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London Borough of Islington
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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 dates
1,414Searchable 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624 approved · 51 refused · 25 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas41 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection

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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.

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  1. FINAL DECISIONP2026/2440/TRE

    Azara - Cut the entire tree to ground level The tree is growing too close to the property. The tree is in an inappropriate location for the species and is in decline

    104, Lofting Road, London, N1 1JQ

    Received 15 Sept 2026
  2. OFFICER REVIEWP2026/2288/FUL

    reroofing of the butter roof and rear attic roof in natural slate, replacing cement slates with cement slates at the front and rear roof (retrospective)

    34 Sudeley Street, London, N1 8HW

    Received 31 Aug 2026
  3. FINAL DECISIONP2026/1889/AOD

    Approval of Details pursuant to Condition 11 (BREEAM) of planning permission: P2024/1208/FUL dated 08/11/2024

    Finsbury Dials, 20 Finsbury Street, London

    Received 16 Jul 2026
  4. FINAL DECISIONP2026/1049/FUL

    Installation of replacement front metal railings with installation of gate.

    13 Canonbury Grove, London, N1 2HR

    Received 22 Apr 2026
  5. VALIDATEDP2026/2092/FUL

    Alterations to existing building comprising reinstatement of external gated entrance and railings to create secured courtyard entrance and associated landscaping works

    Jahn Court, 34 York Way, London, N1 9AB

    Received 4 Aug 2026
  6. VALIDATEDP2026/2068/FUL

    Replacement of all existing single-glazed timber windows with like-for-like double-glazed timber units, together with the replacement of the rainwater goods system, fascias and soffits, and associated brickwork and render repairs.

    35 Grantbridge Street, London, N1 8JL

    Received 3 Aug 2026
  7. FINAL DECISIONP2026/1564/FUL

    Erection of single storey rear extension with glass roof and new bi-fold rear doors.

    26 Ardilaun Road, London, N5 2QR

    Received 15 Jun 2026
  8. VALIDATEDP2026/2111/TRE

    T1 Lime Crown reduce height 5-6m to provide balanced shape with even and flowing canopy outline Crown reduce spread 2-3m branch lengths to balance retaining soft furnishing growth JUSTIFICATION The historic structural movement the property and drainage damage at St Lukes Vicarage, Penn Road, London, N7 9RE requires for management of the Common Lime tree, T1 in conjunction with repairs and remedial works. The following is relevant (i) Tree T1 is lapsed from a cyclical management regime which dates 20-25 years +. However this is recommended to be re-established which as shown from research shall manages water uptake for the ‘Moderate’ NHBC categorised tree particularly where the reduction of over 30% shall demonstrate a significant diminishing of crown size and related water uptake capabilities (ii) The tree is an integral to the character and streetscape of Penn Road and the wider Conservation Area landscape; the tree’s protection is deemed of importance as set out within LB Islington’s Tree Policy to preserve and enhance the canopy cover of the borough (iii) The tree due to lapsed management also exhibits structural defects and over-extended form which requires management unrelated to the management of water uptake capabilities. These works (also included within the Schedule of Works where in conjunction with structural and drainage management works) Therefore remedial works via crown reduction of the tree (which shall apply a reduction of over 30%) shall restore management of water uptake capabilities whilst retaining the tree with all the positive attributes highlighted within the Conservation Area. Furthermore tree works shall rester management in line with good arboricultural practice and to dispense with duty of care.

    ST LUKE'S VICARAGE PENN ROAD LONDON N7 9RE

    Received 6 Aug 2026
  9. FINAL DECISIONP2026/1704/FUL

    Demolition of existing single storey conservatory extension and erection of new single storey extension. Formation of openings for new door and internal glazed screen at base of lower ground floor stairs and replacement of engineered timber floor coverings to lower ground floor with engineered timber floor. Re paving of rear patio and isolated repairs to masonry and pointing.

    173 Liverpool Road, London, N1 0RF

    Received 29 Jun 2026
  10. VALIDATEDP2026/2035/FUL

    Erection of two storey rear extension to retained commercial unit (Use Class E); change of use of first and second floors from ancillary office space (Use Class E) to residential (Use Class C3) to provide four self-contained residential units (4x3 bed); two storey upward extension provide four self-contained residential units (2x1 bed and 2x2 bed) (eight dwellings total) with associated refuse storage and cycle parking

    218 Upper Street, London, N1 1RR

    Received 3 Aug 2026
  11. VALIDATEDP2026/2462/AOD

    Application for approval of details pursuant to the partial discharge of Condition 19 (Flood Resilience) - insofar as the condition relates to Phase 1A of the development only - of planning permission reference: P2025/1765/OUT, dated 08/05/2026.

