redevelopment of the former Professional Development Centre site
Tower Hamlets Council has granted planning permission for the redevelopment of the former Professional Development Centre site, including the relocation of the Bethnal Green Weightlifting Club.
In November 2026, Tower Hamlets Council's Development Committee granted planning permission for the comprehensive redevelopment of the former Professional Development Centre site. A key point of discussion during the meeting was the relocation of the Bethnal Green Weightlifting Club, which the council has committed to facilitate.
The project involves the redevelopment of the site at 229 Bethnal Green Road and 10 Turin Street in Bethnal Green. It is planned to deliver 44 new homes, including 24 for social rent, along with a new Idea Store and a Residents' Hub.
Key facts
- Tower Hamlets Council granted planning permission for the redevelopment of the former Professional Development Centre site in November 2026. Source
- The project will deliver 44 new homes, including 24 social rent homes. Source
- The redevelopment is for the site at 229 Bethnal Green Road and 10 Turin Street. Source
- The plans include a new Idea Store and Residents' Hub. Source
- The redevelopment will facilitate the relocation of the Bethnal Green Weightlifting Club. Source
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