Clerkenwell, Islington - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Clerkenwell, Islington - Greater London.
Islington - Greater London · England · settlement
About Clerkenwell
Clerkenwell is a vibrant area located in central London, within the borough of Islington. Known for its rich history and diverse community, it features a mix of residential, commercial, and cultural spaces, making it an attractive location for planning applications and development opportunities. Its unique blend of architectural styles and proximity to key transport links further enhances its appeal for potential projects.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Islington
- Parliamentary constituency: Islington South and Finsbury
- LSOA: Islington 022D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Clerkenwell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Clerkenwell.
- 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 Clerkenwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
967 planning applications found near Clerkenwell.
- - Finsbury Health Centre, 17 Pine Street, London, EC1R 0LP
Tree 1: Poplar - Fell to Ground Level Tree 2: Ash - Fell to Ground Level Tree 3: Poplar - Fell to Ground Level Tree 4: Sorbus - Fell to Ground Level Tree 5: Prunus - Fell to Ground Level Tree 6: Labur
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-05-12
View full details - - 42, Great Percy Street, London, WC1X 9QR
Acacia delabata Tree has grown considerably since last pruning and is misshapen and is overhanging adjacent gardens Work proposed is to reduce width and height by 30% and to raise crown by 10%
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - Land Rear Of 28 Amwell Street, Amwell Street, London
Installation of non-illuminated signages, information panels and poster boards on both street entrances (Listed Building Consent ref.P2026/1163/LBC also submitted)
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Land Rear Of 28 Amwell Street, Amwell Street, London
Proposals consist of the installation of signage for wayfinding and visitor information in the establishment of a new arts centre on the site.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-05-04
View full details - - 33-35 Topham Street, London, EC1R 5HH
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for fire safety upgrades to the building in the form of replacement of existing materials (coerten cladding and render)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - 123 Farringdon Road, London, EC1R 3DA
External alterations including the installation of a planter, removal of paving slabs and installation of larger planting beds.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Land to the rear of 65 Amwell Street, London, EC1R 1UR
Change of use from Car storage to Office Space (Class E) including front extension, raised roof level and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 69 - 85, Edward Rudolph House, Margery Street, London
Demolition of the existing building and erection of a 4-storey office (Use class Eg(i)) building, including cycle associated cycle parking, waste and recycling storage, plant enclosure to the roof, ha
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - Basement Front And Ground Floor South, 8 Northburgh Street, London, EC1V 0AY
Retrospective approval for installation of a security shutter to the entrance door of a ground floor office unit.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - 2026/1047/P - 3-11 Eyre Street Hill London Camden EC1R 5ET
Change of use of the first floor from office (Class E) to part office (Class E) (retained) and part residential (Class C3) to create a 3-bedroom unit.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Planning Permission | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-04-10 - - 378, St John Street, London, EC1V 4NN
Rear garden: Holm Oak T1 (10M high, 3 stemmed) - Trim the entire crown of the tree back by as much as 3 metres. Laurel T2 (7M high, 4 stemmed) - Trim the entire crown of the tree back by as much as 3
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 6 St John's Place, London, EC1M 4NP
Notification of Prior Approval for the change of use of basement, ground, first and second floor levels of existing commercial building (Class E) to residential accommodation to provide 1 x 2 bedroom
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - The London Archives, 40 Northampton Road, London, EC1R 0HU
The removal of existing entrance door and adjacent glass block screen and replacement with automatic sliding single door with glass screen and tiled upstand.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - The Peasant Public House, 240 St John Street, London, EC1V 4PH
Replacement of existing doors with new timber framed doors to the Percival Street and St John Street elevations, including a new single glazed panel window; installation of new rear timber framed bi f
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - The Peasant Public House, 240 St John Street, London, EC1V 4PH
Replacement of existing doors with new timber framed doors to the Percival Street and St John Street elevations, including a new single glazed panel window; installation of new rear timber framed bi f
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 74 - 76 St John Street, London, EC1M 4DT
Approval of details pursuant to Condition 4 (Construction Management Plan) of Planning Permission P2023/1928/FUL, dated 01/11/2023, 'Change of use of the basement, lower ground floor and part of the g
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 74 - 76 St John Street, London, EC1M 4DT
Approval of details pursuant to Condition 7 (Written Scheme of Investigation) of Planning Permission P2023/1928/FUL, dated 01/11/2023, 'Change of use of the basement, lower ground floor and part of th
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 29, Clerkenwell Road, London, EC1M 5RN
Partial demolition at roof level. First, third, fourth and fifth floor extension for office accommodation (Class E(g)(i) use). New roof top amenity space. New external plant compound. A green roof ter
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 53, Amwell Street, London, EC1R 1UR
Removal of existing rear ground floor extension and replacement with a lower ground floor rear extension. Tanking and conversation of South vault. Associated internal (including relocation of kitchen,
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 53, Amwell Street, London, EC1R 1UR
Removal of existing rear ground floor extension and replacement with a lower ground floor rear extension. Tanking and conversation of South vault. Associated internal (including relocation of kitchen,
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-03-20
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A brief summary of Clerkenwell in Islington - Greater London
Clerkenwell is a vibrant area located in central London, within the borough of Islington. Known for its rich history and diverse community, it features a mix of residential, commercial, and cultural spaces, making it an attractive location for planning applications and development opportunities. Its unique blend of architectural styles and proximity to key transport links further enhances its appeal for potential projects.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Clerkenwell a particularly low-crime area.
Clerkenwell has 25 conservation areas within its boundaries: Foster Lane, Charterhouse Square, Underwood Street, Regent's Canal, Whitefriars, Covent Garden, King's Cross and St Pancras, Bloomsbury, Newgate Street, Hatton Garden, No data available for publication by HE, Bank, Guildhall, St Paul's Cathedral, Strand, Brewery, Fleet Street, Queen Street, Bow Lane, Chancery Lane, Smithfield, Kingsway, Postman's Park, Seven Dials (Covent Garden), Temples. 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, Clerkenwell 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 Clerkenwell
In the last 24 months, 710 planning applications were submitted near Clerkenwell. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 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 Clerkenwell.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Clerkenwell slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Clerkenwell were full planning applications (177), discharge of conditions (158), listed building and heritage (121). Full planning applications account for 25% 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, 36 medium-scale applications, 603 smaller schemes were submitted.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 4 were dismissed (20% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 153 applications
- Refused: 21 applications
- Withdrawn: 12 applications
- Awaiting decision: 523 applications
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