196 Old Street, London, EC1V 9FR Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
External alterations to the building, including the installation and enlargement of ventilation grilles, replacement of sections of glazing, and the addition of roof-level plant and acoustic louvres, together with associated works. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Approved on 26 Aug 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 26 Aug 2026
Site constraints 22
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Important details
How this decision compares
Decided in 82 days from validation, 30 days slower than Islington's median of 52 for extensions. Approved, as 94% of extensions here are.
Plota live figures for extensions decided by Islington in the last twelve months, from validation. Islington decision record →
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14945133
- Comments by
- 4 Jul 2026
- Site or press notice
- 11 Jun 2026
- Statutory expiry
- 2 Jul 2026
Historical activity at this location
26 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Previous applications at this address
Nearby activity
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%).
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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.
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