5, River Street, London, EC1R 1XN

1. 5 Mar 2026

   Received by Islington

2. 26 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 11 May 2026

   Decision issued: Approve with conditions

4. 25 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Islington granted permission on 11 May 2026, 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.

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Flat C, 23 - 24 River Street, London, EC1R 1XN

  P2025/2440/LBC Submitted 27 Aug 2025 0m away

  Replace a rotten upper sash window in bedroom -- like for like replacement

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing

• 20 River Street, London, EC1R 1XN

  P2025/0485/TRE Submitted 18 Feb 2025 2m away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~16 Apr

  T1 - x2 Palm - Felling of both overgrown palms to ground level.

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• 14, 16 & 17 River Street, London

  P2025/1256/FUL Submitted 28 Apr 2025 30m away

  Internal fire safety upgrades including: • Internal flat entrance door replacements with fire door sets and architraves • Fanlights above doors to be replaced • Installation of new fire alarm and heat detection systems with associated cabling and emergency lighting • Emergency lighting within common areas only • Electrical cupboard replacement

  Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings 5 docs

• 1, Flat B, River Street, London, EC1R 1XN

  P2025/0827/TRE Submitted 21 Mar 2025 43m away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~22 May

  T1: Sycamore: Remove new growth back to previous points of reduction Reason for works: Regular tree maintenance

  Awaiting decision Trees 8 docs

• Flat A, 1 River Street, London, EC1R 1XN

  P2025/1707/FUL Submitted 12 Jun 2025 43m away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~27 Aug

  Internal and external alterations (part retrospective) including installation of 2x new external staircases within the front and rear lightwells, new front railings, replacement front and rear windows and doors on ground and lower ground levels, new extrator fans, cast iron grille and boiler flue on the rear elevation, along with internal layout alterations, new flooring, new bathroom and new external landscaping [Listed Building Consent P2025/1708/LBC also submitted]

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 23 docs

• Flat A, 1 River Street, London, EC1R 1XN

  P2025/1708/LBC Submitted 12 Jun 2025 43m away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~27 Aug

  Internal and external alterations (part retrospective) including installation of 2x new external staircases within the front and rear lightwells, new front railings, replacement front and rear windows and doors on ground and lower ground levels, new extrator fans, cast iron grille and boiler flue on the rear elevation, along with internal layout alterations, new flooring, new bathroom and new external landscaping [Full plan application P2025/1707/FUL also submitted].

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 24 docs

• P2026/1302/LBC Granted

  78 King's Cross Road, London, WC1X 9QG

  Internal works to include: layout reconfigurations; installation of mezzanine within southern courtroom; partial removal of joinery with the former courtrooms; new and replacement fittings, furnishings, ironmongery and lighting; refurbishment of existing doors, flooring, walls, joinery, and ceiling finishes; and associated internal works.

  18 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• P2026/2457/COL Status unknown

  89 Steve Biko Road, London, N7 7JF

  Ceritification of Lawful Development (Proposed) for the change of use of a room

  16 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• P2026/2429/LBC Awaiting decision

  40, Kingsway Place, London, EC1R 0LU

  Full interior renovation consisting of alteration of existing plasterboard and

  14 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• P2026/2350/LBC Awaiting decision

  16 THORNHILL SQUARE LONDON N1 1BQ

  Install French oak herringbone parquet floor to principal rooms throughout, Ins

  14 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• P2026/2296/LBC Awaiting decision

  88 St John Street, London, EC1M 4EH

  Enlarging opening between rear restaurant area and kitchen, reorganising the co

  11 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings