Barnsbury, Islington - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Barnsbury, Islington - Greater London.
Islington - Greater London · England · settlement
About Barnsbury
Barnsbury, located in the London Borough of Islington, is an area in north London that falls within the N1 and N7 postal districts. Its geographical positioning makes it a significant location for planning applications, given its residential and commercial potential in a vibrant urban environment.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Islington
- Parliamentary constituency: Islington South and Finsbury
- LSOA: Islington 015B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Barnsbury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Barnsbury.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Barnsbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
62 planning applications found near Barnsbury.
- - 4 Brandon Road, London, N7 9AA
Approval of details pursuant to condition 24 (landscaping) of planning consent reference P2023/1719/FUL dated 18th April 2024.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 114, Hemingford Road, London, N1 1DE
T1 - plum tree (9m) - reduce crown by up to 2m and thin crown by approximately 25%. T2 - crab apple tree (5m) - reduce crown by up to 1m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - 2026/1406/P - Land South of CATS Building Freight Lane London N1C 4BE
Variation of conditions 2 (approved plans) and 4 (CMP) of planning permission ref. 2025/1360/P dated 11/7/2025 for erection of a salt store and associated works, to amend plans to include an additiona
Status: Undecided | Type: Variation or Removal of Condition(s) | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-04-14 - - 163 Hemingford Road, London
To reduce the size of an Ash tree in our back garden. Work to be carried out - trimming branches overhanging into neighbouring garden as well as reducing the height of tree due to the proximity of our
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 82, Flat B, Offord Road, London, N1 1EB
T1 - ash tree (11m) - reduce crown to previous pruning points, approximately 3m reduction and remove epicormic shoots from main stem.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - York Way Estate, LAMBFOLD HOUSE, North Road, London, N7 9PX
Approval of details pursuant to condition 29 (Solar PVs) of planning consent reference P2021/0969/FUL dated 27th July 2021.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 4 Brandon Road, London, N7 9AA
Approval of details pursuant to condition 37 (flexible floorplates) of planning consent reference P2023/1719/FUL dated 18th April 2024.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - The Wooden House, 4A Crescent Street, London, N1 1BT
Replacement of existing timber framed doors/windows with aluminium framed doors/windows, alteration to flat roof balustrade, installation of green roof and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 10 Davey Close, London, N7 8BB
Section 73 Application (Minor Material Amendment) to vary Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of Planning Permission P2025/0614/FUL, dated 02/05/2025, for erection of a single storey rear extension with two
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 4 Brandon Road, London, N7 9AA
Approval of details pursuant to Condition 15 (Delivery & Servicing) of planning permission reference P2023/1719/FUL, dated: 18/04/2024.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - York Way Estate, North Road, London, N7 9PX
Approval of details pursuant to condition 27 (signage details) of planning consent ref: P2021/0969/FUL dated 27/07/2021.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 16, OFFORD ROAD, London, ISLINGTON
Rear garden: Elder (T1) - fell. Dogwood (T2) - reduce by 2m. Reason: to allow more light into the garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 89, Hemingford Road, London, N1 1BY
Erection of new railings and lightwell alterations (P2026/0676/LBC also submitted).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 58, Roman Way, London, N7 8XF
Approval of details pursuant to Condition 14 of planning permission reference P2021/0409/FUL dated 27 September 2022 for ‘Demolition of existing building and erection of a four storey building compris
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 71, Ripplevale Grove, London, N1 1HS
Retiling of existing roof and removal of sunpipe.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 40A Offord Road, London, N1 1EB
Replacement of single glazed timber and timber framed windows and with double glazed timber framed windows to front and rear elevations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 63, Flat A, Offord Road, London, N1 1EA
(T1) Robina - Proposing to reduce crown by up to 2m (height and lateral spread) to maintain size and shape of tree for small garden, prevent failure of branches, which are overhanging neighbouring pro
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 29, Huntingdon Street, London, N1 1BS
Introduction of a new bay window and a sash window at the rear lower ground floor level, installation of a replacement bay window and replacement of the existing door with a sash window, and removal o
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 171 Hemingford Road, London, N1 1DA
Proposed mansard roof extension with front roof terrace.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 4 Brandon Road, London, N7 9AA
Approval of details application pursuant to condition 29 (Roof-Level Structures) of planning consent reference P2023/1719/FUL dated 18th April 2024.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-02-12
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A brief summary of Barnsbury in Islington - Greater London
Barnsbury, located in the London Borough of Islington, is an area in north London that falls within the N1 and N7 postal districts. Its geographical positioning makes it a significant location for planning applications, given its residential and commercial potential in a vibrant urban environment.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Barnsbury a particularly low-crime area.
Barnsbury has 9 conservation areas within its boundaries: King's Cross and St Pancras, Bloomsbury, Camden Square, No data available for publication by HE, Regent's Canal, Camden Broadway, Bartholomew Estate, Kentish Town, Camden Town. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Barnsbury planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Barnsbury
In the last 24 months, 280 planning applications were submitted near Barnsbury. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Barnsbury.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Barnsbury were full planning applications (80), tree works (73), listed building and heritage (37). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 13 medium-scale applications, 230 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 35 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 6 applications
- Awaiting decision: 230 applications
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