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Posts Tagged ‘planning’

Five homes to be built on ‘unsightly car park’ next to historic Highgate Hill pub

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 7 November 2022 | 0

Planners give go-ahead to developers in face of objections over design

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New library and housing in Archway likely to win approval from Town Hall planners

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 7 November 2022 | 0

Major scheme includes a replacement headquarters for Archway medical centre

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‘Sacrilege’: Supporters of Shaolin Temple in Tufnell Park urge council to drop plans to move it

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 7 October 2022 | 0

Town Hall planners want to use the site as a base for the Gypsy and Traveller community

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‘Anywhere architecture’: Angel development described as ‘dull’ by campaigners gets go ahead from Town Hall planners

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 6 September 2022 | 0

‘Landmark’ building at gateway to Angel’s shopping district set to be replaced

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Experts asked to examine environmental impact of major plans for Finsbury leisure centre

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

Islington Council asks its planning team to formulate a ‘screening opinion’

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Local groups slam plan to pull down iconic Angel office block and pillory its ‘dull’ replacement

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 2 September 2022 | 0

Angel Association say new development is ‘not designed to enhance this important site’

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Council-picked site welcomed by the Traveller community – but neighbours call it ‘inadequate and disrespectful’

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 26 July 2022 | 0

London Gypsies and Travellers policy co-ordinator says ‘small-scale’ development on Ronalds Road is a ‘really positive step’

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King’s Head pub theatre set for expansion after an audience with Town Hall planners

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 20 July 2022 | 0

The Upper Street venue, hailed as one of Islington’s ‘crown jewels’, will more than double its seats to 250

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Residents invited to have a say on plan to rebuild Finsbury Leisure Centre and create 180 new homes

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 12 July 2022 | 0

Consultation questionnaire says there is a ‘desperate need for new homes to tackle the housing crisis’

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Islington primary school allowed to keep new rooftop playground – despite not asking for planning permission

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 20 June 2022 | 0

Headteacher at Prior Weston apologises to council for oversight

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Two Brewers pub faces demolition for third time as developers lodge new application

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 19 April 2022 | 0

The watering hole on Roman Way could be rebuilt together with four flats

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‘Significant environmental impact’: Heritage group criticises plans for landmark Islington office block

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 7 April 2022 | 0

Twentieth Century Society says a more ‘understated’ solution is needed

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Controversial plans for former Holloway prison approved in face of complaints from locals

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 9 March 2022 | 0

Promise of new homes trumps neighbours’ concerns as Town Hall planners greenlight £400m scheme

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Plans for former Holloway prison set to be approved despite complaints from neighbours and campaigners

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 7 March 2022 | 0

‘Even when the prison has gone, it will still feel like you are in a prison’, says one resident

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‘Very exciting’: Plans for Quentin Blake illustration centre win unanimous approval from councillors

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 23 February 2022 | 0

Islington set to be home to the world’s largest venue dedicated to illustration

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Decision on Quentin Blake illustration centre draws closer

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Monday 21 February 2022 | 0

Council planners considering proposal for the world’s largest illustration venue in Clerkenwell

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‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ revamp of former women’s prison in ‘real danger’ as councillors and residents criticise plans

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 11 February 2022 | 0

Peabody’s 1,000-home scheme comes in for stick over affordability, segregation and women’s centre

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Highbury Fields could have a new cafe and wildlife garden as Town Hall sets out ideas for £850k revamp

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Tuesday 8 February 2022 | 0

Residents asked for their views as council looks to revitalise borough’s biggest open space

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Beloved Highbury football pub wins approval for ‘wholesale refurbishment’

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 28 January 2022 | 0

The Gunners on Blackstock Road will add a basement for live music, new homes and a shop

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Society of Genealogists to vacate Islington headquarters – with developer hoping to turn it into offices

By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 21 January 2022 | 0

The Society, which helps people discover their family history, has used the building since 1985

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