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Notification of Prior Approval for the change of use of the first, second and third floors of existing commercial building (Class E) to mixed use and residential accommodation to provide 2 self-contained residential units (Class C3) under 'Class G' of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order (GPDO) 2015 (as amended)

470 - 474, Holloway Road, London, N7 6HT

FINAL DECISIONReference: P2026/0891/PRALondon Borough of Islington

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Application location

470 - 474, Holloway Road, London, N7 6HT

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Application summary

Status
FINAL DECISION
Application type
Prior Approval (Class E To Residential)
Received
31 Mar 2026
Validated
7 Apr 2026
Determination deadline
26 May 2026
Local authority
London Borough of Islington

Application overview

Notification of Prior Approval for the change of use of the first, second and third floors of existing commercial building (Class E) to mixed use and residential accommodation to provide 2 self-contained residential units (Class C3) under 'Class G' of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order (GPDO) 2015 (as amended)

Proposal details

Reference
P2026/0891/PRA
Alternative references
PP-14764734
Ward
Tollington
Agent
Kate Matthews
UPRN
10093110801

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Documents 19 of 19

DocumentPublishedAction
Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Redacted31 Mar 2026View
Covering letterApplication Supporting Documents31 Mar 2026View
Proposed SeriesDrawings - Proposed31 Mar 2026View
File Size: 200031, Reference: Block plan of the siteLocation Plan31 Mar 2026View
Elevation (Front) - ExistingDrawings - Existing31 Mar 2026View
Daylight or sunlight assessmentApplication Supporting Documents31 Mar 2026View
SUPERSEDED Noise impact assessmentApplication Supporting Documents31 Mar 2026View
ProposedDrawings - Proposed31 Mar 2026View
ProposedDrawings - Proposed31 Mar 2026View
ProposedDrawings - Proposed31 Mar 2026View
ProposedDrawings - Proposed31 Mar 2026View
ProposedDrawings - Proposed31 Mar 2026View
ProposedDrawings - Proposed31 Mar 2026View
ProposedDrawings - Proposed31 Mar 2026View
ProposedDrawings - Proposed31 Mar 2026View
ProposedDrawings - Proposed31 Mar 2026View
revised Noise Impact AssessmentApplication Supporting Documents28 May 2026View
Decision NoticeDecision Notice29 May 2026View
Delegated ReportDelegated Report29 May 2026View

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Decision & conditions

Prior approval required - approved with Conditions
Decision Notice
Planning conditions
  1. EXTANT PERMISSION: The hereby approved residential dwellings shall not be occupied until practical completion has been obtained for the works approved under planning permission ref: P2025/2168/FUL dated 07/10/2025. REASON: To safeguard the residential amenity of future occupiers and ensure adequate natural daylight to comply with Class G.1(d)(iv) of the General Permitted Development Order (2015) as amended.
  2. SOUND INSULATION AND NOISE CONTROL: The hereby approved residential dwellings shall not be occupied until full particulars and details of a scheme for sound insulation between the commercial uses and residential uses of the building is submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to superstructure works commencing on site. The sound insulation and noise control measures shall achieve the following internal noise targets: Bedrooms (23.00-07.00 hrs) 30 dB LAeq,8 hour and 45 dB Lmax (fast); Living Rooms (07.00-23.00 hrs) 35 dB LAeq, 16 hour; and Dining rooms (07.00 -23.00 hrs) 40 dB LAeq, 16 hour The details of the ventilation and any self-generated noise from the ventilation shall be included within the calculations with reference to the AVO Guidance. The sound insulation and noise control measures shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the details so approved, shall be implemented prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved, shall be maintained as such thereafter and no change therefrom shall take place without the prior written consent of the Local Planning Authority. REASON: In the interests of protecting the amenity of future occupiers of the development and to comply with Class G.1 (d)(iii) of the General Permitted Development Order (2015) as amended.
  3. The applicant is reminded of the following conditions as set out in Schedule 2, Part 3, Class G of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended): - In accordance with Schedule 2, Part 3, Paragraph W. Sub-paragraph (12) the development must be carried out — (a) where prior approval is required, in accordance with the details approved by the local planning authority; (b) where prior approval is not required, or where sub-paragraph (11)(c) applies, in accordance with the details provided in the application referred to in sub-paragraph (1), unless the local planning authority and the developer agree otherwise in writing. - In accordance with Schedule 2, Part 3, Class G.1 (c) the development permitted by Class G is subject to a flat must not be used otherwise than as a dwelling (whether or not as a sole or main residence)— (i)by a single person or by people living together as a family, or (ii)by not more than 6 residents living together as a single household (including a household where care is provided for residents).
  4. For the avoidance of doubt, any required changes to the external elevations of the building, including fenestration, will require full planning permission.
  5. The applicant is advised of the need to fully comply with Building Regulations 2010 in relation to fire safety compliance and noise insulation requirements.
  6. 0492 3 F 5 001 00 - Site Location Plan, 0492 3 F 5 100 00 – Existing Ground Floor Plan, 0492 3 F 5 101 00 – Existing First Floor Plan, 0492 3 F 5 102 00 – Existing Second Floor Plan, 0492 3 F 5 103 00 – Existing Roof Plan, 0492 3 F 5 200 00 – Existing Elevation A, 0492 3 F 5 201 00 – Existing Elevation B, 0492 3 F 5 202 00 – Existing Elevation C, 0492 3 F 5 203 00 – Existing Elevation D, 0492 3 F 5 300 00 – Existing Section A-A, 0492 3 D 5 100 00 – Proposed Ground Floor Plan, 0492 3 D 5 101 00 – Proposed First Floor Plan, 0492 3 D 5 102 00 – Proposed Second Floor Plan, 0492 3 D 5 103 00 – Proposed Roof Plan, 0492 3 D 5 200 00 – Proposed Elevation A, 0492 3 D 5 201 00 – Proposed Elevation B, 0492 3 D 5 202 00 – Proposed Elevation C, 0492 3 D 5 203 00 – Proposed Elevation D, 0492 3 D 5 300 00 – Proposed Section A-A, Commercial Noise Assessment Report dated 21 May 2026 prepared by auricl acoustic consulting, Internal Daylight Assessment Issue No:2 dated March 2026 prepared by T16 Design, Letter dated 30 March 2026 prepared by FIRSTPLAN
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