The London Borough of Hackney has, due to its position on the edge of the city of London come under increasing pressure for re-development in recent years. This rapid change has taken its toll on the historic environment of the borough, and not all of the new developments have been of a high standard of design.
The Hackney Society realises that it would be impossible to stem this flow of change, and recognises that the architectural development of the borough will add to its variety and interest in the future. However, this process of redevelopment and regeneration must be monitored and controlled in order to ensure that Hackney's historic buildings and Conservation Areas are not stripped of their character and distinctiveness. There are a variety of groups that work with the Planning Department of Hackney Council commenting on Planning Applications and ensuring that local residents have a voice and influence in the development of their area.
Click on one of the links above to learn more about these groups and see how you might be able to get involved.