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Discover Hackney

A partnership project Discover Hackney’s Heritage A group of ten Hackney based organisations (inc. the Hackney Society) who share common goals around increasing the use and knowledge of the borough’s rich heritage and its built environment. We work together on projects which increase learning about Hackney’s diverse and rich heritage. For more information log on […]

Hackney Walks nos 1-7

Older walks in print
These leaflets are a set of walks, lasting one to two hours, through areas of particular interest in Hackney.

Barnsbury Walk (Islington)

Currently unavailable
This walk through Barnsbury covers an extremely attractive area of Regency and early Victorian London.

Kingsland CAAC December 2023

Planning Applications for Kingsland CAAC meeting for December 2023 2023/2399 Outside 231 Kingsland Road, E2 8AN Advertisement consent for a Free-Standing Advertising CIP unit featuring double-sided digital displays Advertisement Consent (Erin Glancy) We welcome the removal of the existing advertising unit and object to its replacement. Such advertising units clutter the street scene and provide a […]

Kingsland CAAC November 2023

Planning Applications for Kingsland CAAC meeting for November 2023 2023/2299 Linguascope, Unit F, 10 Printing House Yard, E2 7PR Replacement of existing timber windows and door with new double-glazed steel units to match existing style. Full Planning Permission (Catherine Nichol) We have no objection to the replacement windows but wonder whether charcoal would be a more appropriate colour […]

Kingsland CAAC October 2023

Planning Applications for Kingsland CAAC meeting for 2 October 2023   2023/1951 First Floor Flat, 134e Kingsland Road, E2 8DY Placement of air condition condenser units on rear extension roof along with associated works. Full Planning Permission (James Clark) We object to this application. It is unlikely that the condensers will only operate during the stated hours and […]

Stoke Newington CAAC September 2023

Planning Applications for Stoke Newington CAAC meeting for 11 September 2023   2023/1467 Stoke Newington Dental Care, Ground Floor, 169 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 0UL Erection of single-storey rear extension Full Planning Permission (Matthew Hollins) no comment   2023/1521 Stoke Newington Dental Care, Ground Floor, 169 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 0UL Erection of single-storey rear extension Listed Building Consent […]

Kingsland CAAC August 2023

Planning Applications for Kingsland CAAC meeting for 7 August 2023  2023/1656 Basement And Ground Floor, 134e Kingsland Road, E2 8DY Proposed installation of a ventilation/extract system for a basement restaurant kitchen with a duct running on the rear elevation from first floor to roof Full Planning Permission (Alishba Emanuel) We are not sure why this application was accepted […]

Shoreditch CAAC July 2023

Planning Applications for Shoreditch CAAC meeting for July 2023   2023/1217 Nichols Court, 10 Cremer Street, E2 8HR Installation of 1m high hand rail to main roof level. Full Planning Permission (Micheal Garvey) No objection   2023/1317 The Laughing Heart, 277 Hackney Road, E2 8NA Change of use of ground and basement floors from restaurant (Class E) to tutoring centre […]

Stoke Newington CAAC July 2023

Planning Applications for Stoke Newington CAAC meeting for 10 July 2023   2023/1147 Green Room Cafe, 113 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 0UD Extending opening hours to include bank holidays and sundays, from 8:00 am until 11:00pm. Full Planning Permission (Catherine Nichol) No comment   2023/1405 34 Lordship Park, N16 5UD Extension of existing basement, excavation of front and rear […]