Upper Clapton, Hackney - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Clapton, Hackney - Greater London.
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Planning applications in Upper 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 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 010B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upper Clapton.
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
26 planning applications found near Upper Clapton.
- - 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 - - 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 - - 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 - - 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
View full details - - 104 Osbaldeston Road, Hackney, London, N16 6NL
Replacement of existing single glazed timber framed windows with double glazed timber framed windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2024-11-09
View full details - - 13 Clapton Common, Hackney, London, E5 9BW
T1 x large Sycamore H-17m W-7m - Crown reduce by 2-3m, remove deadwood,
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hackney | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - Ground Floor Flat, 43 Filey Avenue, Hackney, London, N16 6JL
Discharge of condition 4 (flooding) attached to planning permission ref 2021/1933 dated 22/12/2021 for the creation of a front and rear lightwell with access stairs proposed to basement level from the
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Hackney | Date: 2024-09-13
View full details - - 10 Firsby Road, Hackney, London, N16 6QA
Erection of a single storey side/rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2024-08-11
View full details - - 12 Chardmore Road, Hackney, London, N16 6JD
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed rear dormer roof extension and side elevation rooflights
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Hackney | Date: 2024-07-27
View full details - - Flat A, 48 - 50 Filey Avenue, Hackney, London, N16 6JJ
Replacement of existing timber framed windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2024-05-16
View full details - - 63 Craven Walk, Hackney, London, N16 6BX
Excavation at basement level including front and rear lightwells; erection of a ground floor rear extension with sukkah roof
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2024-04-01
View full details - - 43 Moundfield Road, Hackney, London, N16 6DT
Proposed works: Erection of a single storey ground floor rear extension; and front and rear dormer roof extensions.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2024-02-05
View full details - - 151 Mount Pleasant Lane, Hackney, London, E5 9JG
Amalgamation of 2x flats to create 1x dwelling, erection of a ground floor side infill extension, elevational and landscaping alterations.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2024-02-05
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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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Upper Clapton a particularly low-crime area.
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, 114 planning applications were submitted near Upper Clapton. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 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 51 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 (60), outline applications (18), discharge of conditions (14). Full planning applications account for 53% 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, 63 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: 36 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 69 applications
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