Planning Applications in
London Borough of Hackney
London Borough of Hackney has a population of approximately 281,100 and is part of the London region. Search any postcode in London Borough of Hackney to see recent planning applications near you — including extensions, new builds, demolitions, and change of use applications.
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Residential Extensions
Rear extensions, side extensions, loft conversions, and garage conversions in London Borough of Hackney.
New Builds & Developments
New housing developments, apartment blocks, and commercial buildings proposed in London Borough of Hackney.
Change of Use
Applications to change building use — shops to flats, offices to restaurants, and more in London Borough of Hackney.
Listed Buildings & Conservation
Works to listed buildings and developments in London Borough of Hackney's conservation areas.
Demolition Notices
Prior approval applications for demolition of buildings in London Borough of Hackney.
Trees & Landscaping
Tree preservation orders, tree works applications, and landscaping schemes in London Borough of Hackney.
Planning Battles in London Borough of Hackney
Notable planning controversies and disputes that have shaped development in the London Borough of Hackney area.
Hackney Wick and Fish Island Creative Quarter Displacement
2016-2025The 2012 Olympic legacy development transformed Hackney Wick from an affordable creative quarter with artist studios, workshops, and independent venues into a high-density residential zone. Artists and creative businesses that gave the area its character have been displaced by rising rents and redevelopment. The council's attempts to protect creative workspace through planning conditions have been criticised as insufficient.
Why this matters: Workspace conditions in planning permissions are often varied or weakened during construction — monitoring condition discharge and variation applications ensures creative space commitments are actually delivered.
Dalston Lane and Kingsland High Street Overdevelopment
2018-2025A series of tall building applications along Dalston Lane and Kingsland Road have faced strong local opposition. Residents argue that the cumulative effect of multiple towers (several exceeding 20 storeys) is transforming the character of Dalston from a diverse, low-rise high street to a canyon of luxury apartments. The Dalston Square development has been criticised for its lack of affordable housing.
Why this matters: Tall building applications in town centres can fundamentally change local character — monitoring ensures each application is assessed not just individually but in the context of cumulative development.
Stoke Newington Conservation Area Tensions
2019-2025The Stoke Newington conservation area, covering the Church Street area and surrounding Victorian streets, has seen tensions between strict conservation policies and residents wanting to make alterations. Basement extensions, roof extensions, and rear additions have all been contentious, with the council's conservation officers taking a particularly restrictive approach.
Why this matters: Conservation area applications require careful monitoring — permitted development rights are reduced, and what would be allowed elsewhere may be refused in Stoke Newington's tightly controlled heritage zones.
Major Developments to Watch in London Borough of Hackney
Large-scale projects and developments that are shaping the future of London Borough of Hackney.
Hackney Wick Neighbourhood Centre
2018-2028Major regeneration of Hackney Wick around the new Overground station, delivering new homes, commercial space, a community hub, and creative workspace as part of the Olympic legacy.
Dalston Kingsland Intensification
2019-2028Multiple high-density residential schemes along Dalston Lane and Kingsland Road, significantly increasing the housing stock in one of Hackney's busiest town centres.
Tesco Site, Morning Lane
2021-2028Redevelopment of the Tesco superstore site at Morning Lane for a mixed-use scheme including affordable homes, workspace, and replacement retail — one of the borough's most contested planning decisions.
Britannia Leisure Centre and Adjacent Sites
2019-2026Regeneration of the Britannia site in Shoreditch including a new leisure centre, school buildings, and residential development.
What Makes Planning in London Borough of Hackney Different
- Hackney has Article 4 directions covering virtually the entire borough, removing permitted development rights for HMO conversions, office-to-residential changes, and various other PD categories
- The borough has 28 conservation areas covering approximately 30% of its land area — one of the highest coverage rates in London, making heritage impact a consideration for a large proportion of applications
- Hackney's LP33 Local Plan includes unusually strong policies on affordable workspace, requiring major developments to include affordable creative/commercial space at below-market rents
- The borough's rapid gentrification has made viability assessments particularly contentious — developers argue that affordable housing percentages are unachievable, while the council and community groups challenge the assumptions
- Hackney sits within multiple strategic development areas including the Olympic Legacy area and the City Fringe Opportunity Area, which bring Greater London Authority planning policies into play alongside borough policies
Hackney Council processes approximately 3,500 planning applications per year. The borough's housing target is approximately 1,330 homes per year under the London Plan. Hackney is one of London's densest boroughs, and most new development involves intensification of existing sites rather than new-build on vacant land. Affordable housing delivery has consistently fallen short of the 50% borough target, with viability assessments reducing contributions on most major schemes.
Key Areas in London Borough of Hackney
Average house prices around £560,000, reflecting Hackney's dramatic gentrification over the past two decades. Victorian terraces in Stoke Newington and De Beauvoir Town can exceed £1 million. The borough has one of the most acute affordability crises in London, with a long social housing waiting list. Hackney Wick has seen rapid change from industrial to residential.
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Data Sources
- Planning application data: planning.data.gov.uk
- London Borough of Hackney council planning portal — developmentandhousing.hackney.gov.uk
- Planning Inspectorate (PINS) appeal decisions
- Data last refreshed: 13 March 2026