Hackney's Moth Club Saved After Planning Bid Refused

Moth Club wins fight for survival as flats plan next door is rejected

Hackney Council has rejected plans for seven apartments and a commercial unit alongside the acclaimed music and comedy venue

Hackney's Moth Club saved after planning bid refused

Hackney Council rejected a planning bid that might have forced the live music and comedy venue to close.

“We won!”: London’s Moth Club saved from closure threat as neighbouring planning application refused

“If we can do it here, we can do it anywhere”

MOTH Club Saved From Closure Following Two-Year Battle Against Development Plans

Photo Credit: MOTH Club / Instagram East London’s MOTH Club has been saved from potential closure after Hackney Council rejected the second planning application for developments next to the historic music venue. The decision follows a two-year campaign supported by more than 35,000 petition signatories. Announcing the news on 30 October 2026, the venue confirmed it can operate normally after facing uncertainty since 2024. Two proposed residentia…