42A Amwell Street, London, EC1R 1XT Data via plota.co.uk

P2026/2870/LBC - Listed Building VALIDATED
Extensions & alterationsListed buildingsSolar & renewables

Proposal

Replacement of 2x windows, installation of 9x solar panels, ASHP and associated external works. Internal alterations to include reconfiguration of third floor plan [Full Planinng P2026/2869/FUL also submitted]. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
2 Nov 2026
Decision
Expected by 27 Dec 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision between 21 Dec 2026 and 28 Dec 2026, from Islington's recent extensions.

Documents

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Associated applications 2

Site constraints 8

Grade II listed: Numbers 32-42 (Even) and Attached Railings
List entry 1195459 · 10 m away · 31 more listed buildings within 150 m (31 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 ↗
New River 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 ↗
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.
Also on the record
National infrastructure project 1632 m away: Thames Tideway Tunnel; Heritage at risk 71 m away: Soley Mews Chapel (former), Lloyd Baker Street; Inside the Islington built-up area; Public transport access: PTAL 5 (very good), TfL 2023, for the 100 m square.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 7 November 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Planning Inspectorate, 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.

Sales history 2

Last sold for £1,400,000 in February 2015. Flat or maisonette, leasehold.

13 February 2015£1,400,000
6 June 2006£450,000New build

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

Building

Floor area150 m² (1,615 sq ft)
Energy ratingE (43 out of 100)
PropertyEnclosed end-terrace maisonette, 5 habitable rooms
BuiltPre-1900
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in January 2009, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Other new applications on this street

1 Sept 2026Approved

32, 34, 36 & 38, Amwell Street, London, EC1R 1XT

Replacement of internal flat entrance doors, architraves and fanlights, install

P2026/2302/LBC
25 Aug 2026Approved

53, Amwell Street, London, EC1R 1UR

Approval of Details pursuant to conditions Condition 4 and 5 of Listed Building

P2026/2248/AOD
17 Jul 2026Pending

25 Amwell Street, London, EC1R 1UN

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2 Nov 2026Pending

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30 Oct 2026Pending

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Important details

Council
Islington
Application type
Listed Building
Postcode
EC1R 1XT
Received
2 Nov 2026
Validated
2 Nov 2026
Case officer
Show
Target decision
27 Dec 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
Theo Jones

Decision outlook

Day 9 of the 56-day target. Islington usually decides extensions by day 52.

Day 947 days to the 56-day target
60%decided within 8 weeks
94%approved
816decided in the last year

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

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15335377_C

Historical activity at this location

26 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2022 Withdrawn
(1) Repositioning of stair to mansard attic (2) Repositioning of third floor bathroom (3)…
P2022/3923/LBC
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2022 Approved
51 Amwell Street, London, EC1R 1UR
Part retrospective planning and listed building consent for internal alterations at lower…
P2022/3646/LBC
2022 Approved
51 Amwell Street, London, EC1R 1UR
Part retrospective planning and listed building consent for internal alterations at lower…
P2022/3600/FUL
2025 Approved
Flat C, 23 - 24 River Street, London, EC1R 1XN
Replace a rotten upper sash window in bedroom -- like for like replacement (it's not orig…
P2025/2440/LBC
2025 Approved
Clerkenwell Parochial Church Of England Primary School, 25 Amwell Street, London, EC1R 1UN
T1 - group of 3 fig trees (9m) - reduce crowns by approximately 1.5m, clear space around…
P2025/3084/TRE
2025 Approved
23 Lloyd Baker Street, London, WC1X 9AZ
Internal and external repairs and reinstatements including brickwork repairs, external re…
P2025/1791/FUL
2025 Approved
23 Lloyd Baker Street, London, WC1X 9AZ
Internal and external repairs and reinstatements including brickwork repairs, external re…
P2025/1792/LBC
2025 Approved
Flat C, 9 River Street, London, EC1R 1XN
Removal of part of the walls between the sitting room and kitchen as outlined in the plan…
P2025/0277/LBC
2025 Approved
7 Inglebert Street, London
Replacement of entrance doors, architraves and fanlights and installation of new fire ala…
P2025/1193/LBC
2025 Approved
58 Amwell Street, London EC1R 1XS
Description: Replacement of internal entrance doors, architraves and fanlights and instal…
P2025/1116/LBC
2025
Flat A, 1 River Street, London, EC1R 1XN
Internal and external alterations (part retrospective) including installation of 2x new e…
P2025/1707/FUL
2025
Flat A, 1 River Street, London, EC1R 1XN
Internal and external alterations (part retrospective) including installation of 2x new e…
P2025/1708/LBC
2025 Approved
14, 16, 17, River Street, London, EC1R 1XN
Replacement of internal entrance doors, architraves and fanlights and installation of fir…
P2025/1200/LBC
2024 Approved
Land Rear Of 28 Amwell Street, Amwell Street, London
Change of use and conversion of Grade II listed buildings known as the Engine House, Boil…
P2024/1540/FUL
2024 Approved
Land Rear Of 28 Amwell Street, Amwell Street, London
Change of use and conversion of Grade II listed buildings known as the Engine House, Boil…
P2024/1543/LBC
2025
14, 16 & 17 River Street, London
Internal fire safety upgrades including: • Internal flat entrance door replacements with…
P2025/1256/FUL
2025
1, Flat B, River Street, London, EC1R 1XN
T1: Sycamore: Remove new growth back to previous points of reduction Reason for works: Re…
P2025/0827/TRE
2025
39A, Amwell Street, London, EC1R 1UR
3m tall hawthorn in the back garden. Propose routine maintenance: reduce back to previous…
P2025/0789/TRE
2025
20 River Street, London, EC1R 1XN
T1 - x2 Palm - Felling of both overgrown palms to ground level.
P2025/0485/TRE
2025
31, Amwell Street, London, EC1R 1UN
Removal of the existing lead and waterproofing to the front facade to expose the bressumm…
P2025/0262/LBC
2024
25, Clerkenwell Parochial Church Of England Primary School, Amwell Street, London, EC1R 1UN
G1 Fig: Reduce the lateral spread where overhanging the pavement and highway by up to 2.5…
P2024/3522/TRE
2016 Approved
Flat A, 1 Myddelton Square, London, EC1R 1XL
Lower ground floor rear extension. Areas of new glazing to the rear elevation. New sunken…
P2016/3459/FUL
2016 Approved
10 River Street Islington LONDON EC1R 1XN
Internal works at lower ground floor level and enlargement of door to lobby area under th…
P2016/3530/LBC
2016 Approved
Clerkenwell Primary School, 25 Amwell Street, London, EC1R 1UN
4 x Fig trees at front subject to tree preservation order LBI TPO (NO.225) 2001: Remove b…
P2016/2432/TRE
2016 Approved
Flat A, 58 Amwell Street Islington EC1R 1XS
Internal alterations at basement and ground floor levels.
P2016/2117/LBC
2016 Approved
54 Amwell Street London EC1R 1XS
Approval of details pursuant to condition 4 (Structural Report) of LBC permission referen…
P2016/0508/AOD
Islington
Planning Authority Score
2.9/10
Poor
#237 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other 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

Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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.