Upper Clapton, Hackney - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Clapton, Hackney - Greater London.
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About Upper Clapton
Upper Clapton is a vibrant district located in the London Borough of Hackney, East London. Known for its diverse community and rich history, it presents a variety of planning opportunities and developments that reflect the area's unique character and growth potential.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Hackney
- Parliamentary constituency: Hackney North and Stoke Newington
- LSOA: Hackney 010E
Crime Statistics
576 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- anti-social-behaviour: 131
- violent-crime: 120
- theft-from-the-person: 61
- vehicle-crime: 46
- other-theft: 43
- drugs: 33
- public-order: 29
- robbery: 29
- shoplifting: 26
- criminal-damage-arson: 22
- burglary: 21
- other-crime: 6
- possession-of-weapons: 5
- bicycle-theft: 4
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper 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 Upper Clapton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
49 planning applications found near Upper Clapton.
- - Haweswater Aqueduct Valve House Haslingden Road Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire
Application to Discharge Condition 9 Highways Works and Traffic Management for Phases 1 - 5 for works at Haslingden Road Compound pursuant to Planning Permission 2021/0275
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 43 Chardmore Road, Hackney, London, N16 6JA
Proposed rear roof dormer extension incorporating a retractable sukkah roof. Installation of two rooflights to the front roof slope.
Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 8 Ashtead Road, Hackney, London, E5 9BH
Proposed infill of the first-floor rear extension.
Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 8 Ashtead Road, Hackney, London, E5 9BH
Submission of details pursuant to conditions 3 (SUDs) and 4 (Drainage) attached to planning permission ref 2025/1435 dated 11/12/2025.
Type: Conditions | Council: Hackney | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 32-34 Craven Walk, London, N16 6BU
Erection of first-floor rear extensions across partial width of two adjoining properties, Nos. 32 and 34 Craven Walk.
Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Unit 1, 70 - 78 Oldhill Street, Hackney, London, N16 6NA
Submission of details pursuant to condition, 3 (Details of cleaning & maintenance of fume extraction,filtration equipment, including the filters, extraction hood canopy and ducting, of appeal APP/U536
Type: Conditions | Council: Hackney | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 55 Ashtead Road, Hackney, London, E5 9BJ
Erection of a two storey rear extension, a single storey front extension, enlargement of front lightwell and front dormer, erection of an external stair and elevational alterations to facilitate the a
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - 5 Clapton Terrace, Hackney, London, E5 9BW
Alterations to an existing garden building. Minor works to the main (listed) building being the replacement of the existing modern front door, replacement of failing plastic guttering to the rear of t
Type: Heritage | Council: Hackney | Date: 2025-12-28
View full details - - 155 Osbaldeston Road, Hackney, London, N16 6ND
Erection of a ground floor single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - Flat A, 8 Forburg Road, Hackney, London, N16 6HS
Submission of details pursuant to Condition 3 (SuDS) attached to planning permission 2024/2187 dated 27/02/2025.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Hackney | Date: 2025-12-07
View full details - - 22 Castlewood Road, Hackney, London, N16 6DW
Part retrospective application for the erection of a joint part first floor rear extension (20 & 22) and part first floor rear extension to No.24
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 1 Clapton Terrace, Hackney, London, E5 9BW
Installation of solar photovoltaic panels and associated safe access systems to the roofs of the church and Common Rooms at St Thomas Clapton Common.
Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 17 Ashtead Road, Hackney, London, E5 9BJ
Existing use as three self-contained dwellings (Use class C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Hackney | Date: 2025-09-21
View full details - - 80 Forburg Road, Hackney, London, N16 6HT
Erection of single storey ground floor side infill extension and rear dormer and two front two flights
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 14 Firsby Road, Hackney, London, N16 6QA
Variation of condition 1 (Development not in accordance) of planning permission 2023/0797 dated 30/05/2023. In relation to increasing the rear basement by 17 sqm and alterations.
Type: Conditions | Council: Hackney | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 20-22 Ashtead Road, Hackney, London, E5 9BH
Alterations to the front roof dormer (No.20), erection of a joint ground floor rear extension and part first floor rear extension (Nos. 20 & 22).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 145 Mount Pleasant Lane, Hackney,
Submission of details pursuant to condition 4 & 5 (drainage) attached to planning permission ref 2025/1199 dated 12/08/2025
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Hackney | Date: 2025-09-12
View full details - - 12 Forburg Road, Hackney, London, N16 6HS
Erection of a ground floor wrap-around rear extension with sukkah roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2025-03-23
View full details - - 8 Gilda Crescent, Hackney, London, N16 6JP
Subdivision of existing property into 2 x self-contained residential units (Use Class C3); enlargement of front and rear lightwells.
Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - Flat 1, Daubenton Court Clapton Common, Hackney, London, E5 9AS
Amalgamation of two flats into one flat.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2024-12-16
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A brief summary of Upper Clapton in Hackney - Greater London
Upper Clapton is a vibrant district located in the London Borough of Hackney, East London. Known for its diverse community and rich history, it presents a variety of planning opportunities and developments that reflect the area's unique character and growth potential.
The Upper Clapton area recorded 576 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Upper Clapton has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Clapton Pond, Clapton Common, Northwold and Cazenove, No data available for publication by HE, Stoke Newington, 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 Upper Clapton 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.
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Planning Activity in Upper Clapton
In the last 24 months, 153 planning applications were submitted near Upper Clapton. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 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 Upper Clapton.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Upper Clapton were full planning applications (87), outline applications (19), discharge of conditions (19). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 58 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.
7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 5 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (71% 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: 52 applications
- Refused: 12 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 87 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.