Stamford Hill, Hackney - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stamford Hill, Hackney - Greater London.
Hackney - Greater London · England · settlement
About Stamford Hill
Stamford Hill, located approximately 5.5 miles northeast of Charing Cross, is a vibrant area within the London Borough of Hackney. It is renowned for its significant Hasidic community, which represents the largest concentration of Orthodox Ashkenazi Jews in Europe, making it a unique neighbourhood with distinct cultural and planning considerations.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Hackney
- Parliamentary constituency: Hackney North and Stoke Newington
- LSOA: Hackney 004A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stamford Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stamford Hill.
- 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 Stamford Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
64 planning applications found near Stamford Hill.
- - CLOCK HOUSE, 149 Stamford Hill, Hackney, London, N16 5LG
Submission of details pursuant to conditions 3 (Materials) attached to planning permission ref 2025/1638 dated 28/10/2025.
Type: Conditions | Council: Hackney | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 24 Cranwich Road, Hackney, London, N16 5JX
Joint application for Ground Floor Rear Infill Extension at number 24 -26 Cranwich Road
Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 51 - 57 Amhurst Park, Hackney, London, N16 5DL
Non-material amendment to planning permission ref 2024/0969 dated 09/05/2025, comprising an increase in roof height above the lift core.
Type: Amendment | Council: Hackney | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 16 Darenth Road, Hackney, London, N16 6EJ
Erection of a joint ground floor rear extension
Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 14 - 16 St Kildas Road, Hackney, London, N16 5BP
Erection of a single storey rear infill extension with sukkah roof.
Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Wiznitz Boys School, 85 Stamford Hill, Hackney, London, N16 5TP
Alterations to the front elevation of the existing synagogue building
Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 25 West Bank, Hackney, London, N16 5DF
Proposed single storey rear extension, basement extension with front and rear lightwells
Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 1 Amhurst Park, Hackney, London, N16 5LW
Installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit
Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 1 Amhurst Park, Hackney, London, N16 5LW
Installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit
Type: Advertising | Council: Hackney | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 61 Egerton Road, Hackney, London, N16 6UE
Erection of a first and second floor side extension
Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Pavement Outside 256 Stamford Hill, London, N16 6TU
Internal Illuminated Sequential Advertisement Capable of Static and Dynamic Content Display with Automatic Rotation of Images.
Type: Advertising | Council: Hackney | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Toldos Yaakov Yosef Institutions Trust, Ground Floor Front Left And Part First Floor, Orion Hall, 47 East Bank, Hackney, London, N16 5PZ
Erection of single-storey extension to third floor; installation of external play area at proposed roof level in association with existing use (Use Class F1); and external alterations including instal
Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 82 Alkham Road, Hackney, London, N16 6XF
Lawful Development Certificate for erection of rear outrigger extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Hackney | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 69 Dunsmure Road, Hackney, London, N16 5PT
Erection of a wrap-around extension at lower ground-floor level, rear extension at upper ground-floor level, loft extension at lower loft level, rear dormer at upper loft level, and the formation of a
Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 81 Egerton Road, Hackney, London, N16 6UE
Prior Approval for a Larger Homes Extension for the erection of two single storey ground floor rear extensions measuring up to 6.0m deep, 4.0m maximum height and 3.0m maximum eaves height.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Hackney | Date: 2026-01-18
View full details - - 1, Adams House Guinness Trust Buildings, Hackney, London, N16 5TE
Change of use of existing ground floor Units 1 and 3 from Class C2 (assisted living residential accommodation) to Class E (office use).
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 42 Northfield Road, Hackney, London, N16 5RN
Excavation/enlargement of the existing basement with the creation of a rear lightwell; erection of a full width single storey rear extension with sukkah roof
Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 92 Kyverdale Road, Hackney, London, N16 6PL
Erection of a first floor rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2025-12-20
View full details - - Foothpath Outside, 92 Stamford Hill, London, N16 6XS
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 - - 68 Portland Avenue, Hackney, London, N16 6EA
Construction of a new basement level and associated light wells and daylight shafts.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2025-12-02
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A brief summary of Stamford Hill in Hackney - Greater London
Stamford Hill, located approximately 5.5 miles northeast of Charing Cross, is a vibrant area within the London Borough of Hackney. It is renowned for its significant Hasidic community, which represents the largest concentration of Orthodox Ashkenazi Jews in Europe, making it a unique neighbourhood with distinct cultural and planning considerations.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Stamford Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Stamford Hill has 7 conservation areas within its boundaries: Stoke Newington Resvrs, Filter Beds and New River, Clapton Common, Northwold and Cazenove, Lordship Park, No data available for publication by HE, Stoke Newington, Clissold Park. 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 Stamford Hill includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (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.
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Planning Activity in Stamford Hill
In the last 24 months, 227 planning applications were submitted near Stamford Hill. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 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 Stamford Hill.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Stamford Hill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Stamford Hill were full planning applications (122), discharge of conditions (35), outline applications (29). Full planning applications account for 54% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 7 medium-scale applications, 89 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.
12 planning appeals were lodged, of which 7 were allowed and 5 were dismissed (58% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 89 applications
- Refused: 20 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 117 applications
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