Within 2 km, around Tower Hill & Wapping South in Tower Hamlets. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
1,014new homes completed within 2 km, last 2 years
0homes given permission on brownfield sites since 2021
-4.9%like-for-like prices in Tower Hill & Wapping South, 2024 → 2025 (council -1.2%)
-8%recorded crime, last 12 months vs the 12 before
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Nearby, most recent first
New homes
12 new homes completedflats · Oct 2026
planned Oct 2026 1.8 km away
New homes
135 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Sept 2026 1.9 km away
New homes
17 new homes completedflats · Jul 2026
Jul 2026 700 m away
New homes
8 new homes completedhouses · Jul 2026
Jul 2026 1.9 km away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Jul 2026
Jul 2026 1.0 km away
New homes
52 new homes completedflats · Jan 2026 – Apr 2026
Apr 2026 1.3 km away
New homes
52 new homes completedflats · Jan 2026 – Apr 2026
Apr 2026 1.3 km away
New homes
104 new homes completedflats · Jan 2026 – Apr 2026
Apr 2026 1.3 km away
New homes
49 new homes completedflats · Jan 2026 – Apr 2026
Apr 2026 1.3 km away
New homes
53 new homes completedflats · Jan 2026 – Apr 2026
Apr 2026 1.3 km away
New homes
23 new homes completedflats · Mar 2026
Mar 2026 1.3 km away
New homes
16 new homes completedflats · Mar 2026
Mar 2026 1.4 km away
New homes
Planning applications within 500 m
37applications in the last 12 months
27approved · 3 refused
7still being decided
912net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
Application Under Consideration
31 - 33 Prescot Street and 99 Mansell Street, London E1Proposed change of use of the first floor from offices (Use Class E) to provide 10 apart-hotel rooms (Use Class C1)Tower Hamlets PA/26/01513/NC · All Other
Sept 2026 500 m away
Application Under Consideration
Railway Arches, Royal Mint Street, London, E1Temporary planning permission for the installation of two pop-up containers and the temporary change of use from Use Class E(g)(iii) (Industrial Processes) and B8 (Storage and Distribution) to Use Class E(b) (Sale of food and drink for consumption (mostly) on the premises).Tower Hamlets PA/26/01407/NC · All Other
Aug 2026 350 m away
Application Under Consideration
Railway Arches, Royal Mint Street, London, E1Temporary planning permission for the installation of two pop-up containers and the temporary change of use from Use Class E(g)(iii) (Industrial Processes) and B8 (Storage and Distribution) to Use Class E(b) (Sale of food and drink for consumption (mostly) on the premises).Tower Hamlets PA/26/01407 · All Other
Aug 2026 350 m away
Approved
Flat 101, Pegswood Court, 92 Cable Street, London, E1 8GXProposed enclosure of the existing first-floor balcony with a glazed structure.Tower Hamlets PA/26/01268/NC · All Other
Aug 2026 500 m away
Approved
Flat 20, Leeward Court, Asher Way, London, E1W 2JYRetrospectve application for installation of a single residential-grade air-to-air heat pump capable of both heating and coolingTower Hamlets PA/26/01105/NC · All Other
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
11storm overflows within 2 km
58hours of spills in 2025 between them (typical neighbourhood: about 36)
103spill events counted
Thames Water
Nightingale Lane Csointo River Thames38 spills, 26 hours in 2025
School closed: Shapla Primary SchoolCommunity school, primary (closure)
Aug 2021 350 m away
School closed
School closed: St Matthias Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school, primary (closure)
Aug 2021 1.8 km away
New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 40 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
Tower Thistle Hotel, 10 St Katharines Way, London, E1W 1LD
Installation of 3no new satellite dishes and one new tv aerial to existing roof.
Tower Hamlets PA/26/01264/NC · All Other
Jul 2026 350 m away
Refused
9 Mace Close, London, E1W 2JX3m ground floor rear extension enlargement of ground floor front windowTower Hamlets PA/26/01146/NC · Householder
Jul 2026 450 m away
Application Under Consideration
120 Leman Street, London, E1 8EURecladding and refurbishment of the building in connection with a change of use from office (class E) to hotel (Class C1) use, and introduction of associated new plant and equipment, and related works.Tower Hamlets PA/26/01001/NC · All Other
Jul 2026 400 m away
Refused
120 Leman Street, London, E1 8EURecladding refurbishment and extension of the building to include an additional two floors of accommodation in connection with a change of use from office (class E) to hotel (Class C1) use, and introduction of associated new plant and equipment, and related works.Tower Hamlets PA/26/00996/NC · All Other
Jul 2026 400 m away
Application Under Consideration
16 Prescot Street, London E1The proposed refurbishment and reconfiguration of existing office accommodation, and the addition of MVHR units and air-conditioning units. External works include the addition of a replacement window and ventilation openings, alterations to provide upper ground floor access to the rear garden via new external stair, replacement of the Magdalen Passage doors to the garden and waste store, repairs aTower Hamlets PA/26/01102/NC · All Other
Jun 2026 450 m away
Application Under Consideration
16 Prescot Street, London E1The proposed refurbishment and reconfiguration of existing office accommodation, and the addition of MVHR units and air-conditioning units. External works include the addition of new windows and ventilation openings, alterations to provide upper ground floor access to the rear garden via new external stair, replacement of the Magdalen Passage doors to the garden and waste store, repairs and refurbTower Hamlets PA/26/01103/NC · All Other
Jun 2026 450 m away
Approved
132 Kennet Street, London, E1W 2JJLoft extension with external alterations, including the construction of a hip-to-gable roof extension, installation of rooflights, alterations to external doors, windows and external stair, replacement of windows, and associated internal alterations.Tower Hamlets PA/26/00998/NC · Householder
