Change of use applications in Hackney

There were 148 change of use applications in Hackney in the last 12 months. 21 involve HMOs. Of the 86 decided so far, 53 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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14 Oct 2026 Consultation/Publicity 2026/1360

High Life Tattoos, 92A Amhurst Road, Hackney, London, E8 1GA

Change of use from retail shop (Class E(a)) to a café/restaurant with ancillary hot food takeaway (Class E(b)), erection of single-storey side and rea...

Full Planning Permission Hackney
9 Oct 2026 Consultation/Publicity 2026/2040

Acorn Playgroup, 2 Narford Road, Hackney, London, E5 8RD

Use of Building B (as approved under planning permission ref: 2025/2160 dated 07/08/2026) as a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3).

Full Planning Permission Hackney
8 Oct 2026 Consultation/Publicity 2026/2164

22 Paget Road, Hackney, London, N16 5NQ

The subdivision of the property to provide two flats with associated works including; erection of a rear dormer with insertion of rooflights, cycle st...

Full Planning Permission Hackney
6 Oct 2026 Consultation/Publicity 2026/2161

22 Cazenove Road, Hackney, London, N16 6BD

Prior Approval under Schedule 2, Part 20, Class AB for the erection of a single storey roof extension over the existing mixed-use building to provide ...

Prior approval - new dwellings Hackney
6 Oct 2026 Consultation/Publicity 2026/2148

142-146 Stoke Newington High Street , N16 7JL

Prior approval for change of use of the first and second floor from commercial (use class E) to 2 no. self-contained dwellings (use class C3) comprisi...

Prior approval - new dwellings Hackney
5 Oct 2026 Valid 2026/2127

Vape Underground, 61 Chatsworth Road, Hackney, London, E5 0LH

Use of the basement as part of the existing nail and beauty salon (Use Class E(c)(iii)) operating at ground floor level

Certificate of Lawful Development Existing/Proposed Hackney
28 Sept 2026 Consultation/Publicity 2026/1828

154 Dalston Lane, London, E8 1NG

Conversion of ancillary store to provide an additional residential unit within the development granted planning permission under Ref. 2017/4042

Full Planning Permission Hackney
21 Sept 2026 Consultation/Publicity 2026/2012

139-143 Stoke Newington High Street, Hackney, London, N16 0PG

Change of use of ground-floor commercial unit (Class E) to Adult Gaming Centre (Sui-generis)

Full Planning Permission Hackney
21 Sept 2026 Consultation/Publicity 2026/2031

KARMA HOUSE, 12 Hoxton Market, Hackney, London, N1 6HW

Prior approval under class G for change of use of the first floor commercial (Use Class E) to residential (Use Class C3).

Prior approval - new dwellings Hackney
17 Sept 2026 Consultation/Publicity 2025/2828

240B Amhurst Road, Hackney, London, N16 7UL

Conversion of existing loft space to create a studio flat; installation of one rear window to third floor and four rooflights to side elevation

Full Planning Permission Hackney
16 Sept 2026 Consultation/Publicity 2026/2024

24 Clonbrock Road, Hackney, London, N16 8RR

Prior Approval (Class MA) to change use of ground floor from commercial, business and service use (Class E) to 1 x self-contained residential unit (Cl...

Prior approval - new dwellings Hackney
14 Sept 2026 Consultation/Publicity 2026/1978

Studio 3, 32 Indigo Mews, Hackney, London, N16 9AE

Change of use of the existing ground-floor commercial unit (Class E) to provide one self-contained dwelling (Class C3), together with associated exter...

Full Planning Permission Hackney
3 Sept 2026 Consultation/Publicity 2026/1711

2A Beatty Road, Hackney, London, N16 8EB

Retrospective conversion of single residential dwelling to three self-contained residential dwellings.

Full Planning Permission Hackney
3 Sept 2026 Consultation/Publicity 2026/1892

Chunky Chips Wicked Dips, 4 Hartwell Street, Hackney, London, E8 3DU

Use of car park/container store as an outdoor food market for a temporary period (expiring 31 March 2030).

Full Planning Permission Hackney
28 Aug 2026 Assessment 2026/1866

Pamir Meat Shop, 27 Ridley Road, Hackney, London, E8 2NP

Prior Approval (Class MA) for change of use of part of the ground floor to the rear from Commercial (Class E) to 1 self contained residential unit (Cl...

Prior approval - new dwellings Hackney
28 Aug 2026 Pending 2026/1791

321 Green Lanes, Hackney, London, N4 2ES

Change of use to a 13 room large HMO (Sui Generis use class); erection of cycle and refuse stores

Full Planning Permission Hackney
24 Aug 2026 Pending 2026/1807

40 Islington High Street, N1 8EQ

Change of use and alterations to existing building to provide a mixed-use development, comprising the retention of part of the existing Class E floors...

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24 Aug 2026 Pending 2026/1436

Unit 1, 150 - 164 Homerton High Street, Hackney, London, E9 6JA

Demolition and redevelopment of the site for a mixed-use development comprising two buildings ranging in height from 4 to 23 stories (plus basement an...

Full Planning Permission Hackney
24 Aug 2026 Pending 2026/1482

92 Northwold Road, London, E5 8RL

Change of use of ground floor and basement commercial unit to a 3 bedroom apartment (Use Class C3); associated elevational alterations

Full Planning Permission Hackney
20 Aug 2026 Consultation/Publicity 2026/1636

THE BACCHUS, 177 Hoxton Street, Hackney, London, N1 6PJ

Change of the ground floor use from a drinking establishment (Sui Generis use) to a restaurant (Class E use).

Full Planning Permission Hackney
18 Aug 2026 Pending 2026/1778

Ridley Villas, 37-47 Ridley Road, Hackney, London, E8 2NP

Proposed installation of water tank, booster, and associated connections; change of use of retail unit to provide reconfigured entrance; installation ...

Full Planning Permission Hackney
18 Aug 2026 Valid 2026/1776

Plot S10 Of The International Quarter, Stratford City Zone 2 (also Known As International Quarter London), 5…

ybrid planning permission is sought for a comprehensive, phased and residential led development at Stratford Cross for the following: (a) With all mat...

Adjoining Borough Observations Hackney
17 Aug 2026 Consultation/Publicity 2026/0763

360 Mare Street, Hackney, London, E8 1HT

Change of use from offices on first and second floors to two studio flats, erection of two storey rear extension at first and second floor and new fro...

Full Planning Permission Hackney
14 Aug 2026 Consultation/Publicity 2026/1639

Gorillas Technologies Ltd, 71 - 73 Hackney Road, Hackney, London, E2 8ET

Change of Use from Use Class B8 to Use Class E(d)

Full Planning Permission Hackney
12 Aug 2026 Pending 2026/1735

15-19 Dalston Lane, Hackney, London, E8 3DF

Partial demolition and extensions to the rear and at roof level and the use of the upper floors of the existing buildings to create 27 affordable home...

Full Planning Permission Hackney
7 Aug 2026 Refused 1 Oct 2026/1713

Unit E1, REAR OF 166 TO 178 Glyn Road, Hackney, London, E5 0JE

Prior Approval for change of use from commercial, business and service use (Class E) to 23 x self-contained residential unit (Class C3) under Class MA

Prior approval - new dwellings Hackney
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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