Planning & Local Development Checklist
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Islington - London
Islington - London
What to review
Check whether nearby extensions, conversions, redevelopment, or infrastructure projects could affect the area.
Review whether local planning patterns suggest densification, HMO growth, mixed-use change, or environmental pressure.
Compare the planning picture with sold-price evidence, flood context, and local desirability signals already shown in Zhaku.
Nearby planning activity
What Zhaku can currently see nearby
Nearby applications:
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300
Recent decisions:
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Decision types tracked:
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2024/5146/L
Internal fit-out of 7th floor.
Space House 1 Kemble Street London WC2B 4AN - 2024-11-29 - 1886m
Internal fit-out of 7th floor.
Space House 1 Kemble Street London WC2B 4AN - 2024-11-29 - 1886m
2022/0607/L
Openable window details required by condition 3 (part c) of Listed Building Consent ref 2021/1106/L granted 30/09/2021 which amended LBC ref 2019/2790/L granted 29/11/2019 for the 'removal of existing roof plant equipment at 1 Kemble Street and erection of a single storey facsimile floor plus one setback floor; removal of roof plant from 43-59 Kingsway and erection of a single storey set-back extension; and associated works'.
Space House 1 Kemble Street and 43-59 Kingsway London WC2B 6TE - 2022-03-22 - 1886m
Openable window details required by condition 3 (part c) of Listed Building Consent ref 2021/1106/L granted 30/09/2021 which amended LBC ref 2019/2790/L granted 29/11/2019 for the 'removal of existing roof plant equipment at 1 Kemble Street and erection of a single storey facsimile floor plus one setback floor; removal of roof plant from 43-59 Kingsway and erection of a single storey set-back extension; and associated works'.
Space House 1 Kemble Street and 43-59 Kingsway London WC2B 6TE - 2022-03-22 - 1886m
2021/3283/L
Concrete cornice method statement required by condition 5 of listed building consent 2019/2790/L granted 29/11/2019 for the 'removal of existing roof plant equipment at 1 Kemble Street and erection of a single storey facsimile floor plus one setback floor; removal of roof plant from 43-59 Kingsway and erection of a single storey set-back extension; and associated works' (summary).
Space House 1 Kemble Street and 43-59 Kingsway London WC2B 6TE - 2021-08-17 - 1886m
Concrete cornice method statement required by condition 5 of listed building consent 2019/2790/L granted 29/11/2019 for the 'removal of existing roof plant equipment at 1 Kemble Street and erection of a single storey facsimile floor plus one setback floor; removal of roof plant from 43-59 Kingsway and erection of a single storey set-back extension; and associated works' (summary).
Space House 1 Kemble Street and 43-59 Kingsway London WC2B 6TE - 2021-08-17 - 1886m
2020/1622/P
Pre-demolition and refurbishment asbestos survey required by condition 10 of planning permission ref: 2019/2773/P dated 26/11/2019 for the change of use of Class B1 offices to Class A1/A3 and flexible Class B1 office / Office and events space (sui generis); removal of existing roof plant equipment at 1 Kemble Street and erection of a single storey facsimile floor plus one setback floor; removal of roof plant from 43-59 Kingsway and erection of a single storey set-back extension; and associated works (summary).
Space House 1 Kemble Street 43-59 Kingsway London WC2B 6TE - 2020-04-23 - 1886m
Pre-demolition and refurbishment asbestos survey required by condition 10 of planning permission ref: 2019/2773/P dated 26/11/2019 for the change of use of Class B1 offices to Class A1/A3 and flexible Class B1 office / Office and events space (sui generis); removal of existing roof plant equipment at 1 Kemble Street and erection of a single storey facsimile floor plus one setback floor; removal of roof plant from 43-59 Kingsway and erection of a single storey set-back extension; and associated works (summary).
Space House 1 Kemble Street 43-59 Kingsway London WC2B 6TE - 2020-04-23 - 1886m
2011/5945/P
Installation of an air handling unit at roof level and associated equipment, including alterations to provide steel walkway and hand rails, pipework and relocated staircase in connection with existing office use (Class B1).
Space House 1 Kemble Street London WC2B 4AN - 2012-04-03 - 1886m
Installation of an air handling unit at roof level and associated equipment, including alterations to provide steel walkway and hand rails, pipework and relocated staircase in connection with existing office use (Class B1).
Space House 1 Kemble Street London WC2B 4AN - 2012-04-03 - 1886m
2024/5718/P
Observations to adjoining borough City of Westminster for the installation of three ventilation louvres at ground floor level to Shelton Street elevation of building.
The Randall Institute 26 - 29 Drury Lane London WC2B 5RL - 2024-12-27 - 2042m
Observations to adjoining borough City of Westminster for the installation of three ventilation louvres at ground floor level to Shelton Street elevation of building.
