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Refurbishment of an existing office building, including external alterations; formation of a new office entrance; enhancements to undercrofts and internal courtyard; relocation of cycle parking to the basement; rooftop plant replacement with a new screened enclosure; and associated works.

37 - 45 City Road, London, EC1Y 1AT

FINAL DECISIONReference: P2026/0809/FULLondon Borough of Islington

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Application location

37 - 45 City Road, London, EC1Y 1AT

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Application summary

Status
FINAL DECISION
Application type
Full Planning Application
Received
26 Mar 2026
Validated
20 Apr 2026
Determination deadline
14 Jun 2026
Local authority
London Borough of Islington

Application overview

Refurbishment of an existing office building, including external alterations; formation of a new office entrance; enhancements to undercrofts and internal courtyard; relocation of cycle parking to the basement; rooftop plant replacement with a new screened enclosure; and associated works.

Proposal details

Reference
P2026/0809/FUL
Alternative references
PP-14696280
Ward
Bunhill
Agent
Amelia Robson
UPRN
5300019779

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Documents 43 of 43

DocumentPublishedAction
Application Form - Without Personal DataDefault26 Mar 2026View
The location planDefault26 Mar 2026View
Existing Ground FloorDefault26 Mar 2026View
Proposed Ground FloorDefault26 Mar 2026View
Existing First Floor PlanDefault26 Mar 2026View
Proposed First Floor PlanDefault26 Mar 2026View
Existing Second Floor PlanDefault26 Mar 2026View
Proposed Second Floor PlanDefault26 Mar 2026View
Existing Third Floor PlanDefault26 Mar 2026View
Proposed Third Floor PlanDefault26 Mar 2026View
Existing Fourth Floor PlanDefault26 Mar 2026View
Proposed Fourth Floor PlanDefault26 Mar 2026View
Existing Basement Floor PlanDefault26 Mar 2026View
Proposed Basement Floor PlanDefault26 Mar 2026View
Existing Roof PlanDefault26 Mar 2026View
Proposed Roof PlanDefault26 Mar 2026View
Section AA - ExistingDefault26 Mar 2026View
Section BB - ExistingDefault26 Mar 2026View
Section CC - ExistingDefault26 Mar 2026View
Elevation (Front) - ExistingDefault26 Mar 2026View
Elevation (Side East ) - ExistingDefault26 Mar 2026View
Elevation (Side West ) - ExistingDefault26 Mar 2026View
Elevation (Rear) - ExistingDefault26 Mar 2026View
Section AA - ProposedDefault26 Mar 2026View
Section BB - ProposedDefault26 Mar 2026View
Section CC - ProposedDefault26 Mar 2026View
Elevation (Front) - ProposedDefault26 Mar 2026View
Elevation (Side East) - ProposedDefault26 Mar 2026View
Elevation (Side West) - ProposedDefault26 Mar 2026View
Elevation (Rear North) - ProposedDefault26 Mar 2026View
Noise impact assessmentDefault26 Mar 2026View
Community Infrastructure Levy - Completed formDefault26 Mar 2026View
Biodiversity survey and reportDefault26 Mar 2026View
Heritage statementDefault26 Mar 2026View
SDCSDefault26 Mar 2026View
Design and access statement Part 120 Apr 2026View
Design and access statement Part 220 Apr 2026View
Supplementary Access StatementSupporting Documentation7 Jul 2026View
U ValuesSupporting Documentation14 Jul 2026View
POLLINATOR-FRIENDLY PLANTINGSupporting Documentation14 Jul 2026View
BE PlanSupporting Documentation5 Aug 2026View
Decision NoticeDecision Notice12 Aug 2026View
Delegated ReportDelegated Report12 Aug 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: 2545-BG-XX-ZZ-A-00.100 Rev P1, 2545-BG-ZZ-00-A-20.201 Rev P1, 2545-BG-ZZ-00-A-20.202 Rev P1, 2545-BG-ZZ-00-A-20.203 Rev P1 , 2545-BG-ZZ-00-A-20.204 Rev P1, 2545-BG-ZZ-00-A-20.205 Rev P1, 2545-BG-ZZ-00-A-20.206 Rev P1, 2545-BG-ZZ-00-A-20.207 Rev P1, 2545-BG-ZZ-XX-A-20.251 Rev P1, 2545-BG-ZZ-XX-A-20.252 Rev P1, 2545-BG-ZZ-XX-A-20.253 Rev P1, 2545-BG-ZZ-XX-A-20.272 Rev P1, 2545-BG-ZZ-XX-A-20.273 Rev P1, 2545-BG-ZZ-XX-A-20.274 Rev P1, Design and Access Statement, prepared by Barr Gazetas, Supplementary Access Statement Rev 01 (dated 6 July 2026), Preliminary Ecological Appraisal and Roost Assessment (dated 20 November 2025), Heritage Statement, prepared by Savills; Sustainable Design and Construction Statement, prepared by Savills, U-Value Statement (dated 26 June 2026), Biodiversity Enhancement Plan (dated 23 March 2026). 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. 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.
  4. PLANT NOISE (COMPLIANCE): The design and installation of new items of fixed plant shall be such that when operating the cumulative noise level LAeq Tr arising from the proposed plant, measured or predicted at 1m from the facade of the nearest noise sensitive premises, shall be a rating level of at least 5dB(A) below the background noise level LAF90 Tbg. The measurement and/or prediction of the noise should be carried out in accordance with the methodology contained within BS 4142:2014+A1:2019 Reason: To protect the amenity of nearby noise sensitive premises by ensuring that noise from fixed plant equipment does not give rise to unacceptable disturbance.
  5. The applicant is advised that Islington have a duty to investigate any complaints in terms of statutory nuisance. It is also advised that the plant is checked upon installation and regularly checked, maintained and serviced to ensure noise levels do not rise or acoustic character such as tonality, intermittency, impulsivity or other acoustic character develop.
  6. The applicant is encouraged to incorporate the crime prevention measures recommended by the Metropolitan Police Designing Out Crime Officer, including appropriate CCTV coverage, security-rated doors and glazing, access control measures, suitable lighting of entrances and circulation areas, and management arrangements to ensure the safety of all occupants within the development.
  7. CYCLE PARKING PROVISION (COMPLIANCE): The bicycle storage area shown on the proposed plans hereby approved, shall be provided strictly in accordance with the details and provided prior to the first occupation of the development, and maintained as such thereafter into Perpetuity. REASON: To ensure adequate cycle parking is available and easily accessible on site and to promote sustainable modes of transport.
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