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P2026/0170/LBC - Listed Building Approved
Extensions & alterationsListed buildingsSolar & renewablesUtility infrastructure

Proposal

Replacement windows and doors. Replacement roof and installation of roof insulation increasing height. Installation of new windows and doors, gate, external staircase and timber screen to vault. Refurbishing rear terrace and installation of sliding doors. Alterations to rear courtyard steps and landscaping. Installation of air source heat pump. Alterations to the internal layout by removing walls and introducing partitions. Infilling rear ground floor void. Installation of new services, including boiler, flue, drainage, pipes, radiators. Installation of new flooring and insulation, doors, bathrooms, kitchen, joinery, fireplaces and utility. Refurbish staircase. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
2 Feb 2026
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Validated
9 Feb 2026
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Consultation
12 Feb 2026
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Approved
17 Jun 2026

Approved on 17 Jun 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 11 Jul 2026

Documents

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Associated applications 2

Site constraints 17

Article 4 directionBunhill & Clerkenwell Area Action PlanCAZHeathrow Safeguarding AreaCentral Activities ZoneAlexandra Palace viewing terrace to St Paul's CathedralAPA Civil War DefencesWithin 50m ofNorthampton SquareII
Grade II listed: Numbers 5 to 10 (Consecutive) and Attached Railings
List entry 1297975 · 8 m away · 5 more listed buildings within 150 m (5 Grade II)
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.
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COA00000588 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.
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.
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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.
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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Bunhill & Clerkenwell Area Action PlanCouncil record
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CAZCouncil record
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Heathrow Safeguarding AreaCouncil 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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Alexandra Palace viewing terrace to St Paul's CathedralCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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APA Civil War DefencesCouncil 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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Northampton SquareCouncil record
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IICouncil record
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Also on the record
Heritage at risk 43 m away: Hat and Feathers; Inside the Islington built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

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Important details

Council
Islington
Application type
Listed Building
Postcode
EC1V 0HE
Received
2 Feb 2026
Validated
9 Feb 2026
Ward
Clerkenwell
Case officer
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Target decision
29 Mar 2026
Decision
Approve with conditions
Decision date
17 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Agent
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How this decision compares

Decided in 128 days from validation, 76 days slower than Islington's median of 52 for extensions. Approved, as 94% of extensions here are.

60%decided within 8 weeks
94%approved
655decided in the last year

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

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14602387_C
Comments by
7 Mar 2026
Site or press notice
12 Feb 2026
Statutory expiry
6 Mar 2026

Historical activity at this location

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

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025
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2024 Approved
Flat 29, The Courtyard, 154 Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7DX
Installation of Air Source Heat Pump on to the terrace
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2024 Approved
Flat 35, 29 Seward Street, London, EC1V 3RF
Single Storey Extension to top (4th) floor flat
P2024/0290/FUL
2023 Approved
Arbour House, 1 Sebastian Street, London, EC1V 0HF
Re-cladding and facade remediation works involving the removal of combustible material fr…
P2023/1914/FUL
2019 Approved
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Retrospective application for the enlargement of the roof terrace and the retention of ex…
P2019/0269/FUL
2023 Approved
Pavement Outside Tardrew House, 238 Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7AN
The installation of a multi-functional Communication Hub including advertisement display…
P2023/1903/FUL
2023 Approved
Pavement Outside Tardrew House, 238 Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7AN
The installation of a multi-functional Communication Hub including advertisement display…
P2023/1989/ADV
2022 Approved
Flat 44, The Triangle, Goswell Road, London, EC1V 0AF
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2022 Approved
Pavement opposite Goswell Road Coffee, 160-164 Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7DU
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P2022/0103/ADV
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Pavement opposite Goswell Road Coffee, 160-164 Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7DU
Proposed installation of 1no. new BT Street Hub, incorporating 2no. digital 75' LCD adver…
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2018 Approved
190 - 194 Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7DT
Part rentention and modification to existing extract duct, plant equipment and relocation…
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2020 Approved
Davina House, 137 - 149 Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7HD
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2020 Approved
35 The Triangle, Goswell Road, London, EC1V 0AF
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2018 Withdrawn
190 - 194 Goswell Road London EC1V 7DT
Extension of an extract pipe
P2018/2335/FUL
2019 Approved
Davina House, 137-149 Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7ET
Replacement of existing antennas, dish and cabinet with 6 no. new antennas, 1 no. dish an…
P2019/0778/FUL
2019 Approved
Flat 27, The Triangle, Goswell Road, London, EC1V 0AF
Proposed removal of 6 double glazed windows from the ground floor living room and replace…
P2019/3312/FUL
2020 Approved
Flat 30 The Courtyard, 154 Goswell Road, Islington, LONDON, EC1V 7DX
Create 2 x flat rooflights in the rook of Flat 30, 154 Goswell Road. Rooflights are 1.5 x…
P2020/0223/FUL
2018 Approved
1 Berry Place, Islington, London, EC1V 0JD
Installation of plant equipment (9 no. units) above existing flat roof at second floor le…
P2018/4155/FUL
2018 Withdrawn
1 Berry Place Islington London EC1V 0JD
Installation of proposed plant equipment (2 no. air conditioning units) above existing fl…
P2018/1799/FUL
2017 Approved
192 Goswell Road Islington LONDON EC1V 7DT
Alterations to the ground floor shop front including a new sliding door at 192 and painti…
P2017/1180/FUL
2017 Withdrawn
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Installation of a free standing internet/ wifi/ telephone kiosk known as a 'link unit', w…
P2017/0951/ADV
2017 Withdrawn
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Installation of a free standing internet/ wifi/ telephone kiosk known as a 'link unit', w…
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2016 Approved
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P2016/4251/ADV
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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

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