Outbuilding approval rate in Tower Hamlets

Tower Hamlets approved 82.6% of outbuilding applications, based on 380 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

82.6%

outbuilding approval rate

380

Outbuilding decisions

314

Approved

Refused

89.0%

Tower Hamlets overall

Outbuilding applications are refused more often than the Tower Hamlets average (89.0%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How outbuilding compares in Tower Hamlets

Outbuilding (380 decided)

82.6%

Tower Hamlets all applications (26,296 decided)

89.0%

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