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Architectural drawings in South Tower Hamlets

Fixed-fee planning & building-regulations drawings across the southern half of Tower Hamlets — Isle of Dogs, Canary Wharf, Millwall and Cubitt Town — all decided by Tower Hamlets Council. MCIAT chartered, from £840.

South Tower Hamlets at a glance

Neighbourhoods
Isle of Dogs, Canary Wharf, Millwall and Cubitt Town
Typical property
High-density docklands towers and new-build apartments
Planning authority
Tower Hamlets Council
Article 4 in borough
Yes
Conservation areas (borough)
58
Quote turnaround
Same day
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Where we draw in South Tower Hamlets

Which Tower Hamlets neighbourhoods does this cover?

This page covers the southern part of the borough — Isle of Dogs, Canary Wharf, Millwall and Cubitt Town and the streets around them. The stock here is largely high-density docklands towers and new-build apartments, and we prepare drawings across every one of those types for Tower Hamlets Council.

The south is dominated by the Isle of Dogs opportunity area and is almost entirely flatted, so most projects are internal alterations and fit-outs that turn on freeholder consent and Building Control rather than external planning. Whichever route your address falls under, we confirm it free at the measured survey and design to match the southern Tower Hamlets streetscape — from period rear and side-return extensions to rear-dormer and mansard loft conversions.

Services in South Tower Hamlets

What we draw in South Tower Hamlets

Planning in Tower Hamlets

How does planning work across South Tower Hamlets?

Every application in South Tower Hamlets is decided by Tower Hamlets Council. Householder applications carry a statutory 8-week determination; allow around 12–14 weeks from first call to decision once the measured survey, design and validation are included. We hold a 98% first-time approval rate across Tower Hamlets.

Article 4 Direction: Article 4 for HMOs borough-wide; additional Article 4 covering office-to-residential in Canary Wharf and City Fringe.

South Tower Hamlets FAQs

South Tower Hamlets — your questions answered.

Direct answers to what homeowners in southern Tower Hamlets ask about drawings, permission and fees.

Do I need planning permission for an extension in South Tower Hamlets?

It depends on your exact address. Many single-storey rear and side-return extensions on unlisted houses in South Tower Hamlets fall under Permitted Development, but The south is dominated by the Isle of Dogs opportunity area and is almost entirely flatted, so most projects are internal alterations and fit-outs that turn on freeholder consent and Building Control rather than external planning. Flats, listed buildings and conservation areas always need full planning, decided by Tower Hamlets Council. Article 4 in the borough: Yes — check your address. We confirm exactly which route applies to your property, free, at the survey.

What kind of homes do you draw in South Tower Hamlets?

The southern half of Tower Hamlets — around Isle of Dogs, Canary Wharf, Millwall and Cubitt Town — is characterised by high-density docklands towers and new-build apartments. We prepare planning and building-regulations drawings for every period represented here, designed to match the local streetscape and satisfy Tower Hamlets Council.

How much do architectural drawings cost in South Tower Hamlets, and how long do they take?

Fixed fees start at £840 for planning drawings and £1,225 for a loft conversion or extension pack — no hourly creep. Tower Hamlets Council determines householder applications in 8 weeks; allow roughly 12–14 weeks end to end (survey, design, validation and determination). We hold a 98% first-time approval rate across Tower Hamlets.

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