Finsbury Park, Islington - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Finsbury Park, Islington - Greater London.
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Planning applications in Finsbury Park 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 Park
Finsbury Park is a historic public park located in north London, straddling the border of the London Borough of Haringey. Established during the Victorian era, it serves as a green oasis for the surrounding neighborhoods of Finsbury Park, Stroud Green, and Manor House. This vibrant area not only offers recreational space but also presents opportunities for planning applications related to community and environmental development.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Islington
- Parliamentary constituency: Islington North
- LSOA: Islington 010E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Finsbury Park.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Finsbury Park.
- 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 Park based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
96 planning applications found near Finsbury Park.
- - 6 Fairmead Road, London, N19 4DF
we would like to take out the trees un the sketch plan. all 5 of them, ideally. we have spokento a local arborist who does work on our street and he thinks they are all bushes or types of. he doesnt t
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - - 39, Mercers Road, London, N19 4PW
Front garden: Cypress T1 (10M high, 600mm dia.) - Poor condition (large areas of phytophthora infestation) that has outgrown its location. - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - 90 Tollington Park, London, N4 3RA
I would like to remove a dead Poplar tree from my garden. I would also like permission to trim a Sycamore at the back of my garden to let in more light, whole crown reduction to 12m above ground level
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - 3 The Coach House, 108A Tollington Park, London, N4 3RB
Erection of single storey side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 15 Tufnell Park Road, London, N7 0PG
Subdivision of existing property into 2no. units (1no. 4-bed unit and 1no. 1-bed unit). Repair of external envelope of property, subdivision of garden, installation of staircase, kitchens, bathroom an
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 15 Tufnell Park Road, London, N7 0PG
Subdivision of existing property into 2no. units (1no. 4-bed unit and 1no. 1-bed unit). Repair of external envelope of property, subdivision of garden, installation of staircase, kitchens, bathroom an
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 470, Holloway Road, London, N7 6HT
Notification of Prior Approval for the change of use of the first, second and third floors of existing commercial building (Class E) to mixed use and residential accommodation to provide 2 self-contai
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 8A Tollington Place, London, N4 3QR
Section 73 Application (Minor Material Amendment) to vary Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of Planning Permission P2023/1473/FUL, dated 07/08/2023, for demolition of existing conservatory and erection of
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 6 - 7 Manor Gardens, London, N7 6LA
Tree No | Species | Recommended work T001 | Lime (Tilia sp.) | Crown reduction roadside back to previous pollard points. Tree height 8 m with approx. 4 m crown spread. Justification: Maintain clearanc
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Flat A, 93 Tollington Way, London, N7 6RE
Replacement windows to front and rear elevations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 140 Seven Sisters Road, London, N7 7NS
Prior Approval Application under Schedule 2, Part 20 Class AB of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for an upward extension of existing building by two
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 140 Seven Sisters Road, London, N7 7NS
Prior Approval Application under Schedule 2, Part 20 Class AB of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for an upward extension of existing building by one
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 13 Hatley Road, London, N4 3NN
Erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Manor Gardens Centre, 6-9 Manor Gardens, London, N7 6LA
Erection of single storey outbuilding (following demolition of existing rear brick store) and internal refurbishements and reconfigurations including rationalisation of existing office/ancillary accom
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Collingwood House, Mercers Road, London N19 4PJ
Notification of Prior Approval for the change of use of part of the second floor of existing commercial building (Class E) to residential accommodation to provide 4 self-contained residential units (C
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Manor Gardens Centre, 6-9 Manor Gardens, London, N7 6LA
Erection of single storey outbuilding (following demolition of existing rear brick store) and internal refurbishements and reconfigurations including rationalisation of existing office/ancillary accom
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 70, Kingsdown Road, London, N19 4LW
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) for window and door replacements to the rear. Roof extension including rear dormer, rooflights and removal of chimney.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 13-15 Seven Sisters Road, London, N7 6AJ
Advertisement consent for the installation of two new fascia signs with associated illuminated text signage and associated alterations. (Full planning consent ref: P2026/0608/FUL also submitted.)
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 13-15 Seven Sisters Road, London, N7 6AJ
Installation of a new shopfront at ground and first floor levels with associated alterations. (Advertisement consent ref: P2026/0613/ADV also submitted).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 49 Landseer Road, London, N19 4JR
Erection of mansard roof extension and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-03-05
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A brief summary of Finsbury Park in Islington - Greater London
Finsbury Park is a historic public park located in north London, straddling the border of the London Borough of Haringey. Established during the Victorian era, it serves as a green oasis for the surrounding neighborhoods of Finsbury Park, Stroud Green, and Manor House. This vibrant area not only offers recreational space but also presents opportunities for planning applications related to community and environmental development.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Finsbury Park a particularly low-crime area.
Finsbury Park has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Camden Square, No data available for publication by HE, Bartholomew Estate, Kentish Town, Brownswood. 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 Park 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 Park
In the last 24 months, 258 planning applications were submitted near Finsbury Park. Of these, 59% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 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 Park.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Finsbury Park slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Finsbury Park were full planning applications (108), tree works (63), outline applications (25). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 14 medium-scale applications, 239 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 29 applications
- Refused: 18 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 209 applications
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