81 Oldfield Road, Hackney, London, N16 0RR Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 2026/1549 - Householder Planning
Date received
28 Jul 2026
Postcode
N16 0RR
Type
Householder Planning

Description

Excavation and extension of the existing basement beneath the full footprint of the main dwelling, including lowering the existing basement floor level by approximately 700mm to achieve a finished floor-to-ceiling height of 2.4m; lower ground floor bay window; formation of a front lightwell and new staircase; replacement of the existing front boundary wall and front garden shed with integrated cycle and refuse storage; and associated ancillary works. Data via plota.co.uk

Hackney
Planning Authority Score
2.4/10
Poor
#256 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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.

One of the strictest councils
only 84% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Hackney decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
82%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #248 of 296
84%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #257 of 296
53%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #220 of 296
46%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #201 of 296
75%
Minor dwellings approved
204 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
4 decided (10+ homes)
50%
Change of use approved
2 decided
1,323
Total decisions
241 refused in the year to March 2026