40 Clerkenwell Close, London, EC1R 0AZ

1. 24 Sep 2026

   Received by Islington

2. 5 Oct 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 5 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 30 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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• 44 Clerkenwell Close, London, EC1R 0AZ

  P2025/0284/FUL Submitted 24 Jan 2025 50 yards away

  Change of use application from Class E to Class C3 Residential to create a single family dwelling.

  Withdrawn Full applications 16 docs
  Domestic

• 47, Flat A, Clerkenwell Close, London, EC1R 0AJ

  P2025/0073/TRE Submitted 9 Jan 2025 50 yards away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~12 Mar

  Tree location - rear garden Access - rear gate/slide mortice lock to enter GRP1 - Ivy on wall and adjacent building and fence. Sever and remove as much Ivy as practically possible. GRP2 - Beech Box hedge Reduce height by 0.5m and tidy sides. GRP3 - Ivy on Boundary wall Sever and remove as much Ivy as practically possible. GRP4 - Wild Rose on rear boundary fence Crown lift to 4m, Face back encroachment across parking area by 2m back towards fence line. T1 - Approx. H4 S2 10DBH self-set Birch Fell as close as possible to ground level and apply appropriate herbicide T2 - Shrub Reduce height to fence height and tidy sides.

  Decided Trees
  Small domestic

• 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

• 32 Clerkenwell Close, London, EC1R 0AU

  P2022/3870/ADV Submitted 9 Nov 2022 50 yards away

  Retention of 2 x non-illuminated projecting signs to western elevation on Clerkenwell Close and installation of 1 x non-illuminated projecting sign to eastern elevation reading 'NEW DESIGN GROUP'

  Granted Advertising 11 docs

• St James's Church, 51 Clerkenwell Close, London, EC1R 0EA

  P2022/1367/FUL Submitted 13 Apr 2022 50 yards away

  External alterations to Church and surrounding Churchyard to provide level access into St James' Church.

  Granted Full applications 22 docs

• P2025/2999/FUL Granted

  85 Charterhouse Street, London, EC1M 6HJ

  Change of Use from existing mixed use (restaurant/nightclub) Sui Generis Use Class to a Class E (Commercial) Use Class across the whole building. Additional works include the creation of a roof level terrace space and the refurbishment of an existing terrace at rear first floor level, new windows to the front and rear elevation, replacement of mechanical plant and machinery at roof level, refurbishment of façade and improvements to the existing entrance.

  Received 22 Oct, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Full applications
• P2026/1382/FUL Granted

  7, Penn Road, London, N7 9RD

  Replacement of single-glazed windows and doors with double-glazed timber windows

  Received 14 Aug, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P2026/2568/FUL Awaiting decision

  63, Mowatt Close, London, N19 3XZ

  Replacement of existing windows with double glazed UPVC windows

  5 Oct 2026 Full applications
• P2026/2595/FUL Awaiting decision

  Flat D, 44 Tufnell Park Road, London, N7 0DT

  Erection of a single-storey lower ground floor extension, together with internal alterations to convert the existing self-contained studio flat to a 1-bedroom, 2-person unit

  Received 2 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Full applications
• P2026/2514/FUL Status unknown

  4-6 Baltic Street East, London, EC1Y 0UJ

  Replacement timber shopfronts, replacement double-glazed timber casement and sas

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Full applications