Inmarsat Global Ltd, 50 Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1HD Data via plota.co.uk

P2026/0420/ADV - Advertisement Consent Approved
Signs & adverts

Proposal

Installation of 2x new, internally illuminated hanging signs on suspended frames Data via plota.co.uk

Track application Save this application and get an email when its status or decision changes. Alerts nearby Get email alerts for new planning applications near this address.
View original council record ↗Last checked

Application progress

✓
Received
24 Feb 2026
✓
Consultation
12 Mar 2026
✓
Approved
3 Jul 2026

Approved on 3 Jul 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 12 Jul 2026

Documents

View the documents on the council's website ↗

Licence at this address

  • Licence Inmarsat Premises licence · in force since 20 Feb 2024 Licensed hours: alcohol until 23:00

Licensed hours are what the licence permits, not opening times.

Site constraints 23

Article 4 directionBunhill & Clerkenwell Area Action PlanCAZHeathrow Safeguarding AreaCritical Drainage Group3_003Central Activities ZoneIslington LU Zones of InterestSite within 100m of a SRN RoadCity Fringe Opportunity Area Spatial Strategy AreaAPA MoorfieldsBunhill Fields and Finsbury Square
Bunhill Fields and Finsbury Square 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 ↗
Heritage at risk: Bunhill Fields, Finsbury Square
On the register of historic places assessed as at risk.
A designated building, monument, park or conservation area assessed as at risk from neglect, decay or development. Proposals that secure its future are looked on favourably.
Historic England ↗
Archaeological priority area
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 ↗
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.
5 listed buildings within 150 m
Nearest: Cattle Trough, Grade II, 53 m away · 5 Grade II
The site itself is not listed. 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.
Show all 5 with distances
Historic England ↗
Opportunity area
Where the London Plan expects significant growth.
Boundaries are indicative and the borough holds the detailed plan.
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 ↗
Bunhill & Clerkenwell Area Action PlanCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
Council site ↗
CAZCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
Council site ↗
Heathrow Safeguarding AreaCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
Council site ↗
Critical Drainage Group3_003Council record
Recorded by the council for this site.
Council site ↗
Central Activities ZoneCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
Council site ↗
Islington LU Zones of InterestCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
Council site ↗
Site within 100m of a SRN RoadCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
Council site ↗
City Fringe Opportunity Area Spatial Strategy AreaCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
Council site ↗
APA MoorfieldsCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
Council site ↗
Bunhill Fields and Finsbury SquareCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
Council site ↗
Also on the record
National infrastructure project 1107 m away: Thames Tideway Tunnel; Registered park or garden 219 m away: Finsbury Circus; Inside the Islington built-up area; Public transport access: PTAL 6b (excellent), TfL 2023, for the 100 m square; Designated open space 37 m away.
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.

Building

Floor area15,564 m² (167,529 sq ft)
Energy ratingA (asset rating 15)
UseOffices and Workshop Businesses
HeatingAir Conditioning

From the energy performance certificate lodged in November 2023, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

Work with planning data?

Every application in Islington - and every UK council - as a live feed, an API, or a bulk CSV export.

About Plota's data service

Other new applications on this street

24 Aug 2026Approved

38 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1PX

Advertising Consent for the installation of hoarding graphics to be applied to t

P2026/2000/ADV
21 Jul 2026Approved

Bus Shelter Outside 10 Finsbury Square London EC2A 1AJ

Internally illuminated sequential advertisement capable of static and dynamic co

P2026/1868/ADV
2 Jun 2026Approved

The Gilbert, 40 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1PX

Change of use of part of the lower ground from office (Class E(g)(i)) to a flexi...

P2026/1316/FUL

Nearby new applications

3 Nov 2026Pending

10 Chiswell Street, London, EC1Y 4UQ

Installation of rooftop plant in place of existing, PV panels and associated equ...

P2026/2828/FUL
2 Nov 2026Pending

167 Whitecross Street, London, EC1Y 8JT

Approval of details pursuant to condition 8 (Sound Insulation) of planning permi

P2026/2844/AOD
30 Oct 2026Pending

99 Bishopsgate London EC2M 3XD

Submission of details of Site Condition and Proposed Ground Levels Plan pursuant...

26/01549/MDC
30 Oct 2026Pending

1 Silk Street City Of London London EC2Y 8HQ

This development is proposed to be a phased development (phase 1: demolition, ph...

26/07430/OBS
29 Oct 2026Pending

Development Site 2 Finsbury Avenue London

Submission of the Open Learning Hub Selection Criteria pursuant to Schedule 3, P...

26/01540/PODC
28 Oct 2026Pending

32 Coleman Street London EC2R 5AN

Installation and display of advertisements comprising, (i) 1no. internally illum...