Jun 2026 450 m away
Approved
Tower Bridge Quay, Tower Bridge Approach, London E1WProposed installation of a floating barge at Tower Bridge Quay to facilitate the charging and operation of a zero-emission electric light goods ferry service.Tower Hamlets PA/26/00565/NC · All Other
Mar 2026 500 m away
Approved
Land at Royal Mint St Mansell St and Chamber St, Royal Mint Street, London, E1Submission of details pursuant to Condition 41 (Water Efficiency Calculator) of planning permission ref: PA/22/01284, dated 23/12/2024.Tower Hamlets PA/26/00517/S · All Other
Mar 2026 400 m away
Approved
88, Burlington Court, 88 Cable Street, London E1 8GUApplication for Certificate of Lawfulness in respect of proposed remediation works to the elevations and balconies of Burlington Court. Proposed works include removal of areas of present combustible materials in the building elevations and balconies and replace with non-combustible alternatives with minimal visual impact to the existing development.Tower Hamlets PA/26/00418/NC · All Other
Mar 2026 500 m away
Approved
72, Smithfield Court, 72 Cable Street, London E1 8GR and Beadnell Court, 78 Cable Street, London E1 8GTApplication for Certificate of Lawfulness in respect of proposed remediation works to the elevations and balconies of Smithfield Court and Beadnell Court. Proposed works include removal of areas of present combustible materials in the building elevations and balconies, and replace with non-combustible alternatives with minimal visual impact to the existing development.Tower Hamlets PA/26/00417/NC · All Other
Mar 2026 450 m away
Approved
Site at Unit 2, 154 Vaughan Way, London, E1W 2AFDisplay of 3x internally illuminated digital screens mounted internally inside the window of Unit 2.Tower Hamlets PA/26/00401/NC · All Other
Mar 2026 150 m away
Application Under Consideration
Land at Royal Mint St Mansell St and Chamber St, Royal Mint Street, London E1Variation of Conditions 1 (Method Statement - Approved Documents and Plans), 2 (Scheme Details) and 35 (Temporary Sleeping Accommodation) of planning permission PA/22/01284/S, dated 23/12/2024: Reconfigure internal floor plans. Amended fa‡ades and roof profile, including plant equipment, lift overruns and means of escape. Installation of Docklands Light Railway smoke ventilation duct. Re-locationTower Hamlets PA/26/00002/S · All Other
Mar 2026 400 m away
Approved
Cherokee Club, 43-45 East Smithfield, London, E1W 1APSubmission of details pursuant to condition no.4 (Waste Management Strategy) of planning permission ref: PA/17/02943, dated 26/01/2018Tower Hamlets PA/26/00186/S · All Other
Feb 2026 150 m away
Approved
Former News International Site, 1 Virginia Street, London, E98 1XYSubmission of details pursuant to partial discharge to condition no.52 (Full details of proposed use ) relating to UNIT11 within Buiding F of planning permission ref: PA/19/00764, dated 20/11/2019.Tower Hamlets PA/26/00179/S · All Other
Jan 2026 300 m away
Approved
Tower Guoman Hotel, St Katharines Way, London, E1W 1LDProposed change of use of maintenance workshop/storage area to Class E(b) restaurant unit operated by the hotel, including alterations to existing facades and additional plant on the open mezzanine above.Tower Hamlets PA/26/00019/NC · All Other
Jan 2026 350 m away
Approved
19 Welland Mews, London, E1W 2JWProposed garage conversion into habitable accommodation and internal alteration works. Proposed loft conversion and installation of roof lights to the front and rear elevation. Alterations to front and rear fenestration, and creation of a new access and excavation works at lower-ground level.Tower Hamlets PA/25/02031/NC · Householder
Jan 2026 350 m away
Approved
Brook House, 3 Fletcher Street, London E1 8GNApplication for certificate of lawfulness in relation to a proposal consisting of remediation works to the fa‡ade of St. Georges Estate, Site 1 - Brook House. Proposed works include removal of areas of present combustible materials in the building elevations and replace with non-combustible alternatives with minimal visual impact to the existing development.Tower Hamlets PA/25/02206/NC · All Other
Dec 2025 400 m away
Approved
Matilda Community Day Nursery, St Katharine's Way, London E1W 1LQProposed removal of existing nursery storage cabin structure and installation of a new timber storage cabin of improved appearance, slightly reduced footprint, and identical use.Tower Hamlets PA/25/01987/NC · All Other
Dec 2025 250 m away
Approved
Former News International Site, 1 Virginia Street, London, E98 1XYNon-material amendment (96A) to reserved matters for Plot F (PA/19/01684 dated 29/01/2020) for amendments to 2 roof terraces.Tower Hamlets PA/25/01879/S · All Other
Dec 2025 200 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
Mowlem Junior And Infant School, Mowlem Street - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 160 kW
May 2026 3.1 km away
Rooftop solar
Bush House - Solar panelsApproved, not yet built
May 2021 3.4 km away
Running nearest: SELCHP ERF (energy from waste, 3.0 km); Holly Street - Solar PV Panels (rooftop solar, 3.9 km); Bywaters’ Materials Recovery Facility Solar Array (rooftop solar, 4.6 km); King's Yard (biomass, 5.4 km); Thameside DC (rooftop solar, 6.8 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
Queen Elizabeth Street, LondonHighway improvement works · LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK · Two-way signals
Sept 2026 to Nov 2026 750 m away
Major
Queen Elizabeth Street, LondonHighway improvement works · LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK · No carriageway incursion
Mar 2026 to Oct 2026 800 m away
Major
Commercial Road, LondonNew service connection · TRANSPORT FOR LONDON (TFL) · Some carriageway incursion
Nov 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.