Planning applications

Do I need planning permission?

If you’re planning to carry out work to your property or change the way it is used you may need planning permission.

• The Interactive House can help you decide if you need planning permission for works in or around your house.

Our series of advice notes are aimed to guide you through the planning process. They detail the functions of our service, clearly explaining what you can expect from us and what we require from you.

• Pre-application advice
• How do I submit my planning application? (PDF, 180K)
• How can i get a copy of a site location plan? 
• What happens to my planning application? (PDF, 47k)
• How can I comment on a planning application? (PDF, 48K)
• How does the council decide planning applications? (PDF, 48K)
• My application was approved, what should I do next? (PDF, 46K)
• My application was refused, what should I do next? (PDF, 47K)
• How are the planning regulations enforced? (PDF, 47K)
• Short-term lets during the Olympic and Paralympic Games 

We recommend that you use the Planning Portal’s interactive online application system but you can also apply using one of our planning application forms.

POSTAL ADDRESS:

Mulberry Place (AH)
PO Box 55739
5 Clove Crescent
London E14 1BY

Tel: 020 7364 5009
Fax: 020 7364 5415
Email:planningandbuilding@towerhamlets.gov.uk

Open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday - except public holidays.
Public Transport: Buses 277, D6,15,115
Tube/DLR: East India Dock or Blackwall Stations

Location map for Planning Office (pdf,1.29mb)