34 Farringdon Lane and 22–23 Clerkenwell Close, London, EC1R 3AX

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• P2026/2332/NMA Awaiting decision

  34 Farringdon Lane and 22–23 Clerkenwell Close, London, EC1R 3AX

  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)

  Submitted 3 Sep 2026 Amendments

1. 7 Sep 2026

   Received by Islington

2. 18 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 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.

   Islington took a median of 53 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

• P2026/2332/NMA Awaiting decision

  34 Farringdon Lane and 22–23 Clerkenwell Close, London, EC1R 3AX

  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)

  Submitted 3 Sep 2026 Amendments

This application is with Islington for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Islington decided heritage and listed building applications in a median of 68 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• 34 Farringdon Lane and 22–23 Clerkenwell Close, London, EC1R 3AX

  P2026/2332/NMA Submitted 3 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~2 Nov

  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)

  Awaiting decision Amendments Extension Loft or dormer +1 22 docs

• Challoner House, 19-21 Clerkenwell Close, London, EC1R 0RR

  P2022/3521/AOD Submitted 3 Oct 2022 50 yards away

  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

  P2023/0289/S73 Submitted 27 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  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

  P2026/1260/LBC Submitted 13 May 2026 50 yards away

  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.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Windows or glazing 2 docs

• 3-7 Ray Street, London, EC1R 3DR

  P2026/1259/FUL Submitted 13 May 2026 50 yards away

  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.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 82 docs

• 30-31 Clerkenwell Green, London, EC1R 0DU

  P2023/0711/FUL Submitted 13 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  Erection of replacement ground and first floor rear extensions to 30-31 Clerkenwell Green; demolition and erection of a replacement rear building and new plant enclosure to 30-31 Clerkenwell Green with incorporation of a green roof; refurbishment of Class E (restaurant) floorspace at basement, ground and first floor level; relocation of third floor rear window; external refurbishment works and associated alterations, including replacement ducting to the rear elevation.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition +1 64 docs

• P2026/2302/LBC Granted

  32, 34, 36 & 38, Amwell Street, London, EC1R 1XT

  Replacement of internal flat entrance doors, architraves and fanlights, install

  Received 1 Sep, published by the council 7 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• P2026/2220/LBC Granted

  34, SUDELEY STREET, LONDON, ISLINGTON, N1 8HW

  Retrospective Listed Building Consent application for reroofing the front 'butt

  Received 17 Aug, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• P2026/2272/LBC Granted

  355 St John Street, London, EC1V 4LB

  Replacement of internal flat entrance doors, architraves and fanlights, install

  Received 27 Aug, published by the council 7 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• P2026/2309/LBC Granted

  27 Barnsbury Park, London, N1 1HQ

  Replacement of internal flat entrance doors, architraves and fanlights, install

  Received 2 Sep, published by the council 7 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• P2026/2597/LBC Awaiting decision

  28, Gerrard Road, London, N1 8BA

  The replacement of fittings and reorganisation of first floor bathroom, the adj

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 5 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings