391 - 395 City Road, London, EC1V 1NG Data via plota.co.uk

P2026/1535/FUL - Full Planning Application VALIDATED

Proposal

External alterations to the existing building, including the removal and installation of plant, introduction of new and amended windows and doors, removal of existing roof overrun, installation of roof-level ventilation features, provision of a ramp at the front entrance, removal of existing canopy and stairs at front entrance, alterations to lightwell and alterations to access stair, together with associated works (Development may affect the setting of Grade II listed buildings). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
7 Jul 2026
Validated
13 Jul 2026
Consultation
20 Aug 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Comments are open until 12 Sept 2026.

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Site constraints 14

Heritage

Article 4 direction

Planning designations

Alexandra Palace viewing terrace to St Paul's CathedralAngel Town CentreCAZCentral Activities ZoneCrossrail 2Duncan Terrace/Colebrooke RowIIIslington LU Zones of InterestLocal Plan Strategic and Development Management Policies - Policy B1 DeliveringLocal Plan Strategic and Development Management Policies - Policy R10 Culture anSite within 100m of a SRN RoadSite within 100m of a TLRN RoadWithin 50m of New River

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Important details

Council
Islington
Application type
Full Planning Application
Postcode
EC1V 1NG
Received
7 Jul 2026
Validated
13 Jul 2026
Ward
St Peter's & Canalside
Case officer
Show
Target decision
31 Aug 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Craig Stewart

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14983685
Comments by
12 Sept 2026
Site notice
20 Aug 2026
Press notice
20 Aug 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