The Observatory, 36-41, Clerkenwell Close, Islington, London, EC1R 0AU
Proposal
Alterations to roof plant to include installation of plant within louvered enclosure. Installation of solar screening to rooftop glazing and vents in rear elevation.
- Received
- 16 August 2006
- Decided
- 27 October 2006 · Approve with conditions
- Decision level
- Delegated (officer decision)
- Council
- London Borough of Islington
- Ward
- Clerkenwell
- ReceivedSubmitted16 Aug
- ValidatedValidated4 Sep
- Consult.Consultation15 Sep
- TargetTarget Date
- DecidedDecided27 Oct
Decided in 53 days (council typically 56)
This is a full planning application for a solar installation at The Observatory, 36-41, Clerkenwell Close, Islington, London, EC1R 0AU. Islington has handled 1,775 applications of this type and approves 85% of them, typically deciding them in 77 days. This one was decided in 72 days, 5 days quicker than Islington's median. The site is in a conservation area, with 16 listed buildings nearby. There has been 1 other application at this address. In the past year there have been 145 applications across Clerkenwell. We hold 706 applications in total for the EC1R postcode area.
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Source: Islington
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Planning history at this site
1 other application at this property, newest first.
Planning constraints
Designations at the address point. Ones next to the site may also apply.
- Conservation area: Clerkenwell Green
- Listed building: Grade II: Bollard Circa 3 Metres From Clerkenwell CloseOn or next to this site · +2 more
- Flood zone 1: Low probability (rivers and sea)
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