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Check in 23 seconds whether your Hackney project needs planning permission, and what the council has approved near you. £995 planning drawings, paid only when the council approves. Council and Portal fees are paid separately at submission.
About the planning data
Checked against 20.6 million UK planning applications on file across 420 planning authorities. Approval rates from 2,343,419 decisions we classified across 181 councils in England.
Hackney approval rates by project type
Historical approval rates in our archive, grouped by project type. These describe recorded decisions, not the chance of approval for your proposal. Checked against 20.6 million UK planning applications on file across 420 planning authorities. Approval rates from 2,343,419 decisions we classified across 181 councils in England.
| Project type | Approval rate | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| Single-storey rear extension | 86% | 1,775 |
| Two-storey rear extension | 80% | 537 |
| Wraparound extension | 87% | 254 |
| Side extension | 85% | 318 |
| Loft conversion and dormer | 75% | 1,293 |
| Rooflight | 86% | 920 |
| Outbuilding and garden room | 90% | 155 |
| Porch | 80% | 66 |
| Garage conversion | 92% | 13 |
| Basement | 88% | 1,742 |
| Window and door | 88% | 1,318 |
A rate is only shown where at least 8 applications of that type were decided; smaller samples are shown as unknown. Withdrawn and undecided records are excluded. These figures cover all recorded years, including records without a year. Full Hackney approval rates.
Application guidance in Hackney
Hackney's Local Plan 2033 sits alongside supplementary guidance. Its application route links the validation requirements, and its air-quality guidance explains when additional assessment may be needed. Check the evidence required for the proposal's scale and location before submitting.
- Hackney address search for Article 4 and conservation controls
- St Mark’s conservation area and Article 4 documents
- Hackney planning submission and validation requirements
- Hackney planning policies and Local Plan
- Hackney air quality and planning guidance
Sources reviewed . Check the source maps, wording and effective dates against your property and proposed work.
Application records to compare
Selected archive records, not a representative sample or a prediction for your address. The descriptions below are archive excerpts and may be shortened; read the original decision and plans before relying on them.
- 2023/1177 · Recorded approved (2025)
Excavation at rear lower ground floor level and erection of a part single storey, part three storey rear extension at lower ground, upper ground and first fl...
Open the council record for 2023/1177 - 2024/0355 · Recorded approved (2025)
Subdivision of the property to create two flats with associated works including the insertion of a rear window, skylights to rear extension and cycle and pro...
Open the council record for 2024/0355
Compare the property type, works and application route. A scheme involving flats or several alterations is not directly comparable to a simple house extension. Read the archive's coverage and limitations.
Hackney planning resources
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Questions about planning in Hackney
Do I need planning permission for my project in Hackney?
Some house extensions, loft conversions and outbuildings can use permitted development rights in Hackney, but size alone does not establish eligibility. Check the property type, previous extensions, planning conditions and the rules for the proposed work. Householder rights do not apply to flats. Conservation areas and Article 4 directions restrict particular rights; they do not automatically require an application for every change. Listed building consent is a separate requirement for works affecting a listed building's special interest.
What is the planning approval rate in Hackney?
It depends on the project type. 86% of 1,775 decided single-storey rear extension applications in Hackney were approved. 75% of 1,293 decided loft conversion and dormer applications in Hackney were approved. Checked against 20.6 million UK planning applications on file across 420 planning authorities. Approval rates from 2,343,419 decisions we classified across 181 councils in England. Every project type is on the Hackney approval rates page.
Read the official guidance on when permission is required, listed buildings and conservation areas and planning decision periods.
Approval rates are computed from 2,343,419 decided applications across 181 councils, published by each council. The free check is guidance from the public record, not a council decision.