Search Finsbury planning applications
335 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Finsbury · updated daily · London Borough of Islington
- 11-15 Emerald Street London WC1N 3QLAwaiting decisionInstallation of outdoor air handling units on the roof.Full Planning PermissionReceived 10 Nov 20262026/4962/P
- 12, Devonia Road, N1 8JHAwaiting decisionErection of mansard extension. Replacement of the existing windows. Re conversion to a single family house. Installation of x1 ASHP.All OtherReceived 6 Nov 2026P2026/2866/FUL
- 16 - 17, Bowling Green Lane, EC1R 0BDAwaiting decisionReplacement of existing pass door and associated worksAll OtherReceived 4 Nov 2026P2026/2900/LBC
- 61, 65, Holborn Viaduct, City Of London, EC1A 2FDAwaiting decisionApplication Under Section 73 Of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) in relation to planning permission 26/00244/FULL dated 24 June 2026 (itself granted pursuant to a section 73 application to permission reference 2/00882/FULMAJ) to vary conditions 29 (measures to prevent jumping or falling) And 63 (Approved Drawings) to secure an increase in the height of the roof terrace balustrade from 1.2m to 1.8m.All OtherReceived 4 Nov 202626/07533/OBS
- 61-65 Holborn Viaduct, LONDON, EC1A 2FDAwaiting decisionThis Council is asked for its observations on an application submitted to the City of London (26/01538/FULL) for: Application Under Section 73 Of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) in relation to planning permission 26/00244/FULL dated 24 June 2026 (itself granted pursuant to a section 73 application to permission reference 22/00882/FULMAJ) to vary conditions 29 (measures to prevent jumping or falling) And 63 (Approved Drawings) to secure an increase in the height of the roof terrace balustrade from 1.2m to 1.8m.All OtherReceived 4 Nov 2026OB/26/05908
Planning in Finsbury
- Approved
- 86%
- 1,324 of 1,438 decided
- Decision time
- about 12 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Finsbury in the last 24 months, from London Borough of Islington's planning register.
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Around Finsbury
Postcode districts
WC1X 126 applications in the last 12 monthsEC1V 168 applications in the last 12 monthsEC1R 81 applications in the last 12 monthsN1 1,375 applications in the last 12 monthsWC1N 84 applications in the last 12 monthsEC1M 66 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: London Borough of Islington
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About Finsbury
Finsbury is a vibrant district located in North-Central London, situated within the southeastern part of the London Borough of Islington and adjacent to the City of London. This area is characterised by its diverse community and urban development, making it a significant focus for planning applications and local initiatives.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Finsbury area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Finsbury a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Finsbury 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Finsbury, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 2,135 planning applications were submitted near Finsbury. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (222), listed building and heritage (190), discharge of conditions (181). 9 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
39 planning appeals were lodged, of which 7 were allowed and 30 were dismissed (19% success rate).