What percentage of planning applications does Hackney approve?

Hackney approves approximately 85% of planning applications, based on 17,321 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Hackney decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 17,321 planning decisions published by Hackney.

What is the refusal rate for Hackney planning applications?

Hackney refuses approximately 15% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Hackney?

The typical planning application in Hackney takes 8.0 weeks from validation to decision, which is within the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. That is the median of 13,203 applications decided since January 2020 with both dates on record. See how Hackney compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

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Recent planning decisions in Hackney

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Submission of details pursuant to conditions 4 (B ioretention Planter Box/Living

2026/1676 · London Fields Ward

Approved

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Replacement of windows to front, rear and side elevations, replacement of ground

2026/1599 · De Beauvoir Ward

Approved

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Installation of two fixed aluminium-framed windows to the ground floor side elev

2026/1694 · De Beauvoir Ward

Approved

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Proposed loft to the existing flat to create an additional bedroom, including th

2026/1615 · Homerton Ward

Approved

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Replacement of existing windows; demolition and replacement of ground floor sing

2026/1689 · Stoke Newington Ward

Approved

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Installation of secondary glazing for second floor front elevation windows

2026/1553 · De Beauvoir Ward

Approved

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Rear garden: Plum (T1) - reduce height by 2.5m and sides by 1.5m. Reason: tree i

2026/1915 · Hackney Wick Ward

Approved

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Rear garden: robinia (T1) - reduce upper section of large limb over patio by 4m

2026/1911 · Homerton Ward

Approved

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About this data

This page analyses 17,321 planning decisions made by Hackney, from January 1987 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Hackney planning approval rates page.

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