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P2026/0379/AOD - Approval of Details Approved
Admin / proceduralCommercial premises

Proposal

Submission of details pursuant to condition 18 (solar photovoltaic panels) of planning permission ref. dated 01/11/2024. (Removal of existing roof structure and erection of a new mansard roof level with a new roof and a rooftop plant enclosure, replacement of windows and ground floor entrance doors, and associated internal and external alterations in connection with the provision of additional office floorspace (Class E)). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
11 Feb 2026
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Validated
5 Mar 2026
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Approved
13 Jul 2026

Approved on 13 Jul 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 3 Aug 2026

Documents

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Associated applications 4

Site constraints 19

Article 4 directionBunhill & Clerkenwell Area Action PlanCAZHeathrow Safeguarding AreaCritical Drainage Group3_003Central Activities ZoneBunhill, Barbican and Golden Lane Healthy NeighbourhoodAPA MoorfieldsSt Luke's
St Luke's 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: St Lukes
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.
Registered park or garden 99 m away: Golden Lane Estate Designed Landscape
Its setting is a consideration for work nearby.
Registered parks and gardens, battlefields, world heritage sites and protected wrecks are designated heritage assets: harm needs clear and convincing justification.
Historic England ↗
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 ↗
Bunhill, Barbican and Golden Lane Healthy NeighbourhoodCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
Council site ↗
APA MoorfieldsCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
Council site ↗
St Luke'sCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
Council site ↗
Also on the record
National infrastructure project 1169 m away: Thames Tideway Tunnel; 12 listed buildings within 150 m; Inside the Islington built-up area; Public transport access: PTAL 6b (excellent), TfL 2023, for the 100 m square.
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, 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 area2,627 m² (28,277 sq ft)
Energy ratingA (asset rating 17)
UseOffices and Workshop Businesses
HeatingAir Conditioning

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Important details

Council
Islington
Application type
Approval of Details
Postcode
EC1Y 0TJ
Received
11 Feb 2026
Validated
5 Mar 2026
Ward
Bunhill
Case officer
Show
Target decision
7 Apr 2026
Decision
Approve with no conditions
Decision date
13 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
Waugh Thistleton Architects Ltd.

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14685784
Statutory expiry
26 Mar 2026

Historical activity at this location

28 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Approved
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P2025/3014/AOD
2025 Approved
Approval of details pursuant to condition 3 (materials) of planning permission ref. P2024…
P2025/1175/AOD
2024 Approved
Approval of details pursuant to condition 4 (Construction Management Plan) of planning pe…
P2024/3363/AOD
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
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Advertisement consent for the installation of 2 no. non-illuminated entrance signs.
P2025/0157/ADV
2024 Approved
169 Whitecross Street, London, EC1Y 8JT
New entrance to shopfront to create new access to allow subdivision of the first floor in…
P2024/3647/FUL
2022 Approved
10-14 Garrett Street, London, EC1Y 0TY
Refurbishment of existing listed building including internal and external alterations inc…
P2022/2097/LBC
2022 Approved
10-14 Garrett Street, London, EC1Y 0TY
Refurbishment of existing listed building (including internal and external alterations) a…
P2022/2063/FUL
2024 Approved
163 - 165 Whitecross Street, Basement And Ground Floor, London, EC1Y 8JT
Display advertisement on shop's window, projection sign and fascia sign.
P2024/1755/ADV
2023 Refused
128 Whitecross Street, London, EC1Y 8PU
Erection of a third floor level with a new mansard roof above, erection of first and seco…
P2023/1952/FUL
2023 Approved
110 Golden Lane, EC1Y 0TG
New entrance canopy; Creation of a roof terrace with associated balustrades; Enclosure of…
P2023/0089/FUL
2022 Withdrawn
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Replacement of front façade along Old Street; Replacement and conversion of sixth-floor p…
P2023/0074/FUL
2022 Refused
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Erection of a third floor level with a new mansard roof above in association with the exi…
P2022/4111/FUL
2022 Withdrawn
76-78 Old Street London EC1V 9AZ
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P2022/1366/FUL
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P2022/0165/ADV
2022 Withdrawn
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Installation of ATM and associated illuminated facia and projecting signage to the right…
P2022/0145/FUL
2021 Approved
20 Garrett Street, London, EC1Y 0TW
Proposed external facade alterations to the front elevation, rear elevation and revisions…
P2021/2289/FUL
2021 Approved
20 Garrett Street, London, EC1Y 0TW
Proposed use of the existing external roof area as an amenity space ancillary to the exis…
P2021/2288/FUL
2019 Approved
141 - 157 Whitecross Street, London, EC1Y8JL
Retrospective application for a second level basement and extended first level basement…
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2019 Approved
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Change of use of ground and basement level shop from retail (A1) to nail bar (Sui Generis…
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2019 Approved
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Replacement of existing External Wall Insulation (EWI) with non-combustible EWI
P2019/1928/FUL
2018 Approved
7 A Garrett Street, Islington, London, EC1Y 0TY
Erection of a replacement single storey front extension with associated terrace, railings…
P2018/4152/FUL
2018 Approved
137 - 139 Whitecross Street, London, EC1Y 8JL
Proposed mansard roof extension with front and rear dormers to 137 and 139 Whitecross Str…
P2018/3534/FUL
2017 Approved
Flat 3 & 4 5 Garrett Street London EC1Y 0TT
Amalgamation of two 1 bedroom flats into one family size flat (3 bedroom)
P2017/2914/FUL
2017 Refused
Pavement outside of 80-86 Old Street Old Street Islington LONDON EC1V 9NN
Erection of solar powered telephone kiosk.
P2017/0497/PRA
2016 Approved
Ground Floor at 179 And 181 179 - 181 Whitecross Street Islington LONDON EC1Y 8QP
APPLICATION TO ALTER THE EXISTING SHOPFRONT FROM GLAZING PANELS TO BI-FOLDING DOORS Alter…
P2016/4758/FUL
2016 Approved
136 Whitecross Street, London, EC1Y 8PU
Change of Use from Retail (Class A1) to Restaurant (Class A3) .
P2016/2519/PRA
2016 Approved
161 Whitecross Street, London, EC1Y 8JL
Removal of all existing painted timber frame windows with single glazed units and replace…
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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

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.