Issue

daylight

1 story · discussed at 1 council meeting · 2 councils

Hackney Council recently approved a co-living tower despite objections regarding loss of daylight, balancing concerns with public benefits.

Hackney Council's Planning Committee approved a 35-storey co-living tower on 11 November 2026, despite objections from local residents and groups regarding its scale and loss of daylight. Officers determined that an £18.2 million payment towards affordable housing outweighed these concerns, leading to the scheme's approval.

Daylight refers to the natural light entering a building or space, a factor councils consider in planning applications. No upcoming council meetings are currently scheduled to discuss specific applications where daylight is a primary concern.

Key facts

  1. Hackney Council’s Planning Committee approved a 35-storey co-living tower on 11 November 2026. Source
  2. Objections to the 35-storey co-living tower included concerns over loss of daylight. Source
  3. The approved scheme includes an £18.2 million payment towards affordable housing. Source
About this summary

This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 13 November 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

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  1. Hackney Council approves 35-storey co-living tower despite objections A 35-storey tower with 490 co-living units has been given the go-ahead in Hackney, despite objections over its scale, loss of daylight and lack of affordable housing. Hackney 13 November 2026