Island Gardens planning approval rate
Island Gardens ward in Tower Hamlets has a 77.0% approval rate based on 395 planning decisions. Tower Hamlets overall: 85.1%.
Last updated: September 2026
77.0%
ward approval rate
395
Decisions
304
Approved
91
Refused
85.1%
Tower Hamlets average
Island Gardens is 8.1 percentage points below the Tower Hamlets average, placing it among the stricter wards in Tower Hamlets. Checking what gets approved nearby before applying is particularly important here.
How Island Gardens compares
Island Gardens ward
77.0%
Tower Hamlets overall
85.1%
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Recent decisions in Island Gardens
PA/26/01212/NC
Demolition of existing conservatory at rear and erection of a single storey rear · 10/09/2026
PA/26/01072/NC
Replacement of existing single-glazed metal-framed casement windows to the front · 27/08/2026
PA/26/01074/NC
Replacement of existing double glazed uPVC framed front and rear casement window · 25/08/2026
PA/26/00758/NC
Proposed change of use from Single Family Dwelling House (C3) to 5 Bedroom 5 Per · 24/08/2026
PA/26/00971/NC
Proposed replacement of garage door with a window to facilitate its use as a hab · 11/08/2026
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