf, E14
    Submission of details pursuant to condition no.17 (Secured by Design) of planning permission ref: PA/24/01748, dated 19/02/2025
    Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-03-06
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17. - Wood Wharf (Development Plots J4-J5), Prestons Road, London E14 9SF
    Submission of details pursuant to Conditions 55B (Car Park Management Plan), 64 (Delivery & Servicing Management Plan) & 65 (Waste Management Plan), in relation to Plots J4-J5 only, of Outline plannin
    Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-03-03
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18. - Wood Wharf ( Development Plot F2) Prestons Road, London E14 9SF
    Submission of detail pursuant to condition no.55B (Car Park Management), 64 (Delivery and Servicing Management) and 65 (Waste Management)in relation to Plot F2 of Outline planning permission ref PA/13
    Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-03-02
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19. - Wood Wharf RM09 (Development Plots H1 and H2) Wood Wharf, Prestons Road, London E14 9PZ
    Application for Non-Material amendment to planning permission ref: PA/20/02209, Dated 10/03/2021. Non Material amendment(s) Sought: Highway changes to the northeast of Harbord Square, including the in
    Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-02-26
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20. - Wood Wharf, RM26 (Plot F2) Prestons Road, London E14 9SF
    Application for Non-Material amendment to planning permission ref: PA/22/01947, Dated 22/12/2022. Non Material amendment(s) Sought: Highway changes to the northeast of Harbord Square, including the in
    Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-02-26
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A brief summary of Blackwall in Tower Hamlets - Greater London

Blackwall is a settlement located in Tower Hamlets - Greater London, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Blackwall a particularly low-crime area.

Blackwall has 10 conservation areas within its boundaries: Balfron Tower, St Frideswide's, Limehouse Cut, Coldharbour, Naval Row, All Saints Church Poplar, Langdon Park, No data available for publication by HE, St Matthias' Church, Lansbury. 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Blackwall planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

Planning Activity in Blackwall

In the last 24 months, 153 planning applications were submitted near Blackwall. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Blackwall may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 64 days on average, decisions near Blackwall slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Blackwall were discharge of conditions (59), full planning applications (35), amendments (19).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 3 medium-scale applications, 126 smaller schemes were submitted.

Application Outcomes

• Approved: 72 applications
• Refused: 0 applications
• Awaiting decision: 81 applications

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