The Planning Sub-Committee of Hackney Council met on Wednesday 4 February 2026 to discuss several planning applications. The meeting was scheduled to cover a range of topics including the demolition and construction of residential dwellings, the relocation of retail container units, and the refurbishment of existing buildings. The committee was also due to consider delegated decisions and any other urgent business.

Buckland Court Garages, Buckland Street, London, N1 6TY

The committee was scheduled to consider a proposal for the demolition of existing garages and external stores at Buckland Court Garages, located on Buckland Street, London, N1 6TY. The plan included the construction of 45 new residential dwellings (Use Class C3) with associated amenity space, cycle parking, refuse stores, landscaping, play space, and improvements to the public realm. The report pack indicated a recommendation to grant conditional planning permission, subject to the completion of a legal agreement.

Garages Adjacent To, Cropley Court, Cavendish Street, London

A proposal concerning garages adjacent to Cropley Court on Cavendish Street was scheduled for discussion. The application involved the demolition of an existing garage structure and the construction of 45 new residential dwellings (Use Class C3). The plans also included associated amenity space, cycle parking, refuse stores, landscaping, play space, public realm improvements, and on-street Blue Badge parking. The recommendation was to grant conditional planning permission, subject to the completion of a legal agreement.

Fellows Court, Weymouth Terrace, London, E2 8LP

The committee was set to discuss plans for Fellows Court on Weymouth Terrace. The proposal involved the demolition of existing garages and the construction of a new 6-storey residential block comprising 28 units (13 x 2-bedroom and 15 x 3-bedroom) under Use Class C3. The development also included associated amenity space, child playspace, cycle parking, refuse stores, landscaping, public realm works, and on-street Blue Badge parking. The recommendation was to grant planning permission, subject to conditions and the completion of a legal agreement.

Weymouth Court, Weymouth Terrace, London, E2 8LT

Plans for Weymouth Court on Weymouth Terrace were also on the agenda. This application concerned the demolition of 14 existing lock-up garages and a store room, followed by the construction of a new 5-storey residential block with 18 units (14 x 1-bedroom and 4 x 2-bedroom) under Use Class C3. The proposal included associated amenity space, cycle parking, refuse stores, landscaping, new external stairs and entrance to a neighbouring block, and on-street Blue Badge parking. The recommendation was to grant conditional planning permission, subject to the completion of a legal agreement.

Site bounded by Worship Street, Curtain Road, Scrutton Street and Holywell Row, EC2A

A significant application concerning a site bounded by Worship Street, Curtain Road, Scrutton Street, and Holywell Row was scheduled for discussion. This involved the redevelopment of the majority of an urban block through demolition and part demolition of existing buildings to facilitate an office-led, mixed-use development. The proposal included the erection of 6 buildings with maximum heights ranging from six to 18 storeys, plus plant, and a terrace mews of 6 buildings of two storeys. It also included the refurbishment and/or extension of several existing addresses. The development aimed to provide office space (Use Class E), retail floorspace (Use Class E), residential units (Use Class C3), and an Urban Room (Sui Generis). The application was accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment. The recommendation was to refuse planning permission and listed building consent, subject to referral to the Greater London Authority.

Gillett Square Car Park, Gillett Street, London, N16 8JH

The committee was scheduled to consider a proposal for the relocation of existing retail container units to the northern part of Gillett Square car park. This would facilitate a change of use from a car park (Sui Generis Use Class) to a multi-use play and retail space (Sui Generis) as an extension to the square, incorporating hard and soft landscaping. The recommendation was to grant planning permission, subject to conditions.

Delegated Decisions

The committee was also scheduled to note the delegated decisions made between 7 November 2025 and 4 January 2026.

Any Other Business

Under Any Other Business, the chair was to consider any urgent matters. Future meeting dates were also noted as 26 February, 11 March, 1 April, and 29 April.