Greater London • E14 postcode area
Canary Wharf and Isle of Dogs (E14) site snapshot
A planning-aware snapshot of the E14 postcode area in London. Use it to frame address-specific questions; conditions and authority boundaries can vary within the area.
Use this overview to plan your research. Verify current requirements and site-specific conditions against the relevant primary sources. Read our data sources, coverage and limits guide.
Character
International financial centre, cluster of supertall towers, residential growth.
Flood risk
Tidal Thames zone 3, protected by Thames Barrier and local defences.
Heritage
West India Dock conservation area, Limehouse, Cubitt Town.
Transport
Canary Wharf (Elizabeth line, Jubilee, DLR), South Quay, Heron Quays. PTAL 6a-6b.
Market context
Tall building cluster zone with active 200m+ pipeline.
Planning authority
This area guide references London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Confirm the responsible authority for the exact site address. Tall building cluster zones tightly defined. Wind testing required above 30m.
Questions
What is the flood risk in E14?
Tidal Thames zone 3, protected by Thames Barrier and local defences.
Which planning authority covers E14?
This guide references London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Confirm the authority using the exact site address; a postcode area is not an authority boundary.
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