Planning application
P2026/0695/FUL
34 Arthur Road, London, N7 6DR
Proposal
Change of use from a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a large-scale HMO (Sui Generis).
As published by the council, reference P2026/0695/FUL
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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26 Feb 2026
Received by Islington
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30 Mar 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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20 May 2026
Decision issued: Refusal of permission
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What refusal means
The process from here
The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.
Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.
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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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P2026/0696/FUL Refused
34 Arthur Road, London, N7 6DR
Erection of part single storey rear extension, part first floor rear infill extension and alterations to rear fenestration. Change of use from a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a large-scale HMO (Sui Generis).
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P2026/1496/COL Awaiting decision
46 Tollington Road, London, N7 6PG
Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing) to confirm 3 self-contained residential flats (Class C3).
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P2025/2965/FUL Withdrawn
33 Arthur Road, London, N7 6DS
Retrospective change of use from single family dwelling to HMO (Sui Generis) for up to 7 people.
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P2026/1399/COL Awaiting decision
33 Arthur Road, London, N7 6DS
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) for the conversion of a lounge to an additional bedroom. The certificate seeks to verify that the increase in occupation of the HMO property from 6 to 7 residents does not constitute a change of use and that no development is taking place.
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P2023/3259/FUL Granted
30 Tollington Road, London, N7 6PG
Erection of rear and side extensions to allow conversion of ground and lower ground floors into 1 x 3-bed and 1 x 2-bed dwelling with associated subdivision of rear garden. Installation of metal balustrades to the rear ground and first floors to form outdoor terraces with external staircase at ground floor level. Installation of new bike stores to the front and rear garden. Installation of new ASHP's to rear garden.
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P2023/0155/FUL Granted
4 Arthur Road, London, N7 6DR
Replacement of single glazed timber framed windows with double glazed timber framed windows to front and rear elevations
Other full applications applications
In Islington
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P2026/1970/FUL Awaiting decision
Garages G12 - 13, Brooksby Mews, London, N1 1EZ
External refurbishment of Garages G12 and G13, comprising: replacement of existing roof with new flat asphalt roof with three rooflights; replacement of existing front entrance doors with new painted timber bi-fold and tri-fold doors; replacement of existing front clerestory windows with full-width painted timber-framed glazing; replacement of existing rear clerestory windows on a like-for-like basis with timber-framed heritage glazing; and reinstatement of gateway to east elevation of G13.
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P2025/1883/FUL Granted
68 - 70 and 60 Goswell Road, London, EC1M 7AD
Comprehensive refurbishment of two existing buildings, comprising façade alterations, roof extensions incorporating new terrace space with metal balustrades, installation of photovoltaic (PV) panels, provision of new plant areas with screening, installation of new shopfronts and associated alterations.
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P2026/1227/FUL Refused
Flat C, 80 Birnam Road, London, N4 3LQ
Erection of L shaped rear dormer roof extension, installation of 2 front rooflights and new windows to rear elevation
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P2026/1352/FUL Granted
7-13 & 15-21 Wakeham Street, London, N1 3HP
Replacement of single glazed crittal windows with double glazed steel windows to front, side and rear elevations.
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P2026/1910/FUL Awaiting decision
25 Amwell Street, London, EC1R 1UN
Change of use of the building from an education use (Use Class F1) to a new office, training and collaborative spaces and networking areas (Sui Generis) along with the provision of cycle parking, external plant and other associated works. Removal of modern finishings and fittings; new flooring, lighting and finishes; repair and restoration of historic partitions; refurbishment of joinery and other historic features; overhaul and upgrading of windows and installation of secondary glazing; redecoration; new power lighting and ventilation; retention of historic plaque (internal); minor works to garden including cycle shed and lighting; install M and E and loft insulation, internal lift, ramped access at front [Listed Building Consent P2026/1911/LBC also submitted].