South Hackney, Hackney - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near South Hackney, Hackney - Greater London.
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About South Hackney
South Hackney, situated in the London Borough of Hackney, is an area in East London approximately 4.2 miles (6.8 km) northeast of Charing Cross. This vibrant locale is essential for anyone researching planning applications, as it features a mix of residential, commercial, and green spaces reflecting the diverse character of the borough.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Hackney
- Parliamentary constituency: Hackney South and Shoreditch
- LSOA: Hackney 019B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near South Hackney.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near South Hackney.
- 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 South Hackney based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
44 planning applications found near South Hackney.
- - Haweswater Aqueduct Valve House Haslingden Road Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire
Application to discharge Condition 6 - Construction Compound Details (Phase 1) pursuant to planning approval 2021/0275.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Haweswater Aqueduct Valve House Haslingden Road Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire
Approval of details reserved by Conditions 10 (geotechnical assessment) and 11 (highway drainage protection) pursuant to planning approval 2021/0275, for works covered by Phases 1 to 2 at Haslingden R
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Flat B, 12 Penshurst Road, Hackney, London, E9 7DX
The replacement of all existing single glazed timber sash and casement windows with heritage double glazed timber sash and casement windows.
Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Flat A, 2 Meynell Road, Hackney, London, E9 7AP
T1 = TO CROWN REDUCE 1 X LONDON PLANE TREE TO OLD PRUNING POINTS (2.0/3.0MTRS) LIGHT ACCESS GENERAL MAINTENANCE HEALTH & SAFETY REASONS (TENANT HAS SMALL CHILDREN)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hackney | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 12 Mehetabel Road, Hackney, London, E9 6DU
Two Conservation Rooflights to the main roof and new mezzanine shower room. Replacement of rear garden doors.
Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Land off Schwabisch Gmund Way, Barnsley
Discharge of condition 25 (Landscape Management Plan) in relation to application 2022/0434 "Hybrid planning application seeking a) full planning permission for the erection of a two storey Youth Zone
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2026-01-17
View full details - - 69 Lauriston Road, Hackney, London, E9 7HA
Erection of a rear dormer roof extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 21 Speldhurst Road, Hackney, London, E9 7EH
Installation of an External AC Unit in the rear garden
Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2025-12-31
View full details - - 50 Well Street, Hackney, London, E9 7PX
Display of 2 no. internally illuminated digital advertising panels on communications hub
Type: Advertising | Council: Hackney | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - Foothpath Outside, 6 Morning Lane, London, E9 6NA
Installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit
Type: Advertising | Council: Hackney | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - Spice Flavour Ltd, 236 Morning Lane, Hackney, London, E9 6RQ
Submission of details pursuant to conditions 3 (Noise) and 4 (Noise) attached to planning permission ref 2025/1052 dated 01/07/2025.
Type: Conditions | Council: Hackney | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - 10 Meynell Road, Hackney, London, E9 7AP
Erection of a rear roof extension and insertion of roof lights to front and rear roof slope.
Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - 9 Jackson Close, Hackney, London, E9 7ER
Proposed Lawful Development Certificate for the construction of an outbuilding (garden room) to the rear of the residential property for use incidental to the enjoyment of the dwelling house
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Hackney | Date: 2025-11-23
View full details - - 13b Mehetabel Road, Hackney, London, E9 6DU
Rear garden: Felling to ground level of T1 (Hornbeam) by way of controlled dismantle using climbing and controlled lowering techniques down to ground level. Reasons for felling are: (i) T1 is too big
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hackney | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 54 Lauriston Road, Hackney, London, E9 7EY
T2 - TPO 1 of 2018 - Pear tree with large cavity - remove large central trunk and prune in remainder of tree by up to 3m. Remove dead branches.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hackney | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - Scope, 4 Morning Lane, Hackney, London, E9 6NA
Installation of 1.9m2 illuminated dynamic advertisement display to side of bus shelter.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Hackney | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - 13b Mehetabel Road, Hackney, London, E9 6DU
Erection of a single-storey rear infill extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - Deborah House Retreat Place, Hackney, London, E9 6RJ
Installation of Solar pv panels at roof level
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Hackney | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - Flat A, 59 Penshurst Road, Hackney, London, E9 7DT
The proposed installation of front steps and meter boxes, along with a black metal handrail.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - -, 14 - 16 Shore Road, Hackney, London, E9 7TA
Non material amendment to planning permission ref 2023/2761 dated 10/09/2024 comprising amendments to the wording of condition 13 (heat pumps) to refer to Air Source Heat Pumps instead of Exhaust Air
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Hackney | Date: 2025-10-07
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A brief summary of South Hackney in Hackney - Greater London
South Hackney, situated in the London Borough of Hackney, is an area in East London approximately 4.2 miles (6.8 km) northeast of Charing Cross. This vibrant locale is essential for anyone researching planning applications, as it features a mix of residential, commercial, and green spaces reflecting the diverse character of the borough.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes South Hackney a particularly low-crime area.
South Hackney has 21 conservation areas within its boundaries: Beck Road, Driffield Road, Regent's Canal, Globe Road, Clapton Pond, Jesus Hospital Estate, Victoria Park, Bethnal Green Gardens, Mare Street, Clapton Square, Hackney Road, Roman Road Market, Fremont and Warneford, Tredegar Square, Medway, Well Street, Broadway Market, Graham Road and Mapledene, Old Bethnal Green Road, 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, South Hackney 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 South Hackney
In the last 24 months, 115 planning applications were submitted near South Hackney. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near South Hackney.
The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near South Hackney were full planning applications (51), discharge of conditions (19), tree works (17). Full planning applications account for 44% 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, 31 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.
8 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 5 were dismissed (38% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 60 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 49 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.