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Planning application documents: what to read first
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Application overview
Notification of Prior Approval for the change of use of the lower ground, ground, first, second, third and fourth floors of existing commercial building (Class E) to residential accommodation to provide 20 self-contained residential units (Class C3) under 'Class MA' of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order (GPDO) 2015 (as amended)
Proposal details
- Reference
- P2026/1470/PRA
- Alternative references
- PP-14983678
- Ward
- St Peter's & Canalside
- Agent
- Craig Stewart
- UPRN
- 5300020424
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Redacted | 8 Jun 2026 | View |
| Flood risk assessmentApplication Supporting Documents | 8 Jun 2026 | View |
| Daylight sunlight assessmentApplication Supporting Documents | 8 Jun 2026 | View |
| Heritage statementApplication Supporting Documents | 8 Jun 2026 | View |
| Noise impact assessmentApplication Supporting Documents | 8 Jun 2026 | View |
| Covering letterApplication Supporting Documents | 8 Jun 2026 | View |
| Accomodation scheduleApplication Supporting Documents | 8 Jun 2026 | View |
| Elevation (West)Drawings - Proposed | 8 Jun 2026 | View |
| Elevation (North)Drawings - Proposed | 8 Jun 2026 | View |
| Elevation (East)Drawings - Proposed | 8 Jun 2026 | View |
| Elevation (South)Drawings - Proposed | 8 Jun 2026 | View |
| Section BDrawings - Proposed | 8 Jun 2026 | View |
| Section ADrawings - Proposed | 8 Jun 2026 | View |
| Section BDrawings - Existing | 8 Jun 2026 | View |
| Section ADrawings - Existing | 8 Jun 2026 | View |
| The location planLocation Plan | 8 Jun 2026 | View |
| Block plan of the siteDrawings - Existing | 8 Jun 2026 | View |
| Roof Plan - ProposedDrawings - Proposed | 8 Jun 2026 | View |
| Roof Plan - ExistingDrawings - Existing | 8 Jun 2026 | View |
| Floor planDrawings - Proposed | 8 Jun 2026 | View |
| Floor Plan - ExistingDrawings - Existing | 8 Jun 2026 | View |
| Floor planDrawings - Proposed | 8 Jun 2026 | View |
| Floor Plan - ExistingDrawings - Existing | 8 Jun 2026 | View |
| Floor planDrawings - Proposed | 8 Jun 2026 | View |
| Floor Plan - ExistingDrawings - Existing | 8 Jun 2026 | View |
| Floor planDrawings - Proposed | 8 Jun 2026 | View |
| Floor Plan - ExistingDrawings - Existing | 8 Jun 2026 | View |
| Floor planDrawings - Proposed | 8 Jun 2026 | View |
| Floor Plan - ExistingDrawings - Existing | 8 Jun 2026 | View |
| Floor planDrawings - Proposed | 8 Jun 2026 | View |
| Floor Plan - ExistingDrawings - Existing | 8 Jun 2026 | View |
| Transport assessmentApplication Supporting Documents | 8 Jun 2026 | View |
| Land contamination assessmentApplication Supporting Documents | 8 Jun 2026 | View |
| Decision Notice P2026/1470/PRADecision Notice | 30 Jul 2026 | View |
| Delegated Report P2026/1470/PRADelegated Report | 30 Jul 2026 | View |
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Decision & conditions
Decision Notice P2026/1470/PRAPlanning conditions
- CAR FREE DEVELOPMENT: All future occupiers of the residential units hereby approved shall not be eligible to obtain an on street residents parking permit except: i) In the case of disabled persons; ii) In the case of units designated in this planning permission as 'non car free'; or iii) In the case of the resident who is an existing holder of a residents parking permit issued by the London Borough of Islington and has held the permit for a period of at least one year. REASON: To ensure that the development remains car free in accordance with policy T6 of the London Plan 2021, policy T3 of the Islington Local Plan: Strategic and Development Management Policies 2023 and Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA, sub–Paragraph MA.2(2)(a) of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended).
