The Local Plan decides how land in Hackney gets used. It says where new homes, workplaces, shops, community spaces and green spaces should go, and sets the rules that new buildings have to follow. The Council is writing a new one, to run from 2029 for about fifteen years.
Right now the Council is asking what the plan should cover. Nothing has been decided yet, and anyone who lives, works or spends time in Hackney can take part. This page explains how.
There are three rounds of consultation before the plan is checked by an independent inspector. This first round is the most open, because it shapes what the plan sets out to do.
The Council asks what matters to people, what they value about their area and what should change. You can also suggest sites that could be put to better use.
The Council publishes a draft vision, the sites it proposes for development and its ideas for policies, and asks for comments.
The whole draft plan is published for comment, with its policies, sites and maps.
An independent inspector holds public hearings and decides whether the plan needs changes. If it does, there may be one more short consultation in early 2029.
It replaces the current Local Plan and becomes the basis for planning decisions in Hackney.
Use whichever suits you, or several. You don't need to know anything about planning.
What you value about Hackney, what you'd change and what should come first.
Goes into more detail on housing, high streets, jobs, community spaces, climate, green space, transport and design, and asks about your own neighbourhood. You can skip any question.
If you know of land or a building that could be used for homes, workspace, shops or community use, you can put it forward. You don't have to own it.
Often the easiest route for a group, or if you have a lot to say. Put "Local Plan Consultation" in the subject line and say which topic or area each point is about.
planmaking@hackney.gov.uk
Paper copies are at Clapton, Dalston CLR James, Hackney Central, Homerton, Shoreditch, Stamford Hill and Woodberry Down libraries. Hand the finished form to library staff. Stoke Newington Library is closed for building works at the moment.
The Council has a sign-up form for updates. The same form lets you put your name forward for longer discussions, including a Citizens' Assembly.
The team is holding drop-in sessions in libraries. There's no need to book, and you can turn up at any point. They are also running stalls on high streets and at markets during the consultation.
| Thursday 24 September | Clapton Library | 2pm to 4pm |
| Monday 28 September | Homerton Library | 3pm to 5pm |
| Saturday 3 October | Hackney Central Library | 11am to 1pm |
| Thursday 8 October | Dalston CLR James Library | 3pm to 5pm |
| Saturday 17 October | Shoreditch Library | 2pm to 4pm |
| Sunday 18 October | Stamford Hill Library | 2pm to 4pm |
The Council's events page will have any changes.
The Council has grouped its questions under eight topics:
It also asks what you value, and what you'd change, in the part of Hackney you know best. The survey lists nine areas, and you can name your own if none fits: