Planning application
P2025/1393/FUL
Bowling Green, Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1RR
Proposal
Temporary Change of Use of Finsbury Square for event days of up to 93 (65 days in addition of the 28 allowed through permitted development) for a 1 year period from 1 November 2025 to 4 January from 2026, including temporary structures, fencing, lighting and other ancillary works (Council Own Application - Regulation 3)
As published by the council, reference P2025/1393/FUL
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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15 May 2025
Received by Islington
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31 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Islington for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About full applications applications
How this application type works
A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.
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