Planning permission drawings, warehouse conversions, Listed Building Consent, and heritage-sensitive building regulations for Wapping's maritime and Georgian housing. MCIAT chartered, fixed fees, Tower Hamlets heritage expertise built in.
Wapping sits in the E1W postcode within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, on the north bank of the Thames east of the Tower of London. The neighbourhood's Georgian maritime heritage — docks, warehouses, and riverside cottages — is among the most complete in London.
Warehouse conversions: Wapping has extensive converted warehouse stock. Further conversions face strict heritage controls. Every scheme requires planning permission, Heritage Statement, and often Listed Building Consent. Our team handles the full package.
Wapping Wall CA: Covers the historic riverside. Article 4 Directions remove PD rights. Heritage Statements essential.
Listed buildings: A high proportion of Wapping housing is listed — many Grade II, some Grade II*. Listed Building Consent is routine. We coordinate with Historic England where needed.
Tower of London WHS buffer: Parts of Wapping sit within the Tower of London World Heritage Site buffer zone. Proposals visible from the Tower need additional heritage justification.
Single planning or regs submission.
Planning + building regs + structural.
Listed, conservation, complex sites.
Direct answers to the questions Wapping homeowners ask us every week about planning, extensions, and loft conversions.
Start a free quoteInternal alterations in listed warehouses need Listed Building Consent. External alterations also need planning permission. We prepare both.
For major works or works in the Tower of London WHS buffer — yes. We prepare detailed HIAs including verified views.
Possibly — subject to design, position, and LBC. Conservation officers typically prefer concealed or minimally visible rooflights. We prepare appropriate schemes.
Listed and heritage projects typically require Complete from £1,750 or bespoke pricing for major listed buildings. Essentials from £840 for minor new-build works.
Wapping applications typically take 8–13 weeks. Listed Building Consent runs in parallel. Historic England consultation may add time for higher-grade listings. We manage the full timeline.
We cover every London neighbourhood. Here are areas adjacent to Wapping where we work regularly.
Every service you need for a Wapping project, from a single chartered team.
Full planning applications — heritage-sensitive drawings, Design & Access Statements, council officer liaison.
Construction-ready drawing packages compliant with all Approved Documents, submitted to local Building Control.
Dormers, mansards, and Velux conversions designed for local roof profiles and planning constraints.
Free quote in 60 seconds. Fixed fee from £840. MCIAT chartered. Conservation area expertise included.
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