Barclays, 38 Islington Green, London, N1 8EH Data via plota.co.uk

P2026/0884/FUL - Full Planning Application Approved
Commercial & major worksShopfrontsSigns & advertsCommercial premises

Proposal

Refurbishment of existing retail bank including new shopfront and external signage. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
5 May 2026
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Consultation
2 Jul 2026
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Approved
29 Jul 2026

Approved on 29 Jul 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 25 Sept 2026

Documents

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Associated applications 2

Site constraints 19

Article 4 directionLocal 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 RoadAPA Islington Village and Manor HouseAngel Town CentreSite within 100m of a SRN RoadWithin 50m ofThe Angel
Grade II listed: 45, Camden Passage
List entry 1298084 · 13 m away · 27 more listed buildings within 150 m (27 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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Historic England ↗
The Angel 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.
Council document ↗
Heritage at risk: Angel
On the register of historic places assessed as at risk.
A designated building, monument, park or conservation area assessed as at risk from neglect, decay or development. Proposals that secure its future are looked on favourably.
Historic England ↗
Archaeological priority area: The Archaeological Priority Area covers the historic settlement of Islington
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 ↗
Town centre: Angel
A designated centre in the London Plan.
Shops, services and active frontages are protected in centres, and main town centre uses are steered here first.
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 ↗
Local Plan Strategic and Development Management Policies - Policy B1 DeliveringCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
Council site ↗
Local Plan Strategic and Development Management Policies - Policy R10 Culture anCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
Council site ↗
Local Plan Strategic and Development Management Policies - Policy R2 Primary ShoCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
Council site ↗
Site within 100m of a TLRN RoadCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
Council site ↗
APA Islington Village and Manor HouseCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
Council site ↗
Angel Town CentreCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
Council site ↗
Site within 100m of a SRN RoadCouncil 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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The AngelCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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Also on the record
Inside the Islington built-up area; Public transport access: PTAL 6a (excellent), TfL 2023, for the 100 m square; Designated open space 24 m away.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, 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 area597 m² (6,426 sq ft)
Energy ratingC (asset rating 54)
UseA1/A2 Retail and Financial/Professional services
HeatingAir Conditioning

From the energy performance certificate lodged in June 2022, 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
N1 8EH
Received
5 May 2026
Validated
5 May 2026
Ward
St Peter's & Canalside
Case officer
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Target decision
29 Jun 2026
Decision
Approve with conditions
Decision date
29 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
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Agent
Andrew Crocker
Leaseholder
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How this decision compares

Decided in 85 days from validation, 34 days slower than Islington's median of 51 for signs and adverts. Approved, as 70% of signs and adverts here are.

69%decided within 8 weeks
70%approved
141decided in the last year

Plota live figures for signs and adverts decided by Islington in the last twelve months, from validation. Islington decision record →

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14824651
Comments by
25 Jul 2026
Site or press notice
2 Jul 2026
Statutory expiry
20 Jul 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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External and Internal refurbishment including repair and replacement of existing windows…
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2025 Approved
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2024 Refused
Chipotle Mexican Grill Uk Ltd, 334 Upper Street, London, N1 0PB
Internally illuminated fascia sign and projecting sign to existing restaurant elevation.
P2024/2811/ADV
2024 Approved
35 Camden Passage, London, N1 8EA
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59 Upper Street, London, N1 0NY
Replacement Fascia sign and 2 hanging signs to the front of the premises (P2024/0685/FUL…
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59 Upper Street, London, N1 0NY
Shop front alterations including replacement signage and replacement canopies. Extension…
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75 Upper Street, London, N1 0NU
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P2024/0674/LBC
2024 Approved
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2024 Refused
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2016 Withdrawn
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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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

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.