Within 2 km, around Spitalfields in Tower Hamlets. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
466new homes completed within 2 km, last 2 years
0homes given permission on brownfield sites since 2021
+0.5%like-for-like prices in Spitalfields, 2024 → 2025 (council -1.2%)
-14%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 1.5 km away
New homes
17 new homes completedflats · Jul 2026
Jul 2026 1.2 km away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Jul 2026
Jul 2026 700 m away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Mar 2026
Mar 2026 1.5 km away
New homes
88 new homes completedflats · Mar 2026
Mar 2026 1.5 km away
New homes
7 new homes completedflats · Feb 2026
Feb 2026 400 m away
New homes
84 new homes completedflats · Feb 2026
Feb 2026 1.4 km away
New homes
14 new homes completedflats · Feb 2026
Feb 2026 500 m away
New homes
44 new homes completedflats · Oct 2025
Oct 2025 1.5 km away
New homes
50 new homes completedflats · Oct 2025
Oct 2025 1.5 km away
New homes
10 new homes completedflats · Aug 2025
Aug 2025 1.9 km away
New homes
6 new homes completedflats · Jul 2025
Aug 2025 1.6 km away
New homes
9 new homes completedflats · Mar 2025 – Jun 2025
Planning applications within 500 m
61applications in the last 12 months
36approved · 7 refused
16still being decided
59net 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 450 m away
Application Under Consideration
80, 80 Brick Lane, London, E1 6RLRetrospective Change of Use from Caf‚ (Use Class E) to Hot Food Takeaway (Sui Generis) together with the installation of a kitchen extraction system and associated external works.Tower Hamlets PA/26/01579/NC · All Other
Sept 2026 400 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 350 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
8storm 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 1.2 km away
School closed
School closed: St Matthias Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school, primary (closure)
Aug 2021 450 m away
School closed
School closed: Raine's Foundation SchoolVoluntary aided school, secondary (closure)
Aug 2020 1.6 km away
New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 44 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
Tower Hamlets PA/26/01349/NC · All Other
Sept 2026 500 m away
Application Under Consideration
16 Hanbury Street, London, E1 6QRAlterations to the external ground floor frontage, including the removal of the existing entrance doors and installation of a steel-framed window, a new steel-framed door, window surrounds, and an awning.Tower Hamlets PA/26/01493/NC · All Other
Aug 2026 500 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 400 m away
Application Under Consideration
127 Buxton Street, London, E1 5ARThe demolition of the existing buildings and structures on the site and the erection of three residential units with access, landscaping, cycle storage and bin storage.Tower Hamlets PA/26/01424/A1 · All Other · 3 homes proposed
Aug 2026 150 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 500 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 400 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 500 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 450 m away
Approved
Ada Lewis & Bearstead Court, 28 Underwood Road, London E1 5AWApplication for certificate of lawfulness for Ada Lewis & Bearstead Court in respect of:- Careful removal of brickwork to insert fire cavity barriers at compartment walls and floors.- Store removed brick on site for reinstating. - Reinstating the brickwork as existing.Tower Hamlets PA/26/01305/NC · All Other
Jul 2026 50 m away
Refused
62A Settles Street, London, E1 1JPRetention of external render and insulation.Tower Hamlets PA/26/01120/NC · Householder
Jul 2026 450 m away
Approved
39-53 Pedley Street, 5-9 Weaver Street, (Shah Paran House, Hannan Court, Kushiyara House, Sol Frankel House and Caroline Adams House), London E1Replacement of external brick and zinc cladding along with metal parapets, fascias, soffits and trims.Tower Hamlets PA/26/01093/NC · All Other
Jul 2026 250 m away
Approved
12 Princelet Street, London, E1 6QHReplacement of roof terrace balustrade, installation of planters, alteration to front door paint colour, and installation of a small extract vent to the rear elevation.Tower Hamlets PA/26/00995/NC · Householder
Jun 2026 450 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 300 m away
Approved
Railway Arch 89, Hemming Street, London, E1 5BLApplication for full planning permission for external refurbishment works to Arch 89 Tent Street, including the installation of two new infill elements at the front and rear elevations, together with a small, dedicated front yard.Tower Hamlets PA/26/00895/NC · All Other
Jun 2026 300 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 500 m away
Refused
58, 58 Hereford Street, London, E2 6EXProposed installation of a combined bike, bin and storage unit within the front garden.Tower Hamlets PA/26/00832/NC · Householder
May 2026 500 m away
Approved
57 Brick Lane, London, E1 6PUAlterations to shopfront fronting Fournier Street.Tower Hamlets PA/26/00824/NC · All Other
May 2026 400 m away
Approved
57 Brick Lane, London, E1 6PUAlterations to shopfront fronting Fournier Street.Tower Hamlets PA/26/00825/NC · All Other
May 2026 400 m away
Application Under Consideration
Flat 1, Hanbury House, Hanbury Street, London, E1 5JDApplication for Certificate of Lawfulness in respect of existing use property as a HMO for 4 peopleTower Hamlets PA/26/00666/NC · All Other
Apr 2026 100 m away
Withdrawn
Flat 1, Hanbury House, Hanbury Street, London, E1 5JDApplication for Certificate of Lawfulness in respect of existing use property as a HMO for 4 peopleTower Hamlets PA/26/00666/R · All Other
Apr 2026 100 m away
Approved
Flat 1, 35 St Matthew's Row, London, E2 6DTRelocation of the existing rear metal gate to the front of the property to enhance security for the residents.Tower Hamlets PA/26/00575/NC · All Other
Mar 2026 450 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
Homerton University Hospital, Homerton Grove - Solar PV PanelsApproved, not yet built · 330 kW
Feb 2026 3.6 km away
Rooftop solar
Bush House - Solar panelsApproved, not yet built
May 2021 3.7 km away
Running nearest: Holly Street - Solar PV Panels (rooftop solar, 2.4 km); Bywaters’ Materials Recovery Facility Solar Array (rooftop solar, 4.1 km); SELCHP ERF (energy from waste, 4.3 km); King's Yard (biomass, 4.5 km); Thameside DC (rooftop solar, 7.2 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
Nelson Street, LondonUtility asset works · THAMES WATER · Road closure
Sept 2026 to Nov 2026 750 m away
Major, planned
Shoreditch High Street, LondonHighway repair and maintenance works · TRANSPORT FOR LONDON (TFL) · Road closure
Nov 2027 to Nov 2027 850 m away
Major, planned
Shoreditch High Street, LondonHighway repair and maintenance works · TRANSPORT FOR LONDON (TFL) · Road closure
Sept 2027 to Sept 2027 850 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.