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Planning applications in N5

We hold 176 planning applications for the N5 postcode area, 113 of them submitted in the past year. 93% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 56 days. The area is covered by Islington, Hackney.

176
applications held
113
in the past year
93%
approved
56 days
median decision

Towns and villages in N5

Councils covering N5

Islington (174)Hackney (2)

Recent applications in N5

Pending
Small
Full Planning (Householder)
22 Jul 2026P2026/1955/FUL
4 Highbury Terrace, London, N5 1UPIslington

Erection of a single-storey rear extension; erection of an ancillary outbuilding within the rear garden; replacement of existing windows; refurbishment and upgrading of the existing roof incorporating the installation of photovoltaic solar panels; installation of an air source heat pump; and internal alterations to all floors, including associated reconfiguration of layouts and ancillary works. [Listed Building Consent P2026/1956/LBC also submitted].

Pending
Small
Listed Building
22 Jul 2026P2026/1956/LBC
4 Highbury Terrace, London, N5 1UPIslington

Erection of a single-storey rear extension; erection of an ancillary outbuilding within the rear garden; replacement of existing windows; refurbishment and upgrading of the existing roof incorporating the installation of photovoltaic solar panels; installation of an air source heat pump; and internal alterations to all floors, including associated reconfiguration of layouts and ancillary works [Full planning application P2026/1955/FUL also submitted].

Pending
Small
Certificate of Lawfulness Listed Building (Proposed)
9 Jul 2026P2026/1831/COL
23 Framfield Road, London, N5 1UUIslington

Erection of rear main dormer, outrigger dormer, facade alterations, internal alterations.

Pending
Small
Tree Works Notification in Conservation Area
8 Jul 2026P2026/1810/TRE
1, Flat A, Roseleigh Avenue, London, N5 1SPIslington

Rear Garden: T1: Californian Lilac: Approximately 5.00m: Reduce crown by approximately 1.70m. General maintenance.

Pending
Small
Works application to tree with Tree Preservation Order
8 Jul 2026P2026/1799/TRE
15 Loxford Gardens, London, N5 1FWIslington

Tree location Rear Garden T2 (no. 15) Approx. H13 S8 70DBH Plane Remove regrowth (approx. 1-2m) (repollard) Sever/shave off excess Ivy T3 (no. 15) Approx. H12 S8 50DBH Lime Remove regrowth (approx. 1-2m) (repollard) Tree work is to be undertaken to remove dead branches to improve form and increase safety in accordance with good arboriculture practice and maintain the future wellbeing and growth of the trees.

Pending
Small
Works application to tree with Tree Preservation Order
8 Jul 2026P2026/1800/TRE
16 Loxford Gardens, London, N5 1FWIslington

Tree location rear garden T4 (no. 16) Approx. H15 S10 70DBH Plane Remove regrowth (approx. 1-2m) (repollard) Tree work is to be undertaken to remove dead branches to improve form and increase safety in accordance with good arboriculture practice and maintain the future wellbeing and growth of the trees.

Pending
Small
Tree Works Notification in Conservation Area
6 Jul 2026P2026/1776/TRE
39 Highbury Hill, London, N5 1SUIslington

T1 - Bay Tree - Reduce height by 3m, lift low branches to expose hedge beneath the tree and reshape sides.

Pending
Small
Removal/Variation of Condition (Section 73)
3 Jul 2026P2026/1765/S73
16 Kelross Road, London, N5 2QSIslington

Section 73 Application (Minor Material Amendment) to vary Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of Planning Permission P2025/2972/FUL, dated 29/01/2026, for erection of part single, part three storey rear extension, raising of ridgeline, replacement timber double glazed windows throughout, installation of 2no. new rooflights, replacement front and side boundary walls, installation of air source heat pump and bicycle storage. The amendments relate principally to the detailed design, footprint, materiality and roof form of the rear extension.

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
1 Jul 2026P2026/1738/FUL
Flat 1, 68 Highbury New Park, London, N5 2DJIslington

Proposed ground floor side extension, garden outbuilding, floor plan redesign and all associated works P2026/1740/LBC also submitted.

