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External alterations to the building, including the installation and enlargement of ventilation grilles, replacement of sections of glazing, and the addition of roof-level plant and acoustic louvres, together with associated works.

196 Old Street, London, EC1V 9FR

FINAL DECISIONReference: P2026/1317/FULLondon Borough of Islington

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Application location

196 Old Street, London, EC1V 9FR

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Application summary

Status
FINAL DECISION
Application type
Full Planning Application
Received
20 May 2026
Validated
5 Jun 2026
Determination deadline
30 Jul 2026
Local authority
London Borough of Islington

Application overview

External alterations to the building, including the installation and enlargement of ventilation grilles, replacement of sections of glazing, and the addition of roof-level plant and acoustic louvres, together with associated works.

Proposal details

Reference
P2026/1317/FUL
Alternative references
PP-14945133
Ward
Bunhill
Agent
Mr Toby Smith
UPRN
5300069752

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Documents 33 of 33

DocumentPublishedAction
Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Redacted20 May 2026View
Noise impact assessmentSupporting Documentation20 May 2026View
Covering letterSupporting Documentation20 May 2026View
Community Infrastructure Levy - Completed formDefault20 May 2026View
Existing Lower Ground FloorDrawings - Existing20 May 2026View
Existing Roof PlanDrawings - Existing20 May 2026View
Existing ElevationDrawings - Existing20 May 2026View
Proposed ElevationDrawings - Proposed20 May 2026View
Existing and Proposed ElevationExisting & Proposed20 May 2026View
Old Street Ventilation Grille Existing and Proposed ElevationExisting & Proposed20 May 2026View
AC unit specDefault20 May 2026View
Design and access statementSupporting Documentation20 May 2026View
The location planDefault20 May 2026View
MALLOW STREET PROPOSED ELEVATIONDrawings - Proposed20 May 2026View
MALLOW STREET EXISTING ELEVATIONDrawings - Existing20 May 2026View
GROUND FLOOR PROPOSED PLANDrawings - Proposed20 May 2026View
LOWER GROUND PROPOSED PLANDrawings - Proposed20 May 2026View
ROOF PROPOSED PLANDrawings - Proposed20 May 2026View
ACOUSTIC LOUVRESDrawings - Proposed20 May 2026View
SITE PLANDefault20 May 2026View
ST LUKE'S COURTYARD EXISTING ELEVATIONDrawings - Existing20 May 2026View
ST LUKE'S COURTYARD L04 TERRACE EXITSING AND PROPOSED DOORS ELEVExisting & Proposed20 May 2026View
ST LUKE'S COURTYARD PROPOSED ELEVATIONDrawings - Proposed20 May 2026View
ST LUKE'S COURTYARD L04 TERRACE EXITSING AND PROPOSED DOORS ELEVExisting & Proposed Plans20 May 2026View
OLD STREET LOWER GROUND EXISTING AND PROPOSED ELEVExisting & Proposed20 May 2026View
OLD STREET EXISTING ELEVATIONDrawings - Existing20 May 2026View
OLD STREET PROPOSED ELEVATIONDrawings - Proposed20 May 2026View
ROOF ADDITIONAL CONDENSERS AND PIPEWORK ELEVATIONDrawings - Proposed20 May 2026View
ACOUSTIC LOUVRESDrawings - Proposed20 May 2026View
ACOUSTIC LOUVRESDrawings - Proposed20 May 2026View
SDCSSupporting Documentation5 Jun 2026View
delegated reportDelegated Report26 Aug 2026View
DN FINALDecision Notice Final27 Aug 2026View

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Decision & conditions

Approve with conditions
DN FINAL
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: Location Plan, J5285_CST_DR_A_ZZ_180_5055_RevA01, J5285_CST_DR_A_ZZ_180_5204_RevA01, J5285_CST_DR_A_ZZ_180_5203_RevA01, J5285_CST_DR_A_ZZ_180_5057_RevA01, J5285_CST_DR_A_ZZ_100_5001_RevA01, J5285_CST_DR_A_ZZ_100_5000_RevA01, J5285_CST_DR_A_ZZ_100_5002_RevA01, S2-SPL-010-00-GA_RevB, S2-SPL-010-01-SA_RevB, J5285_CST_DR_A_ZZ_180_5205_RevA01, J5285_CST_DR_A_ZZ_180_5053_RevA01, J5285_CST_DR_A_ZZ_180_5202_RevA01, J5285_CST_DR_A_ZZ_180_5201_RevA01, J5285_CST_DR_A_ZZ_180_5051_RevA01, J5285_CST_DR_A_ZZ_180_5206_RevA01, Noise Impact Assessment_ 01 May 2026 and Sustainable Design and Construction Template 01. 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. 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 ensure that the operation of fixed plant does not impact on residential amenity
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
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