Limehouse, Tower Hamlets - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Limehouse, Tower Hamlets - Greater London.
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Planning applications in Limehouse 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.
About Limehouse
Limehouse is a vibrant district located in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, just 3.9 miles east of Charing Cross along the northern bank of the River Thames. Known for its rich maritime heritage, the area features charming riverside public houses and historic steps like The Grapes and Limehouse Stairs, making it an attractive locale for potential planning applications and developments that celebrate its unique character.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Tower Hamlets
- Parliamentary constituency: Poplar and Limehouse
- LSOA: Tower Hamlets 023C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Limehouse.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Limehouse.
- 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 Limehouse based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
35 planning applications found near Limehouse.
- PA/26/00969/NC - 2 Barnes Street, London, E14 7NP
Proposed works to render, repair & partial replacement of windows and doors, repointing brickwork...
Status: Undecided | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-06-15 - PA/26/01034/NC - 11 Booker Close, London, E14 7DP
Application for Prior Approval under Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A of the Town and Country Planning...
Status: Undecided | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-06-12 - PA/25/01972/A1 - 813 Commercial Road, London, E14 7HG
Demolition of existing building and construction of a new 4 storey building with part basement co...
Status: Undecided | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-05-26 - PA/26/00297/A1 - Prince Regent Public House, 81 Salmon Lane, London, E14 7PR
Redevelopment of public house and rear garage unit comprising rear, side, and upward extensions, ...
Status: Undecided | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-05-22 - - Flat 1, Bailey Cottages, Maroon Street, London, E14 7QW
Application for certificate of Lawfulness in respect of proposed 3m rear extension and loft conversion with dormer
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - Mile End Leisure Centre, 190 Burdett Road, London, E3 4HL
Installation of external roof access staircase.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - 1 Bailey Cottages, Maroon Street, London, E14 7QW
Application for Prior Approval under Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development Order) 2015 for proposed single storey 4.5m rear of the house, with hei
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 795 Commercial Road, London, E14 7HG
Submission of details pursuant to condition no.4 (Written Scheme of Investigation ) of planning permission ref: PA/24/00447, dated 22/12/2024
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 795 Commercial Road, London, E14 7HG
Submission of details pursuant to condition no.4 (Written Scheme of Investigation) of Listed Building Consent ref: PA/24/00448, dated 22/12/2024
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Railway Arches, 352-355 Yorkshire Road, London, E14
The proposed demolition of a rear extension, external works including vegetation removal, masonry repairs, roof replacement, alterations to the boundary treatment, and the installation of doors, windo
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 1 Booker Close, London, E14 7DP
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness in respect of proposed single storey ground floor 3m rear extension with x2 roof lights, demolition of existing outbuilding and construction of new outbuildin
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 7-15 Blount Street, London, E14 7RL
Submission of details pursuant to condition no.8 (External Materials ), 10 (Biodiversity ) & 11 (Secured by Design Strategy) of Planning Appeal Decision APP/E5900/W/23/3332263 (PA/22/02551), dated 24/
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 799-801 Commercial Road, London, E14 7HG
Submission of details pursuant to Condition No.6 (Car Free), of planning permission ref: PA/20/01175, dated 29/07/2020,
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Railway Arches, 242 Ratcliffe Lane, London, E14 7JE
Retention of x1 non-illuminated fascia signs
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 767 -785 Commercial Road, London, E14 7HG
Submission of details pursuant to Condition no. 6 (Acoustic Performance), of planning permission PA/16/03567, dated 29/03/2019(as amended).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 767 - 785 Commercial Road, London, E14 7HG
Submission of details pursuant to condition no.8c (new and repaired staircases) of Listed Building Consent ref: PA/22/00624, dated 30/08/2022
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 17-19 Durham Row, London, E1 0NP
T1 = to crown reduce 1 x silver birch tree by 4.0mtrs & lift to crown break + thin by 20% & remove deadwood light access general maintenance
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - The Royal Foundation Of St Katharine, 2 Butcher Row, London, E14 8DS
Planning Permission Ref: PA/15/01649 dated 12/08/2015 granted permission for 'Temporary Meanwhile Project (to be dismantled latest October 2018) on the currently vacant site to the North of the main F
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Railway Arches, 242 Ratcliffe Lane, London, E14 7JE
Installation of extraction system and fresh air intake for Class E café/restaurant use and creation of a mezzanine floor
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Flat 16, Andersens Wharf, 20 Copenhagen Place, London, E14 7DX
Application for certificate of Lawfulness in respect of Existing Development Certificate in respect of existing use of a single dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-02-20
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A brief summary of Limehouse in Tower Hamlets - Greater London
Limehouse is a vibrant district located in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, just 3.9 miles east of Charing Cross along the northern bank of the River Thames. Known for its rich maritime heritage, the area features charming riverside public houses and historic steps like The Grapes and Limehouse Stairs, making it an attractive locale for potential planning applications and developments that celebrate its unique character.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Limehouse a particularly low-crime area.
Limehouse has 26 conservation areas within its boundaries: Driffield Road, Globe Road, York Square, Albert Gardens, Clinton Road, Limehouse Cut, Ropery Street, Carlton Square, West India Dock, Tomlin's Grove, St Peter's, St Anne's Church, Tower Hamlets Cemetery, Fairfield Road, Wapping Wall, Swaton Road, Tredegar Square, Narrow Street, Medway, Brickfield Gardens, St Matthias' Church, Lowell Street, Victoria Park, Lansbury, Stepney Green, Regent's Canal. 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, Limehouse 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 Limehouse
In the last 24 months, 157 planning applications were submitted near Limehouse. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Limehouse.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Limehouse slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Limehouse were discharge of conditions (47), full planning applications (43), listed building and heritage (18).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 141 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 43 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 109 applications
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