3 Chapel Market, London, N1 9EZ Data via plota.co.uk

P2025/3598/FUL - Full Planning Application Withdrawn
Change of useCommercial & major worksExtensions & alterationsNew homesUtility infrastructureCommercial premises

Proposal

Internal alterations to commercial unit at basement and ground floor level and to create two self-contained flats at first, second and third floor levels. Construction of first floor rear extension. Installing new and replacement widows and doors. Enlarging first floor windows. Installation of canopies and hedging frontage above ground floor windows. Installation of kitchen ducting, rainwater goods and basement ducts. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
19 Jan 2026
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Validated
20 Jan 2026
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Withdrawn
31 Mar 2026

Withdrawn on 31 Mar 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 11 Jul 2026

Documents

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Site constraints 20

Article 4 directionCritical Drainage Group3_006CAZCentral Activities ZoneLocal Plan Strategic and Development Management Policies - Policy B1 DeliveringLocal Plan Strategic and Development Management Policies - Policy R10 Culture anLocal Plan Strategic and Development Management Policies - Policy R2 Primary ShoBarnsbury and Laycock Liveable NeighbourhoodLocal view from Archway RoadLocal view from Archway BridgeAngel Town CentreChapel Market/Penton Street
Chapel Market/Penton Street 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: Chapel Market
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 ↗
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 ↗
Town centre: Angel
A designated centre in the London Plan.
Shops, services and active frontages are protected in centres, and main town centre uses are steered here first.
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.
8 listed buildings within 150 m
Nearest: 99, Chapel Market, Grade II, 47 m away · 8 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.
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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 ↗
Critical Drainage Group3_006Council record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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CAZCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
Council site ↗
Central Activities ZoneCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
Council site ↗
Local Plan Strategic and Development Management Policies - Policy B1 DeliveringCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
Council site ↗
Local Plan Strategic and Development Management Policies - Policy R10 Culture anCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
Council site ↗
Local Plan Strategic and Development Management Policies - Policy R2 Primary ShoCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
Council site ↗
Barnsbury and Laycock Liveable NeighbourhoodCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
Council site ↗
Local view from Archway RoadCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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Local view from Archway BridgeCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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Angel Town CentreCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
Council site ↗
Chapel Market/Penton StreetCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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Also on the record
Inside the Islington built-up area; Public transport access: PTAL 6a (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 3 November 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, 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.

Sales history 2

Last sold for £920,000 in August 2025. Other property, freehold.

8 August 2025£920,000Recorded as a transfer outside a standard sale
3 June 2015£120,000Leasehold. Recorded as a transfer outside a standard sale

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

Building

Floor area137 m² (1,475 sq ft)
Energy ratingC (asset rating 54)
UseRestaurants and Cafes/Drinking Establishments/Takeaways
HeatingHeating and Natural Ventilation

From the energy performance certificate lodged in March 2025, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Islington
Application type
Full Planning Application
Postcode
N1 9EZ
Received
19 Jan 2026
Validated
20 Jan 2026
Ward
Barnsbury
Case officer
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Target decision
15 Mar 2026
Decision
Withdrawn After Valid
Decision date
31 Mar 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
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Agent
Tom Wiffen

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14502936
Statutory expiry
15 Feb 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
Flat 2, 63 White Lion Street, London, N1 9PP
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2025 Approved
62 - 64 Chapel Market, London, N1 9ER
Construction of cantilevered canopy to side elevation.
P2025/1808/FUL
2024 Approved
65 - 67 Chapel Market, London, N1 9ER
Refurbishment of shopfront to include the installation of new concrete effect aluminium c…
P2024/3705/FUL
2024 Approved
65 - 67 Chapel Market, London, N1 9ER
Replacement signage suite to include the installation of 2 no. new fascia signs, the refu…
P2024/3707/ADV
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P2021/3069/FUL
2024 Approved
4 Baron Close, London, N1 9EU
Installation of an air-conditioning unit on the roof
P2024/2571/FUL
2024 Approved
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2023 Refused
29 Chapel Market, London, N1 9EN
Single storey rear extension at second floor level for Studio Flat B.
P2023/2753/FUL
2023 Refused
30 Chapel Market, London, N1 9EN
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2022 Approved
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Two storey roof extension to provide 2 no additional self-contained residential (2-bed) u…
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2020 Withdrawn
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2016 Approved
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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

Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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.