Finsbury, Islington - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Finsbury, Islington - Greater London.
Islington - Greater London · England · Town
Planning applications in Finsbury are administered by London Borough Of Islington. View the full London Borough Of Islington planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Islington
- Parliamentary constituency: Islington South and Finsbury
- LSOA: Islington 022F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Finsbury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Finsbury.
- 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 Finsbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
990 planning applications found near Finsbury.
- - 62 Amwell Street, London
Replacement of internal flat entrance doors, architraves and fanlights, installation of new fire alarm system, and replacement electrical cupboard.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - 382 St John Street, London, EC1V 4NN
Rear garden: Hazel T1 (12M high, multi-stemmed) - Reduce down to height of boundary wall at 2 metres. Laurel T2 (8M high, duel stem) - Reduce down to 4 metres high. Strawberry Tree T3(12M high, 300mm
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - 376, St John Street, London, EC1V 4NN
Rear garden: Holly T1 (8M high, multi-stemmed) - reduce the overhang to adjoining property by up to 2 metres and back to the boundary wall. Strawberry Tree T2 (8M high, 350mm dia.) - Reduce the crown
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - 1 Preachers Court, 15 The Charterhouse, Charterhouse Square, London, EC1M 6AU
T1. Wild Cherry Court Yard Area: Please see attached Climbing Inspection Tree Report: Dismantle in sections using rigging equipment to a level as close as possible to the surrounding soil, and treat t
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - Flat A, 19 Claremont Square, London, N1 9LX
Rear garden T1 - Prunus species (plum) - reduce by 1 -m back to previous reduction points (no further than previous) T2 - Prunus species (plum) - remove deadwood and rubbing branches (no more than 15%
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - 7 - 8, Wakley Street, London, EC1V 7LT
Approval of Details pursuant to Condition 5 (sound insulation) of Prior Approval P2025/1164/PRA dated 04/07/25
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - 75 Compton Street, London, EC1V 0BN
Internal and external refurbishment to re-provide usable Class E space (Listed Building Consent ref.P2026/1017/LBC also submitted).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - 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 - - 10, Bowling Green Lane, London
Internal and external alterations to the listed building. P2026/1212/ADV also submitted
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 124, Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7DP
Advertisement Consent for the display of 1 no. non-illuminated fascia sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 10, Tait Building, THE CITY UNIVERSITY, Northampton Square, London, EC1V 0HB
1 internally illuminated fascia sign.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-05-08
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 - - 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 - - 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 - - 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
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A brief summary of Finsbury in Islington - Greater London
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 were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Finsbury a particularly low-crime area.
Finsbury 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Finsbury
In the last 24 months, 787 planning applications were submitted near Finsbury. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 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 Finsbury.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Finsbury slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Finsbury were full planning applications (184), discharge of conditions (163), listed building and heritage (133). Full planning applications account for 23% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 large-scale (major) developments, 36 medium-scale applications, 642 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 161 applications
- Refused: 21 applications
- Withdrawn: 17 applications
- Awaiting decision: 586 applications
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