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151 - 155 New North Road, Hackney, London, N1 6TA

Granted Hackney 2026/0157 Prior approval - new dwellings

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Prior approval under Class MA of Part 3, Schedule 2 of the GPDO for the change of use of the existing lower ground floor of the building from Class E (commercial) to class C3 (dwelling houses) to provide 3 x self contained residential units.

As published by the council, reference 2026/0157

Application record

Reference
2026/0157
Type
Prior approval - new dwellings
Status
Permitted
Decision
Granted As published: Grant
Received
23 Jan 2026
Ward
Hoxton West Ward
Postcode
N1 6TA

Site history

Applications at this address on the Hackney register

This site has had 4 applications since 2025: 3 approved, 0 refused.

  • 2026/0420 Status unknown

    151 - 155 New North Road, Hackney, London, N1 6TA

    Erection of a single storey roof extension to provide 4 no. self contained residential units.

    Submitted 25 Feb 2026 Full applications
  • 2025/2459 Granted

    151 - 155 New North Road, Hackney, London, N1 6TA

    Prior approval under Class MA of Part 3, Schedule 2 of the GPDO for the change of use of the existing building from Class E (commercial) to class C3 (dwelling houses) to provide 22 x self contained residential units.

    Submitted 5 Nov 2025 Prior approval
  • 2025/1427 Granted

    151 - 155 New North Road, Hackney, London, N1 6TA

    Refurbishment of existing commercial building including provision of step-free access, installation of new passenger lift and accessible WCs on all floors; restoration of front lightwell and excavation of rear courtyard to improve natural light and usable space at lower ground floor; replacement of all windows and renewal of roof with high-performance insulation and blue roof system; installation of plant enclosure and solar PV array at roof level; installation of ambient loop heating and cooling system; and fire safety upgrades including new protected staircase and external deck access to each floor.

    Submitted 21 Jun 2025 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 23 Jan 2026

    Received by Hackney

  2. 24 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

What this grant of permission means

Hackney granted permission, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About prior approval applications

Prior approval applies where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, leaving the council only the specific matters the rules name, commonly within 56 days. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • First Floor Front, 151 - 155 New North Road, Hackney, London, N1 6TA

    2025/2496 Submitted 14 Nov 2025 50 yards away

    Prior approval under Class AA of Part 20, Schedule 2 of the GPDO (as amended) for the construction of a single storey roof extension to provide 4 new residential units.

    Withdrawn Prior approval Extension
    Small domestic
  • 151 - 155 New North Road, Hackney, London, N1 6TA

    2025/2459 Submitted 5 Nov 2025 50 yards away

    Prior approval under Class MA of Part 3, Schedule 2 of the GPDO for the change of use of the existing building from Class E (commercial) to class C3 (dwelling houses) to provide 22 x self contained residential units.

    Granted Prior approval
    Domestic
  • 151 - 155 New North Road, Hackney, London, N1 6TA

    2025/1427 Submitted 21 Jun 2025 50 yards away

    Refurbishment of existing commercial building including provision of step-free access, installation of new passenger lift and accessible WCs on all floors; restoration of front lightwell and excavation of rear courtyard to improve natural light and usable space at lower ground floor; replacement of all windows and renewal of roof with high-performance insulation and blue roof system; installation of plant enclosure and solar PV array at roof level; installation of ambient loop heating and cooling system; and fire safety upgrades including new protected staircase and external deck access to each floor.

    Granted Full applications Windows or glazing
  • Shoreditch Park New North Road, Hackney, London, N1 6TA

    2022/0230 Submitted 1 Feb 2022 50 yards away

    Submission of details pursuant to condition 3 (Contaminated Land: Pre-commencement) of planning permission 2021/1830 dated 16/08/2021.

    Granted Conditions 4 docs
  • 151 - 155 New North Road, Hackney, London, N1 6TA

    2026/0420 Submitted 25 Feb 2026 50 yards away

    Decision due ~22 Apr

    Erection of a single storey roof extension to provide 4 no. self contained residential units.

    Status unknown Full applications Extension
    Small domestic
  • WIMBOURNE COURT Wimbourne Street, Hackney, London, N1 7HB

    2026/1052 Submitted 15 May 2026 100 yards away

    Decision due ~10 Jul

    Submission of partial details pursuant to condition 26 (Residential Internal Sound Performance - North Building) attached to planning permission 2020/1667 dated 11/03/2021.

    Status unknown Conditions

In Hackney

  • 2026/1284 Status unknown

    78-94 And 79-95 Watermint Quay, Hackney, London, N16 6DN

    Prior approval under Class A of Part 20, Schedule 2 of the GPDO (as amended) for the construction of a single storey roof extension at blocks 78-94 And 79-95 Watermint Quay to provide 4 x new residential units.

    Received 15 Jun, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Prior approval
  • 2026/1247 Status unknown

    43 Lampard Grove, Hackney, London, N16 6XA

    Prior approval for the Erection of one additional storey above the existing dwellinghouse.

    Received 9 Jun, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Prior approval
  • 2026/1235 Status unknown

    43 Lampard Grove, Hackney, London, N16 6XA

    Prior Approval for a Larger Homes Extension for the erection of single-storey ground floor rear extension measuring up to 5.55m depth and 3m height.

    Received 8 Jun, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Prior approval
  • 2026/1098 Status unknown

    9 Charlotte Road, Hackney, London, EC2A 3DH

    Prior Approval (Class G) for change of use of first floor from commercial, business and service use (Class E) to 1 self-contained residential unit (Class C3).

    Received 19 May, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Prior approval
  • 2026/1040 Status unknown

    55 Linthorpe Road, Hackney, London, N16 5QT

    Prior Approval for a single storey ground floor rear extension

    Received 14 May, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Prior approval