Side extensions in Hackney
1,809 applications since 2019. 1,252 approved and 299 refused. Refused: about 1 in 5 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
Without planning permission
- Single storey, no higher than 4 m
- No wider than half the width of the original house
- Not facing a road
England, houses only. Flats, listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 directions change this. The full rules.
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 157 | 88 | 21 |
| 2025 | 182 | 150 | 19 |
| 2024 | 220 | 157 | 34 |
| 2023 | 213 | 139 | 30 |
| 2022 | 245 | 159 | 43 |
| 2021 | 338 | 241 | 62 |
| 2020 | 190 | 118 | 29 |
| 2019 | 264 | 200 | 61 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| City | 72 | 0 | none |
| Haringey | 5,356 | 1,225 | about 1 in 5 |
| Islington | 3,158 | 877 | about 1 in 5 |
| Newham | 1,984 | 528 | about 1 in 5 |
| Tower Hamlets | 881 | 203 | about 1 in 5 |
| Waltham Forest | 2,452 | 835 | about 1 in 4 |