26/00445/OBS
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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Address
Calcutta House, London Metropolitan University, Old Castle Street, London, E1 7NT
Postcode
E1 7NT
UPRN
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