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Planning appeals in London Borough of Islington, 2025
103 appeals decided in 2025, 22% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.
- Split Decision31 December 2025· other33728217 Claremont Square, London, N1 9LY
- Split Decision31 December 2025· householder33728187 Claremont Square, London, N1 9LY
Refurbishment and tanking of one front vault. Amendments to existing outrigger to include installation of 2 sash windows, change in floor level at lower ground floor and installation of new glazed opening into staircase
- Dismissed18 December 2025· advert3362091Land Outside 266 Pentonville Rd, London, N1 9JY
- Dismissed18 December 2025· minor3362089266 Pentonville Rd, London, N1 9JY
the removal of existing telephone box followed by the installation of 1 no. communications kiosk with integrated advertising display
- Dismissed17 December 2025· advert3374139Pavement Opposite 338-346 Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7LQ
the installation of a multifunctional communication Hub including defibrillator and advertisement display
- Dismissed17 December 2025· minor3374137Pavement Opposite 338-346 Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7LQ
the installation of a multifunctional communication Hub including defibrillator and advertisement display
- Dismissed16 December 2025· householder33733761 Kelvedon Mews, London, N1 3FW
roof extension to provide additional bedrooms for growing family
- Allowed10 December 2025· minor3366453282-284 St. Pauls Road, London, N1 2LH
change of use from a ground-floor commercial shop class E to 2 studio flats class C3
- Dismissed8 December 2025· commercial3374890Archway Tavern , 1 Navigator Square, London, N19 3TD
Erection of a Landscape Digital LED display showing static images, of 7.7m (w) x 5.2m (h) on the north-western rear flank wall
- Dismissed4 December 2025· minor3369480271 Upper Street , London , N1 2UQ
Erection of additional two-storey side/rear extension over existing addition for use as storage space
- Dismissed3 December 2025· minor337057529 Arthur Road, London, N7 6DS
Conversion of single dwellinghouse to 2 self-contained flats with associated works including cycle storage enclosure and refuse storage area, without complying with condition restricting permitted development rights for change of use to HMO
- Dismissed3 December 2025· other3370341104 Highbury Park , London, Islington , N5 2XE
Installation of new ventilation/extraction system
- Dismissed1 December 2025· minor337061644 Tollington Road, London, N7 6PG
the conversion of an existing single dwelling house to create two new flats, comprising one 4-bedroom, 5-person unit and one 2-bedroom, 3-person unit. The project includes the demolition of the existing rear ground floor extension and the erection of new rear ground and first floor extensions. Additionally, the existing front single dormer will be replaced with two front dormer windows, and the existing rear dormer will be enlarged. The proposal also includes the provision of cycle storage facilities at both the front and rear of the property, the installation of solar panels, and the installation of an Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) to the rear without complying with a conditions attached to planning permission Ref P2023/3058/FUL, dated 28 April 2025
- Dismissed1 December 2025· minor3370593572 Caledonian Road, London, N7 9SD
Subdivision of property to create 1x 3-bed 4-person unit and 1x 2-bed 4-person unit, along with external works including fenestration works, new refuse enclosure to front garden and hard and soft landscaping works to front and rear garden, without complying with condition restricting change of use from C3 to C4
- Allowed28 November 2025· minor3373017Flat 1 24 Blythwood Road, London, N4 4EU
a single storey rear extension
- Allowed25 November 2025· advert337186836 Old Street, London, EC1V 9AE
display of hand painted murals
- Allowed6 November 2025· other33666964 Keystone Crescent, London, N1 9DS
- Allowed6 November 2025· householder33666954 Keystone Crescent, London, N1 9DS
refurbishment of existing house, to create 2-3 bedroomed home. Single storey rear extension at lower-ground floor level. Small rear dormer extension at second floor level
- Allowed6 November 2025· other33666933 Keystone Crescent, London, N1 9DS
- Allowed6 November 2025· householder33666923 Keystone Crescent, London, N1 9DS
