Within 2 km, around Brownswood in Hackney. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
574new homes completed within 2 km, last 2 years
0homes given permission on brownfield sites since 2021
-1.8%like-for-like prices in Brownswood, 2024 → 2025 (council +3.1%)
-12%recorded crime, last 12 months vs the 12 before
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Nearby, most recent first
New homes
7 new homes completedflats · Sep 2026
Oct 2026 1.8 km away
New homes
6 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 350 m away
New school
New school: Yeshuos Moshe SchoolOther independent school, other independent school
Aug 2026 1.2 km away
School closed
School closed: London Scandinavian SchoolOther independent school, other independent school (closure)
Jul 2026 1.9 km away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Jun 2025 – Jun 2026
Jun 2026 1.1 km away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Apr 2026
Apr 2026 1.8 km away
New homes
29 new homes completedflats · Dec 2025 – Mar 2026
Mar 2026 1.4 km away
New homes
40 new homes completedflats · Dec 2025
Dec 2025 1.6 km away
New homes
36 new homes completedflats · Dec 2025
Dec 2025 1.6 km away
New homes
11 new homes completedflats · Jun 2025 – Nov 2025
Nov 2025 1.2 km away
New homes
6 new homes completedflats · Oct 2024 – Nov 2025
Nov 2025 1.1 km away
New homes
22 new homes completedflats · Oct 2025
Oct 20251.6 km away
Planning applications within 500 m
134applications in the last 12 months
61approved · 10 refused
34still being decided
17net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
Application Under Consideration
Air Shaft South Of 185 To 187 Maryland Hotel, Isledon Road, N7 7JRFinsbury Park Transformer Room at Isledon RoadIslington P2026/2520/COL · All Other
Sept 2026 400 m away
Application Under Consideration
158, Blackstock Road, N5 1HAReplacement of external metal staircase external finishes to steel frameIslington P2026/1540/FUL · All Other
Sept 2026 500 m away
Application Under Consideration
10, Rock Street, N4 2DN10A Rock Street N4 2DNIslington P2026/2525/COL · All Other
Sept 2026 100 m away
Application Under Consideration
14, FINSBURY PARK ROAD, N4 2JZExisting use of the premises as a Suis Generis HMO.Hackney 2026/2033 · All Other
Sept 2026 50 m away
Application Under Consideration
25, Prah Road, N4 2RBChanges to the garden only of 25A Prah Road. Removal of existing boundary wall to street and south side, retention of existing wall to north side. New boundary walls to street and south with dogtooth detailing. New brick wall piers with stone coping and decorative string course. Black metal raillng on top of walls, and electric, black metal vehicular and pedestrian gates. Metal arch to pedestrianIslington P2026/2394/FUL · All Other
Sept 2026 250 m away
Application Under Consideration
137c, 137, QUEENS DRIVE, N4 2BBReplacement of existing uPVC windows to the front and rear elevations of the second-floor flat with timber windows.Hackney 2026/1961 · All Other
Spotted when a home's energy certificate shows at least 15 m² (and 15%) more floor area than an earlier one. Only homes with two certificates show up, so the real number is higher. A busy street suggests extensions get permission here; check the council's planning register for the details.
