What's changing near E3 3HE
Within 2 km, around Bromley-by-Bow East in Tower Hamlets. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
2,787new homes completed within 2 km, last 2 years
17homes given permission on brownfield sites since 2021
-6.8%like-for-like prices in Bromley-by-Bow East, 2024 → 2025 (council -1.2%)
-1%recorded crime, last 12 months vs the 12 before
On the map
New homesPlanning grantedSchool openedSchool closedExtended homeStorm overflowEnergy projectBlack pin: the postcode. Tap a dot for details.
Nearby, most recent first
- New homes
26 new homes completedflats · Sep 2026
Sept 2026
500 m away - New homes
34 new homes completedflats · Jan 2026 – Sep 2026
Sept 2026
550 m away - New homes
9 new homes completedflats · Jul 2026
Aug 2026
1.7 km away - New homes
19 new homes completedflats · Jul 2026
Aug 2026
1.7 km away - New homes
41 new homes completedflats · Jul 2026
Aug 2026
750 m away - New homes
13 new homes completed10 flats, 3 houses · Oct 2025 – Jul 2026
Jul 2026
1.4 km away - New homes
14 new homes completedflats · Jul 2026
Jul 2026
1.6 km away - New homes
21 new homes completedflats · Jul 2026
Jul 2026
1.6 km away - New homes
22 new homes completedflats · Mar 2026 – Jul 2026
Jul 2026
1.7 km away - New homes
19 new homes completedflats · Mar 2026 – Jul 2026
Jul 2026
1.7 km away - New homes
33 new homes completedflats · Jul 2026
Jul 2026
1.8 km away - New homes
17 new homes completedflats · Mar 2026 – Jul 2026
Jul 2026
1.6 km away - New homes
Planning applications within 500 m
40applications in the last 12 months
30approved · 4 refused
4still being decided
8net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
- 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
400 m away - Approved
40 Arnold Road, London, E3 4NUErection of an incidental outbuildingTower Hamlets PA/26/01377/NC · Householder
Aug 2026
400 m away - Approved
Leaside Lock Phase 3 (Formerly: Land at Imperial Street and Imperial Phase 3), Land at Imperial Street, Bromley by Bow, E3 3EDProposed temporary change of use of the Block 1 commercial unit from Flexible Class E use to a Marketing Suite (Sui Generis) providing flexible space for sales and workspace in connection with the marketing of the development at Leaside Lock Phase 3.Tower Hamlets PA/26/00975/NC · All Other
Jul 2026
400 m away - Withdrawn
20B, High Street, E15 2PPPrior Approval change of use of the existing first-floor accommodation at Unit 5 from Class E (Commercial, Business and Service) to 1 self-contained two-bedroom dwelling (Use Class C3) (Application site is located within Stratford St.Johns Conservation Area and affects the setting of Listed Buildings).Newham 26/01417/PRECOU · Prior Approval · 1 homes proposed
Jul 2026
450 m away - Approved
43-53 Reeves Road, London, E3 3PPReplacement of existing windows and doors on all elevations with uPVC windows and doors. Replace front timber door with steel.Tower Hamlets PA/26/01077/NC · All Other
37homes extended 2021–2025, typically adding 19 m²
64since energy certificates began (2008)
0in E3 3HE itself
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
0hours of spills in 2025 between them (typical neighbourhood: about 36)
2spill events counted
- Thames Water
N/Ainto Not Applicable2 spills, 0 hours in 2025
1.3 km away - Thames Water
Abbey Mills Ps Csointo R.Lee (Chanelsea River South)0 spills, 0 hours in 2025
1.2 km away
Environment Agency event duration monitoring, 2025 annual return (OGL; © Environment Agency copyright and/or database right 2026). Overflows release diluted sewage into rivers and the sea when sewers are overwhelmed, mostly after heavy rain.
Solar, wind and battery projects within 10 km
72 planned, approved or being built and 11 running (76 MW between them). Those within 5 km are on the map above.
