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Planning applications in EC2A

We hold 1,093 planning applications for the EC2A postcode area, 98 of them submitted in the past year. 88% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 79 days. The area is covered by Hackney, Islington, City of London.

1,093
applications held
98
in the past year
88%
approved
79 days
median decision

Councils covering EC2A

Hackney (797)Islington (192)City of London (96)Tower Hamlets (6)Wandsworth (1)Westminster (1)

Recent applications in EC2A

Pending
18 Sept 202626/01301/NMA
1 Exchange Square London EC2A 2EHCity of London

Application for non-material amendments under S96A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to amend Condition 43 (Approved Drawings) pursuant to planning permission ref. 21/00930/FULMAJ (dated 14.06.2023) and as amended (ref. 24/00115/NMA , dated 24 July 2024) for: (i) Relocation of Level 12 Amenity to Level 13 and associated terrace amendments; (ii) New location for Fire Brigade inlet panels; (iii) Combustion plant exhaust flutes reinstated; (iv) Installation of a total of 8 louvres at a high level on the southern and western elevations;

Pending
18 Sept 202626/01247/OBS
38 Finsbury Square, LondonCity of London

Advertising Consent for the installation of hoarding graphics to be applied to the construction hoarding at 38 Finsbury Square

Pending
20 Aug 202626/01197/MDC
1 Appold Street London EC2A 2UUCity of London

Submission of drawings pursuant to discharge of condition 27(b & d) of 22/01200/FULMAJ dated 07.10.2024.

Pending
Small
Conditions
20 Aug 202626/01197/MDC
1 Appold Street London EC2A 2UUCity of London

Submission of drawings pursuant to discharge of condition 27(b & d) of 22/01200/FULMAJ dated 07.10.2024.

Pending
Small
Conditions
18 Aug 202626/01186/MDC
The Broadgate Tower 20 Primrose Street London EC2A 2EWCity of London

Submission of Lighting Strategy Report pursuant to discharge of condition 24 of planning permission 23/00926/FULMAJ dated 17.12.2024.

Pending
18 Aug 202626/01186/MDC
The Broadgate Tower 20 Primrose Street London EC2A 2EWCity of London

Submission of Lighting Strategy Report pursuant to discharge of condition 24 of planning permission 23/00926/FULMAJ dated 17.12.2024.

Pending
Small
Submission of details (Planning)
14 Aug 202626/01171/MDC
1 Exchange Square London EC2A 2JNCity of London

Submission of details of Retail Signage Strategy pursuant to condition 23 of Planning Permission 21/00930/FULMAJ dated 14.06.2023.

Pending
14 Aug 202626/01171/MDC
1 Exchange Square London EC2A 2JNCity of London

Submission of details of Retail Signage Strategy pursuant to condition 23 of Planning Permission 21/00930/FULMAJ dated 14.06.2023.

Undecided
12 Aug 2026PA/26/01430
BAVARIA HOUSE, 13-14 Appold Street, Hackney, London, EC2A 2NBTower Hamlets

Observation requested by London borough of Hackney, Request for a Scoping Opinion under Regulatio...

Pending
Small
12 Aug 202626/01181/OBS
BAVARIA HOUSE, 13-14 Appold Street, Hackney, London, EC2A 2NBCity of London

Consultation by Hackney Council on Request for a Scoping Opinion under Regulation 15 of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations 2017) relating to a proposal for the demolition of the existing Bavaria House (including existing basement) and the construction of a hotel tower to provide the following: Hotel (Use Class C1); Total floorspace of approximately 34,295m2 (Gross Internal Area (GIA)); Extensive public realm enhancements including hard and soft landscaping; and Proposed basement extension.

Conditions
Small
Observations to Other Authorities
12 Aug 2026PA/26/01430/NC
BAVARIA HOUSE, 13-14 Appold Street, Hackney, London, EC2A 2NBTower Hamlets

Observation requested by London borough of Hackney, Request for a Scoping Opinion under Regulatio...