Storm overflows within 2 km
1storm overflows within 2 km
0hours of spills in 2025 between them (typical neighbourhood: about 36)
0spill events counted
Thames Water
Weston Park Csointo Tonebridge Brook0 spills, 0 hours in 2025
School closed: Highbury Quadrant Primary SchoolCommunity school, primary (closure)
Aug 2025 1.4 km away
School closed
School closed: St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Stoke NewingtonVoluntary aided school, primary (closure)
Aug 2025 1.5 km away
School closed
School closed: St Peter-in-Chains RC Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school, primary (closure)
Aug 2025 1.8 km away
School closed
School closed: St Gildas' Catholic Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school, primary (closure)
Aug 2025 1.8 km away
School closed
School closed: Tiverton Primary SchoolCommunity school, primary (closure)
Aug 2025 2.0 km away
New homes
54 new homes completedflats · Jul 2025 – Aug 2025
Aug 2025 1.4 km away
New homes
6 new homes completedflats · Jul 2025
Aug 2025 1.4 km away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Jul 2025
Jul 2025 1.9 km away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Jun 2025
Jun 2025 1.3 km away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Jun 2025
Jun 2025 1.4 km away
New homes
37 new homes completedflats · May 2025
May 2025 1.3 km away
New homes
31 new homes completedflats · May 2025
May 2025 1.4 km away
New homes
7 new homes completed2 flats, 5 houses · Nov 2024 – May 2025
May 2025 1.5 km away
New homes
42 new homes completedflats · Nov 2024 – Jan 2025
Jan 2025 1.4 km away
New homes
6 new homes completedflats · Nov 2024
Nov 2024 1.8 km away
New school
New school: Pooles Park Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led, primary
Nov 2024 650 m away
New homes
25 new homes completedflats · Oct 2024
Oct 2024 1.1 km away
New school
New school: Beis Rochel D'satmar SchoolOther independent school, other independent school
Jan 2020 1.7 km away
New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 64 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
17, 17 First Floor, City North Place, N4 3FUre-discharging conditionIslington P2026/2343/AOD · All Other
Sept 2026 300 m away
Application Under Consideration
108, FINSBURY PARK ROAD, N4 2JTVariation of condition 2 (approved drawings) of planning permission 2020/3747 dated 01/03/2022 for "Erection of replacement single storey ground floor side extension, creation of a lightwell, insertion of rooflights, repositioning of rear wall and elevational alterations to facilitate change of use from storage (B8 use class) to a 3 bed dwelling (C3 use class)." The effect of the variation would bHackney 2026/1433 · All Other
Sept 2026 500 m away
Application Under Consideration
223, Seven Sisters Road, N4 2DARetrospective advertisement consent for the display of an externally mounted fascia sign to the shopfront.Islington P2026/1453/ADV · All Other
Aug 2026 350 m away
Approved
32, Gillespie Road, N5 1LNErection of single storey rear wrap-around extensionIslington P2026/2273/FUL · All Other
Aug 2026 450 m away
Comment Issued
32, Gillespie Road, N5 1LNLW202600088 32 Gillespie Road N5 1LN (Griffiths & Westwell)Islington P2026/2266/COL · All Other
Aug 2026 450 m away
Application Under Consideration
11, Ambler RoadChange of use from two flats to a single dwelling (reconversion). Demolition of existing ground floor extension and erection of single storey rear extension.Islington P2026/2244/FUL · All Other · 1 homes proposed
Aug 2026 150 m away
No Objection to Proposal (OBS only)
90, QUEENS DRIVE, N4 2HWT1 Sycamore with understorey of Japanese maple and Snakebark maple of the submitted MWA Arboricultural ReportWorks: Remove (fell) all to near ground level and treat stumps to inhibit regrowth.TG1 Group of Willow and Cotoneaster of the submitted MWA Arboricultural ReportWorks: Remove (fell) Willow stems to near ground level and treat stumps to inhibit regrowth. Maintain remainder broadly at no largHackney 2026/1787 · All Other
Aug 2026 400 m away
No Objection to Proposal (OBS only)
16, WILBERFORCE ROAD, N4 2SWFelling and removal of dead elder tree at rear of back gardenHackney 2026/1790 · All Other
Aug 2026 100 m away
Approved
28, FINSBURY PARK ROAD, N4 2JXNon-material amendment to planning application ref: 2021/1556 (dated 20/05/2022) for "Erection of a part one, part two storey one bedroom single dwelling house"Amendment sought: To amend the description of development to "Erection of a single detached dwellinghouse".Hackney 2026/1701 · All Other
Aug 2026 150 m away
Approved
68A, Romilly Road, N4 2QXErection of single storey rear extension including courtyard. Demolition of existing conservatory structure.Islington P2026/1900/FUL · All Other
Aug 2026 300 m away
Approved
