Within 2 km, around Aldgate in Tower Hamlets. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
439new homes completed within 2 km, last 2 years
0homes given permission on brownfield sites since 2021
+1.4%like-for-like prices in Aldgate, 2024 → 2025 (council -1.2%)
-7%recorded crime, last 12 months vs the 12 before
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Nearby, most recent first
New homes
7 new homes completedflats · Sep 2026
Sept 2026 2.0 km away
New homes
17 new homes completedflats · Jul 2026
Jul 2026 950 m away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Jul 2026
Jul 2026 300 m away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Mar 2026
Mar 2026 1.6 km away
New homes
88 new homes completedflats · Mar 2026
Mar 2026 1.9 km away
New homes
7 new homes completedflats · Feb 2026
Feb 2026 100 m away
New homes
84 new homes completedflats · Feb 2026
Feb 2026 1.9 km away
New homes
14 new homes completedflats · Feb 2026
Feb 2026 950 m away
New homes
44 new homes completedflats · Oct 2025
Oct 2025 1.9 km away
New homes
50 new homes completedflats · Oct 2025
Oct 2025 1.9 km away
New homes
9 new homes completedflats · Mar 2025 – Jun 2025
Jun 2025 650 m away
New homes
16 new homes completedflats · Dec 2024 – May 2025
May 2025 800 m away
New homes
6 new homes completed
Planning applications within 500 m
87applications in the last 12 months
50approved · 11 refused
23still being decided
91net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
Application Under Consideration
82, Don Gratton House, 82 Old Montague Street, London, E1 5NNCladding remediation works including the removal and replacement of existing combustible external wall materials, and the installation of non-combustible alternatives (Euroclass A2-s1, d0 or better), cavity barriers, insulation, membranes, and fire-stopping measures to meet current fire safety standards.Tower Hamlets PA/26/01605/NC · All Other
Sept 2026 250 m away
Application Under Consideration
109, 109 Fieldgate Street, London, E1 1JUIntallation of a new mechanical services plant, in the form of a ducted kitchen extract fan system at the rear of the propertyTower Hamlets PA/26/01561/NC · All Other
Sept 2026 150 m away
Application Under Consideration
Pathology & Pharmacy Buidling 80 Newark Street, London, E1 2ESReplacement of one existing condenser and the installation of one additional condenser to the existing roof of Royal London Hospital, Pathology and Pharmacy building.Tower Hamlets PA/26/01182/NC · All Other
Sept 2026 450 m away
Application Under Consideration
Flats 57 to 71, Durward Street, London E1 5BTReplacement of existing timber casement windows to all flats and elevations with new double glazed white coloured Upvc casement windows of same sizes and styles as existing. Replacement of existing front and rear timber communal entrance doors and communal stairwell windows with double glazed white powder coated aluminium entrance doors and casement windows.Tower Hamlets PA/26/01600/NC · All Other
Sept 2026 400 m away
Application Under Consideration
160, Tower Hamlets Town Hall, 160 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1BJProposal for the addition of an elevated terrace on London Square, providing access to and from the Town Hall cafŠ and space for external seating. Works include: amendments to existing hard landscaped area of London Square; new elevated terrace serving the existing cafŠ; removal of juliet balconies; amendments to external lighting, relocation of CCTV.
Spotted when a home's energy certificate shows at least 15 m² (and 15%) more floor area than an earlier one. Only homes with two certificates show up, so the real number is higher. A busy street suggests extensions get permission here; check the council's planning register for the details.
