Greater London Authority
Hackney Council recently referred a major co-living tower approval to the Greater London Authority, which oversees strategic planning across the capital.
Hackney Council's Planning Committee granted conditional permission for a 35-storey co-living tower at Finsgate House on 11 November 2026. This approval, which includes 490 co-living units, is subject to a referral to the Greater London Authority for review, following objections regarding its scale and lack of affordable housing.
In November 2026, Hackney Council's Executive Director of Housing, Climate and Economy also agreed to terms set by the Greater London Authority. This decision was made in consultation with the Executive Director of Finance and Corporate Resources, indicating ongoing operational agreements between the borough and the strategic regional body.
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