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What's changing near EC3A 5DE
Within 2 km, around City of London in City of London. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
224new homes completed within 2 km, last 2 years
0homes given permission on brownfield sites since 2021
-1.0%like-for-like prices in City of London, 2024 → 2025 (council -1.0%)
-7%recorded crime, last 12 months vs the 12 before
On the map
New homesSchool openedSchool closedExtended homeStorm overflowEnergy projectBlack pin: the postcode. Tap a dot for details.
Nearby, most recent first
- New homes
49 new homes completedflats · Oct 2026
Oct 2026
2.0 km away - New homes
17 new homes completedflats · Jul 2026
Jul 2026
250 m away - New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Jul 2026
Jul 2026
1.2 km away - New homes
23 new homes completedflats · Mar 2026
Mar 2026
1.8 km away - New homes
16 new homes completedflats · Mar 2026
Mar 2026
1.5 km away - New homes
7 new homes completedflats · Feb 2026
Feb 2026
900 m away - New homes
14 new homes completedflats · Feb 2026
Feb 2026
1.6 km away - New homes
9 new homes completedflats · Mar 2025 – Jun 2025
Jun 2025
1.5 km away - New homes
16 new homes completedflats · Dec 2024 – May 2025
May 2025
1.3 km away - New homes
6 new homes completedflats · Apr 2025
Apr 2025
1.5 km away - New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Feb 2025
Feb 2025
1.9 km away - New homes
7 new homes completed6 flats, 1 houses · Oct 2024
Oct 2024
1.6 km away - New school
Planning applications within 500 m
228applications in the last 12 months
142approved · 4 refused
74still being decided
3net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
- Application Under Consideration
43, 44, 43-44, Crutched Friars, EC3N 2AEFit out works to Grade II Listed 43-44 Crutched FriarsCity of London 26/01422/LBC · All Other
Oct 2026
250 m away - 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
150 m away - Application Under Consideration
140, Fenchurch Street, EC3M 6BLPret - 140 Fenchurch Street - Discharge ConditionCity of London 26/01416/MDC · All Other
Oct 2026
400 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
150 m away - Application Under Consideration
47, The Mark, 47 Mark Lane, EC3R 5ASThe Mark - Con 34City of London 26/01400/MDC · All Other
Oct 2026
450 m away - Application Under Consideration
42, 47, 42-47 Ibex House, Minories, EC3N 1DYIbex LBC c12 Part A E F GCity of London 26/01374/LDC · All Other
Oct 2026
250 m away - Withdrawn
150, 150 Minories London EC3N 1LS , Minories, EC3N 1LS150 Minories - Condition 6
18homes extended 2021–2025, typically adding 24 m²
35since energy certificates began (2008)
0in EC3A 5DE 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
8storm overflows within 2 km
56hours 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
1.2 km away - Thames Water
Irongate Csointo R.Thames ( Tidal )28 spills, 15 hours in 2025
800 m away - Thames Water
Beer Lane Csointo R.Thames ( Tidal )24 spills, 9 hours in 2025
650 m away - Thames Water
London Bridge Csointo Tidal Thames7 spills, 4 hours in 2025
850 m away - Thames Water
Shad Pumping Station Csointo R.Thames ( Tidal )2 spills, 3 hours in 2025
1.2 km away - Thames Water
Goswell Street Csointo R.Thames ( Tidal )2 spills, 0 hours in 2025
1.2 km away - Thames Water
Pauls Pier Combined Sewer Overflowinto Tidal Thames0 spills, 0 hours in 2025
1.5 km away - Thames Water
Gun Wharf Csointo R.Thames ( Tidal )0 spills, 0 hours in 2025
1.8 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
64 planned, approved or being built and 5 running (40 MW between them). Those within 5 km are on the map above.