Storm overflows within 2 km
10storm overflows within 2 km
58hours of spills in 2025 between them (typical neighbourhood: about 36)
101spill events counted
Thames Water
Nightingale Lane Csointo River Thames38 spills, 26 hours in 2025
School closed: Shapla Primary SchoolCommunity school, primary (closure)
Aug 2021 700 m away
School closed
School closed: St Matthias Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school, primary (closure)
Aug 2021 900 m away
School closed
School closed: Raine's Foundation SchoolVoluntary aided school, secondary (closure)
Aug 2020 1.9 km away
New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 39 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
Tower Hamlets PA/26/01349/NC · All Other
Sept 2026 400 m away
Application Under Consideration
Adjacent to, 60 Commercial Road, London, E1 1LPPlanning application for the installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure on the carriageway adjacent to 60 Commercial Road, London, E1Tower Hamlets PA/26/01565/NC · All Other
Sept 2026 250 m away
Application Under Consideration
126 Back Church Lane, London, E1 1FHRetrospective application for installation of perimeter safety handrail at roof levelTower Hamlets PA/26/01547/NC · All Other
Sept 2026 250 m away
Application Under Consideration
113 New Road, London, E1 1HJProposed installation of an extraction flue at rear elevation.Tower Hamlets PA/26/01433/NC · All Other
Aug 2026 200 m away
Application Under Consideration
Site adjacent to 122-126 Back Church Lane, London, E1Redevelopment of the site comprising demolition of the existing building and erection of a 6-storey building to provide residential dwellings (Use Class C3) alongside associated public realm and ancillary works.Tower Hamlets PA/26/01444/A1 · All Other · 19 homes proposed
Aug 2026 250 m away
Approved
47 Walden Street, London, E1 2ALRemoval of a non-original window and the blockwork below to install a bi-fold door, improving access to the rear garden. This alteration will facilitate the removal of an existing external staircase, which occupies a significant portion of the garden. The redundant doorway associated with the staircase will be replaced with a window to increase natural light within the property. Separately, a non-Tower Hamlets PA/26/01293/NC · Householder
Jul 2026 350 m away
Approved
47 Walden Street, London, E1 2ALRemoval of a non-original window and the blockwork below to install a bi-fold door, improving access to the rear garden. This alteration will facilitate the removal of an existing external staircase, which occupies a significant portion of the garden. The redundant doorway associated with the staircase will be replaced with a window to increase natural light within the property. Separately, a non-Tower Hamlets PA/26/01294/NC · All Other
Jul 2026 350 m away
Approved
Tower Hamlets Town Hall, 160 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1BJApplication for amendments to the service and delivery bay area of Tower Hamlets Town Hall. The interventions proposed include: a new automatic sliding gate and pedestrian gate; extension to existing railings; removal of existing bollards; reconfiguration of car parking layouts; minor adjustments to landscaped areas; addition of electrical car charging points.Tower Hamlets PA/26/01321/NC · All Other
Jul 2026 400 m away
Refused
Second Floor Front, 117 New Road, London, E1 1HJConversion of existing second-floor office accommodation (Use Class E) to form 1 no. self-contained 1-bedroom flatTower Hamlets PA/26/01326/A1 · All Other · 1 homes proposed
Jul 2026 200 m away
Approved
Unit 4, Black Lion House, 45 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1DUChange of use of an existing retail unit to provide additional ancillary hotel floorspace, including a new reception area, meeting rooms and back-of-house facilities, together with associated internal alterations and the removal of external signage.Tower Hamlets PA/26/01324/NC · All Other
Jul 2026 300 m away
Approved
Tower Hamlets Town Hall, 160 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1BJApplication for amendments to the service and delivery bay area of Tower Hamlets Town Hall. The interventions proposed include: a new automatic sliding gate and pedestrian gate; extension to existing railings; removal of existing bollards; reconfiguration of car parking layouts; minor adjustments to landscaped areas; addition of electrical car charging points.Tower Hamlets PA/26/01322/NC · All Other
Jul 2026 400 m away
Approved
