Planning authority
London Borough of Hackney
Adopted plan 6.2 years old; HDT 52%.
- Plan over 5 years old
- HDT below 75%
Adopted plan
| Plan | Hackney Local Plan 2033 |
| Adopted | 22 July 2020 |
| Age | 6.2 years |
| Plan period | 2018–2033 |
| Housing requirement | 19,950 homes |
| Council's page | The adopted plan |
Plan in preparation
No plan in preparation on record.
From the national planning data platform, which can lag behind the council. Known gaps
Housing Delivery Test
| Measurement | 52% (2025) |
Applications
| Period | July 2025 to June 2026 |
| Received | 1,407 |
| Decided | 1,287 |
| Granted | 1,057 (82%; England 87%) |
| Refused | 230 |
| Major applications decided | 17, of which 15 granted |
| Quarter | Received | Decided | Granted | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July to September 2025 | 310 | 320 | 277 | 43 |
| October to December 2025 | 373 | 320 | 247 | 73 |
| January to March 2026 | 356 | 323 | 257 | 66 |
| April to June 2026 | 368 | 324 | 276 | 48 |
Appeals
| Decided | 1 September 2021 to 28 August 2026 |
| Planning appeals | 312: 120 allowed, 1 split, 191 dismissed |
| Householder appeals | 169: 79 allowed, 5 split, 85 dismissed |
| Allowed in full or in part | 43% (England 32%) |
Latest planning appeals
| Decided | Site | Development | Procedure | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 August 2026 | 52 Mintern Street, Hackney, London, N1 5EG Application 2025/1730 | Change of use, 4 homes | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 17 August 2026 | 101 Dalston Lane, london, E8 1NH Application 2025/2059 | Change of use | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 14 August 2026 | 29, Commercial Unit Marsh Hill, London, E9 5QA Application 2025/0535 | Minor retail and services | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 11 August 2026 | Flat A 141 Amhurst Road, London, E8 2AW Application 2025/1872 | Other minor developments | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 7 August 2026 | 5 Cranwich Road, Hackney, N16 5HZ Application 2026/0438 | Other minor developments | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 6 August 2026 | Pavement o/s 383-385 Mare Street, London, E8 1HY Application 2026/0346 | Other minor developments | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 14 July 2026 | 152 Bethune Road, London, N16 5DS Application 2025/0859 | Change of use, -1 homes | Inquiry | Allowed |
| 7 July 2026 | El Manti, 10 - 12 Andre Street,, Hackney, London,, E8 2AA Application 2025/1578 | Householder developments, 10 homes | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 9 June 2026 | 8-9 Gloucester Square, Haggerstone, London, E2 8RS Application 2025/2596 | Minor Dwellings | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 29 May 2026 | 22 Englefield Road, London, N1 4JU Application 2025/1802 | Householder developments | Written Representations | Dismissed |
Each outcome links to the case on the Planning Inspectorate's site, where the decision letter is published.
Changes recorded
No changes recorded since the tracker started.