NEW RIVER planning approval rate
NEW RIVER ward in Hackney has a 97.0% approval rate based on 231 planning decisions. Hackney overall: 85.3%.
Last updated: September 2026
NEW RIVER is 11.7 percentage points above the Hackney average, making it one of the more permissive wards in this council area. Applications here have historically faced lower refusal rates.
How NEW RIVER compares
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Recent decisions in NEW RIVER
No recent comparable residential decisions found for this ward specifically. Check the council-level data for a broader view.
What gets approved near your property?
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