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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 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624 approved · 51 refused · 25 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
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Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning information Planning and building controlContact planning Building control enquiriesLocal plan Islington planning policyConservation areas Conservation areas
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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- WITHDRAWN AFTER VALIDP2026/2134/LBC
Replace any degraded or damaged pointing including replacement of any missing or damaged bricks to west elevation and rear ground floor elevation. Repointing will be carried out on a like-for-like basis using a lime mortar matched to the existing in mix, colour, aggregate and joint profile, finished to match the surrounding historic pointing. No cementitious mortar will be used. No bricks will be replaced other than isolated damaged units matched with a reclaimed stock brick of comparable colour, texture and size. On completion, the repointed areas will be visually consistent with the surrounding historic brickwork and will not alter the appearance of the building.
6 Cloudesley Square, London
Received 7 Aug 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/0474/COL
Certificate of Lawfulness (existing) to confirm use of the upper floors of the property as 3 self-contained residential units (Use Class C3) for a period of 4 years or more
60 Seven Sisters Road, London, N7 6AA
Received 19 Feb 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/0629/FUL
Landscaping improvement works to associated playground areas including the formation of new sensory garden.
Prior Weston Primary School, 101 Whitecross Street, London, EC1Y 8JA
Received 6 Mar 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/0829/FUL
Erection of a full width rear extension at ground and first floor levels with an associated new side window.
45 Crouch Hill, London, N4 4AJ
Received 27 Mar 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/1026/TRE
Trees Located in rear garden. T1 - Lime, 53 DBH - Fell to ground level - Poison Stump with Eco Plugs Please see attached third party arb report attached
Flat A, 21 Pemberton Terrace, London, N19 5RX
Received 20 Apr 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/0753/AOD
Approval of details pursuant to Conditions 12 (Refuse) and 13 (Green Roofs) of Planning Permission ref: P2024/0239/FUL, dated: 17/10/2024.
William Martin Court, 65 Margery Street, London, WC1X 0JH
Received 20 Mar 2026 - VALIDATEDP2026/1950/FUL
Erection of a rear garden outbuilding.
5 Canonbury Grove, London, N1 2HP
Received 22 Jul 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/1435/TRE
Cherry - Old tree which has been reduced heavily historical. Is recovering well Recommend not reducing past the reduction point as it could die Crown reduce the height and spread back to the previous reduction points retaining leaf bearing furnishing growth (approx. 1.2m height and 1.2m spread) Remove dead wood Maintenance works in line with good arboricultural practice
5, Ashmount Road, London, N19 3BH
Received 3 Jun 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/1033/S19
The application seeks a minor amendment under S19 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (as amended) by way of variation of condition 12 of listed building consent ref. P2024/1453/LBC dated 07.02.2025: • RAISING OF COAL VAULT ENTRANCE DOOR HEIGHT (COMPLIANCE): Notwithstanding references within the Structural Engineer’s Design Intent Report dated May 2024 no permission is granted for the raising of the coal vault entrance door height. The condition would be varied to read: 6.5 The condition would be varied to reflect this: • RAISING OF NORTHERN COAL VAULT ENTRANCE DOOR HEIGHT (COMPLIANCE): Notwithstanding references within the Structural Engineer’s Design Intent Report dated May 2024 permission is granted for the raising of the northern coal vault entrance door where modern lintel already exists. REASON: For the avoidance of doubt and in order to safeguard the special architectural or historic interest of the heritage asset. REASON: For the avoidance of doubt and in order to safeguard the special architectural or historic interest of the heritage asset.
46, Gibson Square, London, N1 0RA
Received 18 Dec 2025 - VALIDATEDP2026/2477/TRE
T1 - Lime - pollard back to main trunk/previous pollard points - approx 3m branch removal This is routine maintenance of a tree growing in a restricted space in close proximity to buildings
32 Canonbury Park North, London, N1 2JT
Received 21 Sept 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/1118/TRE
We wish to prune our eucalyptus that is on our boundary with the garden backing onto Stavordale road. We planted it 25 years ago and it needs a trim of 20%.
