107 Downs Road, Hackney, London, E5 8DA Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Part demolition of existing single-storey car repair workshop and redevelopment of a single-storey building to the rear comprising office (Class E) floorspace; alterations and reconfiguration of the existing three-storey plus basement building to provide an additional self-contained residential unit (Class C3) and office (Class E) floorspace; associated landscaping works, alterations to site access, installation of a rear fire escape; and installation of solar PV panels to roof. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Approved on 19 Nov 2025 · Delegated · Last checked 1 Oct 2026
Documents 52
Decision & officer reports 1
Statements & assessments 5
Plans & drawings 24
Application forms 2
Other documents 20
Site constraints 8
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How this decision compares
Decided in 847 days from validation, 760 days slower than Hackney's median of 87 for commercial and major works. Approved, as 77% of commercial and major works here are.
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Consultation & key dates
- Statutory expiry
- 21 Nov 2025
Historical activity at this location
27 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
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Hackney is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #220 out of 296. Hackney is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 84% approved vs 90% nationally.
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