50, Farringdon Road, London, EC1M 3HE Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Erection of a roof extension to provide additional Class E floorspace, including the formation of an ancillary roof terrace, installation of photovoltaic panels and air conditioning equipment, external escape stair, and associated works. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Under consideration
No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision around 9 Oct 2026; it is now day 67.
Site constraints 28
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Important details
Decision outlook
Day 67, past the statutory target. 84% of extensions in Islington are decided within thirteen weeks, which runs to 2 Nov 2026; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 7 Oct 2026.
Plota live figures for extensions decided by Islington in the last twelve months, from validation. Islington decision record →
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-15045875
- Comments by
- 19 Sept 2026
- Site or press notice
- 27 Aug 2026
- Statutory expiry
- 14 Sept 2026
Historical activity at this location
26 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Previous applications at this address
Nearby activity
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%).
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.
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