Temporary coach parking offices at 40-43 Andrews Road, Hackney, London E8

The site

The 1.6-hectare site was formerly a furniture factory and includes temporary buildings used for council services, beside commercial uses and a railway line.

“Planning Sub-Committee 14/01/2026 CASE OFFICER’S REPORT 1.0 SITE CONTEXT 1.1 The application site covers approximately 1.6ha and is located on the northern side of Andrews Road. It was formerly occupied by a furniture manufacturer. The site is bounded by other commercial uses, including a bus garage to the north, and an elevated railway line to the east.”

“The site is not located in a conservation area, but the south side of Andrews Road is the boundary of the Regent’s Canal Conservation Area. The buildings on the south side of Andrews Road are a mix of commercial and residential uses. CONSERVATION IMPLICATIONS 2.1 The site is not within a conservation area, and there are no listed buildings within its curtilage. To the west of the site is the Locally Listed terrace of 76-79 Andrews Road.”

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Earlier permissions

The site has previously received temporary permissions for offices, vehicle parking, storage containers, portakabins and floodlights, most recently in 2022.

“Planning Sub-Committee 14/01/2026 ● 2011/2606 – Continued use of the front part of the site, to the west of the main building, for the parking of vehicles associated with the operation of the Council's Passenger Transport and Meals on Wheels services for a temporary period until 31/03/2015. Granted 02/12/2011. ● 2014/4002 – Variation of condition 1 of planning permission ref 2011/2606 dated 08/09/2011 to allow a further 9 months occupation.”

“2019/3807 – Change of use of the rear of the site from vehicle de-commissioning and re-commissioning area to vehicle parking; installation of storage containers and portakabin along the northern boundary; relocation of floodlights; and continued use of the existing portakabin and front yard as offices and associated vehicle parking, for a temporary period of 3 years. Granted 21/02/2020.”

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Consultation responses

Transport for London, council transport and pollution teams raised no objection, while Network Rail raised no objection subject to railway protection requirements.

“Statutory / Local Group Consultees 3.4.1 Transport for London - No objection. Network Rail - No objection subject to development complying with the following: The developer must ensure that their proposal, both during construction and after completion does not: ● encroach onto Network Rail land ● affect the safety, operation or integrity of the company’s railway and its infrastructure ● undermine its support zone ● damage the company’s infrastructure ● place…”

“Planning Sub-Committee 14/01/2026 3.5 Council Departments 3.5.1 Transportation: No objection. Cycle parking condition recommended 3.5.2 Pollution (Land/Air): No objection. Pollution (Noise): No objection. 4.”

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Who spoke

No one registered to object, while an associate from the agent’s firm spoke in support of the application.

The decision

Planning permission was granted subject to conditions.

“To grant Planning permission, subject to conditions.”

Minutes

Conditions attached

The permission limits the use to three years, controls vehicle movements, requires cycle parking details and requires compliance with approved plans.

“Planning Sub-Committee 14/01/2026 8. RECOMMENDATIONS Recommendation A 8.1 That planning permission be GRANTED, subject to the following conditions: 8.1.1 - Development in accordance with plans The development hereby permitted shall only be carried out and completed strictly in accordance with the submitted plans hereby approved and any subsequent approval of details.”

“- Cycle Parking Notwithstanding what is shown on the approved plans, detailed design of the secure parking for 10 cycles serving the development site shall be submitted and approved by the Local Planning Authority, within 2 months of the date of this permission. . REASON: To ensure that a reasonable provision is made within the site for the parking of bicycles in the interest of relieving congestion in surrounding streets and improving highway conditions in general.”

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