Lower Holloway, Islington - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Holloway, Islington - Greater London.
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Planning applications in Lower Holloway are administered by London Borough Of Islington. View the full London Borough Of Islington planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Lower Holloway
Lower Holloway, located in the London Borough of Islington, is a district that is often considered part of the larger Holloway area. It extends from the southern end of Holloway Road to the central Nags Head area, all within the N7 postal district. This locality may be of interest for planning applications, as it encompasses a blend of residential and commercial spaces.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Islington
- Parliamentary constituency: Islington North
- LSOA: Islington 007E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lower Holloway.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Holloway.
- 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 Lower Holloway based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
85 planning applications found near Lower Holloway.
- - 25, Beacon Hill, London, N7 9LY
T1 - cherry tree (6m) - reduce crown by approximately 2m. T2 - camellia bush (<1m) - take down to ground level and dig out stump. T3 - cotoneaster tree (4m) - reduce height to approximately 2m from gr
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - - 6, Dalmeny Avenue, London, N7 0JS
Replacement of existing timber single-glazed windows and patio doors with double-glazed UPVc windows and doors. Replacement of existing balconies timber infill panels with powder coated perforated alu
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - 46 Tollington Road, London, N7 6PG
Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing) to confirm the sub-division of the dwellinghouse into 3 self-contained residential flats (Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - 40 Hungerford Road, London N7 9LP
Front garden F/G - 4 X lime trees: crown reduce trees back to previous points of reduction, crown lift to 6 metres from ground level by removal of epicormic growth. give a clearance of 4m from buildin
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - 353 Camden Road, London, N7 0SH
TG1 Ash Group of the submitted MWA Arboricultural Report Works: Remove (fell) to near ground level and treat stumps to inhibit regrowth. Reason: Clay shrinkage subsidence damage at neighbouring proper
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - - 355 Camden Road, London
T3 Ash of the submitted MWA Arboricultural Report Works: Remove (fell) to near ground level and treat stump to inhibit regrowth. Reason: Clay shrinkage subsidence damage at the subject property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - - 11 Cardozo Road, London
T1 Bay (Laurus nobilis): Fell to ground level using controlled cutting techniques appropriate to its size and location, with due consideration given to surrounding areas and site constraints. Reason f
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 235, Hungerford Road, London, N7 9LD
Replacement of existing uPVC windows to ground floor rear elevation with aluminium-framed windows, installation of bi-fold doors and alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Former Holloway Prison, Parkhurst Road, London, N7 0NU
Application for approval of details pursuant to Conditions 5 (Tree Protection) and 6 (Arboricultural Site Supervision) of planning permission ref: P2021/3273/FUL, dated 05/08/2022.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 509, Caledonian Road, London
T1, T2 Limes - reduce crowns to points of previous reduction (1-2m branch removal), retain furnishing growth, crown lift to 7m (removal of epicormic growth) Reason for work is regular management of tr
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 42 Loraine Road, London
T1 Lime, Lift to 3.5m (only secondary growth), thin 25%, cut back from property to give 2m clearance, remove deadwood. Cyclical maintenance.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 54 Biddestone Road, London, N7 9RA
Erection of single storey rear extension (following demolition of existing WC and pergola); demolition and re-build of garden outbuilding; erection of rear dormer roof extension with two rooflights to
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Former Holloway Prison, Parkhurst Road, London, N7 0NU
Approval of details pursuant to Condition 10 (Community Use) of planning permission reference: P2024/2074/FUL, dated: 23/05/2025 Erection of a marketing suite and associated landscaping works for a te
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Flat B, 9 Lowman Road, London, N7 6DD
External rear alterations: installation of new window, rooflight, external door and external stairs to garden.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - bus shelter outside Loraine Estate Community Centre, Loraine Estate Community Hall, 325 Holloway Road, London, N7 9SA
Internal Illuminated Sequential Advertisement Capable of Static and Dynamic Content Display with Automatic Rotation of Images.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Bus Shelter Outside 357 Holloway Road, London, N7 0RN
INTERNAL ILLUMINATED SEQUENTIAL ADVERTISEMENT CAPABLE OF STATIC AND DYNAMIC CONTENT DISPLAY WITH AUTOMATIC ROTATION OF IMAGES
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 33, Ground Floor Flat, Hartham Road, London, N7 9JQ
T1-Cypress tree on left- prune back branches overhanging gardens by up to half height of tree by up to 3m. T2- Yew tree- reduce crown by approximately 2m. Prune back neighbours side. T3- Maple tree in
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 53 Freegrove Road, London, N7 9RG
Replacement of single glazed timber and timber framed windows and with double glazed timber framed windows to front, flank and rear elevations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 50, Penn Road, London, N7 9RE
Single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 118 Heddington Grove, London, N7 9SZ
Erection of a replacement single-storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory. Removal of garage door on front elevation and insertion of high level windows. Insertion of 2 rooflights on rea
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-02-17
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A brief summary of Lower Holloway in Islington - Greater London
Lower Holloway, located in the London Borough of Islington, is a district that is often considered part of the larger Holloway area. It extends from the southern end of Holloway Road to the central Nags Head area, all within the N7 postal district. This locality may be of interest for planning applications, as it encompasses a blend of residential and commercial spaces.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lower Holloway a particularly low-crime area.
Lower Holloway has 7 conservation areas within its boundaries: Camden Square, No data available for publication by HE, Regent's Canal, Camden Broadway, 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, Lower Holloway 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 Lower Holloway
In the last 24 months, 296 planning applications were submitted near Lower Holloway. Of these, 59% 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 Lower Holloway.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Lower Holloway slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Lower Holloway were full planning applications (94), tree works (78), discharge of conditions (30). Full planning applications account for 32% 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, 13 medium-scale applications, 248 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 32 applications
- Refused: 19 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 241 applications
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