Pending
Small
Listed Building
1 Jul 2026P2026/1740/LBC
Flat 1, 68 Highbury New Park, London, N5 2DJIslington

Proposed ground floor side extension, garden outbuilding, floor plan redesign and all associated works Full planning application P2026/1738/FUL also submitted].

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
26 Jun 2026P2026/1682/FUL
Flat A, 33, Ronalds Road, London, N5 1XFIslington

Erection of single-storey rear extension.

Pending
Small
Full Planning (Householder)
24 Jun 2026P2026/1665/FUL
119 Sotheby Road, London, N5 2UTIslington

Construction of a single-storey side extension to existing dwelling house.

Pending
Small
Tree Works Notification in Conservation Area
24 Jun 2026P2026/1654/TRE
23, Northolme Road, London, N5 2UZIslington

T2, T3 Cabbage palm T4 Cotinus Careful removal of existing trees as described on attached Arboricultural Report by Hillside Trees in order to prevent any further root damage to property and boundary wall. Construction of new lightwell and stepped terrace garden with planters and front boundary wall and bin store. Full investigation with Furness Partnership Structural Engineers has taken place to look at ways of keeping the trees but all alternative options will not prevent continued damage to boundary wall and property.

Pending
Small
Tree Works Notification in Conservation Area
23 Jun 2026P2026/1641/TRE
8, Kelross Road, London, N5 2QSIslington

Rear gardens: Olive (T1) - reduce crown by 1.5m and prune back to boundary branches over hanging no. 6 Kelross' garden (up to 2m off). Bay in no. 10 Kelross Road (T2) - fell tree. To let more light into all the adjacent gardens and allow for planting of small shrubs.

Pending
Small
Tree Works Notification in Conservation Area
22 Jun 2026P2026/1632/TRE
79, Aberdeen Park, London, N5 2AZIslington

Robinia pseudoacia T1 & T2 (rear garden). Remove 2 low quality trees (localised decay, previous branch failures and history of heavy pruning due to location) and grind stumps. Plant 2 x replacement standard trees (species TBC) in next growing season to provide long-term amenity. Rear garden location and presence of surrounding trees / buildings will result in minimal impact on wider public visual amenity especially when viewed from Aberdeen Park.

Pending
Small
Works application to tree with Tree Preservation Order
17 Jun 2026P2026/1585/TRE
24, Melody Lane, London, N5 2BQIslington

T1 - cork oak tree (12m) - reduce crown by approximately 1-2m, reducing East side more than West side to balance crown and reducing South side away from building. A selective canopy height and lateral spread reduction of 1–2 metres to relieve mechanical loading on the trunk and rebalance the asymmetric crown. Justification : Relieve mechanical loading on the trunk and rebalance the asymmetric crown.

Pending
Small
Tree Works Notification in Conservation Area
9 Jun 2026P2026/1500/TRE
48, Pyrland Road, London, N5 2JDIslington

Plum (in number 50) (T1)- prune back overhanging branches by 2m, to the boundary Birch (T2) - reduce back to previous cuts (up to 2m off) Laurel (in 46) (T3) - reduce crown by 1m on all aspects.

Pending
Small
Tree Works Notification in Conservation Area
5 Jun 2026P2026/1455/TRE
82 Highbury New Park, London, N5 2DJIslington

T1: Bay (7m): Reduce height by 3m and shape as part of regular maintenance and to keep tree at a size suitable for its location T2: Pear (9m): Dead, fell to ground level T3: Apple (5m): Pollard leaving 4m pole due to decay on trunk T4: Cherry (10m): Reduce height by 3m and shape as part of regular maintenance and to keep tree at a size suitable for its location T5: Apple (6m): Crown reduce by 1m as part of regular maintenance and to keep tree at a size suitable for its location

Pending
Small
Tree Works Notification in Conservation Area
2 Jun 2026P2026/1412/TRE
73 Highbury Park, London, N5 1UAIslington

Rear Garden: T1: Mature Plum: Approximately 6.00m: Reduce crown by up to approximately 1.20m, reducing longer branches which protrude from the crown back into the main crown structure. Thin crown density by approximately 20%. Remove dead wood. General maintenance.

