London’s Night Tales Loft and Netil 360 at risk from neighbouring “luxury flat” development proposal

The teams behind East London venues Night Tales Loft and Netil360 have spoken out against plans for a new luxury housing development, which they say will overlook both spaces.

Proposals for the six-storey build on Bocking Street have been submitted to Hackney Council. “The development will put two on East London’s hallmark venues at risk, as well as the longterm locals who’ll have a six-storey building towering over their homes,” Night Tales Loft and Netil360 said in a joint statement.

They continued: “The flats will overlook the terrace and smoking area of Night Tales Loft, as well as tower over Netil360, our open-air rooftop venue whose very essence is the view over London.”

Pointing to dwindling numbers of clubs across the UK due to economic factors, the two venues added that they wanted to “stop Hackney falling further into this spiral for more overpriced apartments”. 

You can find out more information about how to send an email to Hackney Council representatives opposing the housing plans here.

In September last year, it was reported that 65 UK nightclubs had closed in 2024, with the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) calling for urgent, targeted support from government to help with an “unprecedented crisis”.  Earlier this month 

Leeds club The Old Red Bus Station announced its imminent closure, citing an “unassailable” rise in costs as the reason.