Current planning policy

Understanding Planning Policy

Planning policy consists of a series of documents that describe and manage planning and development in the borough. The ‘development plan’ for Tower Hamlets forms the basis for determining planning applications.

The Local Development Framework (LDF) is a new system for the preparation of development plans.

View visual guide to Local Development Frameworks via the planning portal

Regional Plans (London Plan)

View the London plan
This is the Mayor of London's strategic plan for the development and growth of Greater London and is part of the development plan for Tower Hamlets

Planning Consultation

Planning policy is drafted through various consultation processes and stages. Get involved and have your say on local planning issues

Tower Hamlets Planning Policy

View the Unitary Development Plan 1998 (UDP)
The adopted UDP and London Plan currently make up the development plan for Tower Hamlets.

View Local Development Framework
This is a new system for the preparation of development plans and will replace the adopted UDP 1998.

View Interim Planning Guidance
These documents are used alongside the development plan as up-to-date policy to determine planning applications.

View Master plans
These documents promote key regenerations areas and represent up-to-date policy to decide planning applications.

View Supplementary Planning advice
These documents are site specific development briefs and/or very detailed policy to supplement the development plan

View Conservation Area Character Appraisals and Management Guidelines
These documents describe the architectural and historic character and significance of conservation areas in the borough

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