10 Chiswell Street, London, EC1Y 4UQ Data via plota.co.uk

P2026/2828/FUL - Full Planning Application VALIDATED

Proposal

Installation of rooftop plant in place of existing, PV panels and associated equipment and all other associated works. Construction of rooftop extension for clubroom and creation of terrace. Installation of new access to roof and works to lift overrun. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
27 Oct 2026
✓
Validated
3 Nov 2026
Decision
Expected by 21 Dec 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 23 Dec 2026, from Islington's recent utility and infrastructure works.

Site constraints 22

Article 4 directionBunhill & Clerkenwell Area Action PlanCAZHeathrow Safeguarding AreaCritical Drainage Group3_003Central Activities ZoneBunhill, Barbican and Golden Lane Healthy NeighbourhoodSite within 100m of a SRN RoadCity Fringe Opportunity Area Spatial Strategy AreaAPA MoorfieldsBunhill Fields and Finsbury SquareWithin 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.
Council record ↗
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 10 m away: Bunhill Fields and Finsbury Square
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.
Council document ↗
Opportunity area
Where the London Plan expects significant growth.
Boundaries are indicative and the borough holds the detailed plan.
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Some permitted development rights are withdrawn.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 ↗
Bunhill & Clerkenwell Area Action PlanCouncil 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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Critical Drainage Group3_003Council 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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Bunhill, Barbican and Golden Lane Healthy NeighbourhoodCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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Site within 100m of a SRN RoadCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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City Fringe Opportunity Area Spatial Strategy AreaCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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APA MoorfieldsCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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Bunhill Fields and Finsbury SquareCouncil 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
National infrastructure project 1129 m away: Thames Tideway Tunnel; Heritage at risk 10 m away: Bunhill Fields, Finsbury Square; Registered park or garden 187 m away: The Barbican; Inside the Islington built-up area; Public transport access: PTAL 6b (excellent), TfL 2023, for the 100 m square.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 4 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 area6,946 m² (74,766 sq ft)
Energy ratingC (asset rating 52)
UseB1 Offices and Workshop businesses
HeatingAir Conditioning

From the energy performance certificate lodged in August 2019, 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
EC1Y 4UQ
Received
27 Oct 2026
Validated
3 Nov 2026
Ward
Bunhill
Case officer
Show
Target decision
21 Dec 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Spring Planning Ltd
Leaseholder
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Decision outlook

Day 3 of the 56-day target. Islington usually decides utility and infrastructure works by day 50.

Day 353 days to the 56-day target
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-15152960
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

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.

Leaseholders: Information produced by HM Land Registry. © Crown copyright 2026. Source: HM Land Registry, UK and overseas companies that own property in England and Wales, September 2026 release.