Two proposed residential developments on Morning Lane in Hackney illustrate the tension between the demand for urban housing and the pressures facing London’s nighttime economy. The planned schemes, located at 2 and 4–6 Morning Lane, have drawn scrutiny for their potential impact on the adjacent MOTH Club, a celebrated grassroots venue.

The 4–6 Morning Lane proposal, submitted by Mr M Ganatra and designed by Stephen Davy Peter Smith Architects, seeks to introduce a six-storey building with seven residential units – a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom flats – and a 55 sqm retail unit at ground level. Meanwhile, the 2 Morning Lane development, proposed by Mrs Emel Kara and also designed by Stephen Davy Peter Smith Architects, involves a five-storey building with five residential units and a 66 sqm retail unit. Both schemes aim to deliver new housing and commercial space to the area.

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