Within 2 km, around Bow South in Tower Hamlets. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
1,986new homes completed within 2 km, last 2 years
0homes given permission on brownfield sites since 2021
+2.3%like-for-like prices in Bow South, 2024 → 2025 (council -1.2%)
+4%recorded crime, last 12 months vs the 12 before
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Nearby, most recent first
New homes
26 new homes completedflats · Sep 2026
Sept 2026 850 m away
New homes
34 new homes completedflats · Jan 2026 – Sep 2026
Sept 2026 900 m away
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9 new homes completedflats · Jul 2026
Aug 2026 1.4 km away
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19 new homes completedflats · Jul 2026
Aug 2026 1.4 km away
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41 new homes completedflats · Jul 2026
Aug 2026 1.2 km away
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13 new homes completed10 flats, 3 houses · Oct 2025 – Jul 2026
Jul 2026 1.2 km away
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14 new homes completedflats · Jul 2026
Jul 2026 1.3 km away
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21 new homes completedflats · Jul 2026
Jul 2026 1.3 km away
New homes
22 new homes completedflats · Mar 2026 – Jul 2026
Jul 2026 1.4 km away
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19 new homes completedflats · Mar 2026 – Jul 2026
Jul 2026 1.4 km away
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33 new homes completedflats · Jul 2026
Jul 2026 2.0 km away
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17 new homes completedflats · Mar 2026 – Jul 2026
Jul 2026 1.3 km away
New homes
Planning applications within 500 m
74applications in the last 12 months
56approved · 7 refused
7still being decided
55net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
Application Under Consideration
71 Lichfield Road, London, E3 5ALReplacement of the existing rear window with a double-glazed heritage-style uPVC sash window, installation of two rooflights to provide natural light and roof access, and replacement of the existing front boundary wall with metal railings.Tower Hamlets PA/26/01273/NC · Householder
Sept 2026 450 m away
Application Under Consideration
71 Bow Road, London, E3 2ANErection of an outbuildingTower Hamlets PA/26/01475/NC · All Other
Aug 2026 200 m away
Application Under Consideration
71 Bow Road, London, E3 2ANErection of an outbuildingTower Hamlets PA/26/01474/NC · All Other
Aug 2026 200 m away
Application Under Consideration
42 Arnold Road, London, E3 4NULike-for-like replacement of the impact-damaged front boundary railings, together with the repair and reinstatement of the associated front boundary, including partial rebuilding of the brick retaining wall to the basement lightwell, replacement of the natural stone coping, and reinstatement of the entrance steps and associated hard landscaping using matching materials and traditional constructionTower Hamlets PA/26/01421/NC · Householder
Aug 2026 500 m away
Approved
Flat 530 Lexington Building, Bow Quarter, 60 Fairfield Road, London, E3 2UFReplacement of existing damaged uPVC balcony doors with aluminium bi-fold doors on a like-for-like basis, with no alterations to the size, appearance, or external aesthetics of the building and no associated structural works.Tower Hamlets PA/26/01363/NC · All Other
77 new homes completed64 flats, 13 houses · Jun 2025 – Feb 2026
Feb 2026 1.9 km away
New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 80 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
Flat 530 Lexington Building, Bow Quarter, 60 Fairfield Road, London, E3 2UFReplacement of existing damaged uPVC balcony doors with aluminium bi-fold doors on a like-for-like basis, with no alterations to the size, appearance, or external aesthetics of the building and no associated structural works..Tower Hamlets PA/26/01364/NC · All Other
Aug 2026 400 m away
Approved
40 Arnold Road, London, E3 4NUErection of an incidental outbuildingTower Hamlets PA/26/01377/NC · Householder
Aug 2026 450 m away
Approved
71A Coborn Road, London, E3 2DBApplication for certificate of lawfulness in respect of installation of metal staircaseTower Hamlets PA/26/01335/NC · All Other
Jul 2026 400 m away
Approved
Phoenix School, 49 Bow Road, London, E3 2ADProposed works for the conversion of an unused part of the school (adjacent to the Harley Grove entrance) into a new parents waiting area including the erection of a pergola and landscapingTower Hamlets PA/26/01162/NC · All Other
Jul 2026 150 m away
Approved
Phoenix School, 49 Bow Road, London, E3 2ADProposed works for the conversion of an unused part of the school (adjacent to the Harley Grove entrance) into a new parents waiting area including the erection of a pergola and landscapingTower Hamlets PA/26/01163/NC · All Other
Jul 2026 150 m away
Approved
2, 2 Jebb Street, London, E3 2TLDemolition of existing disused garage to facilitate the creation of a garden area for the existing dwelling, erection of a timber gate and brick wall and the formation of a new access from the kitchen to the garden.Tower Hamlets PA/26/01114/NC · Householder
Jul 2026 400 m away
Refused
