ALBION WORKS Dalston Lane, Hackney, London, E8 1AL

Pending 2026/0716 - Full Planning Permission
Council
Date received
23 Apr 2026
Postcode
E8 1AL
Type
Full Planning Permission

Description

Refurbishment of Arches 447 and 448, including internal refurbishment works, the demolition of the existing blockwork front infills, and their replacement with new brick faced cavity wall infills incorporating curved, fixed glazed window lights. The proposals also include resurfacing of the front and rear yard areas, together with the provision of a new bin store within the front yard, to the north of the site and external lighting.

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