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P2026/2668/FUL - Full Planning (Householder) VALIDATED
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Replacement of side extensions; reinstatement of the street boundary wall and missing cast stone balustrades; replacement of non-original windows; removal of cement render to the street elevation; repair and renewal of roof coverings and flashings and new roof light; rebuilding of three flat brick lintels to the rear; internal layout changes (including Reconfiguration of LGF and mezzanine bathrooms, new door openings at GF, conversion of bedroom to bathroom and creation of walk in wardrobe and ensuite at FF); reinstatement of fireplaces; localised lime repointing; removal of the raised rear patio [Listed Building Consent reference P2026/2669/LBC also submitted]. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
9 Oct 2026
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Validated
14 Oct 2026
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Consultation
22 Oct 2026
Decision
Expected by 7 Dec 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision between 2 Dec 2026 and 10 Dec 2026, from Islington's recent extensions.

Comments are open until 14 Nov 2026

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Documents

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Associated applications 2

Site constraints 11

Article 4 directionAberdeen ParkWithin 50m of Aberdeen ParkHighbury New ParkWithin 50m ofII
Grade II listed: Number 31 and Walls and Gate Piers to Highbury New Park
List entry 1187277 · 2 m away · 4 more listed buildings within 150 m (4 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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Historic England ↗
Highbury New Park 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 ↗
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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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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Aberdeen ParkCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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Within 50m of Aberdeen ParkCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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Highbury New ParkCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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Within 50m ofCouncil record
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IICouncil record
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Also on the record
Inside the Islington built-up area; Public transport access: PTAL 4 (good), TfL 2023, for the 100 m square.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

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Building

Floor area427 m² (4,596 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (68 out of 100), could reach C
PropertyDetached house, 13 habitable rooms
BuiltBefore 1900
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsBasement wall

From the energy performance certificate lodged in October 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 (Householder)
Postcode
N5 2EN
Received
9 Oct 2026
Validated
14 Oct 2026
Ward
Highbury, Mildmay
Case officer
Show
Target decision
7 Dec 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Andrew Murphy

Decision outlook

Day 5 of the 56-day target. Islington usually decides extensions by day 52.

Day 551 days to the 56-day target
60%decided within 8 weeks
94%approved
667decided 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-15152120
Comments by
14 Nov 2026
Site or press notice
22 Oct 2026
Statutory expiry
14 Nov 2026

Historical activity at this location

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

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025
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P2025/2208/TRE
2025
14 Holmcote Gardens, London, N5 2EP
Sycamore - Crown reduce overhanging branches back to previous reduction points (approx. 2…
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2024 Approved
11 Holmcote Gardens, London, N5 2EP
Erection of a single storey garden outbuilding (with terrace and roof cover) following de…
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2024
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Centre For Urban Studies North London College, 34 Aberdeen Park, London, N5 2BL
Rear garden (T1) Chestnut - Remove the major deadwood and carry out an aerial inspection*…
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2019 Approved
Frensham Court, 25 Highbury New Park, London, N5 2ES
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2018 Approved
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2016 Approved
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2017 Approved
31 Highbury New Park, London N5 2LH
Front garden 2xHolly: Fell to ground
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2017
Frensham Court, 25 Highbury New Park, London N5 2ES
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2016 Withdrawn
Flat B, 23 Highbury New Park, London, N5 2EN
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2016
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2016
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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
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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.