26/01469/ADVT

Important details

Council
Islington
Application type
Advertisement Consent
Postcode
EC2A 1HD
Received
24 Feb 2026
Validated
24 Feb 2026
Ward
Bunhill
Case officer
Show
Target decision
20 Apr 2026
Decision
Approve with conditions
Decision date
3 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
Show

How this decision compares

Decided in 129 days from validation, 78 days slower than Islington's median of 51 for signs and adverts. Approved, as 73% of signs and adverts here are.

66%decided within 8 weeks
73%approved
188decided in the last year

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

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14707908
Comments by
4 Apr 2026
Site or press notice
12 Mar 2026
Statutory expiry
3 Apr 2026

Historical activity at this location

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

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
6 - 9 Eldon Street London EC2M 7LS
Continued temporary change of use of basement, part ground and first floor level from off…
25/01797/FULL
2025 Approved
1 Finsbury Avenue London EC2M 2PA
Minor alteration to ground floor shop front of Unit 5 southern elevation related to acces…
25/01590/LBC
2025 Approved
1 Finsbury Avenue London EC2M 2PA
Minor alteration to ground floor shop front of Unit 5 southern elevation related to acces…
25/01589/FULL
2025 Approved
1 Finsbury Avenue London EC2M 2PA
Installation of adverts to Unit 5 comprising of 3no. illuminated fascia signs and 2no. il…
25/01592/LBC
2025 Approved
1 Finsbury Avenue London EC2M 2PA
Installation and display of (i) one internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 2400mm x…
25/01591/ADVT
2025 Withdrawn
1 Finsbury Avenue, London, EC2M 2PA
Minor alteration to ground floor shop front of Unit 5 southern elevation related
P2025/3466/FUL
2025 Approved
St Mary Moorfields Catholic Church Eldon Street London EC2M 7LS
Installation of an extract flue to the rear north facing roof slope.
25/00839/FULL
2025 Approved
38 Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1PX
Installation of 2 no. illuminated halo signs to Finsbury Square at ground floor level.
P2025/2539/ADV
2025 Approved
17 Dominion Street, London, EC2M 2EF
Replacement air handling unit (AHU) system with heat recovery capabilities located at roo…
P2025/2809/FUL
2024 Approved
Arbuthnot House, 7-21 Wilson Street, London, EC2M 2SN
Demolition of existing roof structure and erection of a replacement single-storey roof ex…
P2024/3548/FUL
2025 Approved
2-3 Finsbury Avenue London EC2M 2PF
Submission of the Sculpture Relocation Strategy pursuant to Schedule 3 Paragraphs 11.4 of…
25/00447/PODC
2024 Approved
7 - 21 Wilson Street London EC2M 2TE
Demolition of existing roof structure and erection of a replacement single-storey roof ex…
24/01274/OBS
2024 Approved
Eldon House, 2 - 3 Eldon Street, London, EC2M 7LS
Installation of a wall mounted retractable awning on the level 06 terrace.
P2024/3639/OBS
2024 Refused
5 - 15 Sun Street, Hackney, London, EC2A 2EP
Display of 1 no. externally illuminated projecting hanging sign at ground floor level.
2024/2290
2020 Withdrawn
1 Finsbury Avenue London EC2M 2PF
Application under Section 19 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Ac…
20/00951/LBC
2023 Approved
Eldon House 2 - 3 Eldon Street London EC2M 7LS
Installation of 2no. external condenser units with acoustic enclosures to the roof level…
23/01068/FULL
2023 Approved
2-3 Finsbury Avenue London EC2M 2PF
Submission of the Utility Connection Requirements for the development at 2-3 Finsbury Ave…
23/00405/PODC
2023 Approved
2-3 Finsbury Avenue London EC2M 2PF
Submission of the Local Training, Skills and Job Brokerage Strategy (Construction) pursua…
23/00122/PODC
2022 Approved
Eden House, 23 - 25 Wilson Street, Islington, EC2M 2TE
Installation of 1 no. externally illuminated fascia sign and 2 no. non-illuminated fascia…
P2022/4315/ADV
2022 Approved
Eldon House 2 - 3 Eldon Street London EC2M 7LS
Installation of 1no. external air handling unit at roof level.
22/00429/FULL
2016 Approved
Finsbury Avenue Square Broadgate Estate London EC2M 2PA
Erection of 4 temporary retail units (Use Classes A1, A3-A5) and associated works (104.25…
16/01325/FULL
2016 Approved
2 Finsbury Avenue London EC2M 2PA
Change of use, for a temporary period, of the seventh floor from office (Class B1) to fle…
16/01320/FULL
2016 Approved
2 Finsbury Avenue London EC2M 2PA
Change of use, for a temporary period, of (i) part ground floor (east) from office (Class…
16/01319/FULL
2016 Approved
10 Dominion Street Islington LONDON EC2M 2EF
Erection of a skylight at ground floor level over the existing Lackington Street lightwel…
P2016/5033/FUL
2017 Approved
2 Finsbury Avenue, London, EC2M 2PA
Observations to City of London for change of use of the seventh floor from office (Class…
P2017/0291/OBS
Islington
Planning Authority Score
2.9/10
Poor
#237 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other 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

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.