Convert offices into a hotel, retain some affordable workspace, improve exterior walls, rebuild the fifth floor and add two storeys.

39 Bell Lane, London, E1 7LA

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Official description

Minor Material Amendments to Planning permission Ref: PA/25/01300, Dated 19/03/2026: Variation of Conditions 3, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, and introduction of a new Condition 22 to Full Planning Permission (ref. PA/25/01300) dated 19/03/2026 as amended by Non-Material Amendment (ref. PA/26/01366) for: Phased development for part change of use of the Site from Office (Class E) to Hotel (Class C1); part retention of existing Office (Class E) for use as Affordable Workspace; fa‡ade improvements; demolition and rebuilding of the fifth floor; construction of a two-storey plus roof plant extension; provision of cycle parking; and associated works. Phase 1: Part change of use of the Site from Office (Class E) to Hotel (Class C1); part retention of existing Office (Class E) for use as Affordable Workspace; fa‡ade improvements; provision of cycle parking; and associated works and Phase 2: Demolition and rebuilding of the fifth floor; construction of a two-storey plus roof plant extension for Hotel (Class C1); and associated works.

Council: Tower Hamlets
Reference: PA/26/01367/A1
Application type: Removal/Variation Of A Condition
Status: Application Under Consideration
Submitted: 2 Sep 2026

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