Pending
Small
Approval of Details
1 Jun 2026P2026/1401/AOD
33-37 Corsica Street, London, N5 1JTIslington

Approval of details pursuant to condition 18 (Landscaping) of planning permission ref. P2023/3394/FUL dated 20/11/2025. (Demolition of the existing dwellinghouse and erection of a replacement two-storey (plus basement) dwellinghouse with rooftop PV panels and Air Source Heat Pumps and associated boundary treatment and landscaping works.)

Pending
Small
Tree Works Notification in Conservation Area
29 May 2026P2026/1387/TRE
6 Highbury Hill, London, N5 1ALIslington

T1 - apple tree (6m) - reduce crown by approximately 1.5m, above previous pruning points to create new crown structure. T2 - apple tree (5m) - reduce crown by approximately 1m, above previous pruning points to create new crown structure.

Pending
Small
Tree Works Notification in Conservation Area
26 May 2026P2026/1344/TRE
Flat A, 22 Highbury New Park, London, N5 2DBIslington

T1 - Holly Tree - Crown reduce overall canopy by 30% (minimum) to achieve a crown volume reduction in line with BRE IP7/06. Maintain at reduced dimensions by re­pruning back to points of previous reduction on a 3 year (max) cycle.

Pending
Small
Advertisement Consent
26 May 2026P2026/1346/ADV
2-4 Highbury Corner, London, N5 1REIslington

Temporary display of static non illuminated shroud advertisement for further 4 month period (extension of previously approved consent P2025/1553/ADV).

Pending
Small
Tree Works Notification in Conservation Area
20 May 2026P2026/1311/TRE
10 Highbury Crescent, London, N5 1RNIslington

T1 - Wild Plum - fell, due to proximity to rear wall of property which is leading to damp issues in the rear wall of the house.

Pending
Small
Approval of Details
19 May 2026P2026/1306/AOD
33 - 37 Corsica Street, London, N5 1JTIslington

Submission of details pursuant to condition 3 (materials) of planning permission ref. P2023/3394/FUL dated 20/11/2025 (‘Demolition of the existing dwellinghouse and erection of a replacement two-storey (plus basement) dwellinghouse with rooftop PV panels and Air Source Heat Pumps and associated boundary treatment and landscaping works.’)

Pending
Small
Prior Approval (Class E To Residential)
6 May 2026P2026/1189/PRA
211, Blackstock Road, London, N5 2LLIslington

Prior Approval for a change of use of part lower ground floor and mezzanine level from commercial (Class E) to residential (Class C3) to form 3no. three bedroom dwellings under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA (commercial, business and service to dwelling houses)

Pending
Small
Tree Works Notification in Conservation Area
28 Apr 2026P2026/1118/TRE
BASEMENT FLAT, 44 Highbury Hill, London, N5 1APIslington

We wish to prune our eucalyptus that is on our boundary with the garden backing onto Stavordale road. We planted it 25 years ago and it needs a trim of 20%.

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Small
Full Planning (Householder)
28 Apr 2026P2026/1123/FUL
7, Framfield Road, London, N5 1UUIslington

Mansard roof extension, replacement rear extension with side infill extension

Pending
Small
Full Planning (Householder)
24 Apr 2026P2026/0988/FUL
144, Gillespie Road, London, N5 1LPIslington

First-floor rear extension enclosing existing balcony to form utility room.

Pending
Small
Certificate of Lawfulness Listed Building (Proposed)
14 Apr 2026P2026/0978/COL
213, Highbury Quadrant, London, N5 2TEIslington

Erection of loft conversion.

Pending
Small
Full Planning (Householder)
8 Apr 2026P2026/0928/FUL
15 Ferntower Road, London, N5 2JEIslington

Remodelling of existing single storey rear extension to include new timber window and door, timber cladding, green roof and rooflights. Installation of enlarged rear window at first floor level and PV solar panels to main rear roofslope.

