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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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Community Infrastructure Levy process guide

If CIL applies to your development, there are several things you must do before you start any work. This step-by-step guide will show you how. 

Stage 3: Apply for relief or an exemption

You may be able to get relief for your development or a portion of your development eg. social housing relief and charitable relief.

We don’t automatically grant relief from CIL.

You will need to apply and give us evidence to support your application.

To apply for relief you must:

  • be the person who will pay the CIL (assumption of liability)
  • apply using the correct form
  • apply and receive a decision from us before you start any work

You can read more on the GOV.uk web page.

 To apply you need to complete the claiming exemption or relief forms on the Planning Portal.

Self-build exemptions

There are four types of exemption:

  • self-build – whole house
  • self-build – residential annex
  • self-build – residential extension
  • minor development

You can read more on the GOV.uk webpage.

 To apply for a self-build exemption, you need to use the correct form:

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