How long do planning decisions take near Mile End?

The average planning decision time near Mile End is 59 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Mile End?

The planning approval rate near Mile End is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Mile End?

The most common type of planning application near Mile End is full planning applications, with 78 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Mile End?

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Mile End, Tower Hamlets - Greater London Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Mile End, Tower Hamlets - Greater London.

Tower Hamlets - Greater London · England · settlement

Planning applications in Mile End 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 Mile End

Mile End is a notable area in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, situated 4.2 miles east of Charing Cross. As part of East London's historic East End, it lies along the historic Mile End Road, which was integral to the London-to-Colchester route. This early suburb of London is a key location for planning applications, reflecting its ongoing development and urban evolution.

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Area Information

Admin district: Tower Hamlets
Parliamentary constituency: Poplar and Limehouse
LSOA: Tower Hamlets 012B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Mile End.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Mile End based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

72 planning applications found near Mile End.

PA/26/01084/NC - 21A Lichfield Road, London, E3 5AT
x1 Leyland Cypress Tree (T1) - Fell to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-06-23
PA/26/01080/NC - 8 Morgan Street, London, E3 5AB
x1 Sycamore Tree - Felling of tree
Status: Undecided | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-06-22
PA/26/01066/S - 51-53 Bow Road, London, E3 2AD
Submission of detail pursuant to condition no 15 (Zero Carbon Futureproofing Statement) of planni...
Status: Undecided | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-06-19
PA/26/01052/NC - 74 Brokesley Street, London, E3 4QJ
T1 Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) Carry out a crown reduction of approximately 25%, reducing the overal...
Status: Undecided | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-06-18
PA/26/01044/S - 53 Grove Road, London, E3 4PE
Submission of details pursuant to condition no.10 (Delivery and Servicing Plan), 11 (Travel Plan)...
Status: Undecided | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-06-17
PA/26/01028/NC - 24 Mossford Street, London, E3 4TH
Proposed enlargement of the existing basement, including underpinning works, the formation of a s...
Status: Undecided | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-06-15
PA/26/01022/S - 6-8 Coborn Road, London, E3 2DA
Submission of details pursuant to condition no.3 (Noise impact assessment report) of planning per...
Status: Undecided | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-06-12
PA/26/00984/NC - Phoenix School, 49 Bow Road, London, E3 2AD
Removal of the existing mixture of PVC and cast iron rainwater goods and the installation of new ...
Status: Undecided | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-06-11
PA/26/00983/NC - Phoenix School, 49 Bow Road, London, E3 2AD
Removal of the existing mixture of PVC and cast iron rainwater goods and the installation of new ...
Status: Undecided | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-06-11
PA/26/00955/S - 53 Grove Road, London, E3 4PE
Submission of details pursuant to condition no.8 (Materials) of planning permission PA/21/01417, ...
Status: Undecided | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-06-03
PA/26/00941/NC - 82 Clinton Road, London, E3 4QU
Construction of a new mansard roof extension, single storey full width ground floor rear extensio...
Status: Undecided | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-06-03
- 82 Clinton Road, London, E3 4QU
Construction of a new mansard roof extension, single storey full width ground floor rear extension and first floor rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-06-03
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PA/26/00953/S - Hatton House, Westfield Way, London, E1 4PD
Submission of details pursuant to condition no. 24 (Full Details of Internal and External Plant E...
Status: Undecided | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-06-02
PA/26/00924/S - 53 Grove Road, London, E3 4PE
Submission of details pursuant to Condition 4A (Remediation Scheme - Preliminary Risk Assessment)...
Status: Undecided | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-05-27
PA/26/00914/NC - 17 Antill Road, London, E3 5BT
Proposed mansard roof conversion to the front and rear of dwelling. Rear extension ground and fir...
Status: Undecided | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-05-26
- 3 Morgan Street, London, E3 5AA
x1 Apple tree (T1) - Crown reduce by approx 2.5m all round back to suitable growth points to shape and contain. Thin out growth points to improve form.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-04-13
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- 441 Mile End Road, London, E3 4PA
Proposed basement level extension to form Utility Room/WC and form new internal opening at basement level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-04-09
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- 19 Coborn Road, London, E3 2DA
Works to T1x Ailanthus Altissima Tree - Crown reduce tree by approx 3.5m from branch tips all round back to previous pruning points, retaining furnishing growth. Reduce lowest SW limb by approx 5m to
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-04-09
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- 441 Mile End Road, London, E3 4PA
Proposed basement level extension to form Utility Room/WC and form new internal opening at basement level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-04-09
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- 3 Lyn Mews, London, E3 5BJ
T1 & T2 - Removal of Palm Tree and T3- Removal of Bay Tree in front garden.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-04-07
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A brief summary of Mile End in Tower Hamlets - Greater London

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

Mile End has 27 conservation areas within its boundaries: Driffield Road, Globe Road, York Square, Albert Gardens, Clinton Road, Limehouse Cut, Ropery Street, Carlton Square, Tomlin's Grove, St Peter's, Fish Island, St Anne's Church, Victoria Park, Tower Hamlets Cemetery, Fairfield Road, Wapping Wall, Swaton Road, Roman Road Market, Tredegar Square, Narrow Street, Medway, Brickfield Gardens, St Matthias' Church, Lowell Street, 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, Mile End 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 Mile End

In the last 24 months, 234 planning applications were submitted near Mile End. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Mile End.

At 59 days on average, decisions near Mile End slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Mile End were full planning applications (78), discharge of conditions (53), tree works (26). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 197 smaller schemes were submitted.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 69 applications
Refused: 7 applications
Awaiting decision: 158 applications

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