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Planning in Islington

Approved
85%
1,262 of 1,391 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Islington in the last 24 months, from London Borough of Islington's planning register.

Decided by London Borough of IslingtonCouncil page

Around Islington

Postcode districts

N1 1,371 applications in the last 12 monthsN7 395 applications in the last 12 monthsN5 284 applications in the last 12 monthsN1C 44 applications in the last 12 monthsNW1 943 applications in the last 12 monthsEC1A 163 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: London Borough of Islington

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About Islington

Islington is an inner-city area in north London, situated within the London Borough of Islington. Primarily residential, it stretches from Islington's High Street to Highbury Fields and Regent's Canal, incorporating vibrant thoroughfares such as Upper Street, Essex Road, and Southgate Road to the east. This dynamic district is characterized by its bustling atmosphere and diverse community, making it a notable area for planning applications and development opportunities.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Islington 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 Islington, 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, 2,031 planning applications were submitted near Islington. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (156), tree works (149), listed building and heritage (84). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

37 planning appeals were lodged, of which 11 were allowed and 26 were dismissed (30% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Islington?
In the last 24 months, 2,031 planning applications were submitted near Islington. The approval rate is 85%.
How long do planning decisions take near Islington?
The average planning decision time near Islington is 62 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Islington?
The planning approval rate near Islington is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Islington?
The most common type of planning application near Islington is full planning applications, with 156 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Islington?
You can search and track planning applications near Islington on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.