Hackney Central AAP previous stages

What has been the AAP process so far?

Stage 1: Phase 1 AAP Scoping and Baseline

This stage concluded with the production of the Hackney Central Masterplan Scoping Report which consists of background supporting material and provides an initial evidence base upon which the Plan was developed.

Hackney has produced and commissioned a series of studies and background evidence which provide information to support the production of the Hackney Local Development Framework (LDF).

You can view these on the Hackney Central AAP Evidence Base page.

Stage 2: Initial alternatives and initial community engagement

Four high-level preliminary strategic framework options were developed based on the key issues arising out of the Scoping Report, which considered the evidence base including the content of the previous consultation feedback on previous AAP work for Hackney Central. Initial community engagement was carried out as part of crucial further evidence base work on what the community's needs and aspirations were for the town centre.

Stage 3: Preparation of Consultation Draft Hackney Central Area Action Plan (Phase 1) - Masterplan

Following the assessment of initial community engagement, the most appropriate strategic framework was taken forward (when compared to the alternatives, it provided the most potential for town centre wide regeneration improvements) and the AAP (Phase 1) developed into a consultation draft document with input from stakeholders.

Stage 4: Consultation (Regulation 25)

The Draft AAP (Phase 1) underwent extensive formal public consultation for ten weeks from May to July 2009.

Stage 5: AAP (Phase 1)

Consultation responses were assessed following the consultation period and the AAP was revised in consideration of responses where appropriate. The document was adopted by the Council in November 2009.

Stage 6: AAP Preparation

Since initial adoption in 2009, there has been on-gong engagement with various community groups and stakeholders in Hackney Central which is set out in the updated consultation report. The AAP has been updated to ensure conformity with the Core Strategy and to reflect any recent changes in the town centre.

Stage 7: Publication (Regulation 27) and Representations relating to the AAP (Regulation 28)

Following endorsement from the Council, the AAP and supporting documents were published in accordance with Regulation 27. Representations from stakeholders and the public on the soundness and legal compliance of the AAP were invited within a 6 week period from September to November 2011. As part of Regulation 29 the Greater London Authority (GLA) has confirmed that the AAP conforms to the London Plan.

Stage 8: Submission to Secretary of State (Regulation 30) - Current Stage

The AAP, supporting documents and representations have been submitted to the Secretary of State on the 29th of February 2012 and will be subsequently be subject to examination with the 'tests of soundness'. View information on the current stage.

Page updated: 1 Mar 2012