31 - 37 Islington High Street, London, N1 9LH Data via plota.co.uk

P2026/1856/FUL - Full Planning Application VALIDATED

Proposal

Refurbishment to existing shopfront including replacement of existing faded timber fascia sign with more durable aluminium fascia. Replacement of 1No. projecting pharmacy sign. Removal of 1No. projecting logo. Repainting of window frames from grey to dark blue to match new signage and create a more cohesive appearance to the shopfront. Removal of 1No. set of entrance doors and replacement with new window to match rest of glazing. New non-slip tiling to be laid in front of doors and glazing to replace existing. Masonry to be cleaned up to string course at 2nd floor cill level. (Advertisement consent P2026/1533/ADV also submitted) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
10 Jul 2026
Consultation
23 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Comments are open until 15 Aug 2026.

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Site constraints 17

Heritage

Article 4 direction

Planning designations

AAlexandra Palace viewing terrace to St Paul's CathedralAngel Town CentreAPA Islington Village and Manor HouseBarnsbury and Laycock Liveable NeighbourhoodCAZCentral Activities ZoneCITY ROAD - ST JOHNS WOOD 2Critical Drainage Group3_006Crossrail 2Local Plan Strategic and Development Management Policies - Policy B1 DeliveringLocal Plan Strategic and Development Management Policies - Policy R10 Culture anLocal Plan Strategic and Development Management Policies - Policy R2 Primary ShoSite within 100m of a TLRN RoadThe AngelWithin 50m of

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Important details

Council
Islington
Application type
Full Planning Application
Postcode
N1 9LH
Received
10 Jul 2026
Validated
10 Jul 2026
Ward
Barnsbury
Case officer
Show
Target decision
3 Sept 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Joanne Pollard

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15003582
Comments by
15 Aug 2026
Site notice
23 Jul 2026
Press notice
23 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