Globe Town, Tower Hamlets - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Globe Town, Tower Hamlets - Greater London.
Tower Hamlets - Greater London · England · settlement
About Globe Town
Globe Town is a vibrant area within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, situated in the East End of London. Originally part of a small settlement around Bethnal Green, it has evolved significantly over the centuries, transitioning from a rural hamlet in the 16th century to a bustling urban borough. Its rich history and ongoing developments make it an important area for planning applications and urban development initiatives.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Tower Hamlets
- Parliamentary constituency: Bethnal Green and Stepney
- LSOA: Tower Hamlets 019E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Globe Town.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Globe Town.
- 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 Globe Town based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
51 planning applications found near Globe Town.
- - 4 The Terrace, Old Ford Road, London, E2 9PH
Rear extension alterations, courtyard infill, and internal alterations to the ground floor and basement
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Baital Aman Mosque, 49 Braintree Street, London E2
Submisstion of Details pursuant to Condition 3 (Samples and Full Particulars of All External Facing Materials), of Planning Permission PA/23/01962 Dated 19/07/2024
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 4 The Terrace, Old Ford Road, London, E2 9PH
Rear extension alterations, courtyard infill, and internal alterations to the ground floor and basement
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Unit 2 , Anchor Retail Park, Mile End Road, London E1 4UJ
Proposal for x5. totem and fascia advertisement signage to be installed on the building and to the site frontage
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 174 Mile End Road, London, E1 4LJ
Submission of Details Pursuant to Condition No.4 (Car Free) of Planning Permission Ref: PA/21/02032 Dated 31/10/2022.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - Bus Shelter, Pavement Outside 237 Mile End Road, Bethnal Green, London, E1 4AA
The installation and display of a double sided illuminated sequential LCD display capable of showing static and subtle animated content
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Bus Shelter, Pavement Outside 166 Mile Road Road, London, E1 4LJ
Installation of a double sided display panel incorporated into the structure of the existing bus shelter.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Pavement Outside 118 Mile End Road, London E1
Proposed installation of a BT Street Hub 3 unit
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Pavement Outside 118 Mile End Road, London E1
Proposal for the 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: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 5 The Terrace, Old Ford Road, London, E2 9PH
T1 Plane tree at frontage of Netteswell House: Reduce lateral spread on Eastern face of tree by 3-4m metres from branch tips back to suitable growth points. Remove deadwood and massaria Tree is encroa
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 72 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E1 5QJ
The change of use of the ground floor premises at 72 Cambridge Heath Road, London E1 5QJ from Use Class E (Commercial, Business and Service) to Sui Generis (Laundrette) including external flue.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Bradwell Street Garages, Junction of Bradwell St and Moody, London, E1 4BY
Redevelopment of the site to provide a four-storey building comprising 7 no. self-contained residential flats (Class C3), including 1 no. M4(3) unit, along with soft and hard landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Bancroft Local History And Archives Library, 277 Bancroft Road, London, E1 4DQ
Removal of the existing non compliant external courtyard staircase and installation of a new compliant steel staircase providing safe access from the roof to the courtyard. The new staircase will be p
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 45 Globe Road, London, E1 4DY
Retrospective application seeking retention of single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 121 Grantley Street, London, E1 4BP
Change of use of an existing dwellinghouse from Use Class C3 to a small House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) for occupation by a maximum of three individuals.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 150 Mile End Road, London, E1 4LJ
Proposal for x2 internally illuminated with LED built letters to Advert 1 & 2 and internally illuminated Led projecting sign for Advert 3.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Railway Arch, 192 Bancroft Road, London, E1 4ET
Proposed alterations to the front elevation to include new metal door, replacement of existing metal shutter with new metal shutter, new metal door to the rear elevation and new masonry brick work inf
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 23 Louisa Street, London, E1 4NF
Demolition of shed and erection of single-storey rear extension with associated internal works. Replacement outrigger roof coverings with slate tiles. Replacement of rear window with timber framed sas
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 23 Louisa Street, London, E1 4NF
Demolition of shed and erection of single-storey rear extension with associated internal works. Replacement outrigger roof coverings with slate tiles. Replacement of rear window with timber framed sas
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Bancroft Local History And Archives Library, 277 Bancroft Road, London, E1 4DQ
Removal of the existing non compliant external courtyard staircase and installation of a new compliant steel staircase providing safe access from the roof to the courtyard. The new staircase will be p
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-02-04
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A brief summary of Globe Town in Tower Hamlets - Greater London
Globe Town is a vibrant area within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, situated in the East End of London. Originally part of a small settlement around Bethnal Green, it has evolved significantly over the centuries, transitioning from a rural hamlet in the 16th century to a bustling urban borough. Its rich history and ongoing developments make it an important area for planning applications and urban development initiatives.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Globe Town a particularly low-crime area.
Globe Town has 32 conservation areas within its boundaries: Beck Road, Driffield Road, Regent's Canal, Globe Road, York Square, Albert Gardens, Clinton Road, Ropery Street, Jesus Hospital Estate, London Hospital, Carlton Square, Whitechapel Market, Commercial Road, St Peter's, St Anne's Church, Victoria Park, Myrdle Street, Bethnal Green Gardens, Mare Street, Wapping Wall, Hackney Road, Roman Road Market, Ford Square and Sidney Square, Fremont and Warneford, Tredegar Square, Narrow Street, Medway, St George in the East, Broadway Market, Lowell Street, 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Globe Town 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 Globe Town
In the last 24 months, 226 planning applications were submitted near Globe Town. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Globe Town may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Globe Town were full planning applications (88), discharge of conditions (53), tree works (28). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 large-scale (major) developments, 4 medium-scale applications, 217 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 67 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 155 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Bethnal Green planning applications
- Mile End planning applications
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- Limehouse planning applications
- Old Ford planning applications
- Stepney planning applications
- South Hackney planning applications
- Ratcliff planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.