Lower Clapton, Hackney - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Clapton, Hackney - Greater London.
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Planning applications in Lower Clapton are administered by London Borough Of Hackney. View the full London Borough Of Hackney planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Lower Clapton
Lower Clapton is a vibrant district located in the eastern part of London, within the London Borough of Hackney. Known for its diverse community and rich history, this area is a focal point for various planning applications, reflecting its ongoing development and urban renewal initiatives.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Hackney
- Parliamentary constituency: Hackney North and Stoke Newington
- LSOA: Hackney 004D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lower Clapton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Clapton.
- 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 Lower Clapton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
101 planning applications found near Lower Clapton.
- - 33B Homerton High Street, Hackney, London, E9 6JP
Submission of details pursuant to condition 4 (swift brick) attached to planning permission ref: 2025/1118 dated 01/05/2026.
Type: Conditions | Council: Hackney | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - 15 Sewdley Street, Hackney, London, E5 0AX
Submission of details pursuant to conditions 3 (Materials), 4 (Windows), 5 (SuDS), 6 (Flood Risk) and 7 (Bird Boxes/Swift Bricks/Bat Boxes) attached to planning permission ref 2026/0649 dated 03/06/20
Type: Conditions | Council: Hackney | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of 6 Clapton Square, Hackney, E5 8HU
Submission of details pursuant to conditions 3 (Materials), 5 (Cycle Parking), 6 (CMP) and 7 (Bee Bricks/Swift Boxes) attached to planning permission 2023/1068 dated 18/03/2026.
Type: Conditions | Council: Hackney | Date: 2026-05-12
View full details - - 20 Sutton Place, Hackney, London, E9 6EH
T1 - Gleditsia tree: Crown reduce by approx 3.5m all round from branch tips to suitable pruning points to reshape and tidy. Thin crown 30%
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hackney | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 29 St Johns Church Road, Hackney, London, E9 6EJ
Crown reduction by 2m (c.30%) of a large fig in the garden of 29 St John's Church Rd to maintain tree health and growth. Works to be completed by Hickson Wardle Tree Care, a local tree surgeon / arbor
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hackney | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 6 Isabella Road, Hackney, London, E9 6DX
T1 - Birch - 1.5m crown volume reduction on all sides. T2 - Cherry - reduce crown by 1-2m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hackney | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 35 Glyn Road, Hackney, London, E5 0JB
Proposed single storey rear extension incorporating courtyard
Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 48 Mayola Road, Hackney, London, E5 0RQ
Submission of details attached to application 2025/1644 dated 02/10/2025 pursuant to conditions 3 and 4 (drainage).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Hackney | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 49 Sutton Square, Hackney, London, E9 6EQ
T1 = To Reduce 1 X Bay Tree by 1.5Mtrs & Shape T2 = To Reduce 1 X Cherry Tree by 1.5Mtrs & Cut Away from the Building Light Access General Maintenance Property Encroachment
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hackney | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 38 Sutton Square, Hackney, London, E9 6EQ
Erection of a rear dormer extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 151 Rushmore Road, Hackney, London, E5 0HA
Erection of a single storey ground floor side and rear extension, insertion of rooflights, elevational alterations and associated works
Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - 257 Glyn Road, Hackney, London, E5 0JP
Installation of two rooflights to the rear roof slope
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2025-12-21
View full details - - 46 Dunlace Road, Hackney, London, E5 0NE
Retrospective change of use of a single residential dwelling (Use Class C3) to a 7 bedroom 7 occupant House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Use Class Sui Generis )
Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2025-12-21
View full details - - 51 Chatsworth Road, London, E5 0LH
Erection of a single storey first-floor rear extension, formation of roof terraces, insertion of window, demolition of existing first floor lean-to side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - Marian Court, London, E9 6DT
Submission of details pursuant to condition 4 (Dust Management Plan) of planning permission 2017/5024 dated 22/07/2020
Type: Conditions | Council: Hackney | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - Flat 1, 58 Lower Clapton Road, Hackney, London, E5 0RN
Existing use as six self contained dwellings (C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Hackney | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - 30 Dunlace Road, Hackney, London, E5 0NE
Erection of a single storey rear and side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Kings Hall Leisure Centre, 39 Lower Clapton Road, Hackney, London, E5 0NU
Submission of details pursuant to condition 8 (Demolition and Construction Environmental Management Plan) attached to planning permission 2024/2286 dated 26-06-2025.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Hackney | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - 159 Rushmore Road, Hackney, London, E5 0HA
Erection of a single-storey rear wrap-around extension; construction of a mansard-style roof extension; and replacement of existing timber framed windows and doors with double glazed timber framed win
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2025-09-20
View full details - - 267 Glyn Road, Hackney, London, E5 0JP
Formation of a basement and front and rear lightwells.
Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2025-08-29
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A brief summary of Lower Clapton in Hackney - Greater London
Lower Clapton is a vibrant district located in the eastern part of London, within the London Borough of Hackney. Known for its diverse community and rich history, this area is a focal point for various planning applications, reflecting its ongoing development and urban renewal initiatives.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lower Clapton a particularly low-crime area.
Lower Clapton has 12 conservation areas within its boundaries: Beck Road, Clapton Pond, Northwold and Cazenove, Victoria Park, Mare Street, Clapton Square, Fremont and Warneford, Well Street, Broadway Market, 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 Lower Clapton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Walthamstow Marshes SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Lower Clapton
In the last 24 months, 111 planning applications were submitted near Lower Clapton. Of these, 84% were approved.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Lower Clapton maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The most common application types near Lower Clapton were full planning applications (53), amendments (18), discharge of conditions (15). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
8 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (25% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 51 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 50 applications
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