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Removal of existing rear ground floor extension and replacement with a lower ground floor rear extension. Tanking and conversation of South vault. Associated internal (including relocation of kitchen, new radiators, reconfiguration of bathrooms, new openings between rooms with associated works; reinstatement of features throughout) and external (including new entrance lobby to front lightwell and erection of handrails to rear extension with associated works), alterations.

53 Amwell Street, London, EC1R 1UR

FINAL DECISIONReference: P2026/0765/FULLondon Borough of Islington

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53 Amwell Street, London, EC1R 1UR

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Application summary

Status
FINAL DECISION
Application type
Full Planning (Householder)
Received
20 Mar 2026
Validated
1 Apr 2026
Determination deadline
26 May 2026
Local authority
London Borough of Islington

Application overview

Removal of existing rear ground floor extension and replacement with a lower ground floor rear extension. Tanking and conversation of South vault. Associated internal (including relocation of kitchen, new radiators, reconfiguration of bathrooms, new openings between rooms with associated works; reinstatement of features throughout) and external (including new entrance lobby to front lightwell and erection of handrails to rear extension with associated works), alterations.

Proposal details

Reference
P2026/0765/FUL
Alternative references
PP-14798825
Ward
Clerkenwell
Agent
Mr James Davies
UPRN
5300001906

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Documents 26 of 26

DocumentPublishedAction
Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Redacted20 Mar 2026View
Location PlanLocation Plan20 Mar 2026View
existing and proposed lower ground floor planApplication Drawings - Superseded20 Mar 2026View
existing and proposed upper ground floor planExisting & Proposed20 Mar 2026View
existing and proposed first floor planExisting & Proposed20 Mar 2026View
existing and proposed second floor planExisting & Proposed20 Mar 2026View
existing and proposed third floor planExisting & Proposed20 Mar 2026View
existing and proposed roof floor planExisting & Proposed20 Mar 2026View
existing and proposed sectionsApplication Drawings - Superseded20 Mar 2026View
proposed lower ground floor sectionApplication Drawings - Superseded20 Mar 2026View
heritage statementDefault20 Mar 2026View
front elevations existing and proposedApplication Drawings - Superseded1 Apr 2026View
rear elevations existing and proposedApplication Drawings - Superseded1 Apr 2026View
Existing and Proposed Front Street ContextExisting & Proposed1 Apr 2026View
Existing and Proposed Rear Street ContextExisting & Proposed1 Apr 2026View
SDCSSupporting Documentation1 Apr 2026View
Construction Method Statement - After redaction.Supporting Documentation23 Apr 2026View
Rev. P1 Existing and Proposed Lower Ground floorExisting & Proposed22 Jun 2026View
Rev. P1 Existing and Proposed SectionsExisting & Proposed22 Jun 2026View
Rev. P1 Detailed SectionsDrawings - Proposed22 Jun 2026View
Rev. P1 Existing and Proposed Front ElevationsExisting & Proposed22 Jun 2026View
Rev. P1 Existing and Proposed Rear ElevationExisting & Proposed22 Jun 2026View
DASSupporting Documentation22 Jun 2026View
lightwell drainage planDrawings - Proposed22 Jun 2026View
Delegated ReportDelegated Report9 Jul 2026View
Decision NoticeDecision Notice9 Jul 2026View

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Decision & conditions

Approve with conditions
Decision Notice
Planning conditions
  1. 3 YEAR CONSENT PERIOD: The development hereby permitted shall be begun not later than the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. REASON: To comply with the provisions of Section 91(1)(a) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (Chapter 5).
  2. DRAWING AND DOCUMENT NUMBERS: The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: PHP AMW 01 001 Site Location + Block Plan; PHP AMW 01 100 Rev. P1 Proposed + Existing Floor Plans Lower Ground Floor; PHP AMW 01 101 Proposed + Existing Floor Plans Upper Ground Floor; PHP AMW 01 102 Proposed + Existing Floor Plans First Floor; PHP AMW 01 103 Proposed + First Existing Floor Plans Second Floor; PHP AMW 01 104 Proposed + Existing Floor Plans Third Floor; PHP AMW 01 105 Proposed + Existing Floor Plans Roof; PHP AMW 01 200 Rev. P1 Proposed + Existing Sections Section; PHP AMW 01 201 Rev. P1 Proposed + Existing Sections Lower Ground Floor Section; PHP AMW 01 300 Rev. P1 Proposed + Existing Elevations Front Elevation; PHP AMW 01 301 Rev. P1 Proposed + Existing Elevations Rear Elevation; PHP AMW 01 302 Proposed + Existing Elevations Front Elevation; PHP AMW 01 303 Proposed + Existing Elevations Rear Elevation; PHP AMW Sk031 170626; Heritage Significance, Impact Assessment & Justification Statement December 2025 prepared by Dorian A.T.A Crone BA Barch DipTP RIBA MRTPI IHBC, Melisa Thomas BA PGDL LPC MSc IHBC, Daniel Cummins MA (Oxon) MSc PhD IBC of Heritage Information Ltd; SA-321-REP-002 Construction Sttrucutual Method Statement Rev. P1 dated 09/12/2025 Prepared by Toby Allen Meng CEng MICE and Sustainable Design and Construction Statement. REASON: To comply with Section 70(1)(a) of the Town and Country Act 1990 as amended and the Reason for Grant and also for the avoidance of doubt and in the interest of proper planning.
  3. MATERIALS (COMPLIANCE): The development shall be constructed in accordance with the schedule of materials noted on the plans and within Heritage Significance, Impact Assessment & Justification Statement and Sustainable Design and Construction Statement. The development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the details so approved and shall be maintained as such thereafter. REASON: In the interest of securing sustainable development and to ensure that the resulting appearance and construction of the development is of a high standard.
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