Hackney Council has approved plans for new co-living and residential units at 1-2 Furrow Lane, E9 6JS. The council's Planning Sub-Committee, meeting on Thursday, July 2, 2026, granted planning permission for the demolition of existing garage buildings and the construction of a part-three, part-four storey building at the Furrow Lane site.
The development will comprise one supported co-living unit, intended to operate as short-term accommodation for people experiencing homelessness, managed by a charity to help residents transition into permanent housing solutions. Tenancy durations are expected to range between six and twelve months, with each resident supported by a structured move-on plan. This unit is expected to accommodate up to four individuals.
Alongside the co-living unit, the plans include eight self-contained residential units, which are proposed to be occupied as affordable housing. The development also features associated shared amenities and community uses.
The decision is subject to conditions and the completion of a legal agreement, mirroring the decision for the development at 16-24 Orsman Road, London, N1 5QJ.
The development is proposed as a car-free development, with provisions for cycle parking, refuse and recycling storage, and associated landscaping. The site benefits from a PTAL rating of 6a, indicating excellent access to public transport.
Further details on the council's planning decisions can be found in the Public reports pack and Decisions documents from the meeting.
