Planning application
34 Farringdon Lane and 22–23 Clerkenwell Close, London, EC1R 3AX
Works: Extension Loft or dormer Windows or glazing
Relates to P2026/2352/LBC
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Non-material amendment to Planning Permission ref.P2025/1632/S73 dated 13 Nov 2025 (constituting an amendment to planning permission 2022/2739/FUL dated 05 Dec 2022) for Proposed internal and external alterations to 34 Farringdon Lane and 22-23 Clerkenwell Close including infilling of ground floor at 22-23 Clerkenwell Close to provide office space (Class E), improvements to rear courtyard, refurbishment of basement to 4th floor at 34 Farringdon Lane, installation of end of journey facilities, provision of new stair between ground and lower ground floors, provision of partial mezzanine at ground floor level, removal of existing plant at second floor level and replacement with new plant enclosure plus landscaping works for terrace, repair of external fire escape stairs on rear elevation, replacement windows, alteration to rear dormer, removal of front fire door, restoration and repair of clock and associated alterations to front elevation. (Listed building consent ref:P2025/1634/LBC also submitted). The variation seeks the following: - Levelling of the basement lightwell floor - Replacement of the approved paving slabs to the second floor terrace with a decking finish - A minor increase in the height of the lightwell rooflight - Retention of a greater extent of historic brickwork at the basement vault openings - Opaque glazing to windows - Replacement of the Level 04 rear windows - Repairs to the terrace coping stones, extension of the approved paint removal methodology - Removal of modern, aged paint from flank elevation - Internal work includes revised partitioning, reconfiguration of WCs and ancillary areas (Listed Building Consent ref.P2026/2352/LBC also submitted)
As published by the council, reference P2026/2332/NMA
Application record
- Reference
- P2026/2332/NMA
- Type
- Non-Material Amendment
- Status
- Pending As published: VALIDATED
- Received
- 3 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 7 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Clerkenwell
- Postcode
- EC1R 3AX
Site history
Applications at this address on the Islington register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026.
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P2026/2352/LBC Awaiting decision
34 Farringdon Lane and 22–23 Clerkenwell Close, London, EC1R 3AX
Proposed internal and external alterations to 34 Farringdon Lane and 22-23 Clerk
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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3 Sep 2026
Received by Islington
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7 Sep 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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29 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 2 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
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P2026/2352/LBC Awaiting decision
34 Farringdon Lane and 22–23 Clerkenwell Close, London, EC1R 3AX
Proposed internal and external alterations to 34 Farringdon Lane and 22-23 Clerk
Documents
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34 Farringdon Lane and 22–23 Clerkenwell Close, London, EC1R 3AX
93% historically approved · decision due ~2 Nov
Proposed internal and external alterations to 34 Farringdon Lane and 22-23 Clerk
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings -
Challoner House, 19-21 Clerkenwell Close, London, EC1R 0RR
Approval of Details pursuant to conditions 3 (materials) & 8 (obscure glazing) of planning permission reference: P2021/3358/FUL, dated:19/08/2022, Reinstatement of 2 pitched roofs and gables at third floor level to No. 19 Clerkenwell Close with new louvred plant enclosure beyond, increase in height of Mansard Roof extension to roof of Nos. 20 and 21 Clerkenwell Close, provision of a green roof at first floor level at rear of Nos. 20 and 21 Clerkenwell Close, thermal upgrade to existing flat roof across Nos. 19, 20 and 21 Clerkenwell Close; historic reinstatements, new replacement windows to Nos. 19, 20 and 21 Clerkenwell Close, altered fenestrations, new side windows to Nos. 20 and 21 Clerkenwell Close, reconfiguration of internal layouts, relocation of plant and other minor external alterations and associated works
Granted Conditions Extension Loft or dormer +1 13 docs -
Challoner House, 19-21 Clerkenwell Close, London, EC1R 0RR
Removal / Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) and Condition 3 (Materials) of Planning permission reference P2022/4029/S73, dated 08/02/2023 for 'Section 73 application to vary Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission P2021/3358/FUL, dated 19/08/2022 Reinstatement of 2 pitched roofs and gables at third floor level to No. 19 Clerkenwell Close with new louvred plant enclosure beyond, increase in height of Mansard Roof extension to roof of Nos. 20 and 21 Clerkenwell Close, provision of a green roof at first floor level at rear of Nos. 20 and 21 Clerkenwell Close, thermal upgrade to existing flat roof across Nos. 19, 20 and 21 Clerkenwell Close; historic reinstatements, new replacement windows to Nos. 19, 20 and 21 Clerkenwell Close, altered fenestrations, new side windows to Nos. 20 and 21 Clerkenwell Close, reconfiguration of internal layouts, relocation of plant and other minor external alterations and associated works. The amendments sought comprise alterations to the approved steel gate at ground floor, replacement of a blank fire door to the ground floor side with a Georgian style panel door, raising of the rear mansard roof by 540mm'. The amendments seek an amended glazing design to the new windows of 21 Clerkenwell Close.
Granted Amendments Extension Loft or dormer +1 18 docs -
3-7 Ray Street, London, EC1R 3DR
External works: The erection of a part one part two west side extension to provide new entrance, level access to the lift, office space, green roof and terrace above. Installation of new plant, associated equipment and solar pv panels. Construction of a cycle stores. Creation of rear garden amenity space. Alterations to external windows, doors and stairs and installation of security bars. Other associated and works and repairs. The internal works: The refitting of the non-original lift shaft with a new lift car and mechanism. Alterations to the WC facilities. Upgrading the building’s mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems. Removal of non-original elements. Alterations to internal partitions. New refuse store.
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Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 82 docs -
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