- Rooftop solar
Tower Place West - Solar panelsApproved, not yet built · 410 kW
Feb 2025
550 m away - Rooftop solar
Cannon Street - Solar Photovoltaic PanelsApproved, not yet built · 300 kW
Dec 2024
900 m away - Rooftop solar
The Highway - 114 Flats, Office Accomodation & Self Storage FacilityApproved, not yet built · 180 kW
Aug 2023
1.2 km away - Rooftop solar
John Orwell Sports Centre, Tench Street - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 270 kW
Apr 2025
1.5 km away - Rooftop solar
Jobcentreplus, Drysdale Street - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built
Jul 2025
1.6 km away - Rooftop solar
Lindsey Street - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 180 kW
Nov 2025
1.7 km away - Rooftop solar
Town Hall Hotel, Patriot Square - Solar PanelsPlanning application in · 150 kW
May 2026
2.4 km away - Rooftop solar
The Bermondsey ProjectApproved, not yet built · 240 kW
Jun 2020
2.4 km away - Rooftop solar
Mowlem Junior And Infant School, Mowlem Street - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 160 kW
May 2026
2.7 km away - Rooftop solar
Bush House - Solar panelsApproved, not yet built
May 2021
2.8 km away - Rooftop solar
Road and street works within 1 km
74 permitted works running now or planned, 51 of them major.
- Major, planned
Gravel Lane, LondonHighway improvement works · CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION · Some carriageway incursion
Sept 2026 to Nov 2026
200 m away - Major
Gravel Lane, LondonHighway improvement works · CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION · Some carriageway incursion
Sept 2026 to Nov 2026
200 m away - Major, planned
Middlesex Street, LondonUtility repair and maintenance works · THAMES WATER · Road closure
Oct 2026 to Nov 2026
250 m away - Major
Mark Lane, LondonUtility asset works · UK POWER NETWORKS EASTERN & LONDON · No carriageway incursion
Dec 2026 to Jan 2027
300 m away - Major
London Street, LondonUtility asset works · UK POWER NETWORKS EASTERN & LONDON · Some carriageway incursion
Dec 2026 to Jan 2027
300 m away - Major, planned
Fenchurch Street, LondonUtility asset works · UK POWER NETWORKS EASTERN & LONDON · Some carriageway incursion
Dec 2026 to Jan 2027
300 m away - Major
Lime Street, LondonHighway repair and maintenance works · CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION · Some carriageway incursion
Aug 2026 to Oct 2026
350 m away - Major
Mincing Lane, LondonUtility asset works · UK POWER NETWORKS EASTERN & LONDON · Some carriageway incursion
Dec 2026 to Jan 2027
350 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 2026400 m away
Major infrastructure projects within 30 km
- Decideddecided Sept 2014
2.5 km away - Decided
Silvertown TunnelHighways · The new road tunnel will pass under the River Thames between Silvertown and North Greenwich decided May 2018
6.3 km away - Pre-applicationapplication due March 2028
6.4 km away - Decideddecided Apr 2014
10.2 km away - Decideddecided Feb 2017
11.9 km away - Decided
Riverside Energy ParkGenerating Stations · Immediately to the west of the existing Riverside Resource Recovery Facility,Bexley, London decided Apr 2020
16.0 km away - Decided
Transport schemes within 20 km
- Transport
Northern line extension: Nine ElmsNew Underground station, opened September 2021
Sept 2021
5.2 km away - Transport
Northern line extension: Battersea Power StationNew Underground station, opened September 2021
Sept 2021
5.9 km away - TransportMay 2022
6.8 km away - Transport
HS2: Old Oak Common stationUnder construction (HS2 and Elizabeth line interchange)
under construction
11.9 km away - Transport
Brent Cross West stationNew Thameslink station, opened December 2023
Dec 2023
12.0 km away - Transport
Barking Riverside Overground stationNew station and Overground extension, opened July 2022
Jul 2022
13.4 km away
Other independent school, other independent school
May 2024
700 m away
School closedSchool closed: The Pier Head Preparatory Montessori SchoolOther independent school, other independent school (closure)
Sept 2022
2.0 km away School closedSchool closed: Islington Sixth Form ConsortiumSixth form centres, sixth form centres (closure)
Aug 2022
1.4 km away New schoolAug 2022
1.2 km away School closedSchool closed: Green Gables Montessori Primary SchoolOther independent school, other independent school (closure)
Aug 2022
1.4 km away New schoolMay 2022
1.2 km away School closedSchool closed: Shapla Primary SchoolCommunity school, primary (closure)
Aug 2021
900 m away School closedSchool closed: St Matthias Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school, primary (closure)
Aug 2021
1.2 km away School closedSchool 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. 36 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
City of London 26/01372/MDC · All Other
Oct 2026
100 m away
Application Under Consideration85, 85 Gracechurch Street London EC3V 0AA , Gracechurch Street, EC3V 0AAPartial demolition and underpinning works works to the Southeast and Eastern party walls between 85 Gracechurch Street and Leadenhall Market.City of London 26/01371/LBC · All Other
