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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624 approved · 51 refused · 25 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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Conservation areas41 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection
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- FINAL DECISIONP2026/1184/TRE
Hazel T1 (12M high, 400mm dia.) - Reduce crown overall to previous points by up to 2 metres Cherry T2 (12M high, 350mm dia.) - Reduce crown overall to previous points by up to 2 metres Field Maple T3 (10M high, 300mm dia.) - Reduce crown overall to previous points by up to 2 metres Silver Birch T4 (12M high, 350mm dia.) - Reduce crown overall to previous points by up to 2 metres Dead tree T5 (14M high, 400mm dia.) - Dead. - Cut down to ground level and keep the log wood on site.
143, Aberdeen Park Nursery, Day Nursery, Highbury New Park, London, N5 2LJ
Received 6 May 2026 - WITHDRAWN AFTER VALIDP2026/0955/FUL
Replacement of existing Crittall windows with double glazed uPVC windows; replacement of an external door at the rear elevation.
Estate Estlilliehouse, Fieldway Crescent, London N5 1QB
Received 10 Apr 2026 - FIRST STAGE REVIEWP2026/2089/FUL
External alterations including front parapet decoration, replacement of rear patio doors and associated service installations on rear elevation.
19 Noel Road, London, N1 8HQ
Received 5 Aug 2026 - VALIDATEDP2026/2436/AOD
Application for approval of details pursuant to the partial discharge of Condition 31 (Sound Insulation - Residential) - 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 15 Sept 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/0529/FUL
Replacement of the outrigger roof with a matching brick parapet and green roof; enlargement of the basement window; excavation to extend the rear patio; installation of new PV panels at roof level; and internal alterations.
24 Arlington Square, London, N1 7DP
Received 25 Feb 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/0759/LBC
The proposals comprise sensitive internal repair and refurbishment works to a Grade 2 listed building used as the London headquarters of Mangera Yvars Architects (MYAA). The works take a deliberate light-touch approach across the building's four floors, prioritising structural repair and modest functional improvements whilst preserving the building's historic character. - Structural repair to deflecting internal floors and central staircase. - Restoration and repainting of existing wall decorations, skirtings, cornices, stairs, doors in keeping with the building's original historic character. - New oak timber floorboards laid over floors and stairs throughout. - Replacement of existing lead pipes with new internal plumbing and drainage. - Partial removal of a recently added partition wall at upper ground floor to create an open lobby and exhibition space. - Addition of a door to an existing partition at second floor level to improve means of escape. - New WC facilities and staff shower at lower ground and first and second floor levels.
81 - 83 Essex Road, London
Received 19 Mar 2026 - VALIDATEDP2026/1316/FUL
Change of use of part of the lower ground from office (Class E(g)(i)) to a flexible use for office (Class E(g)(i)) or indoor competitive socialising (Sui Generis) including ancillary bar, restaurant, retail and associated facilities, and introduction of ventilation extraction plant and equipment
The Gilbert, 40 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1PX
Received 20 May 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/1038/TRE
Tree location - rear garden Access - no side acess T1 - Approx. H4 S2 25DBH Twin stem Palm/Yucca tree Remove stem that is impacting onto rear boundry wall ONLY. CODOMINANT stem to remain.
7, Flat A, Burgh Street, London, N1 8HF
Received 21 Apr 2026 - VALIDATEDP2026/2298/TRE
T1 = TO REDUCE 1 X LIME TREE BY 2.5MTRS RAISE THE ROWN TO 5.0MTRS & REMOVE THE DEADWOOD T2 TO FELL 1 X SYCAMORE TREE AS CLOSE TO GROUND LEVEL AS POSSIBLE (TREE HAS HONEY FUNGUS DISEASE) T3 = TO REDUCE 1 X SWEET CHESTNUT TREE BY 2.5/3.0MTRS LIGHT ACCESS GENERAL MAINTENANCE PROPERTY ENCROACHMENT
Flat 19, 47 Carleton Road, London, N7 0EU
Received 1 Sept 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/1123/FUL
Rear dormer roof extension, replacement rear extension with side infill extension
7 Framfield Road, London, N5 1UU
Received 28 Apr 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/1723/ADV
Two digital 75-inch LCD display screens, one on each side of the Street Hub unit.
Pavement outside 2-4 Archway Close, London, N19 3TD
Received 29 Jun 2026 - VALIDATEDP2026/2168/FUL
Erection of a first-floor rear extension and associated internal alterations to facilitate the enlargement of the existing Sui Generis House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) from 9 to 10 bedrooms, including the provision of shared communal facilities and secure cycle parking
456, Holloway Road, London, N7 6QA
Received 11 Aug 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/1374/FUL
Proposed roof terrace above the rear outrigger with the creation of an access door.
Flat C, 35 Mulkern Road, London, N19 3HQ
Received 27 May 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/0927/TRE
T1 - Cypress - Fell, due to proximity to the properties.
44, Canonbury Park South, London, N1 2JH
Received 8 Apr 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/1962/AOD
Partial approval of details pursuant to condition 3 of Listed Building Consent ref P2025/1847/LBC dated 04/09/2025 including parts B to F inclusive.
29, Arlington Square, London, N1 7DP
Received 22 Jul 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/0796/FUL
Replacement of the existing timber single-glazed windows to the front with timber double-glazed units, uPVC double-glazed units to the rear and uPVC rear garden doors.
3 Travers Road, London, N7 7PR
Received 25 Mar 2026 - OFFICER REVIEWP2026/2102/FUL
Demolition of outbuildings. Re-roofing of the hall, including the addition of insulation, removal of lantern roof light and introduction of Velux rooflights. Adaptations to existing window and door openings. Construction of temporary external WC and kitchen accommodation. Repairs to boundary walls.
Hanley Hall, St Saviour'S Church, Hanley Road, London, N4 3DQ
Received 5 Aug 2026 - OFFICER REVIEWP2026/0988/FUL
First-floor rear extension enclosing existing balcony to form utility room.
144, Gillespie Road, London, N5 1LP
Received Not published - FINAL DECISIONP2026/2001/FUL
Replacement of existing single-glazed timber framed windows and doors to doubled-glazed uPVC windows and doors.
1-81, 2-108 Tiber Gardens, 1-66 Treaty Street, 211-261 Copenhagen Street, London, N1 0XE
Received 28 Jul 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/0905/FUL
Erection of rear dormer roof extension.
Flat 3, 29 Cruden Street, London, N1 8NH
Received 6 Apr 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/1923/FUL
Installation of 2x external air conditioning condenser units and acoustic enclosure to the rear garden
104 St George's Avenue, London, N7 0AH
Received 20 Jul 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/1664/FUL
Replacement of 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.
67 Northchurch Road, London, N1 3NU
Received 24 Jun 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/1249/FUL
Erection of full-width first floor rear extension.
38 Florence Street, London, N1 2DU
Received 12 May 2026 - VALIDATEDP2026/2199/FUL
Full planning application for the installation of AOVs and ventilators at roof level of the existing buildings across the site and the installation of dry riser inlets to the existing elevations.
Angel Gate, London, EC1V
Received 13 Aug 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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