Within 2 km, around Spitalfields in Tower Hamlets. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
160new 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
On the map
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Nearby, most recent first
New homes
7 new homes completedflats · Sep 2026
Sept 2026 1.8 km away
New homes
17 new homes completedflats · Jul 2026
Jul 2026 550 m away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Jul 2026
Jul 2026 1.0 km away
New homes
16 new homes completedflats · Mar 2026
Mar 2026 1.9 km away
New homes
7 new homes completedflats · Feb 2026
Feb 2026 650 m away
New homes
14 new homes completedflats · Feb 2026
Feb 2026 1.2 km away
New homes
9 new homes completedflats · Mar 2025 – Jun 2025
Jun 2025 1.4 km away
New homes
16 new homes completedflats · Dec 2024 – May 2025
May 2025 1.0 km away
New homes
6 new homes completedflats · Apr 2025
Apr 2025 1.2 km away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Feb 2025
Feb 2025 1.6 km away
New homes
7 new homes completed6 flats, 1 houses · Oct 2024
Oct 2024 1.9 km away
School closed
School closed: Randal Cremer Primary SchoolCommunity school, primary (closure)
Aug 2024 1.9 km away
New school
Planning applications within 500 m
189applications in the last 12 months
125approved · 4 refused
52still being decided
24net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
Application Under Consideration
65, Friary Court, Crutched Friars, EC3N 2AESubmission of Interim Cycling Promotion Plan pursuant to Schedule 3, Para 7.1 of the Section 106 Agreement dated 26 June 2023 (planning ref: 22/00882/FULMAJ).City of London 26/01404/PODC · All Other
Oct 2026 500 m away
Application Under Consideration
65, Friary Court, Crutched Friars, EC3N 2AESubmission of the Delivery and Servicing Management Plan pursuant to Schedule 3, Para 8.1 of the Section 106 Agreement dated 26 June 2023 (planning ref: 22/00882/FULMAJ).City of London 26/01405/PODC · All Other
Oct 2026 500 m away
Withdrawn
150, 150 Minories London EC3N 1LS , Minories, EC3N 1LS150 Minories - Condition 6City of London 26/01372/MDC · All Other
Oct 2026 400 m away
Application Under Consideration
65, Friary Court, Crutched Friars, EC3N 2AESubmission of a Student Management Plan pursuant to Schedule 3, Paragraph 4.2 of the S106 Agreement dated 26.06.2023, planning ref: 22/00882/FULMAJ.City of London 26/01280/PODC · All Other
Sept 2026 500 m away
Approved
65, Friary Court, Crutched Friars, EC3N 2AESubmission of the Public Realm Management Plan pursuant to Schedule 3 Paragraph 12.5 of the S106 Agreement dated 26 June 2023 (Planning Application Reference: 22/00882/FULMAJ).City of London 26/01274/PODC · All Other
Sept 2026 500 m away
Application Under Consideration
1, Creechurch Place, EC3A 5AFThe installation of telecommunications equipment at roof level including: 6x antennas; 4x 600mm transmission dishes; 3x equipment cabinets; and all ancillary development including Remote Radio Units and cabling.
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
57hours 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 950 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: Italia Conti Academy of Theatre ArtsOther independent school, other independent school (closure)
Jul 2021 1.7 km away
New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 34 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
City of London 26/00987/FULL · All Other
Sept 2026 350 m away
Application Under Consideration
The Holland EstateInstallation of new pedestrian gate to Brune Street boundaryTower Hamlets PA/26/01646/NC · All Other
Sept 2026 150 m away
Application Under Consideration
1, 1 Frying Pan Alley, London, E1 7HR, Frying Pan Alley, E1 7HR1 Frying Pan Alley - CLUEDTower Hamlets PA/26/01648/NC · All Other
Sept 2026 200 m away
Application Under Consideration
70, Fenchurch Street, EC3M 4BRNon-material amendment under Section 96A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to planning permission reference 26/00462/FULL dated 10/07/2026 to amend, (i) access to the bicycle lift; (ii) churchyard landscaping; (iii) Fenchurch Place facade and retail unit; (iv) main entrance to include building number within interior; (v) location of BMUs, (vi) number of proposed link bridges on Level 11 frCity of London 26/01330/NMA · All Other
Sept 2026 500 m away
Application Under Consideration
1, Exchange Square, EC2A 2EHApplication for non-material amendments under S96A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to amend Condition 43 (Approved Drawings) pursuant to planning permission ref. 21/00930/FULMAJ (dated 14.06.2023) and as amended (ref. 24/00115/NMA , dated 24 July 2024) for: (i) Relocation of Level 12 Amenity to Level 13 and associated terrace amendments; (ii) New location for Fire Brigade inCity of London 26/01301/NMA · All Other
Sept 2026 500 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
65, Friary Court, Crutched Friars, EC3N 2AESubmission of Lighting Strategy and Technical Lighting Design pursuant to condition 38 of planning permission dated 27.06.2023.City of London 26/01290/MDC · All Other
Sept 2026 500 m away
Application Under Consideration
1, Portsoken Pavilion, Aldgate Square, EC3N 1AFRetention of a change of use of the premises from the lawful permitted use as Class E(b) (restaurant) to Sui Generis (drinking establishment) use.City of London 26/01294/FULL · All Other
