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Planning in Tower Hill

Approved
83%
138 of 159 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

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

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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-profile prisoners from the late 14th to mid-18th centuries. Today, the area features Trinity Square Gardens, which sits on the elevated ground northwest of the Tower of London moat, making it a notable point of interest for those researching planning applications in this historically rich locale.

Property prices in Tower Hill show an average sale price of £484,293, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Tower Hill area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Tower Hill a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Tower Hill has 16 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, 205 planning applications were submitted near Tower Hill. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (15), discharge of conditions (12), tree works (7). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Tower Hill?
In the last 24 months, 205 planning applications were submitted near Tower Hill. The approval rate is 83%.
How long do planning decisions take near Tower Hill?
The average planning decision time near Tower Hill is 75 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 83%. 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 full planning applications, with 15 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.