Flat 2, 113A, , Essex Road, London, N1 2SL Data via plota.co.uk

P2026/0494/FUL - Full Planning Application Refused
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Installation of roof garden together with associated safety balustrades and access arrangements. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
9 Apr 2026
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Validated
15 Apr 2026
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Consultation
23 Apr 2026
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Refused
25 Aug 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 25 Aug 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 26 Aug 2026

Documents

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Site constraints 18

Article 4 directionLocal Plan Strategic and Development Management Policies - Policy B1 DeliveringLocal Plan Strategic and Development Management Policies - Policy R10 Culture anAPA Islington Village and Manor HouseAngel Town CentreSite within 100m of a SRN RoadClass MA A4D Tranche 2Cross StreetWithin 50m ofII
Grade II listed: South Library
List entry 1298054 · 12 m away · 11 more listed buildings within 150 m (11 Grade II)
Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
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Historic England ↗
Cross Street conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Council document ↗
Archaeological priority area: The Archaeological Priority Area covers the historic settlement of Islington
An assessment or field evaluation may be asked for before ground works.
The council or Historic England considers archaeology likely here. A desk-based assessment, and sometimes trial trenching, can be asked for with the application.
Air quality management area: Islington AQMA
The council has declared the area as failing an air quality objective.
Schemes that add traffic, parking or combustion plant are assessed against the area's action plan and may need an air quality assessment.
Council record ↗
Town centre: Angel
A designated centre in the London Plan.
Shops, services and active frontages are protected in centres, and main town centre uses are steered here first.
Article 4 directionCouncil record
Some permitted development rights are withdrawn. The direction is on the council's register but not published as open data.
Council site ↗
Local Plan Strategic and Development Management Policies - Policy B1 DeliveringCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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Local Plan Strategic and Development Management Policies - Policy R10 Culture anCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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APA Islington Village and Manor HouseCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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Angel Town CentreCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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Site within 100m of a SRN RoadCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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Class MA A4D Tranche 2Council record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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Cross StreetCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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Within 50m ofCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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IICouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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Also on the record
Inside the Islington built-up area; Public transport access: PTAL 6a (excellent), TfL 2023, for the 100 m square; Designated open space 32 m away.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, Transport for London (public transport access levels, Powered by TfL Open Data, OGL v3.0, contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Sales history 2

Last sold for £710,000 in October 2025. Flat or maisonette, leasehold.

3 October 2025£710,000
7 January 2015£699,950New build

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

Building

Floor area94 m² (1,012 sq ft)
Energy ratingC (74 out of 100)
PropertyMid-terrace flat, 4 habitable rooms
Built1976 to 1982
HeatingBoiler and underfloor heating, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in May 2025, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Islington
Application type
Full Planning Application
Postcode
N1 2SL
Received
9 Apr 2026
Validated
15 Apr 2026
Ward
St Mary's & St James'
Case officer
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Target decision
3 Jun 2026
Decision
Refusal of permission
Decision date
25 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
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Agent
Richard Collin

How this decision compares

Decided in 132 days from validation, 80 days slower than Islington's median of 52 for extensions. Refused, as 6% of extensions here are.

60%decided within 8 weeks
94%approved
660decided in the last year

Plota live figures for extensions decided by Islington in the last twelve months, from validation. Islington decision record →

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14722089
Comments by
16 May 2026
Site or press notice
23 Apr 2026
Statutory expiry
11 May 2026

Historical activity at this location

24 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025
100 Essex Road, London, N1 8LU
Removal and replacement of existing extractor flue.
P2025/2725/FUL
2024 Approved
100 Essex Road, London, N1 8LU
Erection of a second-floor rear extension.
P2024/3821/FUL
2024 Refused
130 Essex Road, London, N1 8LX
Notification of Prior Approval for the change of use of part of the ground floor of exist…
P2024/0550/PRA
2023 Approved
114-120 Essex Road, London, N1 8LX
Joint application for the replacement of windows on rear elevation at first and second fl…
P2023/1130/FUL
2023 Approved
Dibden House, Dibden Street, London, N1 8RH
Reroofing, and rendered overcladding to external fair-faced brick walls.
P2023/0263/FUL
2021 Refused
130 Essex Road , London, N1 8LX,
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P2021/2311/PRA
2022 Approved
100 Essex Road, London, N1 8LU
Proposed alterations to existing mansard roof extension, 2nd floor rear extension, remova…
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2021 Refused
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South Library, 115-117 Essex Road, London, N1 2SL
Proposed works, including repairs and alterations to the existing external roofs of the S…
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2021 Approved
South Library, 115-117 Essex Road, London, N1 2SL
Proposed works, including repairs and alterations to the existing external roofs of the S…
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2020 Approved
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Erection of a ground floor single-storey flat-roof rear extension. Brick cladding similar…
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2018 Approved
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Islington
Planning Authority Score
2.9/10
Poor
#237 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Islington is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #260 out of 296. 53% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Islington decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #132 of 296
93%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #130 of 296
43%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #260 of 296
53%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #241 of 296
89%
Minor dwellings approved
499 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
1 decided (10+ homes)
89%
Change of use approved
19 decided
1,488
Total decisions
167 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.