Conditions
Small
Observations to Other Authorities
12 Aug 2026PA/26/01430/NC
BAVARIA HOUSE, 13-14 Appold Street, Hackney, London, EC2A 2NBTower Hamlets

Observation requested by London borough of Hackney, Request for a Scoping Opinion under Regulation 15 of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations 2017) relating to a proposal for the demolition of the existing Bavaria House (including existing basement) and the construction of a hotel tower to provide the following: ? Hotel (Use Class C1); ? Total floorspace of approximately 34,295m2 (Gross Internal Area (GIA)); ? Extensive public realm enhancements including hard and soft landscaping; and ? Proposed basement extension.

Pending
Small
Removal/Variation of Condition (Section 73)
16 Jul 2026P2026/1898/S73
38, Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1PXIslington

Variation of condition 9 of Planning Conent Ref: P2020/3548/FUL, dated 18/03/2022, as amended by non-material Ref: P2025/0893/NMA and Ref: P2025/2537/NMA. The amendemnts seeks to extend the operations hours of the roof terrace areas from 7pm to 10pm Monday to Friday.

Pending
Small
Submission of details (Planning)
14 Jul 202626/00995/MDC
1 Appold Street London EC2A 2UUCity of London

Submission of drawings, photos and material information pursuant to discharge of condition 28 of planning permission 21/01200/FULMAJ dated 07.10.2024.

Conditions
Small
Advertisement Consent
14 Jul 2026P2026/1868/ADV
Bus Shelter Outside 10 Finsbury Square London EC2A 1AJIslington

Internally illuminated sequential advertisement capable of static and dynamic content display with automatic rotation of images.

Pending
Small
Planning Obligations
14 Jul 202626/00974/PODC
1 Exchange Square London EC2A 2EHCity of London

Submission of the Delivery Servicing Management Plan pursuant to Schedule 3 Paragraph 8.1 of the S106 Agreement dated 14th June 2023 (Planning Application Reference: 21/00930/FULMAJ).

Pending
Small
Submission of details (Planning)
18 Jun 202626/00876/MDC
1 Exchange Square London EC2A 2JNCity of London

Submission of Delivery and Servicing Management Plan pursuant to discharge of condition 30 of planning permission 21/00930/FULMAJ dated 14.06.2023.

Permitted
Small
Observations from other Boroughs
17 Jun 202626/00879/OBS
The Gilbert, 40 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1PXCity of London

Consultation by the London Borough of Islington on the change of use of part of the lower ground from office (Class E(g)(i)) to a flexible use for office (Class E(g)(i)) or indoor competitive socialising (Sui Generis) including ancillary bar, restaurant, retail and associated facilities, and introduction of ventilation extraction plant and equipment (LBI ref. P2026/1316/FUL).

Pending
Small
Submission of details (Planning)
8 Jun 202626/00829/MDC
1 Appold Street London EC2A 2UUCity of London

Submission of detail of Suicide Response Document pursuant to condition 29 of Planning Permission 22/01200/FULMAJ dated 07.10.2024.

Pending
Small
Submission of details (Planning)
8 Jun 202626/00830/MDC
1 Appold Street London EC2A 2UUCity of London

Submission of detail of Suicide Response Document pursuant to condition 35 of Planning Permission 22/01200/FULMAJ dated 07.10.2024.

Pending
Small
Approval of Details
8 Jun 2026P2026/1476/AOD
38, Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1PXIslington

Partial approval of details (parts b, c, d, f, and h) pursuant to Conditions 3 of planning consent ref: P2020/3548/FUL, dated 18/03/2022 as amended by non-material amendements ref: P2025/2537/NMA dated 16/01/2026.

Pending
Small
Advertisement Consent
26 May 202626/00558/ADVT
3 Appold Street London EC2A 2AFCity of London

Installation and display of one internally illuminated projecting sign measuring 670mm x 370mm at a height of 2.4m.

Pending
Medium
Full Planning Application
20 May 2026P2026/1316/FUL
The Gilbert, 40 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1PXIslington

Change of use of part of the lower ground from office (Class E(g)(i)) to a flexible use for office (Class E(g)(i)) or indoor competitive socialising (Sui Generis) including ancillary bar, restaurant, retail and associated facilities, and introduction of ventilation extraction plant and equipment

Pending
Prior approval - new dwellings
19 May 20262026/1098
9 Charlotte Road, Hackney, London, EC2A 3DHHackney

Prior Approval (Class G) for change of use of first floor from commercial, business and service use (Class E) to 1 self-contained residential unit (Class C3).

Permitted
Small
Submission of details (Planning)
15 May 202626/00710/MDC
1 Exchange Square London EC2A 2JNCity of London

Submission of ventilation details and fume extract arrangements pursuant to discharge of condition 17 of planning permission 21/00930/FULMAJ dated 14.06.2023.

Pending
Small
Submission of details (Planning)
14 May 202626/00701/MDC
1 Exchange Square London EC2A 2JNCity of London

Submission of details of Wayfinding pursuant to condition 19(g) of Planning Permission 21/00930/FULMAJ dated 14.06.2023.

Conditions
Small
Advertisement Consent
14 May 2026P2026/1274/ADV
All Bar One, 127 Finsbury Pavement, London, EC2A 1NSIslington

Advertisement consent for proposed 2 new projecting signs.

Pending
Full Planning Permission
8 May 20262026/0990
Broadgate Quarter, 9 Appold Street And 1 Snowden Street, London , EC2A 2AWHackney

Refurbishment of Level 07 and 09 terraces, including the installation of replacement balustrades and access doors, lighting, planting, and associated works.

Pending
Full Planning Permission
7 May 20262026/0975
Ground Floor, 21 - 33 Great Eastern Street, Hackney, London, EC2A 3EJHackney

Installation of 2 x ventilation louvres within the Holywell Lane elevation at ground floor level

Pending
Discharge of Condition
30 Apr 20262026/0924
Broadgate Quarter 9 Appold Street & 1 Snowden Street, London, EC2A 2AWHackney

Submission of details pursuant to condition 3 (Noise Impact Assessment) attached to planning permission ref: 2025/0738 (decision date 13/06/2025)

Permitted
Non-Material Amendment
22 Apr 20262026/0870
Wework, 1 Mark Square, Hackney, London, EC2A 4EGHackney

Non material Amendment to planning permission 2024/0607 dated 15/05/2024 to allow for the installation of 3no. additional rooflights.

Permitted
Small
Observations to Adjoining Borough
22 Apr 2026P2026/1021/OBS
57 - 63 Scrutton Street, Hackney, London, EC2A 4PFIslington

Observations on 'Erection of a single-story extension at fourth floor level, plus additional hosting facilities and roof terrace at fifth floor accessible via a lift and stairs; an enlarged third floor level footprint; roof plant; external alterations including new windows, doors, ground floor treatments, cycle parking, landscaping and ancillary development.' Hackney Council ref. 2026/0807.

Pending
Small
Planning Obligations
21 Apr 202626/00658/PODC
1 Exchange Square London EC2A 2EHCity of London

Submission of the Interim Cycling Promotion Plan pursuant to Schedule 3 Paragraph 7.1 of the S106 Agreement dated 14 June 2023 (Planning Application Reference: 21/00930/FULMAJ).

Pending
Full Planning Permission
20 Apr 20262026/0838
17 - 25 New Inn Yard, Hackney, London, EC2A 3EAHackney

Installation of replacement rooftop plant and installation of ground floor plant

Permitted
Discharge of Condition
17 Apr 20262026/0831
Basement, 134 - 146 Curtain Road, Hackney, London, EC2A 3ARHackney

Submission of details pursuant to Condition 9 (BREEAM) attached to planning permission ref: 2023/2014 dated 01/03/2024

Pending
Small
Advertisement Consent
14 Apr 20262026/0805
SAPLING HOUSE, 103 Worship Street, Hackney, London, EC2A 2DFHackney

Installation of a non-illuminated fascia sign

Pending
Full Planning Permission
14 Apr 20262026/0807
57 - 63 Scrutton Street, Hackney, London, EC2A 4PFHackney

Erection of a single-story extension at fourth floor level, plus additional hosting facilities and roof terrace at fifth floor accessible via a lift and stairs; an enlarged third floor level footprint; roof plant; external alterations including new windows, doors, ground floor treatments, cycle parking, landscaping and ancillary development. (Re-consult on plans)

Permitted
Small
Advertisement Consent
14 Apr 20262026/0798
Savure, 20 Paul Street, Hackney, London, EC2A 4JHHackney

Advertisement consent for display of 1 no. non-illuminated freestanding A-board advertisement sign to the front of premises.

