Underground Cells Former House Of Detention, 2 Sans Walk, London, EC1R 0LT

This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• P2021/2718/LBC Granted

  Underground Cells Former House Of Detention, 2 Sans Walk, London, EC1R 0LT

  Listed building consent for proposed removal of existing entrance canopy and escape stair enclosure and replacement with new structures and associated works as part of proposed change of use of former Underground Cells of Detention from 'nil use' to flexible office space (Use Class E(g)(i)) (under planning application ref: P2021/2704/FUL)

  Decided 16 Feb 2024 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 15 Sep 2021

   Received by Islington

2. 19 Apr 2022

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 16 Feb 2024

   Decision issued: Approve with conditions

4. 28 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

• P2021/2718/LBC Granted

  Underground Cells Former House Of Detention, 2 Sans Walk, London, EC1R 0LT

  Listed building consent for proposed removal of existing entrance canopy and escape stair enclosure and replacement with new structures and associated works as part of proposed change of use of former Underground Cells of Detention from 'nil use' to flexible office space (Use Class E(g)(i)) (under planning application ref: P2021/2704/FUL)

  Decided 16 Feb 2024 Heritage and listed buildings

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

• P2021/2718/LBC Granted

  Underground Cells Former House Of Detention, 2 Sans Walk, London, EC1R 0LT

  Listed building consent for proposed removal of existing entrance canopy and escape stair enclosure and replacement with new structures and associated works as part of proposed change of use of former Underground Cells of Detention from 'nil use' to flexible office space (Use Class E(g)(i)) (under planning application ref: P2021/2704/FUL)

  Decided 16 Feb 2024 Heritage and listed buildings

Islington granted permission on 16 February 2024, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• Underground Cells Former House Of Detention, 2 Sans Walk, London, EC1R 0LT

  P2021/2718/LBC Submitted 15 Sep 2021 50 yards away

  Listed building consent for proposed removal of existing entrance canopy and escape stair enclosure and replacement with new structures and associated works as part of proposed change of use of former Underground Cells of Detention from 'nil use' to flexible office space (Use Class E(g)(i)) (under planning application ref: P2021/2704/FUL)

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 2 docs

• 32 Clerkenwell Close, London, EC1R 0AU

  P2022/3870/ADV Submitted 9 Nov 2022 50 yards away

  Retention of 2 x non-illuminated projecting signs to western elevation on Clerkenwell Close and installation of 1 x non-illuminated projecting sign to eastern elevation reading 'NEW DESIGN GROUP'

  Granted Advertising 11 docs

• 10 Bowling Green Lane, London, EC1R 0BQ

  P2026/1213/LBC Submitted 8 May 2026 50 yards away

  Internal and external alterations to the listed building.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings

• 10, Bowling Green Lane, London, EC1R 0BQ

  P2026/2438/LBC Submitted 15 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~26 Nov

  Two new, non-illuminated signs to the street frontage of the building for continued used as the Zaha Hadid Foundation. One small, non-illuminated sign installed in the internal courtyard, adjacent to the main entrance into the building from the courtyard. P2026/2439/ADV also submitted

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings

• 10, Bowling Green Lane, London, EC1R 0BQ

  P2026/2439/ADV Submitted 15 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~26 Nov

  Two new, non-illuminated signs to the street frontage of the building for continued used as the Zaha Hadid Foundation. One small, non-illuminated sign installed in the internal courtyard, adjacent to the main entrance into the building from the courtyard. P2026/2438/LBC also submitted

  Awaiting decision Advertising 12 docs

• Finsbury Business Centre, 40 Bowling Green Lane, London, EC1R 0NE

  P2026/1587/FUL Submitted 16 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~11 Aug

  Retrospective application for the refurbishment of third floor roof terrace including the installation of demountable pergola, retractable roof awnings, bifold glazed screens, outdoor kitchen, new access doors, and associated works.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 11 docs

• P2025/2999/FUL Granted

  85 Charterhouse Street, London, EC1M 6HJ

  Change of Use from existing mixed use (restaurant/nightclub) Sui Generis Use Class to a Class E (Commercial) Use Class across the whole building. Additional works include the creation of a roof level terrace space and the refurbishment of an existing terrace at rear first floor level, new windows to the front and rear elevation, replacement of mechanical plant and machinery at roof level, refurbishment of façade and improvements to the existing entrance.

  Received 22 Oct, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Full applications
• P2026/1382/FUL Granted

  7, Penn Road, London, N7 9RD

  Replacement of single-glazed windows and doors with double-glazed timber windows

  Received 14 Aug, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P2026/2568/FUL Awaiting decision

  63, Mowatt Close, London, N19 3XZ

  Replacement of existing windows with double glazed UPVC windows

  5 Oct 2026 Full applications
• P2026/2595/FUL Awaiting decision

  Flat D, 44 Tufnell Park Road, London, N7 0DT

  Erection of a single-storey lower ground floor extension, together with internal alterations to convert the existing self-contained studio flat to a 1-bedroom, 2-person unit

  Received 2 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Full applications
• P2026/2514/FUL Status unknown

  4-6 Baltic Street East, London, EC1Y 0UJ

  Replacement timber shopfronts, replacement double-glazed timber casement and sas

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Full applications