BASEMENT FLAT, 44 Highbury Hill, London, N5 1AP
Received 28 Apr 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/0953/FUL
Replacement of existing Crittall windows with double glazed uPVC windows; replacement of external door at the rear elevation.
Baker House, 16 Melgund Road, London N5 1PX
Received 10 Apr 2026 - VALIDATEDP2026/2480/AOD
Approval of Details pursuant to Condition 3 of Planning reference P2025/1949/LBC dated 08/09/2025
93, Hemingford Road, London, N1 1BY
Received 21 Sept 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/0848/FUL
Erection of single storey rear extension and garden alterations.
2, Arvon Road, London, N5 1PS
Received 30 Mar 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/1066/PRA
Notification of Prior Approval for the change of use of the first floor from Class E (retail) to 1 x 1-bed and 1 x 2-bed flat (Class C3) under Class G of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order (GPDO) 2015 (as amended)
144 Seven Sisters Road, London, N7 7NS
Received 23 Apr 2026 - WITHDRAWN AFTER VALIDP2026/0795/FUL
Internal alterations and external alterations with associated works at 55 Canonbury Road, including: lifting non-original floorboards and installation of underfloor heating and insulation (GF/FF/SF); enlarged staircase window (FF); removal of non-original fitted units (FF/SF); new second-floor shower room (SF); roof-level conservation-style skylight, solar PV panels, ASHP (air source heat pump) located in timber enclosure to rear garden; and associated internal improvements. (listed building consent also submitted ref: P2026/0801/LBC).
55, Canonbury Road, London, N1 2DG
Received 24 Mar 2026 - VALIDATEDP2026/1594/FUL
Replacement of windows to serve as fire exits. Replacement of sliding glass garden door and associated internal alterations.
41 Besant Walk, Andover Estate, London, N7 7RG
Received 16 Jun 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/1227/FUL
Erection of L shaped rear dormer roof extension, installation of 2 front rooflights and new windows to rear elevation
Flat C, 80 Birnam Road, London, N4 3LQ
Received 11 May 2026 - VALIDATEDP2026/2052/FUL
Erection of a roof extension to provide additional Class E floorspace, including the formation of an ancillary roof terrace, installation of photovoltaic panels and air conditioning equipment, external escape stair, and associated works.
50, Farringdon Road, London, EC1M 3HE
Received 3 Aug 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/1475/TRE
Rear garden: Norway Maple T1 (18M high, 700mm dia.) - Reduce the crown of the tree overall by up to 4 metres and back to the most recent points of reduction.
Flat A, 125 Englefield Road, London, N1 3LH
Received 8 Jun 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/0704/AOD
Approval of details pursuant to condition 27 (signage details) of planning consent ref: P2021/0969/FUL dated 27/07/2021.
York Way Estate, North Road, London, N7 9PX
Received 13 Mar 2026 - VALIDATEDP2026/2446/LBC
Rerendering and new roof to closet wing, recladding of dormer structure, new rear entrance door, new window to dormer, recladding of external rear steps. Amalgamation of two flats into a single dwellinghouse. Full planning apllication P2026/2445/FUL also submitted].
45 St Peter's Street, London, N1 8JP
Received 16 Sept 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/1697/TRE
T1. False Acacia. Mature tree with significant dieback throughout canopy. History of shedding branches. Dieback from canopy tips indicating rooting disorder. No Safe useful life expectancy. Fell to ground level. Replant with x1 standard tree 12/14cm in girth in following planting season.
24, Furlong Road, London, N7 8LS
Received 29 Jun 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/1885/TRE
Rear garden: Cherry Plum T1 (14M high, 450mm dia.) - An old Ganoderma spp. fruiting body is present at the base of the stem. Reduce the tree’s crown by up to 3 metres, cutting back to the most recent reduction points.
5, Friend Street, London, EC1V 7NS
Received 15 Jul 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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