refurbishment of existing house, to create 2-3 bedroomed home. Single storey rear extension at lower-ground floor level. Small rear dormer extension at second floor level
- Dismissed5 November 2025· minor336936212a-17 Islington Green and 1-15 Essex Road, London, N1 2XH
subdivision of the existing A3 floorspace to create up to 15 Class E units with associated shopfronts, up to 6 retail merchandise units and up to 5 carts with associated public realm
- Dismissed31 October 2025· minor3370430Commercial Unit, 45 Essex Road, London, N1 2SF
Change of use from bar (sui generis) to commercial use (Use Class E)
- Allowed30 October 2025· minor336459464 King's Cross Road, London, WC1X 9QE
the same as listed above for Appeal A
- Allowed30 October 2025· other336459064 King's Cross Road, London, WC1X 9QE
the same as listed above for Appeal A
- Dismissed29 October 2025· householder3363250Flat D, 41 Hargrave Road, London, N19 5SH
‘Proposed part second floor rear extension’
- Dismissed27 October 2025· other336695744 Wilton Square, London, N1 3DW
- Dismissed27 October 2025· householder336663344 Wilton Square, London, N1 3DW
the demolition of existing rear extension, the creation of a new two storey extension and garden room, upgrading of existing glazing and the installation of a new gate to the front railings
- Dismissed27 October 2025· minor336460521 Duncan Terrace, London, N1 8BZ
sensitive internal refurbishment works together with, lower and ground floor extension/side infill, the introduction of front and rear steps, roof lights, fenestration enhancements, landscaping and associated works
- Dismissed27 October 2025· other336460421 Duncan Terrace, London, N1 8BZ
- Dismissed27 October 2025· householder336436621 Duncan Terrace, London, N1 8BZ
- Dismissed27 October 2025· other336436521 Duncan Terrace, London, N1 8BZ
- Dismissed23 October 2025· minor3362983Lower Ground Rear, 187 Caledonian Road, London, N1 0SL
to convert ancillary space into a dwelling (use class C3)
- Allowed17 October 2025· minor336838430 Canonbury Street, London, N1 2TD
the change of use of the existing commercial unit (Class E) to provide a single self-contained three-bedroom residential unit (Class C3)
- Dismissed22 September 2025· householder33700796 Blythwood Road, London, N4 4EU
Excavation of a front garden light well approximately 4.5m x 2.5m with retaining walls on three sides, installation of a new external staircase and glazed doors to provide access and daylight to existing basement within the property
- Dismissed17 September 2025· minor336207118 Bryantwood Road, London, N7 7BE
Erection of ground floor rear and side extensions in association with the subdivision of the property to two self-contained flats (1 x three-bedroom (4p) and 1 x two-bedroom (4p)) without complying with a condition attached to planning permission P2023/0151/FUL
- Dismissed16 September 2025· minor3364764334-336 Essex Road, London, N1 3PB
the erection of a two-storey dwellinghouse
- Dismissed11 September 2025· minor336394025-27 Horsell Road & 11 Ronalds Road, London, N5 1XL
change of use at 25-27 Horsell Road and 11 Ronalds Road, London, N5 1XL (‘the Site’) from commercial (Use Class E) to dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to provide 19 x self-contained residential units
- Allowed11 September 2025· minor3362909282-284 St Paul's Road, Islington , London, N1 2LH
a change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to Dwellinghouses (Use Class C3)
- Dismissed3 September 2025· minor3364317271 Upper Street, London, N1 2UQ
prior approval for the change of use of the first second and third floors from class E (office) to 2no self-contained residential flats (Class C3)
- Dismissed29 August 2025· minor3364104117 Hornsey Road, London, N7 6DP
- Dismissed29 August 2025· minor3364103117 Hornsey Road, London, N7 6DP
a two-storey side extension and alteration to shop frontages
- Dismissed19 August 2025· householder336323149 Thornhill Road, London, N1 1JS
restoration work to the outside of the building, including remedial works to the brickwork and stucco and replacement of gutters and windows. Revised front and rear garden design and levels. Alterations to existing outrigger extension, through the removal of modern alterations and the installation of a large heritage sash window. Reconfiguration to the lower ground floor. A new full width extension to the rear on the Lower Ground Floor. Refurbishment to the interior of the house, including layout changes on the first floor and attic. Rebuilding the roof - including a minor readjustment of the roof pitch and the installation of dormer windows. Installation of a new staircase from the 1st floor to the attic and replacement of staircase from lower ground floor to ground floor
