82, 82 - 84 Kingsland High Street, Hackney, London, E8 2NS Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 2026/0267
Date received
16 Feb 2026
Date validated
16 Feb 2026
Postcode
E8 2NS

Description

Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for a change of use of Flats 1 and 2 from dwellinghouses (Class C3) to two small HMOs (Use Class C4) Data via plota.co.uk

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

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