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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624 approved · 51 refused · 25 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
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- FINAL DECISIONP2026/0834/FUL
Replacement of roof coverings, gutter linings and flashings throughout.
28 Rotherfield Street, London, N1 3DZ
Received 27 Mar 2026 - VALIDATEDP2026/2332/NMA
Non-material amendment to Planning Permission ref.P2025/1632/S73 dated 13 Nov 2025 (constituting an amendment to planning permission 2022/2739/FUL dated 05 Dec 2022) for Proposed internal and external alterations to 34 Farringdon Lane and 22-23 Clerkenwell Close including infilling of ground floor at 22-23 Clerkenwell Close to provide office space (Class E), improvements to rear courtyard, refurbishment of basement to 4th floor at 34 Farringdon Lane, installation of end of journey facilities, provision of new stair between ground and lower ground floors, provision of partial mezzanine at ground floor level, removal of existing plant at second floor level and replacement with new plant enclosure plus landscaping works for terrace, repair of external fire escape stairs on rear elevation, replacement windows, alteration to rear dormer, removal of front fire door, restoration and repair of clock and associated alterations to front elevation. (Listed building consent ref:P2025/1634/LBC also submitted). The variation seeks the following: - Levelling of the basement lightwell floor - Replacement of the approved paving slabs to the second floor terrace with a decking finish - A minor increase in the height of the lightwell rooflight - Retention of a greater extent of historic brickwork at the basement vault openings - Opaque glazing to windows - Replacement of the Level 04 rear windows - Repairs to the terrace coping stones, extension of the approved paint removal methodology - Removal of modern, aged paint from flank elevation - Internal work includes revised partitioning, reconfiguration of WCs and ancillary areas (Listed Building Consent ref.P2026/2352/LBC also submitted)
34 Farringdon Lane and 22–23 Clerkenwell Close, London, EC1R 3AX
Received 3 Sept 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/0803/TRE
T3 - bay tree (7m) - reduce height by approximately 2m. T4 - grandiflora tree (6m) - reduce crown by approximately 1m.
4, Highbury Hill, London, N5 1AL
Received 25 Mar 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/2015/TRE
T1 = TO REDUCE 1 X TREE OF HEAVEN BY 2.5MTRS T2 = TO REDUCE 1 X SYCAMORE TREE BY 2.5MTRS LIGHT ACCESS GENERAL MAINTENANCE
69, Great Percy Street, London, WC1X 9RA
Received 30 Jul 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/1056/FUL
Amalgamation of two self-contained flats into a single unit at ground floor; single storey ground floor side infill and rear extension.
23 Yerbury Road, London N19 4RN
Received 22 Apr 2026 - VALIDATEDP2026/2433/FUL
Replace existing extension at roof level with a new pitched roof extension and installation of solar panels.
18 Marlborough Yard, London, N19 4ND
Received 15 Sept 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/1212/ADV
internally illuminated fascia signage.
10, Tait Building, THE CITY UNIVERSITY, Northampton Square, London, EC1V 0HB
Received 8 May 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/1662/FUL
Replacement of all existing single-glazed timber windows with double-glazed timber units, together with the replacement of the rainwater goods system, fascias and soffits, and associated brickwork and render repairs.
128 Newington Green Road, London
Received 24 Jun 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/0713/TRE
T1 is a Lime tree Proposed Works : Crown reduce by approximately 2 metres on all axis back to previous pruning points lift crown 3 metres T2 is a Sycamore Proposed works: Crown reduce by approximately 1.75 metres on all axis back to previous pruning points lift crown 3 metres
33 - 35, Flat 3, Myddelton Square, London, EC1R 1YB
Received 16 Mar 2026 - OFFICER REVIEWP2026/0604/FUL
Proposed outbuilding with timber cladding and new metal framed double glazed windows and doors.
Ground Floor Flat, 58 Harberton Road, London, N19 3JP
Received 4 Mar 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/1495/LBC
Replacement of internal flat entrance doors, architraves and fanlights, installation of new fire alarm system, and replacement electrical cupboard.
21, Barnsbury Park, London
Received 9 Jun 2026 - VALIDATEDP2026/0943/AOD
Approval of details pursuant to condition 15 (Fire Statement) of planning consent reference P2022/2614/FUL dated 19th April 2023.
