Hackney YIMBY retweeted
This is an important building by @Groupwork_arch
1,000 tonnes of solid volcanic rock provide the structure for this 10-storey apartment building, massively reducing steel and concrete
This could be used up to 30 storeys, to create new housing and reduce emissions!
Hackney YIMBY retweeted
'Angela Rayner tears up planning rules to encourage new homes boom near Tube and rail stations in London.
‘Minimum density expectations’ will also make it easier for developers to build upwards to tackle the housing crisis in the capital and other cities' share.google/B1Nk0AyrivpSnQR…
Hackney YIMBY retweeted
A nimby campaign is trying to block a significant development a short walk from Hackney Wick station;
"10 storeys. 280 co-living studios. One chance to object."
Of course, you can also use the details supplied to submit a note of support 👇 wansbeckroadfishisland.uk/
Hackney YIMBY retweeted
View from the sky of our Wimbourne Street development as we near completion.
In partnership with the @hackneycouncil, this former garage site is being transformed into 59 new mixed-tenure homes, with a café, play area and greener spaces for the community.
#Hackney #newhomes
Hackney YIMBY retweeted
Update: The planning app to build a 3-storey house to the rear of 119 Church Street has been refused 'due to its size, scale and design harming the Stoke Newington Conservation Area, substandard living space, impact on neighbours, loss of storage space without justification...'
A planning application is in place (expiring on 28 January 2026) for the construction of a three-storey, three-bedroom house on Merton Road, located to the rear of 119 Stoke Newington Church Street -> developmentandhousing.hackne…
Hackney YIMBY retweeted
We have secured planning permission for the redevelopment of a challenging backland site in Stoke Newington into 35 new homes, including 35% affordable housing.
hpduk.com/committee-approval…
#PlanningNews #PlanningStrategy #NewHomes #Regeneration #SustainableDesign
Hackney YIMBY retweeted
Shoreditch Fire Station, Hackney
1965
London County Council Architect’s Department
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Hackney YIMBY retweeted
This is very interesting on the politics of housing.
There are few housing policies that are retail politics but Haringey's successful upwards extensions policy is one!
Haringey introduced a rule for a small area of the borough that allows residents to add 1.5 storeys onto their home. For the many families who did it, it means an extra 3 bedrooms and bathroom!
The uptake has been phenomenal - one count puts it at a 60% adoption in the small collection of streets that are allowed.
Now, Hackney is also working on a similar scheme but residents want the policy to be done at a quicker pace. An extra few bedrooms is transformative for living standards if you're overcrowded.
The last I heard local politicians have spotted the opportunity and are speaking to various community leaders about their support...
Hackney YIMBY retweeted
We should normalise new buildings that are taller than their immediate surroundings (where there is local infrastructure + amenity)
Beautiful 11-storey brick office building in Seoul by Seoga Architects
Hackney YIMBY retweeted
The Mayor has resolved that he is satisfied for Hackney Council to determine the application for New Era Estate itself (grant consent) ✅🏡🏨👇 #GLAPlanning #GoodGrowth
planapps.london.gov.uk/plann…
Hackney YIMBY retweeted
🚨Green light for 136 new council homes in Hoxton & Haggerston! 🏗️ With social rent units, Passivhaus standards for lower bills, and new green spaces, we're building a fairer Hackney. #HackneyHousing #CouncilHomes #NetZero
🔗 Full story: trendwiremedia.com/2026/02/1…
Hackney YIMBY retweeted
The Deputy Mayor has resolved that he is satisfied for Hackney Council to determine the application for 201-207 Shoreditch High Street itself (grant consent) ✅🏡🏨👇 #GLAPlanning #GoodGrowth
planapps.london.gov.uk/plann…
Hackney YIMBY retweeted
Working hard to keep (proportionately very modest) 18-storey towers out of an area adjacent to possibly the world's densest employment hub sounds spectacularly bonkers to me.
This is a very good argument against Conservation Areas in high demand locations.
Hackney YIMBY retweeted
Officer recommendation rejected 5 votes to 2. However legal advice says councillors cannot approve, so the decision is deferred pending further documents. Worried the chair might beat up some of the other councillors for that.
Hackney YIMBY retweeted
I'm at the @hackneycouncil planning meeting where the Shoreditch Works decision will be made. Hackney Town Hall is a beautiful building so hopefully can inspire some councillors to build some more beautiful buildings.
Hackney YIMBY retweeted
Would you say a 9,054-page planning application for an office block and some flats is:
A) Too long
B) About right
C) Not long enough
If you answered C, congratulations! You could work at Hackney Council.
Hackney YIMBY retweeted
A £4m chain-free site on Lordship Road is for sale, featuring a 5-bed house with 2-bed annex. The 44m x 21m plot sits in the East Reservoir and offers development potential, subject to planning.
rightmove.co.uk/properties/1…
Hackney YIMBY retweeted
. @AHMMArchitects has submitted plans for a scheme consists of two buildings by Old Street roundabout:
A 35-storey tower with 490 co-living units, and a smaller five-storey office block offering 4,000m² of workspace plus associated landscaping. share.google/QkK3TbTepOn1yNZ…
Hackney YIMBY retweeted
Utterly bonkers!
