Stepney, Tower Hamlets - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stepney, Tower Hamlets - Greater London.
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Planning applications in Stepney 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 Stepney
Stepney, located in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, is an area in the East End of London. Although its official boundaries have become less defined over time, Stepney historically encompassed a larger manor and parish that included much of the inner East End. This rich history may influence current planning applications and developments in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Tower Hamlets
- Parliamentary constituency: Bethnal Green and Stepney
- LSOA: Tower Hamlets 021C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stepney.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stepney.
- 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 Stepney based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
635 planning applications found near Stepney.
- PA/26/01132/NC - 19 Turner Street, London, E1 2AU
Single storey front infill extension with conversion of store and single storey side extension. N...
Status: Undecided | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-07-02 - PA/26/01013/NC - St Georges German Lutheran Church, Alie Street, London, E1 8EB
Listed Building Consent for installation of chandelier winch mechanisms and new CCTV and video an...
Status: Undecided | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-06-24 - - 130 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1JE
Submission of details pursuant to Condition 3 (Materials) of planning permission ref: PA/25/01678, dated 28/11/2025.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - PA/26/01085/S - 130 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1JE
Submission of details pursuant to condition no.3 (External Facing Materials) of planning permissi...
Status: Undecided | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-06-23 - PA/26/01017/NC - 133 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1DT
Proposed installation of a flue and associated plant equipment at the rear elevation.
Status: Undecided | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-06-22 - - 133 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1DT
Proposed installation of a flue and associated plant equipment at the rear elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - PA/26/01035/NC - Nile House, 9 Philpot Street, London, E1 2DW
Proposal for new single-storey extension to the existing ground floor unit.
Status: Undecided | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-06-22 - - Flat 1- 58, Jacobs Court, & 17 -19, 19 Plumbers Row, London, E1 1AE
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness in respect for proposed replacement of cladding facing materials found to be combustible for new similar facing materials that are non-combustible, replacemen
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - PA/26/00930/S - 134-136 Commercial Road, London, E1 1NL
Submission of details pursuant to Conditions 5 (Site Waste Management Plan) and 7 (Car-Free Agree...
Status: Undecided | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-05-28 - PA/26/00704/A1 - Nags Head Public House, 17-19 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1DT
Redevelopment of the site for a five storey building (plus basement) comprising boutique hotel (U...
Status: Undecided | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-05-26 - PA/26/00894/S - 228-230 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1BJ
Submission of details pursuant to condition no.10 (Samples and full particulars) of planning perm...
Status: Undecided | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-05-21 - - 34-40 White Church Lane And 29-31 Commercial Road, London, E1
Submission of details pursuant to condition 10 (Landscaping ), of planning permission: PA/24/00644, dated 12/06/2025
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - PA/26/00855/S - East London Mosque, 82-92 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1JQ
Application for non-material amendment of planning permission dated 24/05/2023, ref: PA/22/01951....
Status: Approved | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-05-14 - - East London Mosque, 82-92 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1JQ
Application for non-material amendment of planning permission dated 24/05/2023, ref: PA/22/01951. Non Material Amendment(s) Sought: Amend wording to condition 5 to change trigger to allow a portion of
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-05-14
View full details - - 45 Walden Street, London, E1 2AL
Application for a Minor Material Amendment (Section 19) to Listed Building Consent PA/25/00678 dated 11/06/2025 to vary Condition 2 (Approved Drawings). The approved scheme granted consent for the 'Re
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 333 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1BU
Proposed x2 illuminated signages
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 333 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1BU
Alteration to health centre to provide clinical accomodation
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - Former 277 Commercial Road, London E1
Construction of four storey building with basement. Creation of retail unit at ground floor and basement level and 1x one-bedroom flat and 1x three-bedroom on the upper floors.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - East London Mosque, 82-92 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1JQ
Submission of details pursuant to condition 5 (Construction Environmental Management & Logistics Plan), of planning permission ref: PA/22/01951, dated 24/05/2023
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Mile End And Bow Business Centre, 240 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1BJ
Proposal to replace existing ATM with new and install new ATM signage (as per elevations).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tower Hamlets | Date: 2026-04-28
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A brief summary of Stepney in Tower Hamlets - Greater London
Stepney, located in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, is an area in the East End of London. Although its official boundaries have become less defined over time, Stepney historically encompassed a larger manor and parish that included much of the inner East End. This rich history may influence current planning applications and developments in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Stepney a particularly low-crime area.
Stepney has 41 conservation areas within its boundaries: Boundary Estate, Kingsland, Globe Road, Bermondsey Street, Albert Gardens, Redchurch Street, Lloyd's Avenue, The Tower, Wiltons Music Hall, Jesus Hospital Estate, London Hospital, Crescent, Carlton Square, Hackney Road, Whitechapel Market, Commercial Road, Trinity Square, St Peter's, Wapping Pierhead, St Mary's Rotherhithe, Brick Lane and Fournier Street, Myrdle Street, Bethnal Green Gardens, Tooley Street North and South, Artillery Passage, Wapping Wall, Fenchurch Street Station, Whitechapel High Street, Ford Square and Sidney Square, St Paul's Church, St Saviour's Dock, Bishopsgate, St George in the East, Wentworth Street, Elder Street, South Shoreditch, Edward III's Rotherhithe, Victoria Park, Old Bethnal Green Road, Tower Bridge, 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, Stepney 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 Stepney
In the last 24 months, 545 planning applications were submitted near Stepney. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Stepney maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Stepney slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Stepney were full planning applications (149), discharge of conditions (124), advertising consent (72). Full planning applications account for 27% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 11 large-scale (major) developments, 7 medium-scale applications, 458 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 240 applications
- Refused: 46 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 257 applications
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