Replace external wall finishes, ventilation grilles and terrace waterproofing, install automatic smoke vents, and enlarge terrace drainage outlets.
Bow Business Centre Bow House, 157 Bow Road, London E3
Trades this could involve
Official description
Proposed refurbishment and fire safety improvement works comprising the replacement of the existing external wall render system with a new non-combustible fa‡ade system; replacement of plastic extract vent grilles with aluminium grilles; installation of automatic opening vents (AOVs) to the central escape stair, sixth floor, and west stair core (replacing an existing Crittall window); replacement of terrace roof coverings with a liquid-applied membrane; and installation of enlarged rainwater outlets to improve terrace drainage.
- Council
- Tower Hamlets
- Reference
- PA/26/01572/NC
- Application type
- All Other
- Status
- Application Under Consideration
- Submitted
- 10 Sep 2026
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