MOTH Club under threat following submission of second planning application

London’s MOTH Club is urging for support by signing a petition to help secure its future after a second planning application was submitted to build a neighbouring flat block.

Development plans were first put forward last year, which were opposed by the Hackney-based venue with an initial petition that garnered some 22,000 signatures.

In September 2024, MOTH Club revealed news of two proposals submitted to Hackney Council to build a residential block of flats on Morning Lane; one planned block would have balconies “overlooking MOTH’s smoking area and backing onto the stage wall”, they said.

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Now, MOTH has asked for more petition signatures as it comes under threat of further development plans, after a second planning application was submitted.

“If approved, this could seriously threaten the venue’s ability to operate in the long run due to inevitable noise complaints and licensing restrictions,” they said. “Please continue the support and sign and share the petition.”

The petition now has more than 25,000 signatures, though MOTH has asked for help driving more eyes to it by sharing the petition, also thanking those who have signed it so far.

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Founded in 1972, MOTH Club has become a cultural institution in Hackney, bringing artists such as King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, IDLES, Jarvis Cocker, Lady Gaga, Caroline Polachek, and more to the venue in its 53 years.

“MOTH has supported countless emerging artists, giving them a platform before they broke onto the mainstream circuit along with offering fans a rare opportunity to see established acts in an intimate setting,” they explain.

Sign the petition here.

Gemma Ross is Mixmag's Associate Digital Editor, follow her on Twitter