37 Walden Street, London, E1 2ALProposed construction of a new mansard roof extension including dormer windows and roof lights, lowering the cill of the lower ground floor rear window to form a new door opening, modifying the head of the lower ground floor front window opening, replacing all windows with double glazed timber sash windows, demolishing an external staircase and replacing the back door with a double glazed timber sTower Hamlets PA/26/01141/NC · Householder
Jul 2026 300 m away
Approved
Flat 1, Constantine Court, 6 Fairclough Street, London, E1 1PWApplication for certificate of Lawfulness in respect of existing use of Flat 1 Constantine Court as two self-contained flats (Use Class C3).Tower Hamlets PA/26/01201/S · All Other
Jul 2026 350 m away
Refused
62A Settles Street, London, E1 1JPRetention of external render and insulation.Tower Hamlets PA/26/01120/NC · Householder
Jul 2026 0 m away
Approved
Dellow Centre, 82 Wentworth Street, London, E1 7SAPartial demolition in a conservation area, changes to pedestrian and vehicular gates including minor alterations to external levels. Erection of new entrance porch, garden pergola and fencing within the courtyard. Alterations to existing openings and introduction of new window to accommodate internal changes. Associated minor alterations.Tower Hamlets PA/26/01156/NC · All Other
Jul 2026 500 m away
Approved
19 Turner Street, London, E1 2AUSingle storey front infill extension with conversion of existing store, single storey side extension and new ramp to main entranceTower Hamlets PA/26/01132/NC · Householder
Jul 2026 300 m away
Approved
Land bound by Whitechapel High St. Colchester St Buckle St Inc Car Park and Braham St. Whitechapel High Street, London, E1Temporary change of use of commercial Unit 2B (Class E) to ancillary plant space to accommodate wet riser and alterations to the external frontage of the commercial unit.Tower Hamlets PA/26/01040/NC · All Other
Jun 2026 450 m away
Application Under Consideration
Nile House, 9 Philpot Street, London, E1 2DWProposal for new single-storey extension to the existing ground floor unit.Tower Hamlets PA/26/01035/NC · All Other
Jun 2026 400 m away
Approved
133, 133 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1DTProposed installation of a flue and associated plant equipment at the rear elevation.Tower Hamlets PA/26/01017/NC · All Other
Jun 2026 150 m away
Approved
Flat 1- 58, Jacobs Court, & 17 -19, 19 Plumbers Row, London, E1 1AEApplication 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, replacement of curtain wall to the single stair well with like-for-like fire resisting curtain walling, and provision of a new through wall AOV at high level.Tower Hamlets PA/26/00241/NC · All Other
Jun 2026 100 m away
Application Under Consideration
Nags Head Public House, 17-19 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1DTRedevelopment of the site for a five storey building (plus basement) comprising boutique hotel (Use Class C1) across the ground and upper floors with ancillary bar (Sui Generis) and restaurant (Use Class E) at basement and ground floors, and associated works.Tower Hamlets PA/26/00704/A1 · All Other
May 2026 300 m away
Source: Planning London Datahub (Greater London Authority and the London boroughs); applications validated since January 2023. Data is published as received and may contain errors; check the borough's planning portal for documents.
Rooftop solar
Walworth Academy, Shorncliffe Road - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 260 kW
Jan 2024 3.4 km away
Rooftop solar
Citibank, 25 Canada Square - Office Fit-Out & RefurbishmentApproved, not yet built
3.5 km away
Running nearest: Holly Street - Solar PV Panels (rooftop solar, 2.9 km); SELCHP ERF (energy from waste, 3.8 km); Bywaters’ Materials Recovery Facility Solar Array (rooftop solar, 4.0 km); King's Yard (biomass, 4.6 km); Thameside DC (rooftop solar, 6.9 km).
DESNZ Renewable Energy Planning Database, April to June 2026 (OGL). Projects of 150 kW and over; refused, withdrawn and abandoned ones are left out.
Major, planned
Christian Street, LondonWorks for Rail Purposes · NETWORK RAIL · Road closure
Nov 2026 to Nov 2026 550 m away
Major
Christian Street, LondonWorks for Rail Purposes · NETWORK RAIL · Road closure
Nov 2026 to Nov 2026 550 m away
Major, planned
Middlesex Street, LondonUtility repair and maintenance works · THAMES WATER · Road closure
Oct 2026 to Nov 2026 800 m away
DfT Street Manager permits (OGL), England. Dates are the planned ones; works often finish early or overrun.
Planning Inspectorate list of nationally significant infrastructure projects (roads, railways, energy, water, waste), October 2026 (OGL). Each is placed at one point, usually the middle of the site; long schemes run well beyond it.