Planning applications in E8
We hold 2,085 planning applications for the E8 postcode area, 117 of them submitted in the past year. 85% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 66 days. The area is covered by Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Brent.
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Recent applications in E8
Telecommunications notification for installation of 1 above ground cabinet on footpath side of 12...
Retrospective application for the installation of 1nr air conditioning condenser unit on flat roof to rear of property
Submission of details for conditions 19. Land Contamination, 20. Demolition and Construction Methodology, 21. Construction Management Plan and 40. Water, as well as the partial discharge of condition 37. DHN Connection, in relation to the planning ref: 2024/2544 for the "Proposed demolition of existing independent living retirement apartment block and erection of a new independent living retirement apartment block comprising 72no. units for over 55's” granted 27.05.26
Replacement upper ground floor rear door and window and modified side window
Lower ground floor rear extension, new windows, internal alterations including internal wall insulation to external walls
Prior Approval for the installation of solar photovoltaic panels on a flat roof under schedule 2, Part 14 Class A.
Installation of Pulsehub with integrated digital screens and emergency functionality including provision of a defibrillator
Submission of details pursuant to conditions 4 (Sustainable Drainage) and 5 (Arboricultural supervision) attached to planning permission ref 2025/2333 dated 11/05/2026.
Submission of details pursuant to condition 3 (Windows) attached to planning permission ref 2023/2124 dated 11/10/2023
Conversion of an existing 5-bedroom flat into two flats comprising a 3-bedroom flat on the first and second floors and a 1-bedroom flat at the third floor. Associated installation of smoke vent on the rear roof slope.
Erection of a single-storey rear extension at lower ground floor level; roof extension/roof alterations including dormer windows, rooflights and associated raising of parapet/chimney elements; alterations to the existing side extension including installation of a frameless glass roof; alterations to the front gravel area and rear terrace/landscaping; alterations to rear windows including black-painted finish; alterations to external rainwater goods/pipework; and removal of side-facing window
Approval of details pursuant to condition 5 (Compliance noise assessment)& condition 6 (Post installation noise report) of planning permission 2025/2163 dated 23/01/2026.
Erection of a ground floor side return extension
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the erection of an L-shaped loft dormer extension.
Erection of a single storey ground floor pitched rear and side extension with rooflights.
Erection of a single storey rear extension, replacement of windows, introduction of air source heat pump, underfloor heating system, solar panels and landscaping
Erection of a single storey rear extension, replacement of windows, introduction of air source heat pump, underfloor heating system, solar panels and landscaping
Submission of details pursuant to condition 16 (Written Scheme of Investigation) attached to planning permission 2024/1869 dated 24/10/2025.
61 Richmond Rd T1 – Pittosporum tenuifolium Light crown reduction to provide separation and promote internal growth, reducing by approximately 0.5–1m from branch extremities. T2 – Phoenix canariensis Remove fronds in contact with building. T3 – Betula pendula Reduce lateral crown spread by approximately 2–3m from branch extremities, maintaining balanced crown form. T4 – Laurus nobilis Reduce crown by approximately 2–3m from branch extremities to suitable growth points. 63 Richmond Rd T5 – Tilia × europaea Prune lateral crown spread back to boundary line by approximately 2m from branch ends.
Common Limes T1 to T5, Reduce crowns height by 3-4m / Reduce lateral crown spread by 1-1.5m
T1 - Box Elder Maple (Acer negundo) – Reduce height by approximately 1.5–2 metres from branch extremities, with associated lateral crown reduction of approximately 1–2 metres to maintain a balanced natural crown form and suitable clearance from surrounding structures.
Alterations to the rear roof terrace, including the installation of obscure-glazed side privacy screens and metal rear railings, along with treated timber decking, and associated works.
Submission of details pursuant to conditions 4 (Sustainable Drainage) and 5 (Greenroof) attached to planning permission ref 2025/2431 dated 06/02/2026.
Subdivision of the existing property into 2 self contained residential units (use class C3) with associated works including, erection of a single-storey ground floor rear extension; erection of a rear dormer; and insertion of x2 front rooflights.
Erection of rear roof dormer with rooflight, increase to roof ridge height and 3 No. front rooflights
Refurbishment of existing arches 363 and 364 Warburton Street, including alterations to the front elevation comprising the formation of new and repositioned openings, installation of roller shutter doors, and other associated works.
Advertisement Consent Application for the installation of an externally illuminated advertisement sign within scaffolding shroud.
Erection of a building ranging from 3 to 5 storeys to provide commercial space (Use Class E) at ground floor level and residential accommodation (Use Class C3) on the upper floors with the provision of associated cycle parking and refuse storage facilities and landscaping works. [For consultation purposes the proposed dwelling mix is: 1 x studio, 5 x 1-bed, 6 x 2-bed and 2 x 3-bed].
Variation of Condition 2 (Materials) and Condition 7 (Approved Plans) of planning permission ref. 2025/0480, granted on 14/05/2025, for amendments to details in the approved plans.
