Within 2 km, around Blackwall in Tower Hamlets. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
1,237new homes completed within 2 km, last 2 years
8homes given permission on brownfield sites since 2021
-6.9%like-for-like prices in Blackwall, 2024 → 2025 (council -1.2%)
+10%recorded crime, last 12 months vs the 12 before
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Nearby, most recent first
New homes
209 new homes completedflats · Sep 2026
Sept 2026 900 m away
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72 new homes completedflats · Mar 2026 – May 2026
May 2026 250 m away
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20 new homes completedflats · Apr 2026 – May 2026
May 2026 1.5 km away
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92 new homes completedflats · Apr 2026
Apr 2026 1.7 km away
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30 new homes completedflats · Apr 2026
Apr 2026 1.4 km away
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9 new homes completedflats · Apr 2026
Apr 2026 1.5 km away
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5 new homes completedflats · Apr 2026
Apr 2026 1.5 km away
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5 new homes completedflats · Jun 2025 – Oct 2025
Oct 2025 1.5 km away
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80 new homes completedflats · Sep 2025
Sept 2025 1.8 km away
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48 new homes completedflats · Sep 2025
Sept 2025 1.8 km away
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72 new homes completedflats · Sep 2025
Sept 2025 1.8 km away
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79 new homes completedflats · Sep 2025
Sept 2025 1.8 km away
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Planning applications within 500 m
70applications in the last 12 months
56approved · 1 refused
11still being decided
37net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
Application Under Consideration
1 Canada Square, London, E14 5ABExternal alterations and associated works to ground floor north elevationTower Hamlets PA/26/01532/NC · All Other
Sept 2026 450 m away
Application Under Consideration
Level 5, One Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5ABExternal alterations to replace eight existing windows with eight louvres at Level 5.Tower Hamlets PA/26/01530/NC · All Other
Sept 2026 450 m away
Application Under Consideration
20 Churchill Place, London, E14 5HJRefurbishment of the existing building, including new entrances at the northern and western fa‡ades at ground floor level and the southern and eastern fa‡ades at promenade level; the addition of a new entrance canopy; provision of a new amenity terrace and plant at Level 05; new fenestration at Level 13; public realm and landscaping works including removal of servicing road and relocation of bus sTower Hamlets PA/26/01352/NC · All Other
Jul 2026 150 m away
Approved
Hong Kong And Shanghai Bank, 8-14 Canada Square, London, E14 5HQRemoval of 2no. external ATMs including the signage and installation of new curtain wall to match finishes of existing curtain wall.Tower Hamlets PA/26/01266/NC · All Other
Jul 2026 400 m away
Approved
5 Water Street, LONDON, E14 5GXProposed use of the external areas for seating on the east side of the pontoon at water and dock level and associated worksTower Hamlets PA/26/01289/NC · All Other
Jul 2026 50 m away
Approved
5 Water Street, LONDON, E14 5GXProposed installation and display of x 3 internally illuminated Fascia signs.
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
2storm overflows within 2 km
5hours of spills in 2025 between them (typical neighbourhood: about 36)
New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 28 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
Tower Hamlets PA/26/01290/NC · All Other
Jul 2026 50 m away
Approved
3 West Lane (Building G1), LONDON, E22 3AAConstruction of an external stair structure to the north elevation of 3 West Lane, removal of 2no. car parking spaces on Brannan Street, and all other associated works and structures.Tower Hamlets PA/26/01024/NC · All Other
Jul 2026 200 m away
Approved
Wood Wharf (Plot F2), Prestons Road, London E14 9SFProvision of a temporary walkway to the west of building F2, and all associated works and structures for a period of up to five (5) years.Tower Hamlets PA/26/00902/NC · All Other
Jun 2026 100 m away
Withdrawn
5 Chipka Street, London, E14 3LDChange of use from Use Class C3 (dwellinghouse) to Use Class C4 (small house in multiple occupation) to accommodate up to four occupiers.Tower Hamlets PA/26/00818/R · All Other
May 2026 400 m away
Application Under Consideration
5, 5 Chipka Street, London, E14 3LDChange of use from Use Class C3 (dwellinghouse) to Use Class C4 (small house in multiple occupation) to accommodate up to four occupiers.Tower Hamlets PA/26/00818/NC · All Other
May 2026 400 m away
Approved
Land adjoining 5 Chipka Street, London, E14 3LDProposed construction of flat roof 3m rear extension to a dwelling houseTower Hamlets PA/26/00747/NC · Householder
Apr 2026 400 m away
Approved
Plot C2, Prestons Road, London, E14 9SFProposed use of Plot C2 as an indoor and outdoor leisure facility with associated food and beverage offer and erection of associated structures (Use Class Sui Generis) [Temporary for a period of 5 years]Tower Hamlets PA/26/00637/NC · All Other
Apr 2026 100 m away
Approved
North Dock and Middle Dock, Cabot Square, Canary Wharf, London E14Installation of floating ecology island structures within Middle Dock and North Dock, together with associated anchoring, planting, and habitat enhancement works.Tower Hamlets PA/26/00451/NC · All Other
Mar 2026 450 m away
Approved
