Ratcliff, Tower Hamlets - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ratcliff, Tower Hamlets - Greater London.
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Planning applications in Ratcliff 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 Ratcliff
Ratcliff, located in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, is a historic locality situated along the north bank of the River Thames, nestled between Limehouse and Shadwell. Although the name "Ratcliff" is not frequently used today, the area remains significant for planning applications and developments due to its strategic riverside position.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Tower Hamlets
- Parliamentary constituency: Poplar and Limehouse
- LSOA: Tower Hamlets 027C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ratcliff.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ratcliff.
- 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 Ratcliff based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
43 planning applications found near Ratcliff.
- 26/AP/1764 · Received: Thu 18 Jun 2026 · Validated: Fri 19 Jun 2026 - 1 Smith Close London Southwark SE16 5PB
Proposed single-storey front extension measuring 2.1 metres in depth, merging with the existing dwelling, including associated doors and windows.
Status: Undecided | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-06-19 - - 1 Smith Close London Southwark SE16 5PB
Proposed single-storey front extension measuring 2.1 metres in depth, merging with the existing dwelling, including associated doors and windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - 350 The Highway, London, E1W 3HU
Application for certificate of lawfulness of Proposed Works for a comprehensive programme of repairs to the external envelope of the buildings, including the roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - PA/26/00988/NC - 350 The Highway, London, E1W 3HU
Application for certificate of lawfulness of Proposed Works for a comprehensive programme of repa...
Status: Undecided | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-06-16 - PA/26/00947/NC - Prospect Of Whitby Public House, 57 Wapping Wall, London, E1W 3SH
Joinery works comprising the repair and replacement of windows to the side and rear elevations, i...
Status: Undecided | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-06-12 - - 110 Roslin House, Brodlove Lane, London, E1W
Submission of details pursuant to condition no.1 (car-free) of planning permission ref: PA/20/02259, dated 21/12/2020
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - 11 Peartree Lane, London, E1W 3SR
Listed Building Consent of proposed Works: Bathroom 1: Replace failed electric shower, damaged bath and panel, and existing sink/WC with modern equivalents in the same locations. Bathroom 2: Replace f
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - 2 Midship Close London Southwark SE16 6BT
The proposal involves the demolition of the existing rear conservatory and its replacement with a flat-roof rear extension with an eaves height of 2.5 metres. In addition, a full-width porch extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - 26/AP/1405 - 2 Midship Close London Southwark SE16 6BT
The proposal involves the demolition of the existing rear conservatory and its replacement with a flat-roof rear extension with an eaves height of 2.5 metres. In addition, a full-width porch extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-05-15 - PA/26/00843/NC - Wapping Hydraulic Power Station, Wapping Wall, London, E1W 3SG
Installation of secondary glazing to the Boiler House and Coal Store windows, and the application...
Status: Undecided | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-05-12 - PA/26/00844/NC - Wapping Hydraulic Power Station, Wapping Wall, London, E1W 3SG
Installation of secondary glazing to the Boiler House and Coal Store windows, and the application...
Status: Undecided | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-05-12 - 26/AP/1321 - Westminster Court Rotherhithe Street London Southwark SE16 5QY
Replacement of 7no. windows to front elevation
Status: Undecided | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-05-08 - - Westminster Court Rotherhithe Street London Southwark SE16 5QY
Replacement of 7no. windows to front elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Lavender House Rotherhithe Street London Southwark SE16 5EA
T1. Sycamore Tree. 16 metres in height. 10 metres in width. Re pollard tree by 3 metres, leaving the tree 13 metres in height and 7 metres in width. Tree is overgrown, blocking sunlight and overhangin
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 1 Isambard Place London Southwark SE16 7DA
Replace existing life-expired glass conservatory roof with a new insulated aluminium roof with a grey exterior finish to match the colour of the existing slate house roofing
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - Unit 506, Metropolitan Wharf Building, 70 Wapping Wall, London, E1W 3SS
Listed Building Consent for the installation of internal demountable stud wall partitions (to match those existing) as well as internal demountable glazed partitions (with full glazed aluminium frame
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 54 Brunel Road London Southwark SE16 5GA
Proposed single-storey rear extension extending 4 metres from the existing rear elevation, with a maximum height of 3 metres.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - The Express by Holiday Inn, 469-475 The Highway, London, E1W 3HN
Replacement of an existing LED Digital Advertisement Display with a new LED Digital Advertisement Display with revised cladding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Reception Area, Free Trade Wharf, 340 The Highway, London, E1W 3ES
Proposed installation of a new sliding entrance door, internal remodelling the existing reception space within the Ziggurat building to improve functionality for reception staff working in the area an
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - St Peters Primary School, Garnet Street, London, E1W 3QT
Construction of a new single-storey Special Educational Needs facility within the grounds of St Peter?s London Docks Primary School, providing dedicated teaching, therapeutic and sensory spaces alongs
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-03-05
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A brief summary of Ratcliff in Tower Hamlets - Greater London
Ratcliff, located in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, is a historic locality situated along the north bank of the River Thames, nestled between Limehouse and Shadwell. Although the name "Ratcliff" is not frequently used today, the area remains significant for planning applications and developments due to its strategic riverside position.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ratcliff a particularly low-crime area.
Ratcliff has 23 conservation areas within its boundaries: York Square, Albert Gardens, Ropery Street, No data available for publication by HE, London Hospital, Carlton Square, Whitechapel Market, Commercial Road, St Peter's, St Anne's Church, Wapping Pierhead, St Mary's Rotherhithe, Myrdle Street, Wapping Wall, Ford Square and Sidney Square, St Paul's Church, Narrow Street, St George in the East, Wilson Grove, Edward III's Rotherhithe, Lowell 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, Ratcliff 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 Ratcliff
In the last 24 months, 185 planning applications were submitted near Ratcliff. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Ratcliff maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Ratcliff slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Ratcliff were full planning applications (61), discharge of conditions (41), listed building and heritage (18). 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, 5 large-scale (major) developments, 2 medium-scale applications, 148 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: 41 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 138 applications
Nearby Towns
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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.