Permitted
Small
Submission of details (Planning)
7 Apr 202626/00497/MDC
1 Appold Street London EC2A 2UUCity of London

Submission of details of a generator report pursuant to the partial discharge of Condition 34 of Planning permission ref: 22/01200/FULMAJ dated 07.10.2024.

Permitted
Full Planning Permission
7 Apr 20262026/0760
34 New Inn Yard, Hackney, London, EC2A 3EYHackney

The amalgamation of two self-contained flats to create a single family dwelling house and the erection of a single storey roof extension and rear infill extension with external works to the front elevation.

Pending
Full Planning Permission
31 Mar 20262026/0701
Flats 9 & 10, 6-8, 10 Standard Place, Hackney, London, EC2A 3BEHackney

4th & 5th floor flats 9 & 10 to change use from residential to office use 5th floor roof extensions previously approved ref. 2019/1068 at initial application and re approved ref. 2021/0212

Permitted
Small
Submission of details (Planning)
30 Mar 202626/00463/MDC
1 Exchange Square London EC2A 2EHCity of London

Submission of details of an Interim Cycling Promotion Plan pursuant to condition 25(a) of planning permission 21/00930/FULMAJ dated 14.06.2023.

Pending
Full Planning Permission
27 Mar 20262026/0673
Wework, 1 Mark Square, Hackney, London, EC2A 4EGHackney

Relocation of 21no. plant from fourth floor level to the flat roof, new acoustic screen and guard rail at flat roof level, reconfiguration of fourth floor level to provide a new amenity terrace with other associated works.

Pending
Full Planning Permission
26 Mar 20262026/0655
62 - 64 Wilson Street, Hackney, London, EC2A 2BUHackney

Use of the building as a hotel (Use Class C1) providing 22 guest rooms (retrospective)

Permitted
Full Planning Permission
26 Mar 20262026/0657
The Stage - Building 4, London, EC2A 3LPHackney

Change of use of part of the existing courtyard to a wheeled fruit stand (sui generis)

Withdrawn
Small
Submission of details (Planning)
19 Mar 202626/00398/MDC
Exchange House 12 Primrose Street London EC2A 2EGCity of London

Submission of details of scheme for protecting nearby residents and commercial occupiers pursuant to condition 2 of Planning permission 23/00285/FULL dated 01.06.2023.

Permitted
Small
Non-material Amendments
13 Mar 202626/00376/NMA
1 Appold Street London EC2A 2UUCity of London

Non-material amendment under Section 96a of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to amend the description of development, condition 59 (use classes) and condition 63 (approved drawings) of planning permission 22/01200/FULMAJ dated 07 October 2024 to enable to enable: (i) the ground floor commercial unit to be occupied for either restaurant or gym use; (ii) minor internal alterations involving the removal of a lift and staircase; and (iii) the relocation of an entrance door.

Pending
Full Planning Permission
12 Mar 20262026/0536
71 Rivington Street, Hackney, London, EC2A 3AYHackney

Erection of 2 storey roof extension to create a 2 bedroom flat

Pending
Full Planning Permission
11 Mar 20262026/0520
STAPLETON HOUSE, 29 - 33 Scrutton Street, Hackney, London, EC2A 4HUHackney

Replacement of glazed doors at ground floor to fixed window

Conditions
Medium
Advertisement Consent
5 Mar 2026P2026/0609/ADV
Bus shelter outside 33 Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1AGIslington

Internal illuminated sequential advertisement capable of static and dynamic content display with automatic rotation of images