Planning application
271 Upper Street, London, N1 2UQ
Works: New dwelling Extension
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Change of use of first, second and third floors from Use Class E(g) (Offices) to C3 (Residential) to create 2no. self-contained flats (1b/2p and 3b/5p). Erection of two storey rear extension and associated works (part retrospective).
As published by the council, reference P2025/1155/FUL
Application record
- Reference
- P2025/1155/FUL
- Type
- Full Planning Application
- Status
- OFFICER REVIEW
- Received
- 15 Nov 2025
- Validated
- 28 Nov 2025
- Ward
- Laycock
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- N1 2UQ
Site history
Applications at this address on the Islington register
This site has had 3 applications since 2024: 0 approved, 1 refused.
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P2025/3688/FUL Awaiting decision
271 Upper Street, London, N1 2UQ
Erection of two storey side/rear extension over existing single storey side/rear extension to provide ancillary storage space associated with the existing ground floor nail salon and basement beauty clinic (Use Class E)
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P2024/2164/FUL Refused
271 Upper Street, London, N1 2UQ
Erection of additional two storey side/rear extension over existing addition for use as storage space
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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15 Nov 2025
Received by Islington
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28 Nov 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 23 January 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Islington took a median of 52 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
20 documents on file for this application
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Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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271 Upper Street, London, N1 2UQ
86% historically approved · decision due ~16 Apr
Erection of two storey side/rear extension over existing single storey side/rear extension to provide ancillary storage space associated with the existing ground floor nail salon and basement beauty clinic (Use Class E)
Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 22 docsSmall domestic -
271 Upper Street, London, N1 2UQ
Erection of additional two storey side/rear extension over existing addition for use as storage space
Refused Full applications Extension 25 docs -
First Floor, 271 Upper Street, London, N1 2UQ
Change of use of first, second and third floor levels from office use (Class E) to residential accommodation (Class C3) comprising of 1 no. one-bed unit and 1 no. three-bed unit as well as erection of an associated two storey half width extension at rear first and second floor levels.
Withdrawn Full applications Extension 22 docs -
Ground Floor And Basement, 272 Upper Street, London, N1 2UQ
Alterations to ground floor side elevation to form new access door
Granted Householder 5 docsDomestic -
Basement And Ground Floors, 269-270 Upper Street, London, N1 2UQ
Installation of new clear glass windows to the ground floor rear elevation to replace existing obscure glazing; installation of a new clear glass door at ground floor level rear replacing an existing solid timber door; installation of 2no. rooflights to the existing ground floor rear extension
Refused Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 27 docs -
Basement/Ground floors, 269-270 Upper Street , London, N1 2UQ
Notification of Prior Approval for the Subdivision and change of use of the existing Class E unit into a smaller Class E unit and 3 x 1 bed self contained flats (Class C3).
Refused Prior approval New dwelling 25 docs
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