Planning application
P2026/0102/OBS
Finsgate House, 5-7 Cranwood Street, Hackney, London, EC1V 9LH
Proposal
Observations on Demolition of existing buildings and erection of two buildings comprising a 35 storey purpose built shared living accommodation (Sui Generis) of 490 units, and a 5 storey office floorspace (Class Eg(i)), and associated access and servicing, cycle parking, landscaping, and all other associated works. [LBI Hackney Ref: 2025/2794]
As published by the council, reference P2026/0102/OBS
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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15 Jan 2026
Received by Islington
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11 Mar 2026
Decision issued: Observations to adjoining borough - comments
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
After the decision
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