Wellington Way Health Centre, 1A-1B Wellington Way, London, E3 4NEInstallation of new roof guarding to enable safe maintenance access to the existing roof levelTower Hamlets PA/26/01110/NC · All Other
Jun 2026 300 m away
Approved
Phoenix School, 49 Bow Road, London, E3 2ADRemoval of the existing mixture of PVC and cast iron rainwater goods and the installation of new heritage deep flow cast iron and down pipes.Tower Hamlets PA/26/00984/NC · All Other
Jun 2026 150 m away
Approved
Phoenix School, 49 Bow Road, London, E3 2ADRemoval of the existing mixture of PVC and cast iron rainwater goods and the installation of new heritage deep flow cast iron and down pipes.Tower Hamlets PA/26/00983/NC · All Other
Jun 2026 150 m away
Refused
6 Tomlins Grove, London, E3 4NXReplacement of existing single glazed timber framed sash front windows, double glazed timber framed rear casement windows and rear timber door with new double glazed heritage timber windows and doorTower Hamlets PA/26/00922/NC · All Other
Jun 2026 350 m away
Refused
6 Tomlins Grove, London, E3 4NXReplacement of existing single glazed timber framed sash front windows, double glazed timber framed rear casement windows and rear timber door with new double glazed heritage timber windows and doorTower Hamlets PA/26/00923/NC · All Other
Jun 2026 350 m away
Approved
2, 2 Athelstane Grove, London, E3 5JGConversion of existing butterfly roof with front and back mansard to utilise the loft area as habitable space.Tower Hamlets PA/26/00916/NC · Householder
Jun 2026 400 m away
Approved
30, 30 Blondin Street, London, E3 2TRApplication for Certificate of Lawfulness in respect of existing use as a licenced HMO (C4)Tower Hamlets PA/26/00950/NC · All Other · 1 homes proposed
Jun 2026 450 m away
Approved
Bow Road Lt Station, Bow Road, London, E3 4DHPlanning application for the installation and siting of an InPost Parcel LockerTower Hamlets PA/26/00643/NC · All Other
May 2026 250 m away
Approved
2, Phoenix Upper School, 2 Paton Close, London, E3 2QDRemoval of existing glass and timber framed green house and the installation of a timber constructed cabin.Tower Hamlets PA/26/00850/NC · All Other
May 2026 300 m away
Withdrawn
44, 44 Coborn Road, London, E3 2DGProposal to include:Demolition of garden outbuilding and conservatory. Partial rebuild of flank wall and insertion of wall ties as detailed in the attached structural report. Enlargement of front and rear lightwells with works to existing openings and the installation of timber French doors. Partial blocking up of historic flank entrance to main body of the house and insertion of a new timber sashTower Hamlets PA/26/00798/NC · Householder
May 2026 350 m away
Withdrawn
44 Coborn Road, London, E3 2DGProposal to include:Demolition of garden outbuilding and conservatory. Partial rebuild of flank wall and insertion of wall ties as detailed in the attached structural report. Enlargement of front and rear lightwells with works to existing openings and the installation of timber French doors. Partial blocking up of historic flank entrance to main body of the house and insertion of a new timber sashTower Hamlets PA/26/00798/R · Householder
May 2026 350 m away
Approved
24, 24 Saxon Road, London, E3 5EBProposed side return and mansard roof extensionTower Hamlets PA/26/00786/NC · Householder
Apr 2026 500 m away
Approved
1, Theatre Building, 1 Paton Close, London E3 2QEApplication for Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed replacement of existing combustible cladding materials with non-combustible materials.Tower Hamlets PA/26/00649/NC · All Other
Apr 2026 400 m away
Approved
137-147 Fairfield Road, London, E3 2QUReplacement of the existing single glazed windows and doors with new double glazed uPVC windows and doors to the front and rear elevations.Tower Hamlets PA/26/00368/NC · All Other
Apr 2026 400 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.
71 m² → 92 m² (+21 m²)
certificate 2013
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.
Mar 2024 3.0 km away
Rooftop solar
The Highway - 114 Flats, Office Accomodation & Self Storage FacilityApproved, not yet built · 180 kW
Aug 2023 3.3 km away
Rooftop solar
John Orwell Sports Centre, Tench Street - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 270 kW
Apr 2025 3.7 km away
Running nearest: Bywaters’ Materials Recovery Facility Solar Array (rooftop solar, 1.5 km); King's Yard (biomass, 1.6 km); Holly Street - Solar PV Panels (rooftop solar, 3.5 km); SELCHP ERF (energy from waste, 5.1 km); Thameside DC (rooftop solar, 5.5 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
High Street, LondonHighway repair and maintenance works · LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM · Road closure
Dec 2026 to Dec 2026 950 m away
Major
High Street, LondonHighway repair and maintenance works · LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM · Road closure
Sept 2026 to Oct 2026 950 m away
Standard
Ordell Road, LondonOptional permit (no fee) e.g. for traffic management etc · NETWORK RAIL · No carriageway incursion
Nov 2026 to Dec 2026 100 m away
DfT Street Manager permits (OGL), England. Dates are the planned ones; works often finish early or overrun.
decided Nov 2025 13.1 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.