    New Barnsbury Estate, London, N1

    Received 17 Sept 2026
  12. VALIDATEDP2026/1720/FUL

    Proposed installation of 1 no. new BT Street Hub, incorporating 2 no. digital 75 inch LCD advert screens [Advertisement Consent application ref: P2026/1721/ADV also submitted]

    Pavement o/s 14 Junction Road, London, N19

    Received 29 Jun 2026
  13. FINAL DECISIONP2026/0983/FUL

    Retention of the security shutter to the entrance door of a ground floor office unit (retrospective application).

    Basement Front And Ground Floor South, 8 Northburgh Street, London, EC1V 0AY

    Received 14 Apr 2026
  14. FINAL DECISIONP2026/0870/AOD

    Approval of details pursuant to condition 3 (ventilation and plumbing) of listed building consent reference P2025/0591/LBC dated 21st October 2025.

    The Whittington Hospital, Magdala Avenue, London

    Received 31 Mar 2026
  15. FINAL DECISIONP2026/0413/ADV

    Advertisement consent for one externally illuminated sign (15.78m x 24.32m) on a temporary scaffolding banner featuring a 1:1 printed facsimile of the building’s façade, for a temporary period from 1 August 2026 - 31 July 2027.

    99 City Road, London, EC1Y 1AX

    Received 16 Feb 2026
  16. FINAL DECISIONP2026/1908/FUL

    Installation of an external air-conditioning unit and associated pipe to the rear of property.

    Flat B, 65, Ferntower Road, London, N5 2JE

    Received 1 Jun 2026
  17. FINAL DECISIONP2026/1280/TRE

    Tree location - rear garden Access - no side access T1 - Approx. H3 S1 25DBH Palm Fell as close as possible to ground level Apply appropriate herbicide T2 - Approx. H2 S1 20DBH Palm Fell as close as possible to ground level Apply appropriate herbicide T3 - Approx. H0.5 S0.5 25DBH Palm stump Fell as close as possible to ground level Apply appropriate herbicide T4 - Approx. H3 S0.5 20DBH Palm Fell as close as possible to ground level Apply appropriate herbicide T5 - Approx. H3 S1 26DBH Palm Fell as close as possible to ground level Apply appropriate herbicide Reason - The large palm trees, and roots seems to be extending from it, whereby it appears to prevent the partition wall from being repaired.

    2, Rocliffe Street, London, N1 8DT

    Received 15 May 2026
  18. FINAL DECISIONP2026/2144/TRE

    T1 (T70) -Lime - Reduce crown to points of previous reduction 3-4m max. branch removal. Crown lift to 6m from ground level (epicormic branches only) T2 (T71) - - Horse Chestnut - remove dead stem T3 (T72) - Horse Chestnut - fell. This tree has died T4 (T73) - Lime - Reduce crown by up to 3m (not beyond previous points of reduction), crown lift to 5m (Tree recently managed as a low pollard Reason for work - routine maintenance of trees in an urban location NON TPO Tree T5 - Robinia - Reduce to clear buildings by 2m, reduce over adjacent garden by 2m, crown lift by 2m

    66, Aberdeen Park, London, N5 2BL

    Received 10 Aug 2026
  19. VALIDATEDP2026/2033/FUL

    Erection of rear basement extension, redesign of rear elevation and like-for-like replacement of the existing former shopfront and associated works

    13 Calabria Road, London, N5 1JB

    Received 31 Jul 2026
  20. FINAL DECISIONP2026/1900/FUL

    Erection of single storey rear extension including courtyard. Demolition of existing conservatory structure.

    68A Romilly Road, London, N4 2QX

    Received 16 Jul 2026
  21. FINAL DECISIONP2026/0907/LBC

    Alterations to layout at 2nd floor to create an ensuite shower room.

    55, Colebrooke Row, London, N1 8AF

    Received 2 Apr 2026
  22. VALIDATEDP2026/2407/FUL

    Proposed roof extension comprising rear mansard and a recessed front roof terrace behind existing front parapet.

    177B Hemingford Road, London, N1 1DA

    Received 11 Sept 2026
  23. VALIDATEDP2026/1734/LBC

    Overhauling and/or replacement of existing glazing and/or windows, improved airtightness and ventilation, vapour-open loft insulation, new main roof-mounted photovoltaic solar panel array and battery storage.

    175 Barnsbury Road, London, N1 0EP

    Received 1 Jul 2026
  24. VALIDATEDP2026/2275/FUL

    Erection of a single storey full width lower ground and half-width upper ground rear extensions; rear dormer extension; replacement front railing, new side windows and rooflight, conversion of the existing seven self-contained flats to provide three self-contained residential units (Use Class C3); together with associated internal and external alterations.

    27 Anson Road, London N7 0RB

    Received 27 Aug 2026

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