27, SOMERFIELD ROAD, N4 2JNSubmission of details pursuant to conditions 4 (Drainage Details) attached to planning permission ref 2026/0878 dated 23/06/2026.Hackney 2026/1669 · All Other
Jul 2026 150 m away
Approved
Flat C, 46 Stroud Green Road, Hornsey, London, N4 3ES, Stroud Green Road, N4 3ESLoft conversion with rear and side dormer.Haringey HGY/2026/2158 · All Other
Jul 2026 500 m away
Application Under Consideration
80, Ambler Primary School, Blackstock Road, N4 2DRThe proposal is to install a prefabricated, modular ‘breakout pod’ in the corner of the playground. The proposed location is the north-west corner adjacent to the woodland area and existing out-building. The structure will be single storey and cover 24sqm of external floorspace, with an external height of 2.7m. Although the pod is fitted with external lighting, these will not be connected to avoidIslington P2026/1699/FUL · All Other
Jul 2026 200 m away
No Objection to Proposal (OBS only)
18a, 18, SOMERFIELD ROAD, N4 2JJFront of the Property:T1: Hazel (multi stemmed): Approximately 5.00pm: Urgent work: This tree is part of an outgrown hedge that is overhanging and obstructing the pavement. It is to be maintained as a part of the hedge. We would like to carry out work as soon as possible to remove the obstruction.Reduce to a height of approximately 2.20m pruning back into main hedge line. Reduce lateral and sub laHackney 2026/1603 · All Other
Jul 2026 100 m away
Not Required
201A, Former Cyma Service Station, Seven Sisters RoadThe proposed development comprises the provision of a ‘Hubber’ EV charging hub facility with circa 8 no EV parking bays (including 2 no accessible bays), ‘ultra-rapid’ charge point upstands, electrical infrastructure / substation, hard/soft landscaping and lighting. A new access point is included to provide access / egress to the site from Playford Road. Please refer to supporting pre-app statemenIslington P2026/1817/MIN · All Other
Jul 2026 400 m away
Application Under Consideration
158, Fonthill RoadErection of rear extensions on the first and second floors and mansard roof extension.The existing property has 1 x 1 studio flat and 1 x 2bed flat. The proposed is, 2 x 1 studio flat and 2 x 2bed flat. Written advice with site visit £1,378.42 £275.68 £1,654.10Islington P2026/1853/MIN · All Other
Jul 2026 350 m away
Withdrawn
6, Romilly Road, N4 2QZProposed wrap-around ground floor rear extension, following the demolition of an existing extension, proposed rear extension at the second floor level and minor alterations to the rear fenestration. Re-consulation due to: new drawingsIslington P2026/1922/FUL · All Other
Jul 2026 150 m away
Application Under Consideration
199, Seven Sisters Road, N4 3NGChange of use from office space to ancillary youth centre (associated with place of worship at 232 Seven Sisters Road).Islington P2026/1691/FUL · All Other
Jul 2026 450 m away
Not Required
11, Ambler RoadChange of use from two Flats to a single dwelling (reconversion) Demolition of ground floor rear single storey back addition. Erection of a ground floor rear single storey extension Written advice with site visit £584 £116.80 £700.80Islington P2026/1903/PHH · All Other
Jul 2026 150 m away
Source: Planning London Datahub (Greater London Authority and the London boroughs); applications validated since January 2023. Data is published as received and may contain errors; check the borough's planning portal for documents.
Rooftop solar
Town Hall Hotel, Patriot Square - Solar PanelsPlanning application in · 150 kW
May 2026 5.0 km away
Rooftop solar
Henderson Court, Fitzjohns Avenue - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 170 kW
Nov 2022 5.2 km away
Running nearest: Holly Street - Solar PV Panels (rooftop solar, 3.3 km); Advent Way - Solar Panels (rooftop solar, 6.7 km); Edmonton EcoPark EfW (energy from waste, 7.2 km); King's Yard (biomass, 7.4 km); Bywaters’ Materials Recovery Facility Solar Array (rooftop solar, 8.1 km).
DESNZ Renewable Energy Planning Database, April to June 2026 (OGL). Projects of 150 kW and over; refused, withdrawn and abandoned ones are left out.
Standard
Canning Road, LondonDisconnection or alteration of supply · UK POWER NETWORKS EASTERN & LONDON · Some carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026 550 m away
Standard
Henry Road, LondonNew service connection · CADENT GAS LIMITED · Some carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026 550 m away
Minor
Ambler Road, LondonUtility asset works · THAMES WATER · Some carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026 150 m away
DfT Street Manager permits (OGL), England. Dates are the planned ones; works often finish early or overrun.
Planning Inspectorate list of nationally significant infrastructure projects (roads, railways, energy, water, waste), October 2026 (OGL). Each is placed at one point, usually the middle of the site; long schemes run well beyond it.