Popular Hackney venues 'at risk' after proposal to build six-storey luxury flat block

Two major Hackney venues claim to be “at risk” following a planning application that could leave luxury flats looming over them. Netil360 and Night Tales Loft (NT’s Loft) have shared a joint post on Instagram, detailing what would happen if the 38 homes were to be built across six stories.

The proposal - on Brocking Street - wouldn’t just be disastrous for the venues, but also for “the long-term locals who’ll have a six story building towering over their homes.” Both venues claim the flats would overlook the terrace and smoking area of NT’s Loft - as well as tower over Netil360 - a rooftop venue with views of the capital.

According to the venues, “the UK has lost 37 per cent of its clubs over the past 4 years due to ongoing economic pressures, with an average of 10 venues closing per week. We want to stop Hackney falling further into this spiral for more overpriced apartments.

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“This is also one of many proposals put forward following demands to change the plans to avoid obstruction, that have not been met.”

A Hackney Council spokesperson said: “We have received a planning application from a private developer for a new development on this site. Like any local authority, we have a duty to assess the application against our planning policies, guidelines and other material planning considerations.

“This includes requirements around affordable housing and impact on neighbouring properties – including applying the agent of change principle which places the onus on a new development to mitigate for noise, rather than existing venues having to change how they operate.”

Netil 360 and NT’s Loft were contacted for comment.

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