- Dismissed19 August 2025· other335872149 Thornhill Road, London, N1 1JS
restoration work to the outside of the building, including remedial works to the brickwork and stucco and replacement of gutters and windows. Revised front and rear garden design and levels. Alterations to existing outrigger extension, through the removal of modern alterations and the installation of a large heritage sash window. Reconfiguration to the lower ground floor. A new full width extension to the rear on the Lower Ground Floor. Refurbishment to the interior of the house, including layout changes on the first floor and attic. Rebuilding the roof - including a minor readjustment of the roof pitch and the installation of dormer windows. Installation of a new staircase from the 1st floor to the attic and replacement of staircase from lower ground floor to ground floor
- Split Decision12 August 2025· enforcement332534611 Sekforde Street, Islington, London, EC1R 0HD
Erection of additional railings with metal security gate and supporting posts inserted into traditional front iron railings, carriage lamp, decorative metal bracket and supports over main entrance
- Notice upheld12 August 2025· enforcement331864351 Amwell Street, London, EC1R 1UR
the erection of a rear extension at ground and lower ground floor level and the installation of steps from the rear garden to lower ground floor level with a timber balustrade and handrail and associated brick newel post to the steps and rear lightwell not in accordance with planning permission P2018/0417/FUL
- Notice upheld12 August 2025· enforcement331864051 Amwell Street, London, EC1R 1UR
- Dismissed6 August 2025· householder336485725 Devonia Road, London, N1 8JQ
the erection of a roof dormer to rear roof slope to create more habitable internal space and rooflights to front roof slope
- Dismissed28 July 2025· minor3360844120 Holloway Road, Islington, London, N7 8JE
extending up 2 levels to accommodate 7 Flats/apartments
- Notice upheld28 July 2025· enforcement333136125 Gibson Square, Islington, London, N1 0RD
Retention of painting of front elevation stucco, window joinery, window and door surrounds, sills, architraves, cornice and basement elements in black/dark grey colour
- Notice varied and upheld25 July 2025· enforcement3355130Land at 45 Hornsey Road, London, N7 7DD
Erection of a ground floor canopy extension with associated means of enclosure to the side of the property
- Dismissed21 July 2025· minor3352244131 - 132 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1QP
- Notice varied and upheld21 July 2025· enforcement3351705Ground Floor 91 Grosvenor Avenue, Islington Avenue , London, N5 2NL
Without planning permission, the unauthorised change of use of existing ground floor unit from Class E(retail) to Class C3 (residential) to provide 1x one-bedroom (2 person) flat
- Dismissed21 July 2025· ldc3351241Ground Floor 91 Grosvenor Avenue, London, N5 2NL
- Dismissed21 July 2025· ldc3350821131 - 132 Upper Street, London, N1 1QP
Change of use of part of the ground, first, second, and third floors of 131 - 132 Upper Street from a use falling within Class E to a use falling within Class C3 (dwellinghouses) to form five self-contained apartments
- Dismissed15 July 2025· minor3354825158-160 Pentonville Road, Islington, London, N1 9JL
Demolition of the existing building and erection of a part 4, part 5 storey building, with single basement level, comprising 487 sqm of office use (Class E(g)(i) ) at the ground and basement levels and 9 residential units on the upper levels without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref P2022/0547/FUL, dated 19 July 2022
- Allowed14 July 2025· householder335452416 & A Half St. Pauls Place, London, N1 2QF
erection of a glazed garden studio
- Allowed14 July 2025· other335408316 & A Half St. Pauls Place, London, N1 2QF
- Allowed10 July 2025· minor3360498Bath Sorts Ltd, 38 Offord Road, London, N1 1DL
change of use from Class E to Class C3 studio apartment
- Dismissed9 July 2025· other3361458116 Barnsbury Road, London, N1 0ES
- Dismissed9 July 2025· householder3361457116 Barnsbury Road, Islington, London, N1 0ES
the enlargement of existing roof extension with associated restoration of butterfly roof parapet at the rear. Installation of a new rooflights and associated alterations
