Director of Planning and Building Control
Tower Hamlets' Development Committee recently refused a school hours change, despite planning officers' recommendation for approval.
Tower Hamlets Council's Development Committee recently refused a planning application to change school hours for Canary Wharf College Glenworth, despite officers recommending approval. The committee cited concerns over community safety, congestion, and cumulative transport impacts in October 2026. Objectors also raised issues regarding potential antisocial behaviour and a lack of equality duty assessment.
The Director of Planning and Building Control oversees the department responsible for planning decisions and building regulations, including the officers who assess applications. The original planning permission for Canary Wharf College Glenworth, granted in 2015, included conditions to stagger school hours.
Key facts
- Tower Hamlets Council's Development Committee unanimously refused a school hours change for Canary Wharf College Glenworth in October 2026. Source 1 Source 2
- Officers had recommended approval for the proposed school hours change. Source
- The application sought to change school hours from a maximum start time of 8:30 am to 8:15 am. Source 1 Source 2
- The original planning permission for Canary Wharf College Glenworth was granted in 2015. Source
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