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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624 approved · 51 refused · 25 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
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Conservation areas41 mapped area records
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- FINAL DECISIONP2026/1902/TRE
2 x Cotoneaster Prune back to previous reduction points. Excessive shading. Prudent, periodic tree management.
38 Lonsdale Square, London, N1 1EW
Received 16 Jul 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/0746/FUL
enlargement of existing front and rear dormers, new dormer to side elevation
Flat C 8 - 10 Ferntower Road, London
Received 18 Mar 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/1993/NMA
Non-Material Amendment to planning permission P2022/1108/FUL dated 18/05/2022 (‘Installation of roof plant and associated works’) to add two further condensing units within the existing roof top enclosure.
Turnmill Building, 63 Clerkenwell Road, London, EC1M 5NP
Received 27 Jul 2026 - VALIDATEDP2026/0429/S73
Application to vary Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of Planning Permission ref: P2024/0844/FUL dated 13/02/2026, which approved the following: Demolition of existing buildings and erection of a building (Use Class E) including basement levels and provision of Maker Space (Sui Generis) and flexible and mixed Use Class E / Sui Generis floorspace, highways, landscaping and public realm works and all associated and ancillary works and structures. The proposals include the following amendments: - Increase in the number of floors and an increase in Use Class E floorspace - Associated external and internal alterations (DEPARTURE FROM THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN)
176 - 178 York Way, London, N1 0AZ
Received 16 Feb 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/0989/FUL
Replacement of existing windows (three to the front, three to the rear) with timber-framed double-glazed windows.
Flat H, 10 Compton Road, London, N1 2PA
Received 15 Apr 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/0636/FUL
Erection of single storey rear wrap-around extension.
Flat A, 10 Highcroft Road, London, N19 3AQ
Received 9 Mar 2026 - FIRST STAGE REVIEWP2026/1170/S73
Variation of Condition 2 (opening hours) of permission ref: P2022/1829/FUL dated 04/07/2022 which sought consent for ‘Retention of change of use from Use Class E to restaurant and hot food takeaway (Use Class Sui Generis).’ Amendments seek to amend the wording of condition 2 to allow for new operating hours of 10:00 and 05:00 Monday-Sunday.
268 Holloway Road, London, N7 6NE
Received 5 May 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/1479/COL
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed): Replacement of existing softwood timber plank cladding and associated timber subframe to North elevation (1st to 3rd floor) and East and West elevations (first floor only) with fibre-cement weatherboarding. Introduction of horizontal and vertical cavity fire barriers to the brickwork at compartment wall and floor locations. Local brickwork to be removed and reinstated at compartment walls and floors.
Maple House, 213 Junction Road, London, N19 5QA
Received 27 Feb 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/1120/TRE
Lime T1 (10M, 600mm dia.) - Fell. In poor, deteriorating condition and located close to the house and neighboring property. Lime T2 (16M, 450mm dia.) - Trim the tree’s crown back to the most recent reduction points, about 2 metres. Lime T3 (16M, 550mm dia.) - Trim the tree’s crown back to the most recent reduction points, about 2 metres.
75, Carleton Road, London, N7 0ET
Received 28 Apr 2026 - VALIDATEDP2026/1718/NMA
Non-Material Amendment to Prior Approval reference P2025/3241/PRA dated 23/04/2026. The amendment(s) seek to vary the description of development to reduce the number of units from 15x to 12x; the insertion of rooflights to residential units and automatic opening vents above cores to the fourth floor roof; and additional elevation treatment between the core and main facades to the northwestern elevation.
Clarissa Baldwin House, 17 Wakley Street, London, EC1V 7RQ
Received 29 Jun 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/2264/TRE
T1 Cherry, crown reduce by 2m. Cyclical maintenance.
