Planning datasets

As part of the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) initiative to improve digital services and systems for planning applicants we publish planning data in an open format.

We have 3 datasets available.

Article 4 directions

An Article 4 Direction removes certain permitted development rights for a specific property or area. This means that while national planning legislation usually allows certain building works and changes of use to be carried out without a planning application, an Article 4 Direction requires that planning permission from the council be obtained for these activities.

Download the Article 4 dataset

Conservation areas

A conservation area is an area of special architectural or historical interest, the character and appearance of which the council has a duty to preserve or enhance. The land, buildings and trees in these areas have special protection in the planning system. There are 58 conservation areas in Tower Hamlets.

Download the conservation area dataset

Listed buildings

A listed building is a structure of significant architectural or historic interest that warrants special protection. It may not be demolished, extended, or altered without obtaining special permission from the Council’s planning authority.

Download the listed building dataset