- Dismissed8 July 2025· minor336285919 St. John's Grove, London, N19 5RW
Conversion of ground and lower ground floor flat from 1 unit to 2 flats, with timber bicycle storage enclosure and associated works
- Dismissed8 July 2025· advert3362088Land Outside 1-24 Annesley Walk Jnc Highgate Hill , London, N19 5DR
- Dismissed8 July 2025· minor3362086Land Outside 1-24 Annesley Walk Jnc Highgate Hill , London, N19 5DR
‘removal of existing telephone box followed by the installation of 1 no. new communications Kiosk with integrated advertising display’
- Allowed8 July 2025· minor3359357398 Caledonian Road, London , N1 1DN
the change of use of the basement and ground floor of existing commercial building (Class E) to residential accommodation to provide 1x self -contained residential unit (Class C3)
- Dismissed8 July 2025· householder335535818 Gerrard Road, London, N1 8AY
Erection of a single storey glass extension at upper ground floor level above the existing lower ground floor rear extension, incorporating a three-panelled sliding glass door
- Dismissed8 July 2025· other335535718 Gerrard Road, London, N1 8AY
- Dismissed7 July 2025· minor335928813A Cloudesley Street, London, N1 0HU
modifications to internal layout and external existing openings
- Dismissed7 July 2025· other335928713A Cloudesley Street, London, N1 0HU
- Dismissed7 July 2025· householder335814321 Raleigh Street, London, N1 8NP
a roof extension
- Dismissed4 July 2025· other3351287382 City Road, Islington, London, EC1V 2QA
Demolition of the basement level rear addition, landscaping works to the front and rear, and internal alterations and refurbishment works in connection with a change of use from commercial (Class E) to a single family dwellinghouse
- Dismissed4 July 2025· minor3351285382 City Road, Islington, London, EC1V 2QA
Demolition of the basement level rear addition, landscaping works to the front and rear, and internal alterations and refurbishment works in connection with a change of use from commercial (Class E) to a single family dwellinghouse
- Notice varied and upheld4 July 2025· enforcement3302402114/114A Seven Sisters Road, London, N7 6AE
Without planning permission, the erection of a full width second storey rear extension, poor reconstruction of butterfly roof formation, the erection of a kitchen extractor flue and ductwork and creation of 4 self-contained residential units addressed 114a A-D
- Notice upheld1 July 2025· enforcement3340477Arta's Flowers, 33 Islington Green, London, N1 8DU
Without planning permission, the installation of an aluminium/composite cladding shopfront and installation of an external mesh roller shutter and associated boxing
- Allowed26 June 2025· householder335645884 Lady Margaret Road, Islington, London, N19 5ES
construction of a side and rear dormer window to facilitate a loft conversion
- Notice varied and upheld16 June 2025· enforcement3338389344 Upper Street, London, N1 0PD
Retention of an existing advertisement panel and shopfront
- Dismissed16 June 2025· minor3336100344 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 0PD
Retention of an existing advertisement panel and shopfront
- Dismissed16 June 2025· commercial3336099344 Upper Street, London, N1 0PD
Retention of an existing advertisement panel and shopfront
- Dismissed11 June 2025· householder336290153 Huntingdon Street, London, N1 1BX
the erection of single-storey rear/side extension (in garden area fronting Crescent Street), rear dormer roof extension (with increased ridge height), alterations to fenestration and associated works
- Allowed6 June 2025· minor3357046282-284 St. Pauls Road, London, N1 2LH
Change of use from ground-floor commercial shop Class E to 2 studio flats Class C3
- Notice varied and upheld6 June 2025· enforcement333949865 Westbourne Road, London, N7 8AD
Without planning permission, the erection of wooden boundary fence panels, supporting posts and gate to the frontage of the property
- Notice varied and upheld6 June 2025· enforcement333949765 Westbourne Road, London, N7 8AD
Without planning permission, the erection of wooden boundary fence panels, supporting posts and gate to the frontage of the property
- Invalid29 May 2025· enforcement3330557341 Caledonian Road, London, N1 1DW
Without planning permission, t he conversion of the maisonette flat to 2 self-contained flats
- Notice varied and upheld21 May 2025· enforcement3334969137 Newington Green Road, Islington, London, N1 4RA
