Here East (Broadcast Centre), 1 East Bay Lane, London, London, E15 2GW

Pending 2026/0816 - Full Planning Permission
Council
Date received
23 Apr 2026
Postcode
E15 2GW
Type
Full Planning Permission

Description

Part change of use of the Broadcast Centre from Use Class B1 (Business / Studio) to Class E(g) (Business - Office) or Class F1(a) (Learning and non-residential institutions) or B8 (storage and distribution); part change of use of the Press Centre from Use Class B1 (Business) to Class E(g) (Business - Office) or Class F1(a) (Learning and non-residential institutions), and change of use of the Theatre from D2 (Conference Space) to E(g) (office, R&D and industrial processes suitable for a residential area) or F1(a) (learning and non-residential institutions)

2.5/10
Planning Authority Score
#246 of 282

Hackney is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #208 out of 282. 47% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (85%) than the national average (90%).

Hackney decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
81%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #241 of 282
85%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #236 of 282
59%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #208 of 282
47%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #193 of 282
73%
Minor dwellings approved
222 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
2 decided (10+ homes)
100%
Change of use approved
2 decided
1,345
Total decisions
249 refused in 2025