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Planning Sub-Committee - Thursday, 2 July 2026 - 6.30 pm
July 2, 2026 at 6:30 pm Planning Sub-Committee View on council websiteSummary
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The Planning Sub-Committee of Hackney Council met on Thursday 2 July 2026, approving two planning applications and noting delegated decisions. Councillor Brenda Puech was confirmed as the Chair and Councillor George Sheldon Grün as the Vice Chair of the committee for the municipal year 2026/27.
Planning Applications Approved
Two planning applications were granted permission, both subject to conditions and the completion of legal agreements.
1-2 Furrow Lane, Hackney, London, E9 6JS (Application Ref: 2025/1044)
Permission was granted for the demolition of the former garage site and the construction of a part-three, part-four storey building comprising one supported co-living unit and eight self-contained residential units, with associated shared amenities, community, and ancillary uses. The development will be car-free, with cycle parking, refuse and recycling storage, and associated landscaping provided on site. The proposal includes a supported House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) managed by Support When It Matters (SWIM), a local social enterprise, offering temporary accommodation for individuals experiencing homelessness. A community facility, also operated by SWIM, will provide therapeutic, clinical, and social support services. The upper floors will accommodate eight self-contained two-bedroom affordable housing units. The design incorporates a stepped massing profile, predominantly brick façades with contemporary detailing, and a biosolar green roof. Conditions were attached regarding materials, detailed drawings, window specifications, noise mitigation, contamination, archaeology, sustainable drainage, cycle parking, refuse and recycling, biodiversity enhancements, sustainability measures, and a Section 106 legal agreement.
16-24 Orsman Road, London, N1 5QJ (Application Ref: 2025/2317)
Permission was granted for the demolition of existing buildings and the erection of a new part 5, part 6 storey building comprising flexible commercial floorspace (Class E) and 9 residential units (Use Class C3), together with roof gardens, landscaping, and associated works. The development aims to provide high-quality commercial units of varying scales and sizes, with 148 square metres of affordable workspace secured via Section 106 agreement. The residential component will consist of 9 market-rate units, with a mix of 2-bedroom and 4-bedroom units, exceeding the proportion of larger homes typically delivered in new developments. The design features a load-bearing stone frame, external stone blocks and bricks, weathered brass for solar PV panels and brise soleil, and timber window frames. The proposal includes a publicly accessible courtyard open to Regent's Canal, with commercial uses facing this space and the street. Conditions were attached regarding commencement, approved plans, materials, detailed drawings, privacy screening, construction management, noise mitigation, cycle parking, waste management, biodiversity, sustainability, fire safety, and a Section 106 legal agreement.
Other Business
The committee also noted the confirmed appointments of Councillor Brenda Puech as Chair and Councillor George Sheldon Grün as Vice Chair for the municipal year 2026/27. They also noted the Planning Sub-Committee's terms of reference as set out in Appendix 3 of the Hackney Council Constitution. The minutes of the previous meeting held on 29 April 2026 were also noted as an accurate record. Finally, the committee noted the delegated decisions document for the period 17 April to 23 June 2026.
The meeting was held on Thursday 2 July 2026.
Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
Decision summaries below are AI-generated from the council’s published record. Check the council source or the full decision page before relying on them.
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Delegated decisions
Recommendations ApprovedThe Planning Sub-Committee of Hackney Council noted the delegated decisions document for the period 17 April to 23 June 2026 on 02 July 2026. Decisions included granting planning permission for a rear ground floor extension at 137 Wilberforce Road and refusing planning permission for a two-storey dwelling at 19 Gloucester Drive. Officer actions included approving works to trees in conservation areas and granting planning permission with extra conditions for a rear outbuilding at 19 Alexandra Grove.
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2025/1044: 1-2 Furrow Lane, Hackney, London, E9 6JS
Recommendations ApprovedThe Planning Sub-Committee of Hackney Council decided to grant planning permission for 1-2 Furrow Lane, Hackney, London, E9 6JS on 02 July 2026. This decision was made subject to conditions and the completion of a legal agreement.
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2025/2317:16-24 Orsman Road, London, N1 5QJ
Recommendations ApprovedThe Planning Sub-Committee of Hackney Council resolved to grant planning permission for development at 16-24 Orsman Road, London, N1 5QJ on 02 July 2026. The decision was to approve the recommendations, which included granting planning permission subject to conditions and a legal agreement.
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Appointment of the Chair and Vice - Chair of the Planning Committee for the Municipal Year 2026/27
Recommendations ApprovedThe Planning Sub-Committee noted the confirmed appointments of Councillor Brenda Puech as Chair and Cllr George SheldonGrun as Vice Chair of the Planning Sub-Committee for the 2026/27 municipal year. This decision was made on 02/07/2026.
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The Terms of Reference for the Planning Sub-Committee
Recommendations ApprovedThe Planning Sub-Committee of Hackney Council decided to approve its terms of reference on 02/07/2026. The terms of reference outline the categories of planning applications the sub-committee will consider, including major applications, departures from the development plan, and applications involving councillors or officers.
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Minutes of the Previous Meeting
Recommendations ApprovedThe Planning Sub-Committee of Hackney Council approved the minutes of its previous meetings held on 1 April and 11 March 2026 on 29 April 2026. The committee also noted the delegated decisions document for the period 24 March 2026 to 16 April 2026.
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