Oct 2026
500 m away Approved65, 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
150 m away Application Under Consideration65, 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
150 m away Application Under Consideration1, 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.City of London 26/00987/FULL · All Other
Sept 2026
100 m away Application Under ConsiderationThe Holland EstateInstallation of new pedestrian gate to Brune Street boundaryTower Hamlets PA/26/01646/NC · All Other
Sept 2026
500 m away Application Under Consideration1, 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
450 m away Application Under Consideration70, 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
150 m away Application Under Consideration65, 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
150 m away Application Under Consideration1, 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
50 m away Application Under Consideration65, 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
150 m away Application Under Consideration42, 47, Ibex House, Minories, EC3N 1DYSubmission of terrace balustrade drawing pursuant to full discharge of condition 21(d) details of balustrading of planning permission 25/01506/FULL dated 29.01.2026.City of London 26/01284/MDC · All Other
Sept 2026
250 m away Application Under Consideration42, 47, Ibex House, Minories, EC3N 1DYSubmission of Minories entrance drawing pursuant to discharge of condition 21(f) details of new Minories entrance arrangement including typical detail of junctions, fenestration and doors; and Hospitality Academy entrance drawing pursuant to discharge of condition 21(h) details of new Catering Academy entrance including level access of planning permission 25/01506/FULL dated 29.01.2026.City of London 26/01285/MDC · All Other
Sept 2026
250 m away Application Under Consideration6, 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
200 m away Application Under Consideration109, Minories, EC3N 1LAInstallation of one x non-illuminated 455 mm wide x 740mm high projecting sign at height of 3,28m above ground level.City of London 26/01117/ADVT · All Other
Sept 2026
300 m away Application Under Consideration42, 47, Ibex House, Minories, EC3N 1DYSubmission of drawings pursuant to discharge of Condition 2(f) details of new Minories entrance arrangement including typical detail of junctions, fenestration and doors; and Condition 2(h) details of new Catering Academy entrance including level access of planning permission 25/01507/LBC dated 29.01.2026.City of London 26/01263/LDC · All Other
Sept 2026
250 m away Application Under Consideration42, 47, Ibex House, Minories, EC3N 1DYSubmission of drawings pursuant to discharge of Condition 2(f) details of new Minories entrance arrangement including typical detail of junctions, fenestration and doors; and Condition 2(h) details of new Catering Academy entrance including level access of planning permission 25/01507/LBC dated 29.01.2026.City of London 26/01263/MDC · All Other
Sept 2026
250 m away Application Under Consideration42, 47, Ibex House, Minories, EC3N 1DYSubmission of details of terrace balustrading pursuant to condition 2(d) of Listed Building Consent 25/01507/LBC dated 29.01.2026.City of London 26/01262/LDC · All Other
Sept 2026
250 m away Application Under Consideration25, Mark Lane, EC3R 7AFApplication for a Certificate of Lawful Development (proposed) for confirmation that the proposed use of floorspace for purposes within Use Class E(g)(i) would be lawful.City of London 26/01245/CLOPD · All Other
Sept 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.
City Of London Academy - Solar PV PanelsApproved, not yet built · 190 kW
May 2022
2.9 km away
Rooftop solarWalworth Academy, Shorncliffe Road - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 260 kW
Jan 2024
2.9 km away Running nearest: Holly Street - Solar PV Panels (rooftop solar, 3.2 km); SELCHP ERF (energy from waste, 3.9 km); Bywaters’ Materials Recovery Facility Solar Array (rooftop solar, 5.0 km); King's Yard (biomass, 5.6 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, plannedBishopsgate, LondonHighway improvement works · TRANSPORT FOR LONDON (TFL) · No carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Nov 2026
400 m away MajorBishopsgate, LondonHighway improvement works · TRANSPORT FOR LONDON (TFL) · No carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Nov 2026
400 m away MajorCrescent, LondonHighway repair and maintenance works · CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION · Some carriageway incursion
Sept 2026 to Nov 2026
400 m away DfT Street Manager permits (OGL), England. Dates are the planned ones; works often finish early or overrun.
decided Nov 2025
16.4 km away
Pre-applicationapplication due March 2027
18.8 km away Decideddecided May 2022
25.5 km away Pre-applicationapplication due December 2027
26.5 km away 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.