Unit 1 & 2, Holford Yard, London, WC1X 9HD Data via plota.co.uk

P2025/3347/FUL - Full Planning Application Approved

Proposal

The installation of 1 Emergency Generator, 11 External Air Handling Condenser Units, 2 coldroom condensers, 6 Extract Fans, associated enclosures, and associated ductwork to support the Centralised Aseptic Unit. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
5 Jan 2026
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Validated
7 Jan 2026
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Consultation
15 Jan 2026
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Approved
6 May 2026

Approved on 6 May 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 11 Jul 2026

Site constraints 25

Article 4 directionCritical Drainage Group3_006Local Plan Strategic and Development Management Policies - Policy B1 DeliveringCAZHeathrow Safeguarding AreaCentral Activities ZoneLocal Plan Strategic and Development Management Policies - Policy B2 New businesLocal view from Archway RoadLocal view from Archway BridgeSite within 100m of a TLRN RoadAPA Civil War DefencesClass MA A4D Tranche 2New RiverWithin 50m of New RiverWithin 50m of
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.
Conservation area 11 m away: New River
The edge of the area; work outside it can still affect its setting.
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.
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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Some permitted development rights are withdrawn.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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Critical Drainage Group3_006Council record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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Local Plan Strategic and Development Management Policies - Policy B1 DeliveringCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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CAZCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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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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Local Plan Strategic and Development Management Policies - Policy B2 New businesCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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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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Site within 100m of a TLRN RoadCouncil 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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Class MA A4D Tranche 2Council record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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New RiverCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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Within 50m of New RiverCouncil 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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Also on the record
6 listed buildings within 150 m; Heritage at risk 51 m away: Chapel Market; National infrastructure project 1884 m away: Thames Tideway Tunnel; Inside the Islington built-up area; Public transport access: PTAL 6b (excellent), TfL 2023, for the 100 m square; Town centre 83 m away: Angel.
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, 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 area398 m² (4,284 sq ft)
Energy ratingC (asset rating 73)
UseStorage or Distribution
HeatingHeating and Mechanical Ventilation

From the energy performance certificate lodged in July 2024, 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
WC1X 9HD
Received
5 Jan 2026
Validated
7 Jan 2026
Ward
Clerkenwell
Case officer
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Target decision
1 Mar 2026
Decision
Approve with conditions
Decision date
6 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
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Agent
Rolfe Judd Planning

How this decision compares

Decided in 119 days from validation, 69 days slower than Islington's median of 50 for utility and infrastructure works. Approved, as 78% of utility and infrastructure works here are.

68%decided within 8 weeks
78%approved
61decided in the last year

Plota live figures for utility and infrastructure works decided by Islington in the last twelve months, from validation. Islington decision record →

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14431296
Comments by
7 Feb 2026
Site or press notice
15 Jan 2026
Statutory expiry
1 Feb 2026
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

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.