Without planning permission, the erection of a two-storey full width rear extension
- Allowed19 May 2025· minor3359915212 Seven Sisters Road, London , N4 3NX
extension at lower ground and ground floor in the form of a mews. Closet wing extension to first floor and enlarged dormers to third floor (as per P2018/3022/FUL). Internal alterations
- Dismissed19 May 2025· householder33580808 Richmond Crescent, London, N1 0LZ
the erection of a domestic ancillary outbuilding in the rear garden
- Dismissed9 May 2025· minor33556432 Flat C, Queensbury Street, London, N1 3AD
the addition of a third and part fourth floor with roof terrace to a residential building and associated external alterations
- Dismissed31 March 2025· householder335336262A Whistler Street, London, N5 1NJ
ground floor extension, first floor extension & internal alterations and repairs
- Allowed25 March 2025· minor3349970139-149 Fonthill Road, London, N4 3HF
refurbishment and extension of the building to include basement works, the erection of a single storey fourth floor extension and the replacement of rear buildings ’ saw tooth roof with a flat roof to provide Class E floorspace and 4 no. residential dwellings (Use Class C3) and creation of roof terraces. Demolition of existing chimney and rebuilding and enlargement of existing chimney and reinstating the missing Cupola. Alterations to the front elevation including new shopfronts and associated works
- Dismissed25 March 2025· minor334985933 Thornhill Road, London, Greater London, N1 1JR
change of use of a residential driveway (Use Class C3) to include short-term holiday letting by way of specially adapted historic vehicle (Sui Generis)’
- Allowed24 March 2025· ldc3333796110 Junction Road, London, N19 5LB
use of the upper part of 110 Junction Road as three self-contained residential units
- Allowed24 March 2025· major3332394710 Holloway Road, London, N19 3NH
Use of the property as 16 self-contained flats for a continuous period of more than 4 years
- Dismissed19 March 2025· advert3356983Pavement Adjacent to 70 Finsbury Pavement, London, EC2A 1SA
- Dismissed19 March 2025· minor3356982Pavement Adjacent to 70 Finsbury Pavement, London, EC2A 1SA
the installation of a "Pulse Smart Hub" with integrated digital screens
- Allowed18 March 2025· householder3351672Flat B, 57 Cleveland Road, London, N1 3ES
rear lower ground floor and ground floor infill extension, changes to rear fenestration and internal alterations
- Dismissed5 March 2025· householder3351487Flat 1, 24 Blythwood Road, London, N4 4EU
erection of single storey rear infill extension
- Dismissed3 March 2025· householder335612441 Ambler Road, London, N42QS
conversion of flat roof to roof terrace with balustrade
- Appeal Withdrawn25 February 2025· minor3354545343 and 345, Caledonian Road, London, N1 1DW
- Dismissed18 February 2025· minor335129717 Wharfdale Road, London, N1 9SB
Demolition of 1.5 storey rear WC block replaced by 2.5 storey WC/shower block, glazed rear garden extension at basement level, partial basement excavation with underpinning to increase floor-to-ceiling heights, mansard roof conversion to create additional third floor room with photovoltaics and raised chimneys, exterior refurbishment including timber sash windows and insulation, full interior refurbishment converting three flats to single family residence
- Dismissed11 February 2025· householder3346746138 Hemingford Road, London, N1 1DE
‘erection of a first floor extension above the existing ground floor extension’
- Dismissed31 January 2025· householder334773035 Canonbury Park North, London, N1 2JU
shower room mansard to rear extension and removal of WC enclosure on second floor; removal of bathroom on first floor landing to study
- Dismissed31 January 2025· other334772935 Canonbury Park North, London, N1 2JU
- Dismissed23 January 2025· minor3339520Ground Floor Shop, 116 Junction Road, Islington, London, N19 5LB
change of use to the rear part of the existing shop and proposed single storey rear extension to allow for the creation of 1 no. self-contained residential unit (studio flat) (Use class C3) and associated alterations
- Dismissed17 January 2025· minor3351374784a Holloway Road, London, N19 3JH
Change of use of a first floor room from commercial, business and service (Use Class E) to residential use (Use Class C3), to be incorporated into an existing residential unit, under Class G of Schedule 2, Part 3 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended)
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