25 Amwell Street, London, EC1R 1UN Data via plota.co.uk

P2026/1910/FUL - Full Planning Application VALIDATED
Change of useCommercial & major worksCommercial premises

Proposal

Change of use of the building from an education use (Use Class F1) to a new office, training and collaborative spaces and networking areas (Sui Generis) along with the provision of cycle parking, external plant and other associated works. Removal of modern finishings and fittings; new flooring, lighting and finishes; repair and restoration of historic partitions; refurbishment of joinery and other historic features; overhaul and upgrading of windows and installation of secondary glazing; redecoration; new power lighting and ventilation; retention of historic plaque (internal); minor works to garden including cycle shed and lighting; install M and E and loft insulation, internal lift, ramped access at front [Listed Building Consent P2026/1911/LBC also submitted]. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
17 Jul 2026
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Consultation
30 Jul 2026
Decision
Expected by 10 Sept 2026

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision around 14 Sept 2026; it is now day 59. The consultation period closed on 22 Aug 2026.

Documents

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Associated applications 2

Site constraints 17

Article 4 directionCritical Drainage Group3_006CAZHeathrow Safeguarding AreaCentral Activities ZoneLocal view from Archway RoadLocal view from Archway BridgeLocal view from Dartmouth Park HillNew RiverIILBI TPO (NO.225) 2001
Grade II listed: Clerkenwell Church of England Primary School
List entry 1195458 · 8 m from the pin · 23 more listed buildings within 150 m (23 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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COA00000595 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.
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.
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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Critical Drainage Group3_006Council 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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Central Activities ZoneCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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Local view from Archway RoadCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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Local view from Archway BridgeCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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Local view from Dartmouth Park HillCouncil record
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New RiverCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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IICouncil record
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LBI TPO (NO.225) 2001Council record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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Also on the record
Inside the Islington built-up area; Heritage at risk 91 m away: Soley Mews Chapel (former), Lloyd Baker Street.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 11 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England 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.

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Important details

Council
Islington
Application type
Full Planning Application
Postcode
EC1R 1UN
Received
17 Jul 2026
Validated
17 Jul 2026
Ward
Clerkenwell
Case officer
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Target decision
10 Sept 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
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Agent
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Decision outlook

Day 59, past the statutory target. 88% of changes of use in Islington are decided within thirteen weeks, which runs to 16 Oct 2026; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 12 Sept 2026.

Day 593 days past the 56-day target
68%decided within 8 weeks
61%approved
46decided in the last year

Plota live figures for changes of use decided by Islington in the last twelve months, from validation. Islington decision record →

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14608585
Comments by
22 Aug 2026
Site or press notice
30 Jul 2026
Statutory expiry
15 Aug 2026

Historical activity at this location

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

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

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2023 Approved
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2023 Approved
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2023 Approved
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2023
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2021 Approved
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2022 Approved
Flat 10 The Hydra Building, 10 Hardwick Street, London, EC1R 4UG
Replacement of existing aluminium windows with new aluminium windows to Amwell Street and…
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2021 Approved
Second Floor, 10 Amwell Street, London, EC1R 1UQ
Installation of new air source heat pump and WC extract at roof level adjacent to existin…
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2020 Approved
10 Amwell Street, London, EC1R 1UQ
Addition of rooftop terrace including new stair access and canopy, replacement of all ext…
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2018 Withdrawn
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Change of use of the former Boiler House, former Coal Store, North Stores and Windmill Ba…
P2018/2043/LBC
2018 Withdrawn
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P2018/2023/FUL
2018 Approved
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Installation of replacement windows and doors to the courtyard area and rear facade with…
P2018/2176/FUL
2017 Approved
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Proposed alterations to the existing ground floor entrances of Class B1 Office Building.
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2017 Refused
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2016 Approved
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Islington
Planning Authority Score
2.9/10
Poor
#237 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings