National Westminster Bank PLC, 40 Islington High Street, London, N1 8EQ Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Change of use and alterations to existing building to provide a mixed-use development, comprising the retention of part of the existing Class E floorspace, a hotel (Use Class C1) and Class F1 uses, together with new public realm, access, servicing and associated works. (THIS APPLICATION CONSTITUTES A DEPARTURE FROM THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN) (amended to refer to Departure from the Local Plan). Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Under consideration
No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 9 Oct 2026, from Islington's recent changes of use.
Site constraints 25
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Important details
Decision outlook
Day 53 of the 56-day target. Islington usually decides changes of use by day 53.
Plota live figures for changes of use decided by Islington in the last twelve months, from validation. Islington decision record →
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-15081046
- Comments by
- 26 Sept 2026
- Site or press notice
- 3 Sept 2026
- Statutory expiry
- 26 Sept 2026
Historical activity at this location
25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
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%).
Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use
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The consultation period closed on 26 Sept 2026.