South Central Core and Surrounding Land, South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London, E14Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Drawings) of Planning Permission PA/25/01984 dated 09/01/2026. Proposed amendment includes introduction of a freestanding totem as part of alterations to the existing South Central core.Tower Hamlets PA/26/00436/S · All Other
Mar 2026 350 m away
Approved
Wood Wharf (Development Plots J1-J3), Prestons Road, London E14 9SFSubmission of details pursuant to condition no.55b (Car Parking Management Plan) in relation to J1-J3 of planning permission ref: PA/13/02966, dated 24/12/2014 (as amended)Tower Hamlets PA/26/00441/S · All Other
Mar 2026 100 m away
Approved
8 Canada Square, London E14Request for Screening Opinion as to whether an Environment Impact assessment (EIA) is required in accordance with the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (as amended) (the 'EIA Regulations') for the repurposing and retrofitting of the existing building to provide an upgraded building comprising a total floor area of approximately 157,000 m2 (GIA). ApproximaTower Hamlets PA/26/00458/NC · All Other
Mar 2026 400 m away
Approved
Land west of Charter Street and south of Cartier Circle, Wood Wharf, E14Submission of details pursuant to condition no.17 (Secured by Design) of planning permission ref: PA/24/01748, dated 19/02/2025Tower Hamlets PA/26/00420/S · All Other
Mar 2026 200 m away
Approved
Land west of Charter Street and south of Cartier Circle, Wood Wharf, E14Submission of details pursuant to condition no.10 part B (Post Installation Verification Report) of planning permission ref: PA/24/01748, dated 19/02/2025Tower Hamlets PA/26/00419/S · All Other
Mar 2026 200 m away
Approved
Wood Wharf (Development Plots J4-J5), Prestons Road, London E14 9SFSubmission of details pursuant to Conditions 55B (Car Park Management Plan), 64 (Delivery & Servicing Management Plan) & 65 (Waste Management Plan), in relation to Plots J4-J5 only, of Outline planning permission ref: PA/13/02966, dated 24/12/2014.as amendedTower Hamlets PA/26/00379/S · All Other
Mar 2026 100 m away
Approved
Wood Wharf ( Development Plot F2) Prestons Road, London E14 9SFSubmission of detail pursuant to condition no.55B (Car Park Management), 64 (Delivery and Servicing Management) and 65 (Waste Management)in relation to Plot F2 of Outline planning permission ref PA/13/02966 dated 24/12/2014 as amended.Tower Hamlets PA/26/00378/S · All Other
Mar 2026 100 m away
Approved
Wood Wharf RM09 (Development Plots H1 and H2) Wood Wharf, Prestons Road, London E14 9PZApplication for Non-Material amendment to planning permission ref: PA/20/02209, Dated 10/03/2021.Non Material amendment(s) Sought: Highway changes to the northeast of Harbord Square, including the installation of retractable and fixed bollards and the installation of a substation.Tower Hamlets PA/26/00355/NC · All Other
Feb 2026 100 m away
Approved
Wood Wharf, RM26 (Plot F2) Prestons Road, London E14 9SFApplication for Non-Material amendment to planning permission ref: PA/22/01947, Dated 22/12/2022.Non Material amendment(s) Sought: Highway changes to the northeast of Harbord Square, including the installation of a Telescopic Bollard Control Cabinet, installation of a Security line including fixed and retractable bollards and realignment of the adjacent road kerb line and crossing.Tower Hamlets PA/26/00352/NC · All Other
Feb 2026 100 m away
Approved
Wood Wharf RM02A, (Development Plots H1, H3, H4 and part of plot H2) Prestons Road, London E14Application for Non-Material amendment to planning permission ref: PA/17/01344, Dated 22/11/2017.Non Material amendment(s) Sought: Landscape changes adjacent to Lovegrove Walk, including the replacement of tree planters with VMS planters, addition of a tree pit, the relocation of a lamp post, the relocation of a number of bicycle racks.Highway changes adjacent to Lovegrove Walk, including the insTower Hamlets PA/26/00353/NC · All Other
Feb 2026 100 m away
Application Under Consideration
Wood Wharf (RM18 Preston's Road Junction), Prestons Road, London, E14 9PZApplication for Non-Material amendment to planning permission ref: PA/20/02009, Dated 10/03/2021.Non Material amendment(s) Sought: Coordination updates to the public realm including adjustments to the bollard line, adjustments to the tree layouts, relocation of light posts and minor changes to vehicle access and parking spaces.Tower Hamlets PA/26/00354 · All Other
Feb 2026 100 m away
Approved
30 South Colonnade, London, E14 5EUInstallation of louvers on the fa‡ade of the building at ground and first floor levelTower Hamlets PA/26/00302/NC · All Other
Feb 2026 500 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
Newham Leisure Centre, Prince Regent Lane - Solar PanelsPlanning application in · 190 kW
Dec 2022 3.7 km away
Rooftop solar
Leyes Road - New SEN SchoolBeing built · 240 kW
Nov 2025 3.8 km away
Running nearest: Bywaters’ Materials Recovery Facility Solar Array (rooftop solar, 2.2 km); SELCHP ERF (energy from waste, 2.9 km); Thameside DC (rooftop solar, 3.1 km); King's Yard (biomass, 3.8 km); Holly Street - Solar PV Panels (rooftop solar, 5.9 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
Blackwall Tunnel, LondonHighway repair and maintenance works · TRANSPORT FOR LONDON (TFL) · Road closure
Feb 2027 to Feb 2027 700 m away
Major
Blackwall Tunnel, LondonHighway repair and maintenance works · TRANSPORT FOR LONDON (TFL) · Road closure
Dec 2026 to Dec 2026 700 m away
Major
Blackwall Tunnel, LondonHighway repair and maintenance works · TRANSPORT FOR LONDON (TFL) · Road closure
Apr 2027 to Apr 2027 700 m away
DfT Street Manager permits (OGL), England. Dates are the planned ones; works often finish early or overrun.
decided Feb 2017 13.0 km away
Decided
M25 junction 28 improvementsHighways · To the west of Brentwood in Essex, at the intersection of the M25, the A12 and the A1023
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.