Sept 2026 300 m away
Application Under Consideration
65, Friary Court, Crutched Friars, EC3N 2AESubmission of detailed plans and Landscape Management Plan pursuant to Condition 37 of planning permission 22/00882/FULMAJ dated 27.06.2023.City of London 26/01291/MDC · All Other
Sept 2026 500 m away
Application Under Consideration
6, Bevis Marks, EC3A 7BAAlterations to the existing shopfront comprising the replacement of an existing fixed glazed panel with new full-height glazed bi-fold doors, together with associated works.City of London 26/01208/FULL · All Other
Sept 2026 350 m away
Application Under Consideration
92, 92 Commercial Street, London, E1 6LZMansard roof extension to create 1no. studio flat.Tower Hamlets PA/26/01149/A1 · All Other · 1 homes proposed
Sept 2026 350 m away
Application Under Consideration
1, Exchange Square, EC2A 2EHInstallation and display of: (i) 1no. internally illuminated facia signage measuring 0.4m in height with width of 3.71m at a height above ground of 3.45m; (ii) 1no. internally illuminated facia signage measuring 0.21m in height with width of 2.86m at a height above ground of 2.86m; and (iii) Non-illuminated vinyl stickers.City of London 26/01229/ADVT · All Other
Sept 2026 500 m away
Approved
99, Bishopsgate, EC2M 3XDInstallation and display of external window vinyls in relation to the National Gallery Faces of a City Exhibition.City of London 26/01201/ADVT · All Other
Sept 2026 500 m away
Application Under Consideration
Units SP1A & B , Associated Access Stairs and Decking, Horner Square, Old Spitalfields Market, London, E1 6EWProposed ground floor front extension at Unit SP1A and first floor front extension at Unit SP1B with associated alterations to the first floor decking and safety railings including the removal of external stair and lift and provision of a new internal 60 min stair and lift core. Provision of new rear internal stair connecting Units SP1A & B. Widening of external, access steps between the ground anTower Hamlets PA/26/01519/A1 · All Other
Aug 2026 350 m away
Application Under Consideration
Units SP1A & B , Associated Access Stairs and Decking, Horner Square, Old Spitalfields Market, London, E1 6EWProposed ground floor front extension at Unit SP1A and first floor front extension at Unit SP1B with associated alterations to the first floor decking and safety railings including the removal of external stair and lift and provision of a new internal 60 min stair and lift core. Provision of new rear internal stair connecting Units SP1A & B. Widening of external, access steps between the ground anTower Hamlets PA/26/01520/NC · All Other
Aug 2026 350 m away
Application Under Consideration
80 Middlesex Street, London, E1 7EZAlterations to the existing parapets and copings through the removal of the existing parapet coping system and the installation of new cast stone coping.Tower Hamlets PA/26/01512/NC · All Other
Aug 2026 100 m away
Application Under Consideration
44-46 Brushfield Street, London, E1 6AGInstallation of a new kitchen ventilation system and associated plant to the rear of the property at 44-46 Brushfield Street.Tower Hamlets PA/26/01505/NC · All Other
Aug 2026 300 m away
Application Under Consideration
Mansell Court, 69 Mansell Street, London E1 8ANPart change of use of the Site from Office (Class E) to Hotel (Class C1); part retention of existing Office (Class E) for use as Affordable Workspace;ÿminor demolition works;ÿinfill of existing atrium;ÿfa‡ade improvements; infill extension at fifth floor;ÿinstallation of rooftop plant enclosure;ÿprovision of cycle parking; and associated worksTower Hamlets PA/26/01502/NC · All Other
Aug 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 450 m away
Approved
33, Aldgate House, Aldgate High Street, EC3N 1AHInstallation of 1no. fire escape door to eastern elevation and associated external alterations including the installation of (i) 1no. gate within existing external fence line, (ii) 10no. lighting bollards, (iii) 1no. set of stairs, and (iv) associated landscaping works.City of London 26/00985/FULL · All Other
Aug 2026 250 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.
City Of London Academy - Solar PV PanelsApproved, not yet built · 190 kW
May 2022 3.1 km away
Rooftop solar
Walworth Academy, Shorncliffe Road - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 260 kW
Jan 2024 3.2 km away
Running nearest: Holly Street - Solar PV Panels (rooftop solar, 2.9 km); SELCHP ERF (energy from waste, 4.1 km); Bywaters’ Materials Recovery Facility Solar Array (rooftop solar, 4.8 km); King's Yard (biomass, 5.3 km); Thameside DC (rooftop solar, 7.6 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
Bishopsgate, LondonHighway improvement works · TRANSPORT FOR LONDON (TFL) · No carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Nov 2026 450 m away
Major
Bishopsgate, LondonOptional permit (no fee) e.g. for traffic management etc · TRANSPORT FOR LONDON (TFL) · No carriageway incursion
Sept 2026 to Dec 2026 500 m away
Major, planned
Norton Folgate, LondonHighway repair and maintenance works · TRANSPORT FOR LONDON (TFL) · Road closure
Sept 2027 to Sept 2027 550 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.