Hackney YIMBY

Are NIMBYs punching far above their political weight?

@InvictusAFC But was it a threat? x.com/i/status/19995…

@HackneyYIMBY While I generally get riled up about lack of residential house building, think the Moth Club (and those who evidently enjoy it) has a fair point; under current regulations on noise, this is basically a recipe for disaster; a 100% commercial wouldnt be a problem

'A planning application for a building next to Hackney’s Moth Club has been refused by Hackney Council. The proposal for six residential flats and a ground floor commercial building.. next to the historic venue would have seriously threatened its future' timeout.com/london/news/ic…

Update: The planning app to build a 3-storey house to the rear of 119 Church Street has been refused 'due to its size, scale and design harming the Stoke Newington Conservation Area, substandard living space, impact on neighbours, loss of storage space without justification...'

We have secured planning permission for the redevelopment of a challenging backland site in Stoke Newington into 35 new homes, including 35% affordable housing. hpduk.com/committee-appr… #PlanningNews #PlanningStrategy #NewHomes #Regeneration #SustainableDesign

Extra storey now completed...

...Consultation on the Future Shoreditch Area Action Plan can be seen here; consultation.hackney.gov.uk/planning/futur… (Bit of confusion whether it closes on the 7th or 9th April)

..'If approved, the changes are likely to influence the fate of a major commercial and residential development left in limbo last month.'

'Hackney Council has unveiled plans it says will fuel housebuilding and economic growth in one of east London’s most prominent arts and fashion hotspots.' share.google/PjN0wE1gO9kvfm…

Mad Atelier shop on Lower Clapton Road has closed down.

..and also for the former Santander site next door. (also via @thedtw_) t2sarchitecture.com/projects/dalst…

Turns out an application was submitted in 2023 for a residential development above Boots. Not sure how it progressed. (Via @thedtw_ ) mo-st.com/projects/kings…

@Mr_Rafal @TfL @hackneycouncil I walked passed it a couple of days ago and it was permanently red for traffic, until a car approached then it would turn green, then immediately back to permanent red once it passed. Might this be a new setting for lights adjacent to schools?

@HackneyYIMBY @TfL @hackneycouncil Tfl - council says it is your job to fix the lights - they keep changing without the button being pressed - how difficult can it be??

Hey @TfL are you going to fix the pedestrians crossing lights by stormont school E58NP? They are not on your reporting system somehow. They change without being pressed. Also, @hackneycouncil downs road during school pick ups is an absolute mayhem and dangerous to kids

Shoreditch Fire Station, Hackney 1965 London County Council Architect’s Department buff.ly/Dc5kWy4

This is very interesting on the politics of housing. There are few housing policies that are retail politics but Haringey's successful upwards extensions policy is one! Haringey introduced a rule for a small area of the borough that allows residents to add 1.5 storeys onto their home. For the many families who did it, it means an extra 3 bedrooms and bathroom! The uptake has been phenomenal - one count puts it at a 60% adoption in the small collection of streets that are allowed. Now, Hackney is also working on a similar scheme but residents want the policy to be done at a quicker pace. An extra few bedrooms is transformative for living standards if you're overcrowded. The last I heard local politicians have spotted the opportunity and are speaking to various community leaders about their support...

Ground floor commercial space now split, with one unit containing a new Subway...

Changes are afoot in the railway arches in Andre Street and on opposite side of Amhurst Road...

Sergison Bates and NOOMA Studio have secured planning permission for 90 Passivhaus homes across four sites in Hackney.. share.google/E98uWQCFGINX9O…

We should normalise new buildings that are taller than their immediate surroundings (where there is local infrastructure + amenity) Beautiful 11-storey brick office building in Seoul by Seoga Architects

The Mayor has resolved that he is satisfied for Hackney Council to determine the application for New Era Estate itself (grant consent) ✅🏡🏨👇 #GLAPlanning #GoodGrowth planapps.london.gov.uk/planningapps/2…

🚨Green light for 136 new council homes in Hoxton & Haggerston! 🏗️ With social rent units, Passivhaus standards for lower bills, and new green spaces, we're building a fairer Hackney. #HackneyHousing #CouncilHomes #NetZero 🔗 Full story: trendwiremedia.com/2026/02/18/hac…