26/00445/OBS

Status: Granted (17 Apr 2026)
Application Details
Description

Consultation by the London Borough of Tower Hamlets on phased mixed-use redevelopment of the site, involving part-demolition and part-retention, refurbishment, and extension of Calcutta House and the Annex Building, to provide Higher Education floorspace (Use Class F1); the demolition of 130 Whitechapel High Street and 133-137 Whitechapel High Street (excluding retained façade), and the erection of a new building to provide Purpose Built Student Accommodation (Use Class Sui Generis), Retail (Use Class E), and flexible Office / Community floorspace (Use Class E/F2); with landscaping, public realm, and associated ancillary works for each phase. (LBTH ref: PA/26/00391/A1)

Council

City

Application Type

Observations from other Boroughs

Date Received

27 Mar 2026

Date Validated

27 Mar 2026

Decision Date

17 Apr 2026

Council Website
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Location
Address

Calcutta House, London Metropolitan University, Old Castle Street, London, E1 7NT

Postcode

E1 7NT

Coordinates

51.515401000000000, -0.075368600000000

Source: Application UPRN

Quick Info
UID
26/00445/OBS
Reference
26/00445/OBS
Status
Granted
Last Updated
22 Apr 2026