Submission of details pursuant to condition 3 (materials), 4 (window details) and 5 (swifts) attached to planning permission ref 2025/0601 dated 11/07/2025
11m tall sycamore in front garden. Routine maintenance: reduce back to previous points, removing 2-3m regrowth.
Elevational and shopfront alterations to Arch 1 and 344 Mare Street; installation of roof lights and roof repair works; subdivision of the commercial unit into 2 x commercial units (Use Class E)
Submission of details pursuant to condition 3 (Cycle storage) attached to planning permission ref 2025/0387 dated 29/04/2026
Existing use as two self-contained dwellings (Use class C3)
Maintenance works in line with good arboricultural practice including: Front of no. 17 London Plane - Situated furthest East of the property Crown reduce two branches growing to the East and over road by 3.5m and crown reduce the branches overhanging the property back to previous reduction points (approx. 2.0m); London Plane - Crown reduce the lowest limb growing over the road by 3.0m and crown reduce the branches overhanging the property back to previous reduction points (approx. 2.0m); Front of no. 19 London Plane - Crown reduce the branches overhanging the property back to previous reduction points (approx. 2.0m); Front of no. 21 London Plane - Crown reduce two low overextended limbs over the road by 3.5m and Crown reduce the branches overhanging the property back to previous reduction points (approx. 2.0m).
Leylandii/Sycamore (TG1) – Reduce back to boundary, specifically the lower limbs on the sycamore, to address heavy shading from 3rd party trees. Lime (T1) – Fell due to poor condition, including dieback of the crown, leaning, and suppression. Lime (T2) – Sever and strip a 1m band of ivy and remove basal growth to 3m height, as heavy ivy and epicormic growth currently make the tree difficult to inspect.
T1 Bay, reduce height 2m T2 Mimosa, reduce by 1.5m T3 Sycamore, pollard at 3m T4 Ash, reduce by 1.5m T5, T7, T9 Ash, re-pollard to most recent points, approx 1.5m T6 Ash, reduce by 2.5m T8 Sycamore, reduce by 1.5m T10 Walnut, reduce limb growing over garden by 3m All works cyclical maintenance
T1 - Cherry - reduce to previous points of reduction - 1-2m branch removal T2 - Cherry - redcue to previous points of reduction - 1-2m branch removal T3 - Lime - reduce height by approx 6m, reduce/thin lateral branches by 2-3m. Trees approx height 16m T4 - Lime - pollard to previous pollard point at main trunk at approx. 5m from ground level. Branch removal approx 2m. T5 - Lime - reduce crown by approx. 6m, back to previous points of reducton, reduce lateral branches by 2-3m. Trees approx. height 24m
Alterations to the front and rear facade, single-storey rear extension, creation of a new access to Lamb Lane, and the installation of new mechanical equipment. New brick boundary walls and internal reconfigurations including the erection of an internal mezzanine level.
Prior Approval (Class MA) for change of use of ground floor unit Studio 3 from commercial, business and service use (Class E) to 1 x self-contained residential unit (Class C3)
Replacement of existing single glazed timber framed windows with double glazed timber framed windows.
Installation of 2 x rooflights
Replacement of existing single glazed timber framed windows with double glazed timber framed windows.
Prior approval for a larger homes extension for the erection of a single storey ground floor rear extension measuring up to 6.0m in depth, 3.1m height to eaves, and 3.1m maximum height.
T1 Magnolia, crown reduce by 2m T2 Cherry, crown reduce by 2m All works cyclical maintenance.
T1: Lime, rear garden. Height approx. 14m, spread approx. 8m. Remove epicormic growth to crown break, remove small limbs growing towards wall, remove deadwood. Crown volume reduction by removing up to 3m from branch tips from the top of the tree and up to 2m from branch tips laterally. T2: Elder Condition: Poor. Specimen is too large for the site and growing into the wall. Proposed Works: Fell to ground level and treat stump to prevent regrowth. SG3: Mixed Species (Buddleia, Brambles, Shrubs) Condition: Overgrown garden with large shrubs. Proposed Works: Fell and remove Buddleia. Strim down and mulch all brambles, shrubs, and grass.
Sycamore tree: Reduce lateral branches on South Eastern aspect of tree by 3-4m from branch tips back to suitable growth points. Remove 3 lowest minor branches back to main stem. Objective to improve lighting into property with minimal pruning possible
Installation of new ATM with associated signage and works to shopfront to accommodate ATM.
Installation of new ATM with associated signage and works to shopfront to accommodate ATM.
Rear garden Sycamore tree: Reduce height by approx 2.5m from branch tips back to suitable pruning points Reduce lateral growth by approx 2.5m from brach tips. Reduce epicormic growth on East side of tree by approx 2m from branch tips back to pruning points retaining furnishing growth. Remove stubs in lower canopy and lift to 3m all round. Overall re-balance shape of tree. Tree has been poorly pruned in past. Objective to reduce and re balance crown