Simon Westmorland

Development Committee - Thursday, 9 July 2026 - 6.30 p.m.

The Development Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Thursday, 09 July 2026, to discuss and decide on several planning applications. Key decisions included the granting of planning permission for outdoor seating at 5 Park Drive, London, E14 9GG, and the refurbishment and extension of a hotel at 42 Adler Street, London, E1 1EE.

Strategic Development Committee - Thursday, 18th December, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Strategic Development Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss two planning applications. One application concerns a mixed-use development at the Royal Foundation of St Katharine, and the other involves a change of use at 1 Canada Square[^2].

Strategic Development Committee - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Strategic Development Committee convened to discuss two planning applications: a large mixed-use development at Orchard Wharf and a change of use application at 27-29 Thomas More Square. The committee voted to approve the Orchard Wharf application, and voted to defer the Thomas More Square application for further negotiation.

Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday, 8th July, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Strategic Development Committee met to discuss several agenda items, with the main focus being the planning application for the redevelopment of the Teviot Estate. After hearing objections and support, the committee voted to grant planning permission for the application, subject to conditions and planning obligations. Councillor Lillou Ahmed was also elected as Vice-Chair of the committee.

Development Committee - Thursday, 26th June, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Development Committee met, chaired by Councillor Iqbal Hossain, Chair of Development Committee, and approved the demolition of Albert Jacob House and redevelopment of the site to provide a mixed-use development. The new development will include commercial space and 53 affordable residential units, along with associated landscaping and infrastructure improvements.