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Notification of Prior Approval for the change of use of the existing betting shop (Sui Generis) to provide 1x self-contained residential unit (Class C3) under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class M of the Town and Country (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended)

Ground Floor, 196 Blackstock Road, London, N5 1EN

FINAL DECISIONReference: P2026/2081/PRALondon Borough of Islington

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Application location

Ground Floor, 196 Blackstock Road, London, N5 1EN

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Application summary

Status
FINAL DECISION
Application type
Prior Approval (Launderette, Betting Office, PDL, Hot Food to Resi)
Received
4 Aug 2026
Validated
4 Aug 2026
Determination deadline
28 Sept 2026
Local authority
London Borough of Islington

Application overview

Notification of Prior Approval for the change of use of the existing betting shop (Sui Generis) to provide 1x self-contained residential unit (Class C3) under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class M of the Town and Country (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended)

Proposal details

Reference
P2026/2081/PRA
Alternative references
PP-15131128
Ward
Arsenal
Agent
Peter MANCE
UPRN
10008977799

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Documents 15 of 15

DocumentPublishedAction
Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Redacted4 Aug 2026View
Location Plan (rev.A)Location Plan4 Aug 2026View
Block Plan (rev.A)Drawing Submission4 Aug 2026View
*superseded* Existing and Proposed Plan & Front Elevation (rev.A)Application Drawings - Superseded4 Aug 2026View
*superseded* Existing and Proposed Section (rev.A)Application Drawings - Superseded4 Aug 2026View
Flood Risk AssessmentApplication Supporting Documents4 Aug 2026View
Cover LetterApplication Supporting Documents4 Aug 2026View
Planning StatementApplication Supporting Documents4 Aug 2026View
*superseded* Daylight AssessmentApplication Drawings - Superseded12 Aug 2026View
Daylight Assessment (revised)Sunlight/Daylight Assessment22 Sept 2026View
Existing and Proposed Plan & Front Elevation (rev.B)Drawing Submission22 Sept 2026View
Existing and Proposed Section (rev.B)Drawing Submission22 Sept 2026View
Daylight Analysis (revised Layout)Sunlight/Daylight Assessment22 Sept 2026View
delegated reportDelegated Report24 Sept 2026View
dn finalDecision Notice24 Sept 2026View

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Decision & conditions

Prior approval required - approved with Conditions
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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 M.2(3)(a) of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015.
  2. DRAWING AND DOCUMENT NUMBERS: The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: Location Plan, 340/03/P02 (Rev.A) (dated 03/08/2026), 340/03/P03 (Rev.B) (dated 21/09/2026), 340/03/P04 (Rev.B) (dated 21/09/2026), Daylight Assessment (Rev.A) (dated 21/09/2026) 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. CLASS C3 DWELLING (COMPLIANCE): The building shall solely be used as dwelling houses within the meaning of Class C3 of the Schedule to the Use Classes Order and for no other purpose, except to the extent that the other purpose is ancillary to the primary use as such a dwellinghouse. Reason: To ensure the primary use as a residential unit is maintained and to comply with Part 3, Class M.2 (3) (b) of the General Permitted Development Order (2015)
  4. 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 and policy T3 of Islington's Strategic and Development Management Policies 2023.
  5. CYCLE PARKING PROVISION (COMPLIANCE): Prior to first occupation of the development hereby approved, two cycle spaces, either within the rear courtyard or internally shall be provided nd maintained as such thereafter in 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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