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Posts Tagged ‘planning’

Islington set to abandon Finsbury Leisure Centre plans in £10m loss for council

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 24 April 2025 | 0

Leader Una O’Halloran cancels project tipped to deliver 200 homes over ballooning costs and ‘local concerns’

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Genealogy society’s new Islington home recognised at architecture awards

By islingtoncitizen | Tuesday 24 September 2024 | 0

Society of Genealogists’ headquarters shortlisted for industry accolade

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‘Sorry saga’: Children and teachers protest plans for Ocado depot next to their school

By Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 3 July 2024 | 0

Yerbury Primary families want to ‘stop precedent being set’ with online shopping on the rise

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Plans for ‘landmark’ 150m skyscraper in Old Street win approval in face of local discontent

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 12 September 2023 | 0

99 City Road is set to be 50 per cent taller than Islington’s new planning strategy allows

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Building in Angel could become a pub again for first time in over two decades

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 29 August 2023 | 0

Council considering application for site where Empress of Russia pub once operated for almost 200 years

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Unite Students applies to remove cladding from seven-storey blocks

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 22 August 2023 | 0
Piccadilly Court, Caledonian Road, August 2023 where Unite Students have applied to remove cladding

Company reviewed cladding and fire safety remedial work following building safety advice

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‘Terrible deal’: Finsbury Leisure Centre campaigners call on council to put ‘grandiose’ rebuild on hold

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 23 June 2023 | 0

Planning chief defends ‘great development’ and says he won’t apologise for creating new homes

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Councillors set to decide on £5m budget bump-up for controversial leisure centre redevelopment

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 16 June 2023 | 1

Footballers have criticised the scheme, which would see flats built on sports pitches

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Housing association promises transparency over social housing at Holloway prison redevelopment after campaigners flag concerns

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 7 June 2023 | 0

Peabody to share more details of how it will fit second staircases in tall towers without losing homes

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Highbury Fields in line for new cafe with fully accessible toilets under plans submitted by council

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 6 June 2023 | 0

Popular Oasis cafe would be replaced if Town Hall planners sign off on the proposals

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Campaigners welcome plans for extra staircases at Holloway prison development – but say social housing must be preserved

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 1 June 2023 | 0

Additional safety measures to be brought in for tower blocks over 30 metres in height

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‘Final piece of the jigsaw’: Block of student flats next to Arsenal’s stadium gets go-ahead from planners

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 24 May 2023 | 0

Twelve-storey building on Hornsey Road approved by councillors despite 40 objections

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Earmarked Romany Gypsies’ and Travellers’ sites deemed ‘not sound’

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 17 March 2023 | 0
The Ronalds Road site

‘We’re not giving up yet and hopefully the council will find a suitable alternative’

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‘Disappointing’: Office block near Old Street wins planning approval despite neighbours’ objections over light loss

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 9 March 2023 | 0
Islington Town Hall

Developer of four-storey block on Bastwick Street persuades planners at second attempt

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‘Unique’ former stables to be turned into workspace for creatives – and the internal horse ramp will stay

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 12 January 2023 | 0

Councillors give giddy-up to plans at Garrett Street building, which was built in 1897 to house 100 shire horses

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Council planning chief booed as protesters kick off over potential loss of football pitches

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 9 December 2022 | 0

‘I make no apology for 100 new council homes,’ says Cllr Diarmaid Ward

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‘Towering monstrosities’: Major development in Archway wins approval despite tongue-lashing from residents

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 7 December 2022 | 0

Planners say scheme not ‘perfect’ but will help with housing crisis

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‘Big eyesore’: Demolition at Barnsbury estate to go ahead despite complaints about replacement towers

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 5 December 2022 | 0

Town Hall planners approve housing association’s plans in face of concerns from councillors and residents

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Town Hall set to let out empty car park in Clerkenwell to storage company

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 18 November 2022 | 0

Council report says renting out the space could remove risk of anti-social behaviour

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Whittington Hospital’s maternity unit set for ‘long overdue improvements’

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 10 November 2022 | 0

Hospital bosses say plans will create ‘modern and welcoming facilities for families, patients and staff’

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