Give feedback on the draft residential extensions and alterations supplementary planning document (SPD)
Have your say on the future of home extensions in Hackney.
We’re consulting on a new draft planning guidance document – the residential extensions and alterations supplementary planning document (SPD).
The public consultation on the document is now open. It will close on 26 October 2025.
Find out more about the draft SPD and how you can have your say.
About the draft SPD
The residential extensions and alterations SPD will replace the existing residential extensions and alterations SPD, dated 2009. It supports the draft policies in Hackney’s Local Plan.
This SPD will guide how homes in Hackney can be extended or altered. It will help residents, architects and developers design improvements that reflect the local area and support sustainability.
It gives guidance on:
- design guidelines for extensions
- roof extensions and alterations
- basements
- front garden and walls in front gardens
- outbuildings
- plants and equipment
- how to make residential properties more accessible
Draft SPD and supporting documents
View the draft residential extensions and alterations SPD and supporting documents:
- draft residential extensions and alterations supplementary planning document (PDF 8.9mb)
- draft residential extensions and alterations supplementary planning document (Google Doc)
- information pack (PDF 1.7mb)
- flyer (PDF 2.8mb)
Have your say on the draft SPD
To have your say on the draft residential extensions and alterations SPD, complete our online questionnaire on the Hackney consultation website.
The consultation closes at 11.59pm on Sunday 26 October.
You can also pick up a paper copy of the questionnaire and view a paper copy of the draft SPD at:
- Stamford Hill Library
- Dalston Library
- Homerton Library
- Clapton Library
- Shoreditch Library
If you do not want to complete the questionnaire you can email your comments to planmaking@hackney.gov.uk.
Come to an in-person information session
We’re holding in-person information sessions, where you can ask questions about the draft planning guidance. Anyone can come along and you don’t have to pay.
These are taking place at:
- Dalston CLR James Library, Dalston Square, E8 3BQ on Saturday 27 September at 11am to 1:30pm
- Stamford Hill Library, Portland Avenue, N16 6SB on Monday 29 September at 5pm to 7.30pm
- Homerton Library, Homerton High St, London E9 6AS on Thursday 2 October at 5pm to 7.30pm
Join an online information session
We’re also holding an online information session on Thursday 16 October at 6pm to 7pm.
We will give a short presentation, then there will be time for questions.
Register for free on Eventbrite to join the session.
What happens next
When the consultation closes we’ll review all responses and use them to update the final version of the SPD.
Timeline
| Stages | Dates |
| Preparation of draft residential extensions and alterations SPD | Completed |
| Consultation on the draft residential extensions and alterations SPD | 15 September 2025 to 26 October 2025 |
| Review feedback received and update the final residential extensions and alterations SPD | October to November 2025 |
| Adoption of the residential extensions and alterations SPD | December 2025 |
See our Local Development Scheme 2025 to 2028 (PDF 444kb). It shows the planning policy documents and when they will be created or reviewed.
Other SPDs we’re consulting on
We’re consulting on the draft residential extensions and alterations SPD at the same time as the:
If you would like more information, have questions or want to request to view paper copies of the documents, email planmaking@hackney.gov.uk.