Old Ford, Tower Hamlets - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Old Ford, Tower Hamlets - Greater London.
Tower Hamlets - Greater London · England · settlement
About Old Ford
Old Ford, located in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, is named after the natural ford that historically allowed for a crossing of the River Lea. This area is significant for planning applications due to its strategic position and historical context, which may influence development opportunities and community projects.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Tower Hamlets
- Parliamentary constituency: Poplar and Limehouse
- LSOA: Tower Hamlets 014C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Old Ford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Old Ford.
- 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 Old Ford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
45 planning applications found near Old Ford.
- - 1 and 2 Printers Mews, London, E3 5NZ
Works to 1x Apricot Tree (G005) at 1 Printers Mews rear garden - Cut back from encroaching the CCTV signs and front gate. 2x Sycamore Trees (G005) at 2 Printers Mews rear garden - Crown lift to 5.2 me
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 10 Ellesmere Road, London, E3 5QX
Application for certificate of lawfulness in respect of existing use as dwellinghouse within(Use Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - 1 Printers Mews, London, E3 5NZ
T1 & T2) Common pear, Crown lift to 3 m for pedestrian clearance. reduce crown by 2 meters T3) Alder reduce crown by 30% (3-4 m) & crown lift up to 4m, to reduce size over carpark, to clear street lam
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Adjacent to Wilmer House, Daling Way, London E3 5JR
Submission of details pursuant to condition no.5 (Cycle storage) of planning permission ref: PA/25/00751, dated 04/09/2025
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Clare House, 10 Hawthorn Avenue, London and Playground on Hawthorn Avenue, London, E3
Submission of details pursuant to Condition 22 (Remediation Scheme), of planning permission PA/24/01755, Dated 31/10/2025
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 28 Driffield Road, London, E3 5NF
Proposal consists of a mansard roof extension with two front dormer double-glazed sash windows, a large double-glazed sliding window to the rear elevation, and a roof-light to the stairwell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Senators Lodge, 300 Roman Road, London E3
Replacement of the existing timber doors with new double-glazed timber doors to the block entrances.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 22 Medway Road, London, E3 5BY
Proposed single storey ground floor side infill extension, mansard roof extension with front and rear dormer windows. Replacement of existing windows and the front entrance door. Restoration of the fr
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 411 Roman Road, London, E3
Construction of a mansard roof extension and conversion of the first floor to provide two self-contained units
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 413 Roman Road, London, E3 5QS
Construction of a mansard roof extension and conversion of the existing first-floor maisonette to provide three self-contained units at first-floor and roof level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 72 Medway Road, London, E3 5BY
First storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 415 Roman Road, London, E3 5QS
Construction of mansard roof extension to create one additional studio flat, plus associated changes at first floor.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 33 Zealand Road, London, E3 5RA
Application for Non-Material amendment to planning permission ref: PA/24/00821, Dated 27/06/2024. Non Material amendment(s) Sought: To amend the approved drawings insofar as they relate to the positio
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 588A Roman Road, London, E3 5ES
Retrospective change of use of existing 1st floor 2 bedroom flat C3 (Dwelling House) to House in Multiple Occupation (C4) for a maximum of 5 persons)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 441 - 441A Roman Road, London, E3 5LX
Submission of rdetails pursuant to condition no. 3 (Car Free) of planning permission ref: PA/25/01382, dated 18/02/2026.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 40 Driffield Road, London, E3 5NF
Lower ground floor rear extension and demolition of existing outbuilding to rebuild a larger outbuilding similar to existing
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 8 Cardigan Road, London, E3 5HU
Replacement of single glazed timber windows with double glazing, extension of existing rear lightwell, inclusion of an AC unit to rear, alterations to glazing at rear of property and replacement of ex
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - PA/26/00243/NC - 4 Vivian Road, London, E3 5RF
Proposed mansard roof extension with two front and two rear dormers, x1 one roof light and solar panels to the rear roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 4 Vivian Road, London, E3 5RF
Proposed mansard roof extension with two front and two rear dormers, x1 one roof light and solar panels to the rear roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 27A Chisenhale Road, London, E3 5QY
x1 Laburnum Tree - Reduce the height by about 2m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-02-11
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A brief summary of Old Ford in Tower Hamlets - Greater London
Old Ford, located in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, is named after the natural ford that historically allowed for a crossing of the River Lea. This area is significant for planning applications due to its strategic position and historical context, which may influence development opportunities and community projects.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Old Ford a particularly low-crime area.
Old Ford has 19 conservation areas within its boundaries: Driffield Road, Globe Road, Clinton Road, Ropery Street, Carlton Square, Tomlin's Grove, St Peter's, Fish Island, Victoria Park, Tower Hamlets Cemetery, Fairfield Road, Swaton Road, Roman Road Market, Hackney Wick, Tredegar Square, Medway, Well Street, 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, Old Ford 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 Old Ford
In the last 24 months, 175 planning applications were submitted near Old Ford. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Old Ford.
The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Old Ford were full planning applications (67), discharge of conditions (41), tree works (28). 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, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 2 medium-scale applications, 158 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 70 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Awaiting decision: 97 applications
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