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2026/1682 - Removal/Variation of Condition(s) Refused

Proposal

Variation of condition 1 (Approved Plans) attached to planning permission ref 2026/0746 dated 02/07/2026 for the erection of a two-storey roof extension alongside associated external alterations and partial demolition of the existing building to create a private garden. The variation comprises removal of the setback to the north elevation and reduction of the setback to the west elevation at fourth floor; increase in parapet heights to the third-floor terrace; and alterations to the main roof to increase the height and include a roof-level enclosure. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
3 Aug 2026
✗
Refused
28 Sept 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 28 Sept 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 30 Sept 2026

Documents 25

All documents on the council site ↗

Associated applications 2

Site constraints 10

Article 4 direction
Whole of the London Borough of Hackney. Named permitted development rights are withdrawn here.
An Article 4 direction withdraws particular permitted development rights, so work that would normally need no application needs one here. Not every council has published its directions.
Archaeological priority area
An assessment or field evaluation may be asked for before ground works.
The council or Historic England considers archaeology likely here. A desk-based assessment, and sometimes trial trenching, can be asked for with the application.
Air quality management area: Hackney AQMA
The council has declared the area as failing an air quality objective.
Schemes that add traffic, parking or combustion plant are assessed against the area's action plan and may need an air quality assessment.
Council record ↗
Opportunity area
Where the London Plan expects significant growth.
Boundaries are indicative and the borough holds the detailed plan.
Also on the record
Conservation area 28 m away: Graham Road and Mapledene; 1 listed building within 150 m; Inside the Hackney built-up area; Public transport access: PTAL 3 (moderate), TfL 2023, for the 100 m square; Priority habitat 22 m away: Deciduous woodland; Designated open space 22 m away.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 17 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, Transport for London (public transport access levels, Powered by TfL Open Data, OGL v3.0, contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area131 m² (1,410 sq ft)
Energy ratingC (75 out of 100), could reach B
PropertyDetached house, 5 habitable rooms
Built1996 to 2002
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsSolid brick, as built, insulated (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in January 2025, the latest held for this property, matched to this application by its address. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Hackney
Application type
Removal/Variation of Condition(s)
Postcode
E8 3EP
Received
3 Aug 2026
Validated
3 Aug 2026
Ward
London Fields Ward
Case officer
Show
Target decision
28 Sept 2026
Decision
Refuse
Decision date
28 Sept 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
Platform 5 Architects

Consultation & key dates

Statutory expiry
28 Sept 2026
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 statistics
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

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.