Planning application · Hackney
2025/2684.
19 Gloucester Drive, Hackney, London, N4 2LE
Full / Other Planning at 19 Gloucester Drive, Hackney, London, N4 2LE, received 5 Dec 2025 — refused on 30 Apr 2026 (delegated, Tim Wilson).
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Refused
Outcome
30 Apr 2026
21 wks
Decision time
13 wks over the 8-week target
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Conditions
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Documents
16 linked
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Objections
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No
Appeal
none recorded
Record from the Hackney planning register as captured; documents link to the council's own files. Nearby applications are context, not part of this application.
Application
What is it?
Erection of a two storey/ part three storey, plus basement, 4-bed detached dwelling (Use Class C3) and creation of a new pedestrian access through 19 Gloucester Drive with associated alterations.
Reference
2025/2684
Type
Full Planning Permission
Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
N4 2LE
Ward
Council
Received
5 Dec 2025
Target date
30 Apr 2026
Decision date
30 Apr 2026
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Status
Final Decision
Council register
Reference
2025/2684
Type
Full Planning Permission
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Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
N4 2LE
Ward
Council
Received
5 Dec 2025
Target date
30 Apr 2026
Decision date
30 Apr 2026
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Status
Final Decision
Council register
Documents
What was filed?
Document
Published
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Decision
What happened?
Refused on 30 Apr 2026, delegated decision by Tim Wilson — 21 weeks from submission (13 over the 8-week target).
Timeline
Date
Event
5 Dec 2025
Application received
30 Apr 2026
Statutory target date
30 Apr 2026
Delegated decision: Refused · Tim Wilson
5 Dec 2025
Application received
30 Apr 2026
Statutory target date
30 Apr 2026
Delegated decision: Refused · Tim Wilson
Why it was refused
Reason
As stated on the decision notice
1
By reason of its inappropriate size, scale, and materials, the proposed dwelling
would result in development that does not positively respond to natural features and
other open space, and that does not enhance biodiversity. The proposal would,
therefore, conflict with policies D3 (Optimising site layout through the design-led
approach), D4 (Delivering good design) of the London Plan (2021), and policies LP1
(Design Quality and Local Character) and LP17 (Housing Design) of the Hackney Local
Plan 2033 (2020).
2
The proposed development, by reason of the provision of an inappropriate form of
access to the site, would result in the provision of housing with an unacceptable
standard of occupation contrary to London Plan (2021) policies D6 (Housing quality
and standards), and T2 (Healthy streets) and policies LP17 (Housing Design), and
LP41 (Liveable Neighbourhoods) of the Hackney Local Plan LP33 (2020).
3
The proposed development, by reason of the lack of provision of affordable housing,
would fail to adequately contribute towards the provision of mixed and balanced
communities and housing needs in the local area. As such, the development would not
be consistent with policies H4 (Delivering affordable housing) and H5 (Threshold
approach to applications) of the London Plan (2021), Hackney Local Plan policies LP12
(Meeting Housing Needs and Locations for New Homes), LP13 (Affordable Housing),
and the Hackney S106 Planning Contributions Supplementary Planning Document
(2020).
4
In the absence of a suitable undertaking to secure that the occupiers of the new
residential dwelling would not be able to apply for on street parking permit, the
proposals would have an adverse impact on street parking conditions, highway safety
and sustainable modes of transport, contrary to policies T1 (Strategic approach to
transport) and T4 (Assessing and mitigating transport impacts) of the London Plan
(2021) and Hackney Local Plan policies LP43 (Transport and Development) and LP45
(Parking and Car Free Development).
5
The proposed development, by reason of its size, siting and design, would result in
an unacceptable loss of privacy and increased overlooking, detrimental to the
residential amenities of neighbouring occupiers, contrary to policies D4 (Delivering
good design) and D6 (Housing quality and standards) of the London Plan (2021) and
policies LP1 (Design Quality and Local Character) and LP2 (Development and Amenity)
of the Hackney Local Plan 2033 (2020).
6
The proposed development, by reason of a lack of sufficient energy efficiency
measures and/or financial contribution towards carbon offsetting, would fail to achieve
the maximum feasible reductions in carbon dioxide emissions, contrary to Hackney
Local Plan (LP33) policies LP54 (Overheating and Adapting to Climate Change) and
LP55 (Mitigating Climate Change), and policies SI2 (Minimising greenhouse gas
emissions) and SI 4 (Managing heat risk ) of the London Plan (2021). .
7
The high probability of the failure of important trees on and adjacent to the site as
a result of the proposed basement’s incursion into root protection areas, as well as
failure to meet the mandatory BNG requirement, the loss of grassland, and the threat
to protected species through construction and increased human disturbance without
appropriate mitigation and compensation for this impact, the proposal is contrary
to policies LP46 (Protection and Enhancement of Green Infrastructure), LP47
(Biodiversity and Sites of Importance of Nature Conservation), LP49 (Green Chains
and Green Corridors) and LP51 (Tree Management and Landscaping) of the Hackney
Local Plan (2020) and policies G1 (Green infrastructure), G4 (Open space), G6
(Biodiversity and access to nature), and G7 (Trees and woodlands) of the London Plan
(2021).
