Lower Clapton, Hackney - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Clapton, Hackney - Greater London.
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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 010G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
59 planning applications found near Lower Clapton.
- - 38 Chatsworth Road, Hackney, London, E5 0LP
Non material amendment to planning permission ref. APP/U5360/W/17/3186486 (LPA ref. 2017/0457) allowed at appeal on 01/06/2018 to allow for the change of materials used in the construction of the perg
Type: Amendment | Council: Hackney | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 15 Sewdley Street, Hackney, London, E5 0AX
Amalgamation of two separate residential units into a single dwellinghouse (C3). Erection of a rear and side return extension. Installation of two rooflights and lantern rooflight. Erection of mansard
Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2026-03-26
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 - - Paradise Halal, 110a Lower Clapton Road, Hackney, London, E5 0QR
Submission of details pursuant to condition 3 (flue details) attached to planning permission 2022/2897 dated 17/07/2023
Type: Conditions | Council: Hackney | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Flat C, 87 Lower Clapton Road, Hackney, London, E5 0NP
New rooflights, enlargement of rear window, and replacement of existing windows.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2026-02-01
View full details - - Flat 1, 75 Blurton Road, Hackney, London, E5 0NH
Variation of condition 2 (plans) attached to planning permission ref 2025/0250 dated 30/04/2025. The variation would increase the eaves along the boundary with No. 77 and changes to the roof design.
Type: Conditions | Council: Hackney | Date: 2026-01-16
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 - - 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 - - 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 - - 58 Rushmore Road, Hackney, London, E5 0EX
Creation of a larger rear opening at basement level by combining an existing window and door, and installation of new sliding glazed doors to the rear elevation. No change of use proposed.
Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2025-11-22
View full details - - 56 Blurton Road, Hackney, London, E5 0NJ
Proposed ground floor wraparound extensions, internal alterations and all associated works
Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - 53 Powerscroft Road, Hackney, London, E5 0PU
Proposed rear infill extension
Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2025-11-11
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 - - Homerton Hospital Homerton Grove, Hackney, London, E9 6SR
Application under Schedule 2, Part 11, Class B of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) to determine if prior approval is required for the dem
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Hackney | Date: 2025-10-24
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 - - Street Record Priory Court,
Submission of details pursuant to condition 36 (Accessible & Adaptable Units and Wheelchair User Units) attached to planning permission reference 230851, granted 21/03/2024.
Type: Conditions | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - 67 Powerscroft Road, Hackney, London, E5 0PU
Existing use as HMO
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Hackney | Date: 2025-10-05
View full details - - Homerton Hospital Homerton Grove, Hackney, London, E9 6SR
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed Use) for the widening of the link corridor between Block 8 and Block 3 at Homerton Hospital under Paragraph M of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (G
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Hackney | Date: 2025-10-03
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
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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, 122 planning applications were submitted near Lower Clapton. Of these, 89% were approved.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Lower Clapton.
The most common application types near Lower Clapton were full planning applications (63), discharge of conditions (19), amendments (19). Full planning applications account for 52% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 16 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.
11 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 7 were dismissed (36% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 64 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 50 applications
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