68, Richmond Avenue, London, N1 0NA
Received 26 Aug 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/1387/TRE
T1 - apple tree (6m) - reduce crown by approximately 1.5m, above previous pruning points to create new crown structure. T2 - apple tree (5m) - reduce crown by approximately 1m, above previous pruning points to create new crown structure.
6 Highbury Hill, London, N5 1AL
Received 29 May 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/1096/FUL
Proposed replacement of existing single glazed windows with timber-framed double glazed windows on front and rear elevations, reinstatement of upper ground floor window to side elevation.
33 St Paul Street, London, N1 7DJ
Received 27 Apr 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/1759/FUL
Proposed reconfiguration of the lower ground floor, including remedial damp-proofing works; demolition of the existing non-original single-storey glazed link and its replacement with a lightweight glazed entrance structure; together with the reinstatement of traditional internal detailing, including joinery and cornicing, the replacement of existing windows with double-glazed timber units, and associated courtyard landscaping and accessibility alterations.
24 Sudeley Street, London, N1 8HP
Received 2 Jul 2026 - OFFICER REVIEWP2026/1922/FUL
Proposed wrap-around ground floor rear extension, following the demolition of an existing extension, proposed rear extension at the second floor level and minor alterations to the rear fenestration.
6 Romilly Road, London, N4 2QZ
Received 17 Jul 2026 - VALIDATEDP2026/1909/AOD
Approval of details pursuant to Condition 5 (Noise Verification Report) of planning permission ref.P2025/3594/FUL, dated 26/02/2026
10, Morrisons, Hertslet Road, London, N7 6PL
Received 17 Jul 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/1687/FUL
Proposed replacement of render and cladding to exterior.
250 - 252 Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7RE
Received 26 Jun 2026 - VALIDATEDP2026/1101/OBS
Partial demolition, infill extension to the building at 5th floor fronting Smithfield Street, new facade to Smithfield Street, recladding of east elevation, replacement plant and new terrace at roof level together with new landscaping, alterations to car parking and cycle provision, and other associated works, all in connection with continued use of the part basement, ground, first to fifth floors of the building for Class E purposes and the proposed flexible dual use of part of the ground floor and basement for Class E / Sui Generis (Bar) (revised scheme)[25/01062/FULL].
Jarvis House 12 Smithfield Street London EC1A 9LA
Received 22 Apr 2026 - VALIDATEDP2026/2312/FUL
Replacement of all existing single-glazed timber windows with double-glazed timber units, together with the replacement of the rooflight, rainwater goods system, and associated brickwork and render repairs.
167 Northchurch Road, London, N1 3NT
Received 2 Sept 2026 - VALIDATEDP2026/0932/FUL
Part-retrospective proposal for the installation of kitchen extraction system to rear elevation.
104 Highbury Park, London, N5 2XE
Received 8 Apr 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/1259/FUL
External works: The erection of a part one part two west side extension to provide new entrance, level access to the lift, office space, green roof and terrace above. Installation of new plant, associated equipment and solar pv panels. Construction of a cycle stores. Creation of rear garden amenity space. Alterations to external windows, doors and stairs and installation of security bars. Other associated and works and repairs.
3-7 Ray Street, London, EC1R 3DR
Received 13 May 2026 - FINAL DECISIONP2026/0518/FUL
Rebuild rear garden wall.
35 Noel Road, London, N1 8HQ
Received 24 Feb 2026 - VALIDATEDP2026/2086/FUL
Part excavation of existing basement to provide habitable space, erection of single storey rear extension, alterations to the rear façade, installation of skylights and associated works.
51 Mercers Road, London, N19 4PP
Received 4 Aug 2026 - VALIDATEDP2026/1621/AOD
Approval of details pursuant to condition Conditions 6 (Noise Report), 7 (Sound Limiting Device) and 13 (Sound Insulation) of Planning ref P2025/2495/FUL Dated 20/03/2026.
137, Ground Floor Shop, Newington Green Road, London, N1 4RA
Received 22 Jun 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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