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London Borough of Islington
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for London Borough of Islington. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates1,414Searchable applications
399Recorded as pending
92%Approval rate · 675 approved or refused records
51Refused applications
624 approved · 51 refused · 25 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 19 May 2025 to 1 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 4 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
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- VALIDATEDP2026/1640/AOD
Approval of details pursuant to Condition 7 (Inclusive Design Details) of planning permission ref. P2025/3450/S73 dated 21/05/2026.
427 Caledonian Road, London, N7 9BG
Received 23 Jun 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/1116/TRE
Removal of one low hanging branch approx 1 inch in diameter. Tree species: silver birch. Reasons for work: general upkeep (the branch has grown back on itself and removing it will increase light to a magnolia).
31, Allingham Street, London, N1 8NX
Received 28 Apr 2026 - VALIDATEDP2026/1157/AOD
Partial approval of details pursuant to conditions 4 (a) window part only, (b) Details of any proposed external vents and flues (c) PV slate Sample of Listed Building Consent Ref: P2025/1590/LBC
17, Highbury Place, London
Received 1 May 2026 - WITHDRAWN AFTER VALIDP2026/1691/FUL
Change of use from office space to ancillary youth centre (associated with place of worship at 232 Seven Sisters Road).
199-201 Seven Sisters Road, London, N4 3NG
Received 26 Jun 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/1433/FUL
Erection of rear dorm.
9 Alwyne Square, London, N1 2JX
Received 3 Jun 2026 - VALIDATEDP2026/2458/LBC
External works: Demolition of the non-original rear outrigger and replacement with a full width rear extension at lower ground floor level. Rear garden excavation to form an enlarged patio area at lower ground floor and rebuilding of non-original brick garden walls where failing. Replacement of single glazed window with double glazed timber windows. ASHP (an air source heat pump) unit and solar panels at roof level. Removal of non-original, non-breathable paint on the rear facade and reinstatement of the brick with new lime mortar. Replacement of the soil pipe and rainwater down pipe on the rear facade Internal works: Internal remodelling at lower ground floor to create a new stair, kitchen/dining, snug and shower room. Placement of a bathroom on the first floor in the rear room. Placement of breathable wood fibre insulation and lime plaster to external walls; removal of all non-original plasterboard and hardboard ceilings, filling with thermal and acoustic insulation and new plasterboard placed back; rewiring/new plumbing and heating works throughout; reinstatement of four historically appropriate fireplaces into bricked up chimney breasts [Full planning application P2026/2454/FUL also submitted].
14 Halton Road, London, N1 2EU
Received 17 Sept 2026 - VALIDATEDP2026/0851/FUL
Partial demolition at roof level. First, third, fourth and fifth floor extension for office accommodation (Class E(g)(i) use). New roof top amenity space. New external plant compound. A green roof terrace on the fifth floor north elevation. Installation of a new street level entrance. Replacement of all north elevation windows. Lowering of front slab to allow accessible entrance.
29, Clerkenwell Road, London, EC1M 5RN
Received 26 Mar 2026 - VALIDATEDP2026/1846/FUL
Amalgamation of three existing flats into one self-contained dwelling; erection of a part single/part two storey rear extension and rear dormer roof extension; installation of rooflights to the front and side roofslopes; fenestration alterations to side elevation including installation of new opening and AOV windows; air source heat pump to rear garden and boundary works including new railings, gates, stair reconfiguration, bin and bike stores with all associated internal and external works (Part Retrospective)
7 Huddleston Road, London, N7 0RE
Received 10 Jul 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/0855/FUL
Replacement of existing rear elevation double doors with single door and sidelights, replacement rear rooflight and installation of one additional rear rooflight.
92 Lofting Road, London, N1 1JB
Received 30 Mar 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/1794/FUL
Installation of 3x external air conditioning units at sixth floor level.
East, West and South Penthouses, The Orchard Building, 25 Pear Tree Street, London, EC1V 3AP
Received 7 Jul 2026 - VALIDATEDP2026/1963/FUL
Erection of single storey side infill extension to lower ground floor.
15, Hugo Road, London, N19 5EU
Received 23 Jul 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/0702/TRE
Rear garden: Lime x3 (T1, T2 & T3) - specific repollard back to previous most recent cuts (2m off). Reason: trees are across three properties 72, 74 and 76 so work will let more light into the gardens, restrict root growth and for general maintenance.
72, Noel Road, London, N1 8HB
Received 13 Mar 2026 - VALIDATEDP2026/2227/FUL
Installation of additional plant at roof level, comprising 2no. process chillers, 4no. condenser units, 2no. extract fans and 1no. standby generator within an acoustic enclosure with associated works.
5-10 Brandon Road, London, N7 9AA
Received 18 Aug 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/1155/TRE
Rear garden: Birch x3 (T3, T4, T5) - reduce height by 2.5m and sides accordingly. Bay x2 (T1, T2)- cut down to crown break at 1.5m. Reason: to allow more light into the garden.
98 Liverpool Road, London
Received 1 May 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/1693/LBC
Replacement shopfront advertisements comprising new fascia lettering, one projecting sign, associated external LED sign lighting and repainting of the existing shopfront.
361 - 363 Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7JL
Received 26 Jun 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/0919/FUL
Installation of new kitchen extraction system on flat roof.
185 Holloway Road, London, N7 8LX
Received 7 Apr 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/1106/FUL
Construction of a mansard roof extension.
61 Chatterton Road, London, N4 2EA
Received 27 Apr 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/0963/ADV
The advertisements consist of a projecting sign and fascia signage. (Joint Full Planning Applicaiton Submitted ref: P2026/0962/FUL)
Finsbury Tower, 103 - 105 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8LZ
Received 10 Apr 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/0924/S19
Full details of the vacuum glazing unit are provided to the Local Planning Authority prior to the works being commenced.
14 GIBSON SQUARE LONDON N1 0RD
Received 7 Apr 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/1906/TRE
Malus domestica TPO 367. The tree is planted approx 3m away from a residential building and in such a way that is casts shadow as the sun moves from the south to the west. Propose to reduce the tree crown by 2 metres all over to allow more sunlight to reach the windows of the residential building, and to carry out the work in the winter while the tree is dormant.
Suttons Hospital, The Charterhouse, Charterhouse Square, London, EC1M 6AN
Received 16 Jul 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/1994/TRE
To remove an elder tree in the back garden of 143 Widdenham rd. the tree is self seeded elder which my elderly neighbour has never pruned. The elder tree has become excessively large for its position and is causing damage to the paved surface, with roots lifting the paving. The root system is also in close proximity to our shared old Victorian foul water drain, creating a risk of obstruction or damage. The tree is also leaning at an acute angle over the neighbours fence. For these reasons, removal is requested to prevent further deterioration and reduce the risk of future repair problems. Please attached photos and sketch plan of where the roots have raised the ground level.
143 Widdenham Road, London, N7 9SF
Received 27 Jul 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/0891/PRA
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
Received 31 Mar 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/1332/TRE
I would like to remove a dead Poplar tree from my garden. I would also like permission to trim a Sycamore at the back of my garden to let in more light, whole crown reduction to 12m above ground level, to provide sufficient clearance to property.
90 Tollington Park, London, N4 3RA
Received 26 May 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/0718/FUL
Installation of areas of fully collapsible metal guarding at roof level
1-28 & 37-64 Cluse Court, St Peter's Street, London, N1 8PE
Received 16 Mar 2026
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for London Borough of Islington, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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