Iceland, 142 - 146 Stoke Newington High Street, Hackney, London, N16 7JL

Pending 2026/0871 - Prior approval - new dwellings
Council
Date received
28 Apr 2026
Postcode
N16 7JL
Type
Prior approval - new dwellings

Description

Prior approval for change of use of the first and second floor from commercial (use class E) to 2 no. self-contained dwelling (use class C3) comprising 2 no. x 3B4P units under Class G.

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