Canonbury, Islington - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Canonbury, Islington - Greater London.
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About Canonbury
Canonbury is a vibrant area in the London Borough of Islington, situated between Essex Road, Upper Street, and Cross Street, with St Paul's Road running through its heart. This North London locale is characterized by its mix of residential properties and local amenities, making it a focal point for various planning applications and developments in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Hackney
- Parliamentary constituency: Hackney South and Shoreditch
- LSOA: Hackney 025D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Canonbury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Canonbury.
- 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 Canonbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
153 planning applications found near Canonbury.
- - Hope Villa, 1 Wallace Road, London, N1 2PG
3 year Cyclic Tree works for maintenance purposes. (TPO T11-T14) G1 - Group of 4 Lime trees - Re- Reduce back to previous reduction points by approx 2m. Crown thin by 20%. Reduce Ivy to fence line (TP
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 10, Alwyne Road, London, N1 2HH
Sycamore T1: Removing deadwood and prune back lateral spread of crown to provide 3 metres clearance from the front and flank elevation of 9 & 10 Alwyne Road and crown thin by 20-30%. Remove Epicormic
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 11, Flat A, Oakley Road, London, N1 3LL
Sycamore tree. Reduce crown by up to 3-4m by removal of protruding branches back to suitable growth points, to create natural outline to trees crown. Crown lift to 6-7m from ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Flat A, 70 Elizabeth Avenue, London, N1 3BH
Erection of rear garden outbuilding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 1 NORTON LODGE, 17 Harecourt Road, London, N1 2NE
replacement of windows from single-glazed Crittall windows to double-glazed steel, slimline windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - Lindsey Mews Playground, Lindsey Mews, London
Application for a non-material amendment to planning permission reference P2022/4295/FUL, dated 22/06/2023. The application seeks to introduce a phasing plan and make changes to the consented dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 42, Canonbury Park South, London, N1 2JH
T1 - mimosa tree (12m) - reduce crown to previous pruning points, approximately 1.5m reduction and lift crown by approximately 2m. T2 - pittosporum tree (7m) - lift crown by approximately 1m and reduc
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - 2, Grange Grove, London, N1 2NP
Rear Garden: T1: Mature Sycamore: Approximately 17.00m: Several large dead branch stubs are visible with its high crown structure, a large decay pocket near to ground level which has advanced longitud
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 32 Alwyne Road, London
T1 & T2 London Plane trees: Prune both trees to give 2-3m clearance from adjacent buildings, no cuts greater than 60mm in diameter. Crown lift to 6m above ground level all round. Remove deadwood. Prun
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 290 Essex Road, London
Replacement of internal flat entrance doors, architraves and fanlights, installation of new fire alarm system and emergency lighting, and replacement electrical cupboard.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 44, Canonbury Park South, London, N1 2JH
T1 - Cypress - Fell, due to proximity to the properties.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - Lindsey Mews Playground, Lindsey Mews, London, N1 3EG
Application for the approval of details pursuant to Condition 4 (Tree Protection) and the partial approval of details pursuant to Conditions 3 (Construction Management and Logistic) - part a only – an
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 130 Southgate Road, Hackney, London, N1 3HX
Demolition of existing rear outrigger extensions; erection of a ground floor single storey rear extension; internal refurbishment; landscaping works to the front and rear; and, installation of new fro
Status: Permitted | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 13 Willow Bridge Road, London, N1 2LB
Amalgamation of two existing flats into one self-contained dwelling; erection of part single, part two storey rear extension with replacement upper ground floor terrace (following demolition of existi
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 5B, Wallace Road, London, N1 2PG
T1 - bay tree (10m) - reduce height by approximately 6m to previous pruning points and trim sides with hedge cutters.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 68 Morton Road, London
Rear garden: Sycamore T1 (20M high, 850mm dia.) - Trim the lowest horizontal branches above the patio in the garden at 59a Elizabeth Avenue, removing up to 10 branches no thicker than 90mm. This is to
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 9 Deacon Mews, Hackney, London, N1 3HZ
Replacement of existing rear patio doors and separate kitchen door with a single slimline aluminium sliding door system, including the removal of the intervening brick pier and the provision of a leve
Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of 58-64 Southgate Road, London, N1 3JF
Placing of storage containers and staff welfare facilities on the site for a temporary period of five years, with associated works and installation of replacement entrance gates.
Type: Full | Council: Hackney | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 9, Ockendon Mews, London, N1 3JL
T1 - lime tree (13m) - reduce crown to previous pruning points, approximately 3m reduction.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 18, Canonbury Park South, London, N1 2JJ
Rear Garden: T1: Willow: Section fell to ground level. Tree is collapsing and causing the wall to also collapse underneath the tree.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-03-18
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A brief summary of Canonbury in Islington - Greater London
Canonbury is a vibrant area in the London Borough of Islington, situated between Essex Road, Upper Street, and Cross Street, with St Paul's Road running through its heart. This North London locale is characterized by its mix of residential properties and local amenities, making it a focal point for various planning applications and developments in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Canonbury a particularly low-crime area.
Canonbury has 14 conservation areas within its boundaries: Underwood Street, Kingsland, Regent's Canal, De Beauvoir, Newington Green (North), Hackney Road, No data available for publication by HE, Dalston, Pitfield Street, Albion Square, Hoxton Street, South Shoreditch, Dalston Lane (West), Clissold Park. 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, Canonbury 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 Canonbury
In the last 24 months, 367 planning applications were submitted near Canonbury. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Canonbury.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Canonbury were full planning applications (127), tree works (115), discharge of conditions (40). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 10 medium-scale applications, 308 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
9 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 8 were dismissed (11% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 64 applications
- Refused: 19 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 282 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.