Lea Bridge, Hackney - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lea Bridge, Hackney - Greater London.
Hackney - Greater London · England · settlement
About Lea Bridge
Lea Bridge is a district straddling the London Boroughs of Hackney and Waltham Forest, located approximately 7 miles (11.3 km) northeast of Charing Cross. This area offers a mix of residential and commercial spaces, making it relevant for those researching planning applications and development opportunities within Greater London.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Hackney
- Parliamentary constituency: Hackney North and Stoke Newington
- LSOA: Hackney 006D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lea Bridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lea Bridge.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Lea Bridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Lea Bridge.
- - 50 Moreton Close, Hackney, London, E5 9EP
Lawful development Certificate for a rear roof dormer extension, rooflights and single storey rear extension
Type: Amendment | Council: Hackney | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 92 Lea Bridge Road, Hackney, London, E5 9QD
Erection of a replacement single-storey rear extension with green roofs, erection of a second floor extension above the existing rear outrigger with green roof, and construction of a full-width rear d
Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Princess Of Wales 146 Lea Bridge Road, Hackney, London, E5 9RB
Installation of street furniture at multiple locations in connection with the provision of an 'ERUV' in Hackney and adjoining local boroughs of Islington and Haringey.
Status: Conditions | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Princess Of Wales, 146 Lea Bridge Road, Hackney, London, E5 9RB
Installation of street furniture at multiple locations in connection with the provision of an 'ERUV' in Hackney and adjoining local boroughs of Islington and Haringey (Observations to L.B. Hackney - t
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Haringey | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 31 Casimir Road, Hackney, London, E5 9NU
Replacement of all existing uPVC windows with new windows, and alterations to windows to the rear; and installation of External Wall Insulation to front, flank and rear elevations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2025-11-01
View full details - - 151-161 Mildenhall Road, Hackney, London, E5 0RY
Discharge of conditions 4 (external materials) and 5 (construction management plan) attached to planning permission ref 2024/0152 dated 13/05/2024 for the Prior approval (Class A) construction of an a
Type: Conditions | Council: Hackney | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 88 Lea Bridge Road, Hackney, London, E5 9QD
Use of property as a 9 bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Use Class Sui Generis), alteration / creation of new window openings and the provision of cycle and refuse and recycling stores
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2025-08-08
View full details - - Suite O, Unit 15 Grosvenor Way, Hackney, London, E5 9NA
Discharge of condition 11 (SUDs) in relation to planning permission 2019/1670, approved 21.04.22 for the "Demolition of existing car park (sui generis) to provide a seven-storey building comprising 22
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Hackney | Date: 2025-02-07
View full details - - 13 Mildenhall Road, Hackney, London, E5 0RT
Retention of single storey ground floor rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Hackney | Date: 2024-09-14
View full details - - 15 Mildenhall Road, Hackney, London, E5 0RT
Submission of details pursuant to Condition 3 (design details) and Condition 4 (materials) attached to planning permission ref: 2024/0650 dated 05/06/2024
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Hackney | Date: 2024-06-14
View full details - - 38 Thornby Road, Hackney, London, E5 9QL
Erection of ground floor side return and small rear extension, second floor outrigger roof extension and attic conversion with rear dormer and air conditioning unit.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2024-04-21
View full details - - 64 Newick Road, Hackney, London, E5 0RR
Non material amendment to planning permission 2020/3686 dated 21/06/2021; in relation to enlarging right side front lightwell, new basement windows and storage cupboard
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Hackney | Date: 2024-03-27
View full details - - 22 Thornby Road, Hackney, London, E5 9QL
Erection of a rear roof extensions including a rear dormer window and extension above the outrigger and installation of a rooflight to the front elevation
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2024-03-11
View full details - - 19 Newick Road, Hackney, London, E5 0RP
Proposed works: Rear dormer roof extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Hackney | Date: 2023-08-16
View full details - - 286 Millfields Road, Hackney, London, E5 0AR
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Hackney | Date: 2023-07-19
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A brief summary of Lea Bridge in Hackney - Greater London
Lea Bridge is a district straddling the London Boroughs of Hackney and Waltham Forest, located approximately 7 miles (11.3 km) northeast of Charing Cross. This area offers a mix of residential and commercial spaces, making it relevant for those researching planning applications and development opportunities within Greater London.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lea Bridge a particularly low-crime area.
Lea Bridge has 7 conservation areas within its boundaries: Clapton Pond, Clapton Common, Northwold and Cazenove, Clapton Square, Graham Road and Mapledene, Town Hall Square, Lea Bridge. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Lea Bridge includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Walthamstow Marshes SSSI, Walthamstow Reservoirs SSSI; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Lee Valley; 2 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Lee Valley. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lea Bridge planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Lea Bridge
In the last 24 months, 81 planning applications were submitted near Lea Bridge. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 25 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Lea Bridge.
The average decision time of 25 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lea Bridge were full planning applications (43), amendments (16), discharge of conditions (14). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 6 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 36 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 37 applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.