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Planning in Tower Hill

Approved
73%
16 of 22 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Tower Hill in the last 24 months, from Tendring District Council's planning register.

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Around Tower Hill

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About Tower Hill

Tower Hill, located in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, is historically significant as the site of public executions of high-status prisoners from the late 14th to the mid-18th century. Today, the area features Trinity Square Gardens, which occupies the elevated ground that once served as the grim execution site adjacent to the Tower of London. This rich history may influence planning applications related to heritage conservation and urban development in the area.

Property prices in Tower Hill show an average sale price of £231,870, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Tower Hill has 8 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Tower Hill 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Tower Hill, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Tower Hill. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.

The most common types were tree works (4), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Tower Hill?
In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Tower Hill. The approval rate is 73%.
How long do planning decisions take near Tower Hill?
The average planning decision time near Tower Hill is 70 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 Tower Hill?
The planning approval rate near Tower Hill is 73%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Tower Hill?
The most common type of planning application near Tower Hill is tree works applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Tower Hill?
You can search and track planning applications near Tower Hill on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.