- SOUND INSULATION AND VENTILATION: A scheme for sound insulation and noise control measures shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to any occupation of the residential units. 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 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: To ensure that an appropriate standard of residential accommodation is provided in accordance with Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA, sub–Paragraph MA.2(2)(d) of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended).
- The applicant is reminded of the following conditions as set out in Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development)(England) Order 2015 (as amended): - In accordance with Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA. Sub-paragraph (5) development must be completed within a period of 3 years starting with the date prior approval date; - In accordance with Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA. Sub-paragraph (6) any building permitted to be used as a dwellinghouse by virtue of Class MA is to remain in use as a dwellinghouse within the meaning of Class C3 of Schedule 1 to the Use Classes Order and for no other purpose, except to the extent that the other purpose is ancillary to the use as a dwellinghouse; - 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.
- For the avoidance of doubt, any required changes to the external elevations of the building, including fenestration, will require full planning permission.
- The applicant is advised of the need to fully comply with Building Regulations 2010 in relation to fire safety compliance and noise insulation requirements.
- Cover Letter (Iceni Projects, 04 June 2026); Daylight and Sunlight Report DL REF: 277 (Development & Light, May 2026); Flood Risk Assessment Note (Iceni Projects, May 2026); Heritage Impact Assessment (Iceni Projects, May 2026); Noise Assessment Report (auricl acoustic consulting, 3 June 2026); Tier 1 Contamination Risk Assessment: 65217812 -SWE-XX-XX-T-GE-0001 Revision: C02 (Sweco UK Limited, 28 May 2026); Transport Note (Iceni Projects, May 2026); 184-ANO-ZZ-XX-DR-A-02010 Revision C01 – Existing Site; 184-ANO-ZZ-XX-DR-A-02011 Revision C01 – Site Location; 184-ANO-ZZ-B1-DR-A-02129 Revision C01 – Existing Plan – Level B1; 184-ANO-ZZ-00-DR-A-02130 Revision C01 – Existing Plan – Level 00; 184-ANO-ZZ-01-DR-A-02131 Revision C01 – Existing Plan – Level 01; 184-ANO-ZZ-02-DR-A-02132 Revision C01 – Existing Plan – Level 02; 184-ANO-ZZ-03-DR-A-02133 Revision C01 – Existing Plan – Level 03; 184-ANO-ZZ-04-DR-A-02134 Revision C01 – Existing Plan – Level 04; 184-ANO-ZZ-RF-DR-A-02135 Revision C01 – Existing Plan – Level RF; 184-ANO-ZZ-ZZ-DR-A-02310 Revision C01 – Existing Section A; 184-ANO-ZZ-ZZ-DR-A-02311 Revision C01 – Existing Section B; 184-ANO-ZZ-B1-DR-A-05109 Revision C01 – Permitted Development – General Arrangement – B1; 184-ANO-ZZ-00-DR-A-05110 Revision C01 – Permitted Development – General Arrangement – L00; 184-ANO-ZZ-01-DR-A-05111 Revision C01 – Permitted Development – General Arrangement – L01; 184-ANO-ZZ-02-DR-A-05112 Revision C01 – Permitted Development – General Arrangement – L02; 184-ANO-ZZ-03-DR-A-05113 Revision C01 – Permitted Development – General Arrangement – L03; 184-ANO-ZZ-04-DR-A-05114 Revision C01 – Permitted Development – General Arrangement – L04; 184-ANO-ZZ-RF-DR-A-05115 Revision C01 – Permitted Development – General Arrangement – L05 (Roof); 184-ANO-ZZ-ZZ-DR-A-05310 Revision C01 – Proposed Section – Section A; 184-ANO-ZZ-ZZ-DR-A-05311 Revision C01 – Proposed Section – Section B; 184-ANO-ZZ-ZZ-DR-A-05410 Revision C01 – Permitted Development – South Elevation; 184-ANO-ZZ-ZZ-DR-A-05411 Revision C01 – Permitted Development – East Elevation; 184-ANO-ZZ-ZZ-DR-A-05412 Revision C01 – Permitted Development – North Elevation; 184-ANO-ZZ-ZZ-DR-A-05413 Revision C01 – Permitted Development – West Elevation;