The Randall Institute 26 - 29 Drury Lane London WC2B 5RL - 2024-12-27 - 2042m
2019/4212/L
Amendment of the design to amalgamate the consented separate generator housing and fuel store into a single entity. The consented scheme was for a generator housing of 10.125m x 2.45m x 4.613 and separately a fuel store that was 5.236m x 2.45m. The revised scheme bringing the two together will be 11.10m x 2.30m x 3.956m. Thus, while the amended combined design is roughly 1 metre longer than the consented generator, it is 0.6 m lower, and it eliminates the extra fuel store structure. It is confirmed that the noise level generated in the amended arrangement will remain unaltered from the consented scheme at 75db @ 1 metre and 65db @ 7 metres.
Freemasons Hall 60 Great Queen Street London WC2B 5AZ - 2019-12-03 - 2044m
Amendment of the design to amalgamate the consented separate generator housing and fuel store into a single entity. The consented scheme was for a generator housing of 10.125m x 2.45m x 4.613 and separately a fuel store that was 5.236m x 2.45m. The revised scheme bringing the two together will be 11.10m x 2.30m x 3.956m. Thus, while the amended combined design is roughly 1 metre longer than the consented generator, it is 0.6 m lower, and it eliminates the extra fuel store structure. It is confirmed that the noise level generated in the amended arrangement will remain unaltered from the consented scheme at 75db @ 1 metre and 65db @ 7 metres.
Freemasons Hall 60 Great Queen Street London WC2B 5AZ - 2019-12-03 - 2044m
2023/0299/P
Mixed-use development at Old Brewer's Yard including: at 28-32 Shelton Street, the erection of a single storey roof extension, a rooftop plant enclosure and other external alterations (including shopfront alterations, new rear access to the Yard, and plant) in connection with the use of the building as a restaurant (Class E(b)); at 1 Mercer Walk, the installation of ancillary plant & servicing equipment, external alterations including opening up of blind windows on east elevation, installation of PV panels at main roof level and the placement of external tables and chairs on Mercer Walk, all in connection with the use of the building as a microbrewery and visitor attraction with ancillary retail, bar and training space (Sui Generis); at 15A Neal Street (ground floor only), external alterations including installation of full-height glazed rear wall and installation of a new shopfront; at 5 Langley Street(basement, part-ground floor and part-roof only) alterations to north and westfacade and installation of new plant, all in connection with the flexible mixed-use ofthe basement and part-ground floor as entertainment/events/community space withancillary storage areas (Sui Generis); at the rear of 7 Langley Street, installation ofplant at roof level and the use of the former bin store as a bar area servicing theYard (Sui Generis); at Old Brewer's Yard, the erection of a new high-level glazedcanopy structure and semi-permanent external seating, installation of newentrance gates fronting Shelton Street, placement of planters and associated streetfurniture, for use of the Yard as a flexible entertainment/dining/events/ communityoutdoor space (Sui Generis). (Site includes Old Brewer's Yard, 28-32 SheltonStreet, 15A Neal Street, 5 and 7 Langley Street, 1 and 3 Mercers Walk and 107-115Long Acre).The City Council has received an application for planning permission for a development which isdescribed in brief above
28-32 Shelton Street London WC2H 9JE - 2023-02-23 - 2125m
Mixed-use development at Old Brewer's Yard including: at 28-32 Shelton Street, the erection of a single storey roof extension, a rooftop plant enclosure and other external alterations (including shopfront alterations, new rear access to the Yard, and plant) in connection with the use of the building as a restaurant (Class E(b)); at 1 Mercer Walk, the installation of ancillary plant & servicing equipment, external alterations including opening up of blind windows on east elevation, installation of PV panels at main roof level and the placement of external tables and chairs on Mercer Walk, all in connection with the use of the building as a microbrewery and visitor attraction with ancillary retail, bar and training space (Sui Generis); at 15A Neal Street (ground floor only), external alterations including installation of full-height glazed rear wall and installation of a new shopfront; at 5 Langley Street(basement, part-ground floor and part-roof only) alterations to north and westfacade and installation of new plant, all in connection with the flexible mixed-use ofthe basement and part-ground floor as entertainment/events/community space withancillary storage areas (Sui Generis); at the rear of 7 Langley Street, installation ofplant at roof level and the use of the former bin store as a bar area servicing theYard (Sui Generis); at Old Brewer's Yard, the erection of a new high-level glazedcanopy structure and semi-permanent external seating, installation of newentrance gates fronting Shelton Street, placement of planters and associated streetfurniture, for use of the Yard as a flexible entertainment/dining/events/ communityoutdoor space (Sui Generis). (Site includes Old Brewer's Yard, 28-32 SheltonStreet, 15A Neal Street, 5 and 7 Langley Street, 1 and 3 Mercers Walk and 107-115Long Acre).The City Council has received an application for planning permission for a development which isdescribed in brief above
28-32 Shelton Street London WC2H 9JE - 2023-02-23 - 2125m
Practical checklist
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Check for applications involving: rear extensions, lofts, HMOs, flats, demolition, redevelopment, and mixed-use change.
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Do not assume current neighbouring properties or vacant plots will remain unchanged over time.