8
In the absence of sufficient details to determine the extent of the basement
excavation and the potential increased risk for groundwater flooding to the site and
the surrounding area, the proposal is contrary to policy LP53 (Water and Flooding) of
the Hackney Local Plan (2020), and policies SI 12 ( Flood risk management) and SI 13
(Sustainable drainage) of the London Plan (2021).
1
By reason of its inappropriate size, scale, and materials, the proposed dwelling
would result in development that does not positively respond to natural features and
other open space, and that does not enhance biodiversity. The proposal would,
therefore, conflict with policies D3 (Optimising site layout through the design-led
approach), D4 (Delivering good design) of the London Plan (2021), and policies LP1
(Design Quality and Local Character) and LP17 (Housing Design) of the Hackney Local
Plan 2033 (2020).
2
The proposed development, by reason of the provision of an inappropriate form of
access to the site, would result in the provision of housing with an unacceptable
standard of occupation contrary to London Plan (2021) policies D6 (Housing quality
and standards), and T2 (Healthy streets) and policies LP17 (Housing Design), and
LP41 (Liveable Neighbourhoods) of the Hackney Local Plan LP33 (2020).
3
The proposed development, by reason of the lack of provision of affordable housing,
would fail to adequately contribute towards the provision of mixed and balanced
communities and housing needs in the local area. As such, the development would not
be consistent with policies H4 (Delivering affordable housing) and H5 (Threshold
approach to applications) of the London Plan (2021), Hackney Local Plan policies LP12
(Meeting Housing Needs and Locations for New Homes), LP13 (Affordable Housing),
and the Hackney S106 Planning Contributions Supplementary Planning Document
(2020).
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4
In the absence of a suitable undertaking to secure that the occupiers of the new
residential dwelling would not be able to apply for on street parking permit, the
proposals would have an adverse impact on street parking conditions, highway safety
and sustainable modes of transport, contrary to policies T1 (Strategic approach to
transport) and T4 (Assessing and mitigating transport impacts) of the London Plan
(2021) and Hackney Local Plan policies LP43 (Transport and Development) and LP45
(Parking and Car Free Development).
5
The proposed development, by reason of its size, siting and design, would result in
an unacceptable loss of privacy and increased overlooking, detrimental to the
residential amenities of neighbouring occupiers, contrary to policies D4 (Delivering
good design) and D6 (Housing quality and standards) of the London Plan (2021) and
policies LP1 (Design Quality and Local Character) and LP2 (Development and Amenity)
of the Hackney Local Plan 2033 (2020).
6
The proposed development, by reason of a lack of sufficient energy efficiency
measures and/or financial contribution towards carbon offsetting, would fail to achieve
the maximum feasible reductions in carbon dioxide emissions, contrary to Hackney
Local Plan (LP33) policies LP54 (Overheating and Adapting to Climate Change) and
LP55 (Mitigating Climate Change), and policies SI2 (Minimising greenhouse gas
emissions) and SI 4 (Managing heat risk ) of the London Plan (2021). .
7
The high probability of the failure of important trees on and adjacent to the site as
a result of the proposed basement’s incursion into root protection areas, as well as
failure to meet the mandatory BNG requirement, the loss of grassland, and the threat
to protected species through construction and increased human disturbance without
appropriate mitigation and compensation for this impact, the proposal is contrary
to policies LP46 (Protection and Enhancement of Green Infrastructure), LP47
(Biodiversity and Sites of Importance of Nature Conservation), LP49 (Green Chains
and Green Corridors) and LP51 (Tree Management and Landscaping) of the Hackney
Local Plan (2020) and policies G1 (Green infrastructure), G4 (Open space), G6
(Biodiversity and access to nature), and G7 (Trees and woodlands) of the London Plan
(2021).
8
In the absence of sufficient details to determine the extent of the basement
excavation and the potential increased risk for groundwater flooding to the site and
the surrounding area, the proposal is contrary to policy LP53 (Water and Flooding) of
the Hackney Local Plan (2020), and policies SI 12 ( Flood risk management) and SI 13
(Sustainable drainage) of the London Plan (2021).
Public response
Comment counts were not captured for this application.
People
Who is involved?
Name
Role
Applicant — the party who applied, not necessarily the owner
Agent · consultant profile
Case officer — delegated decision
Applicant — the party who applied, not necessarily the owner
Agent · consultant profile
Case officer — delegated decision
Place
What affects it?
Context around the site — not part of this application. Designations over the site: use the map's designations filter (conservation areas, listed buildings, Article 4, flood risk …). Decisions within 250 metres of the site are listed below — context, not this application.
Other applications within 250 metres (context — nearby, not this application)
No other geocoded decision is recorded within 250 metres.