Planning application
2026/0516
25 West Bank, Hackney, London, N16 5DF
Proposal
Proposed single storey rear extension, basement extension with front and rear lightwells
As published by the council, reference 2026/0516
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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10 Mar 2026
Received by Hackney
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24 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What refusal means
The process from here
The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.
Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.
About householder applications
How this application type works
Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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2025/2500 Refused
25 West Bank, Hackney, London, N16 5DF
6m deep by 3m high single storey rear extension.
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2025/2497 Refused
25 West Bank, Hackney, London, N16 5DF
Proposed rear basement extension with rear lightwell. Front lightwell and basement access stairs and entry.
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2026/0068 Granted
25 West Bank, Hackney, London, N16 5DF
Prior notification for a single storey rear extension measuring at 6m deep by 3m high
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2026/0795 Status unknown
26 Cranwich Road, Hackney, London, N16 5JX
Erection of a rear roof dormer
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2025/2624 Granted
26 Cranwich Road, Hackney, London, N16 5JX
Infill ground floor and first floor extension
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2025/2618 Granted
26 Cranwich Road, Hackney, London, N16 5JX
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for a rear roof extension.
Other householder applications
In Hackney
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2026/1434 Status unknown
36 Hawksley Road, Hackney, London, N16 0TJ
Erection of a single storey extension above existing rear outrigger roof.
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2026/1418 Status unknown
81 Winston Road, Hackney, London, N16 9LN
Erection of a dormer roof extension to the rear outrigger roof slope including one obscure-glazed side window with opening parts above 1.7m from internal finished floor level and 1 x rooflight.
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2026/1393 Status unknown
55 Linthorpe Road, Hackney, London, N16 5QT
Erection of a rear dormer; raising the ridge of the front main roof involving a front extension at second floor level; insertion of rooflights to the front and rear roof slope
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2026/1330 Status unknown
68 Portland Avenue, Hackney, London, N16 6EA
Construction of a new basement level and associated light wells and daylight shafts.
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2026/1272 Status unknown
15 Dericote Street, Hackney, London, E8 4PG
Lower ground floor rear extension, new windows, internal alterations including internal wall insulation to external walls