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P2026/1075/NMA - Non-Material Amendment Approved

Proposal

Non-Material Amendment following a grant of Prior Approval ref: P2025/2662/PRA dated 14/11/2025 for ‘Notification of Prior Approval for the change of use of ground, first and second floors of existing commercial building (Class E) to residential accommodation to provide 3x self-contained residential units (Class C3) under ‘Class MA’ of Schedule 2, Part 3 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order (GPDO) 2015 (as amended)’ Amendments seek changes to the approved internal layouts to meet building regulation fire requirements. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
23 Apr 2026
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Validated
30 Apr 2026
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Approved
13 Jul 2026

Approved on 13 Jul 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 2 Aug 2026

Associated applications 2

Site constraints 20

Article 4 directionCritical Drainage Group3_006Local Plan Strategic and Development Management Policies - Policy B1 DeliveringCAZCentral Activities ZoneCrossrail 2Barnsbury and Laycock Liveable NeighbourhoodLocal view from Archway BridgeSite within 100m of a TLRN RoadWithin 50m of New RiverWithin 50m of
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 ↗
Central activities zone
The core of central London in the London Plan.
Offices, culture and the other strategic functions of the centre take priority over new housing here.
Conservation area 12 m away: Chapel Market/Penton Street
The edge of the area; work outside it can still affect its setting.
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.
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Article 4 directionCouncil record
Some permitted development rights are withdrawn. The direction is on the council's register but not published as open data.
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Critical Drainage Group3_006Council record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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Local Plan Strategic and Development Management Policies - Policy B1 DeliveringCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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CAZCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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Central Activities ZoneCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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Crossrail 2Council record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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Barnsbury and Laycock Liveable NeighbourhoodCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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Local view from Archway BridgeCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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Site within 100m of a TLRN RoadCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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Within 50m of New RiverCouncil 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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Also on the record
Heritage at risk 13 m away: Chapel Market; National infrastructure project 1971 m away: Thames Tideway Tunnel; 2 listed buildings within 150 m; Inside the Islington built-up area; Public transport access: PTAL 6b (excellent), TfL 2023, for the 100 m square; Town centre 39 m away: Angel.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 3 November 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Planning Inspectorate, 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 £1,150,000 in December 2025. Other property, freehold.

9 December 2025£1,065,000Recorded as a transfer outside a standard sale. One of 2 sales recorded that day
9 December 2025£1,150,000Recorded as a transfer outside a standard sale. One of 2 sales recorded that day

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

Building

Floor area168 m² (1,808 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (asset rating 100)
UseOffices and Workshop Businesses
HeatingHeating and Natural Ventilation

From the energy performance certificate lodged in April 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
Non-Material Amendment
Postcode
N1 9JD
Received
23 Apr 2026
Validated
30 Apr 2026
Ward
Barnsbury
Case officer
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Target decision
20 May 2026
Decision
Non-material amendment(s) agreed
Decision date
13 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
Emily Ingall-Tombs
Freehold owner
Show

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14877895
Islington
Planning Authority Score
2.9/10
Poor
#237 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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

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.

Freehold owner: Information produced by HM Land Registry. © Crown copyright 2026. Source: HM Land Registry, UK and overseas companies that own property in England and Wales, September 2026 release.