Blocks, C, D, E, N and P, THE WHITTINGTON HOSPITAL, Magdala Avenue, London, N19 5NF
Received 9 Apr 2026 - VALIDATEDP2026/0756/S73
A Section 73 application to amend condition 2 (approved plans) of planning consent reference P2022/2614/FUL dated 19/04/2023. The amendments include: (i) a single storey height increase to the service tower; (ii) a single strorey height increase to the Block P extension; (iii) additional height to the Block C infill extension; (iv) reconfiguration of plant within Block E.
Blocks, C, D, E, N and P, THE WHITTINGTON HOSPITAL, Magdala Avenue, London, N19 5NF
Received 20 Mar 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/1980/LBC
Reinstatement of communal entrance, infill of existing lower ground floor entrance, installation of new boiler flue to rear elevation and associated works, removal of fireplaces, reconfiguration of bathroom and kitchen, removal of doors, new openings, replacement of stair balustrades and associated works, with garden works (part retrospective).
Flat A, 19 Canonbury Grove, London, N1 2HR
Received 24 Jul 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/1583/TRE
Crown reduction of tree to remove all branches overhanging into my garden, cutting back to the boundary line only. Removal of excessive ivy/weed growth within the crown where directly affecting overhanging branches. The tree is large, significantly overgrown, and heavily covered in ivy/weed growth. Branches extend substantially into our property and currently dominate the garden space. This overhang has materially reduced light, usability and enjoyment of the garden, making it largely unusable. The proposed works are limited to branches crossing the boundary and are necessary to restore reasonable use of the property. Works will be carried out sensitively and in accordance with good arboricultural practice, with no impact beyond the boundary line
142, Flat A, Downham Road, London, N1 3HJ
Received 17 Jun 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/0655/S73
Application to vary condition 2 (Drawing and Document Numbers) of Prior Approval ref: P2024/1248/PRA, dated 10/07/2024, which granted Prior Approval for the change of use of vacant Class E space to provide 7 dwellinghouses. The applicant seeks to vary Condition 2 to allow for amendments to the consented layouts.
Unit 19, Angel Gate, London, EC1V 2PT
Received 10 Mar 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/0478/COL
Certifcate of Lawfulness (Existing) for the use of upper levels as two self-contained flats (Use Class C3).
50 Seven Sisters Road, London, N7 6AA
Received 19 Feb 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/0941/LBC
Replacement of internal flat entrance doors, architraves and fanlights, installation of new fire alarm system and emergency lighting, and replacement electrical cupboard.
290 Essex Road, London
Received 9 Apr 2026 - WITHDRAWN AFTER VALIDP2026/0650/FUL
Internal re-arrangement to provide a ground floor commercial unit, and amalgamate the existing residential units across the lower ground, first, second and third floor into single-family unit, along with extension to existing mansard roof at third floor and the installation of bifold doors at lower ground
356 Caledonian Road, London, N1 1DU
Received 9 Mar 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/1133/TRE
T1 - purple plum tree (9m) - reduce crown by approximately 2m and remove epicormic shoots from limbs and stem of tree.
79, Sotheby Road, London, N5 2UT
Received 30 Apr 2026 - VALIDATEDP2026/1941/FUL
Replacement of an existing external step to access the rear garden.
Flat A, 10 Loraine Road, London, N7 6EZ
Received 21 Jul 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/0709/FUL
Erection of a two-storey rear extension to 39 and 40 Wallace Road, the relocation of the external rear staircase and associated works.
39 and 40 Wallace Road, London, N1 2PQ
Received 16 Mar 2026 - VALIDATEDP2026/1913/LBC
Refurbishment of existing listed building involving internal and external alterations in accordance with planning consent references P2022/2063/FUL and P2022/2097/LBC dated 11th October 2024. This application seeks consent for a number of further internal and external alterations (linked to P2025/0295/S73).
10 - 14, Garrett Street, London, EC1Y 0TY
Received 17 Jul 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/1357/TRE
T3 Ash of the submitted MWA Arboricultural Report Works: Remove (fell) to near ground level and treat stump to inhibit regrowth. Reason: Clay shrinkage subsidence damage at the subject property.
355 Camden Road, London
Received 27 May 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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