- Rooftop solar
Segro Park Canning, Town Bidder Street, Unit 2 - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 240 kW
Jul 2025
1.6 km away - Rooftop solar
Westfield Stratford City, Montfichet Road - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 330 kW
Aug 2023
1.9 km away - Rooftop solar
University Of East London - 650 Student accommodation & Teaching and learningBeing built · 180 kW
Mar 2026
2.5 km away - Rooftop solar
Citibank, 25 Canada Square - Office Fit-Out & RefurbishmentApproved, not yet built
2.6 km away - Rooftop solar
University Of East London, Stratford Cam PV PanelsApproved, not yet built · 170 kW
Mar 2024
2.7 km away - Rooftop solar
Town Hall Hotel, Patriot Square - Solar PanelsPlanning application in · 150 kW
May 2026
2.8 km away - Solar farm
Hedgehog Grove Solar Farm - Solar PanelsPlanning application in · 98 MW
Mar 2026
2.8 km away - Rooftop solar
Mowlem Junior And Infant School, Mowlem Street - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 160 kW
May 2026
2.8 km away - Rooftop solar
New Spitalfields Market, Allen House - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 230 kW
Apr 2026
3.2 km away - Wind farm
The O2 Arena - Wind turbinesApproved, not yet built · 3 MW
Sept 20213.2 km away
Road and street works within 1 km
14 permitted works running now or planned, 4 of them major.
- Major, planned
High Street, LondonHighway repair and maintenance works · LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM · Road closure
Dec 2026 to Dec 2026
450 m away - Major
High Street, LondonHighway repair and maintenance works · LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM · Road closure
Sept 2026 to Oct 2026
450 m away - Major
Blackwall Tunnel Northern Approach, LondonOptional permit (no fee) e.g. for traffic management etc · TRANSPORT FOR LONDON (TFL) · Road closure
Nov 2026 to Nov 2026
500 m away - Major
Marshgate Lane, LondonSection 50 · LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM · Two-way signals
Aug 2026 to Feb 2027
750 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
700 m away - Standard
Bow Road, LondonDisconnection or alteration of supply · THAMES WATER · Lane closure
Oct 2026 to Nov 2026
750 m away - Standard
Marshgate Lane, LondonUtility asset works · Advanced Electricty Networks Ltd · Two-way signals
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
750 m away - Minor
Tomlins Grove, LondonUtility asset works · THAMES WATER · Some carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
450 m away - Minor
Bow Road, LondonUtility repair and maintenance works · THAMES WATER · No carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
450 m away
Major infrastructure projects within 30 km
- Decided
Silvertown TunnelHighways · The new road tunnel will pass under the River Thames between Silvertown and North Greenwich decided May 2018
3.4 km away - Pre-applicationapplication due March 2028
4.9 km away - Decideddecided Sept 2014
7.0 km away - Decideddecided Apr 2014
8.8 km away - Decideddecided Feb 2017
10.3 km away - Decided
Riverside Energy ParkGenerating Stations · Immediately to the west of the existing Riverside Resource Recovery Facility,Bexley, London decided Apr 2020
11.9 km away - Decided
Transport schemes within 20 km
- Transport
Barking Riverside Overground stationNew station and Overground extension, opened July 2022
Jul 2022
9.1 km away - Transport
Northern line extension: Nine ElmsNew Underground station, opened September 2021
Sept 2021
9.4 km away - Transport
Northern line extension: Battersea Power StationNew Underground station, opened September 2021
Sept 2021
10.3 km away - TransportMay 2022
11.1 km away - Transport
Brent Cross West stationNew Thameslink station, opened December 2023
Dec 2023
15.3 km away - Transport
HS2: Old Oak Common stationUnder construction (HS2 and Elizabeth line interchange)
under construction
16.0 km away
Application Under Consideration47 Arnold Road, London, E3 4NUSubmission of Details pursuant to Condition 3a (Detailed Method Statements for all Internal and External Works), 3b (Details of all Internal Works), 3c (Full Details of the Front Steps and Railing Repairs), 3d (Drawings of Fenestration and Doors), 3e (New Arch), 3f (Details of External Cladding) and 3g (Sample of the Brick Clean) of Listed Building Consent PA/25/01797 dated 19/01/2026.Tower Hamlets PA/26/00390 · All Other
Mar 2026
400 m away Approved56 Purdy Street, London, E3 3PEApplication for Prior Approval under Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development Order) 2015 for ground floor single storey rear extension 4.0m beyond the rear of the house, with height of 3.75m and eaves height of 3.0m.Tower Hamlets PA/26/00366/NC · Prior Approval
Feb 2026
350 m away Running nearest: Bywaters’ Materials Recovery Facility Solar Array (rooftop solar, 850 m); King's Yard (biomass, 1.2 km); Holly Street - Solar PV Panels (rooftop solar, 4.2 km); Thameside DC (rooftop solar, 4.9 km); SELCHP ERF (energy from waste, 5.2 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.
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.