5, Cumberland Gardens, London, WC1X 9AF Data via plota.co.uk

P2026/1628/FUL - Full Planning (Householder) Approved

Proposal

Enlargement of lightwell with installation of new door and stair. Replacement of: cement render/pointing, vents/rainwater goods and front lightwell door (linked to listed building consent ref: P2026/1629/LBC) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
22 Jun 2026
Validated
1 Jul 2026
Consultation
9 Jul 2026
Approved
21 Aug 2026

Approved on 21 Aug 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 22 Aug 2026

Important details

Council
Islington
Application type
Full Planning (Householder)
Postcode
WC1X 9AF
Received
22 Jun 2026
Validated
1 Jul 2026
Ward
Clerkenwell
Case officer
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Target decision
16 Aug 2026
Decision
Approve with conditions
Decision date
21 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15017040
Comments by
1 Aug 2026
Site notice
9 Jul 2026
Press notice
9 Jul 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 performance
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