Suspension of CIL charges on affordable housing In March the government and the Mayor of London confirmed the suspension of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), the charge developers pay to provide much needed infrastructure alongside new development. CIL will be suspended in London on eligible residential schemes that start before 31st March 2030 – schemes providing…
In March the government and the Mayor of London confirmed the suspension of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), the charge developers pay to provide much needed infrastructure alongside new development. CIL will be suspended in London on eligible residential schemes that start before 31st March 2030 – schemes providing at least 20% affordable housing, excluding student…
Chisenhale and the Mayor’s Accelerated Housing Programme (MAHP) Chisenhale WorksChisenhale was built as a factory during the 2 nd World War. Following the factory’sclosure in 1972, the Council bought the building. In the 1980s a group of dancersand artists negotiated a lease with the Council, and restored a substantial part of thebuilding. Their story is told…
The Neighbourhood Forum highlights several issues regarding how development funds (Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy) are handled. Lack of Transparency, there is no detailed breakdown at a ward or neighbourhood level of NCIL receipts, allocations, and spending. Inadequate Consultation, The use of the Annual Residents Survey (ARS) as a primary tool for assessing local priorities, claiming…
Victoria Park events and planning AEG is seeking to extend the LIDO Festival and All Points East for another six years, with proposals potentially running until 2032. The proposal includes the use of Victoria Park for a total period of 75 days each year, including the period to construct and deconstruct the festival site. Have…
A petition to the Council opposing the introduction of the extensive zone F for tall buildings has been set up by the Neighbourhood Forum. Please consider signing the petition, which can be found here. The deadline for signing is 28th Februaryhttps://democracy.towerhamlets.gov.uk/mgEPetitionDisplay.aspx?ID=275&RPID=0&HPID=0 You can find out more about the subject of tall buildings and the new…
Mayor of Tower Hamlets’ Accelerated Housing Programme Proposed Bow Sites This programme was approved in December 2025 to fast-track up to 3,332 new homesover the next 5 years. It includes 37 Council-owned sites and has a focus on affordableand larger family homes. The report detailing the sites, a map with their locations and stages of…
• The new Local Plan and tall buildings • Bow Wharf redevelopment – Information Commissioner’s decision over Canal and River Trust’s refusal to share key heritage report. • Update on proposals for Donnybrook Quarter Draft New Local Plan and Tall Buildings The current Local Plan adopted in 2020 identifies five zones (A–E) suitable for tall…
Introduction Tower Hamlets has the highest housing density of any London borough— it’s the most densely populated area in England, with over 15,695 residents per square kilometre. (State of the Borough 2023) The borough’s proximity to the City and Canary Wharf has driven demand for high-density living. The pressing need for more social housing…