Approx. 472.10 sq m (5,081 sq ft) GIA plus vacant land to the side
Of interest to occupiers & developers with potential for alternative uses
Mixed residential and commercial location
Lapsed planning permission on land to the side granted for a 5 storey development comprising 4x residential units
0.5 miles from Whitechapel Underground & Overground Stations
VAT-free Property
Lot 9
Auction 12th February 2026
Vacant Possession
Status Available
Guide* £2,000,000+
Sector Place of Worship, Development
Auction Venue Live Streamed Auction
On Behalf Of Federation of Synagogues
Property Information
Location
Miles
0.5 miles east of the City of London
Roads
A11, A10, A13
Rail
Whitechapel Underground (Elizabeth, District, Hammersmith & City Lines) and Overground
Air
London City Airport
Situation
Whitechapel is a mixed and vibrant commercial & residential suburb located immediately to the east of the City of London. The property is situated off of Turner Street and close to Commercial Road, which forms part of the A13 trunk road running from the City of London. The property also lies close to Whitechapel Underground and Overground Station (circa 0.5 miles).
Tenure
Freehold.
Location
Miles
0.5 miles east of the City of London
Roads
A11, A10, A13
Rail
Whitechapel Underground (Elizabeth, District, Hammersmith & City Lines) and Overground
Air
London City Airport
Situation
Whitechapel is a mixed and vibrant commercial & residential suburb located immediately to the east of the City of London. The property is situated off of Turner Street and close to Commercial Road, which forms part of the A13 trunk road running from the City of London. The property also lies close to Whitechapel Underground and Overground Station (circa 0.5 miles).
Tenure
Freehold.
Description
The East London Central Synagogue, also known as Nelson Street Synagogue was founded in 1923 and is locally listed. The property is arranged on the ground floor & first floors with a fine classic interior.
VAT
VAT is not applicable to this lot.
Planning
The property benefits from adjoining land offering potential for redevelopment with lapsed planning permission in 2020 for a 5 storey development comprising 4x residential units (2 x 2 bed, 1x 1 bed, 1x 2 bed duplex) - (PA/20/00165/A2) - Tower Hamlets Council:(www.towerhamlets.gov.uk).
EPC
Band E
Description
The East London Central Synagogue, also known as Nelson Street Synagogue was founded in 1923 and is locally listed. The property is arranged on the ground floor & first floors with a fine classic interior.
VAT
VAT is not applicable to this lot.
Planning
The property benefits from adjoining land offering potential for redevelopment with lapsed planning permission in 2020 for a 5 storey development comprising 4x residential units (2 x 2 bed, 1x 1 bed, 1x 2 bed duplex) - (PA/20/00165/A2) - Tower Hamlets Council:(www.towerhamlets.gov.uk).
EPC
Band E
Tenancy & Accommodation
Floor
Use
Floor Areas Approx sq m (GIA)
Floor Areas Approx sq ft (GIA)
Tenant
Ground First
Former Synagogue
289.80 182.30
(3,119) (1,962)
VACANT
Total
472.10
(5,081)
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