Conservation Areas Advisory Committees

Hackney Empire

Commenting on planning applications

There are twenty-nine Conservation Areas in Hackney. The local authority has established six different 'Advisory Committees' to comment on planning applications that effect the character or appearance of these areas, which cover some of the finest stretches of townscape in the borough. These committees meet about once a month, and they comment on all aspects of developments within Conservation Areas, including open spaces, advertisements, and changes of use.

CAAC contacts

Central and South Hackney CAAC

Chair: Kevin Moore kevinmooreuk@hotmail.com
Secretary: Rosanna Tich rossana@rossanatich.co.uk

Meets on second Wednesdays
Covers: Graham Road & Mapledene; Broadway Market; Victoria Park; Fremont & Warneford; Town Hall Square; Mare Street; Regents Canal (Sections 1c and 1d); Hackney Wick

Kingsland CAAC

Secretary: Carol Lee carol@crystalclear.it

Meets on first Mondays
Covers: Kingsland; De Beauvoir; Albion Square; Regent's Canal (Section 1b)

Shoreditch CAAC

Chair: Anthony Thistleton anthony@waughthistleton.com
Secretary: Charles Moran charles.moran@cma-planning.co.uk

Meets on first Tuesdays
Covers: South Shoreditch; Underwood Street; Hoxton Street; Hackney Road; Sun Street; Regents Canal (Section 1a)

Stoke Newington CAAC

Chair: Mark Douglas
Secretary: Tony Harms anthonyharms@hotmail.com

Meets on first Mondays
Covers: Stoke Newington; Clissold Park; Lordship Park; Newington Green (north); Stoke Newington Reservoirs, Filter Beds & New River

Clapton CAAC

Chair: Nick Perry nick.perry@amulation.co.uk 
Secretary: Tony Gillett tonygillett@blueyonder.co.uk

Meets on third Thursdays
Covers: Clapton Square; Clapton Common; Clapton Pond; Lea Bridge; Northwold & Cazenove

Dalston CAAC

Chair: Bernard Tulken bernardtulkens@btinternet.com
Secretary: Ray Blackburn ray.blackburn@btinternet.com

Meets on second Mondays
Covers: Dalston Lane (West); Queensbridge Road, St Mark's

How you can help

If you know of any proposed or recent development that has affected the quality of a Conservation Area (including sites on the edge of Conservation Areas), then get in touch with the Committee's Chair or Secretary. If you feel strongly about improving the quality of your environment, and affecting the way your local area will look in the future, then please join a Committee and get involved. No previous experience is necessary, and training can be provided.