Highbury, Islington - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Highbury, Islington - Greater London.
Islington - Greater London · England · settlement
Planning applications in Highbury are administered by London Borough Of Islington. View the full London Borough Of Islington planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Highbury
Highbury is a vibrant area located in North London, within the London Borough of Islington. Known for its residential charm and community spirit, it offers a mix of green spaces, local amenities, and a variety of housing options, making it an important focus for planning applications in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Islington
- Parliamentary constituency: Islington North
- LSOA: Islington 012C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Highbury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Highbury.
- 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 Highbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
89 planning applications found near Highbury.
- - 16 Loxford Gardens, London, N5 1FW
Tree location rear garden T4 (no. 16) Approx. H15 S10 70DBH Plane Remove regrowth (approx. 1-2m) (repollard) Tree work is to be undertaken to remove dead branches to improve form and increase safety i
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - - 15 Loxford Gardens, London, N5 1FW
Tree location Rear Garden T2 (no. 15) Approx. H13 S8 70DBH Plane Remove regrowth (approx. 1-2m) (repollard) Sever/shave off excess Ivy T3 (no. 15) Approx. H12 S8 50DBH Lime Remove regrowth (approx. 1-
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - - 39 Highbury Hill, London, N5 1SU
T1 - Bay Tree - Reduce height by 3m, lift low branches to expose hedge beneath the tree and reshape sides.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - 162 Holloway Road, London, N7 8DD
Retention and refurbishment of the basement and ground floor retail use; and first floor office use. Demolition of existing second and third floors, and erection of three storey extension to create 4x
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - 22, Leigh Road, London
Rear Garden: T1: Mature Sycamore: Approximately 16.00m: Reduce back to pollard/reduction points, retaining 20% of fine branch structure. General maintenance.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - 73 Highbury Park, London, N5 1UA
Rear Garden: T1: Mature Plum: Approximately 6.00m: Reduce crown by up to approximately 1.20m, reducing longer branches which protrude from the crown back into the main crown structure. Thin crown dens
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 6 Highbury Hill, London, N5 1AL
T1 - apple tree (6m) - reduce crown by approximately 1.5m, above previous pruning points to create new crown structure. T2 - apple tree (5m) - reduce crown by approximately 1m, above previous pruning
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - 7, Framfield Road, London, N5 1UU
Mansard roof extension, replacement rear extension with side infill extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - BASEMENT FLAT, 44 Highbury Hill, London, N5 1AP
We wish to prune our eucalyptus that is on our boundary with the garden backing onto Stavordale road. We planted it 25 years ago and it needs a trim of 20%.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 185 Holloway Road, London, N7 8LX
Change of Use from Class E(a) to Class E(b) and installation of new kitchen extraction system on flat roof
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Flat C, 26 Witherington Road, London, N5 1PP
The removal of 3 no. existing single-glazed timber sash windows for replacement with new double-glazed sash windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 2, Arvon Road, London, N5 1PS
Erection of single storey rear extension and garden alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 15, Lucerne Road, London, N5 1TZ
Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission ref. P2023/0626/FUL, dated 24/05/2023, to change design of pergola.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 4, Highbury Hill, London, N5 1AL
T3 - bay tree (7m) - reduce height by approximately 2m. T4 - grandiflora tree (6m) - reduce crown by approximately 1m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Beverley Court, 63 - 65 Highbury Hill, London
T1 - London Plane - Repollard back to previous prunin points removing approx 3 meters all round
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Flat C, 103 Highbury Hill, London, N5 1TA
Erection of rear dormer roof extension, installation of skylights to front and side roofslopes, and PV solar panels to side roofslope.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 62A Whistler Street, London, N5 1NJ
Erection of single storey rear and side extensions, first floor rear extension and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 12 Ringcroft Street, London, N7 8ND
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 5, Flat B, Horsell Road, London, N5 1XL
Dormer to rear roof slope, including the raising of the party walls, to create a Loft Conversion to a flat
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 19 Bryantwood Road, London N7 7BG
Replacement of single glazed timber windows with double glazed timber windows, to front, side and rear elevations of two flats
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-02-25
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A brief summary of Highbury in Islington - Greater London
Highbury is a vibrant area located in North London, within the London Borough of Islington. Known for its residential charm and community spirit, it offers a mix of green spaces, local amenities, and a variety of housing options, making it an important focus for planning applications in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Highbury a particularly low-crime area.
Highbury has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Stoke Newington Resvrs, Filter Beds and New River, Lordship Park, No data available for publication by HE, Brownswood, 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, Highbury 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 Highbury
In the last 24 months, 322 planning applications were submitted near Highbury. Of these, 57% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 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 Highbury.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Highbury slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Highbury were full planning applications (123), tree works (94), discharge of conditions (29). Full planning applications account for 38% 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, 306 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 26 applications
- Refused: 18 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 276 applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.