Pending
Small
Full Planning (Householder)
2 Apr 2026P2026/0900/FUL
9, Herrick Road, London, N5 2JXIslington

mansard extension

Pending
Small
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed)
2 Apr 2026P2026/0896/COL
9, Herrick Road, London, N5 2JXIslington

Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) for the erection of a roof extension over the outrigger

Pending
Small
Full Planning (Householder)
31 Mar 2026P2026/0879/FUL
65, Canning Road, London, N5 2JRIslington

Mansard Roof Extension

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
30 Mar 2026P2026/0847/FUL
Flat C, 26 Witherington Road, London, N5 1PPIslington

The removal of 3 no. existing single-glazed timber sash windows for replacement with new double-glazed sash windows.

Pending
Small
Non-Material Amendment
30 Mar 2026P2026/0866/NMA
15, Lucerne Road, London, N5 1TZIslington

Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission ref. P2023/0626/FUL, dated 24/05/2023, to change design of pergola.

Pending
Small
Full Planning (Householder)
30 Mar 2026P2026/0848/FUL
2, Arvon Road, London, N5 1PSIslington

Erection of single storey rear extension and garden alterations.

Pending
Small
Tree Works Notification in Conservation Area
25 Mar 2026P2026/0803/TRE
4, Highbury Hill, London, N5 1ALIslington

T3 - bay tree (7m) - reduce height by approximately 2m. T4 - grandiflora tree (6m) - reduce crown by approximately 1m.

Permitted
Small
Tree Works Notification in Conservation Area
24 Mar 2026P2026/0785/TRE
52, Leconfield Road, London, N5 2SNIslington

T1 - Apple - reduce to previous points of reduction (1m max branch removal)

Pending
Small
Non-Material Amendment
24 Mar 2026P2026/0792/NMA
HIGHBURY QUADRANT CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, Highbury Quadrant, London, N5 2TEIslington

Non-material amendment to planning consent reference P2020/2507/FUL dated 6th June 2022. The change involves changing the description of development from the consented 6-storey building to refer to a 5-storey building.

Pending
Small
Full Planning (Householder)
20 Mar 2026P2026/0755/FUL
35, Kelross Road, London, N5 2QSIslington

Erection of front and rear dormer windows with installation of rooflights to the front and side roof slope and raising of the ridge line.

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
19 Mar 2026P2026/0762/FUL
84, Gillespie Road, London, N5 1LNIslington

rear loft extension,front facing PV panels at roof level and rooflights at roof and first floor level

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
17 Mar 2026P2026/0737/FUL
Garage Adjacent To 1 Herrick Road, London, N5 2JXIslington

Demolition of existing single-storey residential garage and construction of a one-bedroom, two-person dwelling.

Pending
Small
Full Planning (Householder)
16 Mar 2026P2026/0722/FUL
190 Drayton Park, London, N5 1LUIslington

Proposed single storey rear side wraparound extension and replacement of nine front elevation windows and front door, replacement of garden external paving and path, following demolition of ground floor rear addition and demolished rear outbuilding.

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
6 Mar 2026P2026/0622/FUL
Flat C, 103 Highbury Hill, London, N5 1TAIslington

Erection of rear dormer roof extension, installation of skylights to front and side roofslopes, and PV solar panels to side roofslope.

Permitted
Small
Tree Works Notification in Conservation Area
6 Mar 2026P2026/0623/TRE
13, Highbury Crescent, London, N5 1RNIslington

T1 - Robinia pseudoacacia: reduce crown & height by 4m.

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
5 Mar 2026P2026/0611/FUL
Flat A, 125 Riversdale Road, London, N5 2SUIslington

Ancillary outbuilding to replace current shed, for use as a home studio and gym.

Pending
Small
Full Planning (Householder)
3 Mar 2026P2026/0581/FUL
62A Whistler Street, London, N5 1NJIslington

Erection of single storey rear and side extensions, first floor rear extension and associated works

Pending
Small
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed)
2 Mar 2026P2026/0561/COL
16, Riversdale Road, London, N5 2JTIslington

Certificate of lawfulness (Proposed) for a rear dormer and front dormer extension.

Pending
Small
Tree Works Notification in Conservation Area
2 Mar 2026P2026/0566/TRE
31, Highbury Grove, London, N5 1HJIslington

Front garden with open access T1 - 89DBH Sycamore - Fell and treat the stump to prevent regrowth