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Changes to planning application representations - 3-9 April 2024

From 3 to 9 April 2024, we will be installing a new Planning and Building Control system.

During this time you can still see planning applications and make application submissions on the Planning Portal, but no new submissions will be visible on the council webpages.

If you want to make a representation on a planning application, send it to planning@islington.gov.uk or post it to: Planning Department, Community Wealth Building, Islington Town Hall, London, N1 2UD.

We're sorry for any inconvenience.

Easter service changes

During the Easter period, some of our services will be operating slightly different hours. Our council’s bin collection schedule will change for one week starting on Friday 29 March to make sure everyone’s waste is picked up around the bank holiday.

See the full schedule and your amended rubbish and recycling collection dates and other service changes including parking and library opening times over the Easter period.

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Properties near a designated or protected area

There are 42 conservation areas in Islington. They are designated by us for their 'special architectural and historic interest.'

Within conservation areas, certain additional planning controls apply. You will need to apply for planning permission for demolition and for some alterations or extensions that don't need permission outside a conservation area. For more information, see permitted development rights .

You must give us six weeks notice before any work is carried out to prune or fell a tree in a conservation area.

Find out if you are in a conservation area

The interactive map can be used to see what areas are covered by a conservation area.

Buildings are listed if they are considered to be of national architectural or historic interest.

The interactive map can be used to see what buildings are listed or you can search National Heritage's online database of listed buildings and scheduled ancient monuments.

Making changes to a listed building

Listed building consent is required for any works to a listed building that would affect its special architectural or historic interest.

This applies to all types of works and covers all parts of the building (interior and exterior). It may include works to attached or curtilage buildings.

It is a criminal offence to carry out works to a listed building without first obtaining consent from the council, even if you did not know that the building was listed.

Guidance

  • if you own or occupy a listed building and you need more information on the type of alterations that may be acceptable, Islington provides more information on the criteria and implications of listed buildings.
  • Islington also has other supplementary guidance documents that contain helpful information for example on conservation area guides.
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