Councillor Michael Desmond

Delegated Decisions

From: Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 5 November 2025 6.30 pm - November 05, 2025

Recommendations Approved

2025/0760: 9 Clifden Road, E5 0LL

From: Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 5 November 2025 6.30 pm - November 05, 2025

...to refuse planning application 2025/0760 for 9 Clifden Road, E5 0LL due to sub-standard accommodation and its detrimental impact on future occupiers, conflicting with Hackney Local Plan 2033 policies LP1 and LP22.

Refused

Minutes of the Previous Meeting

From: Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 5 November 2025 6.30 pm - November 05, 2025

...that the minutes of the meeting held on 8 October 2025 were approved as an accurate record.

Recommendations Approved

Cross Party Motion: Cut all Council Ties with Israel’s Genocide in Gaza

From: Extraordinary Council Meeting, Council - Thursday 23 October 2025 6.00 pm - October 23, 2025

...to address concerns regarding the conflict in Israel and Gaza, the council approved a Labour Group amendment to a motion, committing to explore changes for potential divestment from companies tied to human rights breaches, refrain from twinning activities in conflict zones (including inactive arrangements with Haifa), and continue to advocate to the UK government for action following UN findings and developments in the peace process.

Recommendations Approved

2025/0760: 9 Clifden Road, E5 0LL

From: Planning Sub-Committee - Wednesday 8 October 2025 6.30 pm - October 08, 2025

... to grant planning permission for the change of use from a 6-bed HMO to a 7-bed HMO at 9 Clifden Road, E5 0LL, subject to conditions and the completion of a section 106 legal agreement.

Recommendations Approved