Islington Council approves 82.4% of planning applications, based on 69,305 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Islington sits 2.6 percentage points below the national average.
According to PlanningLens analysis of 2,268 decided applications, Islington Council approved 89.7% of planning applications in 2025. The typical time from validation to decision in Islington is 8.0 weeks, the median across 14,275 applications decided since January 2020. Across 69,305 decisions on record (January 1982 to September 2026), the overall approval rate in Islington is 82.4%; the national average across UK councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%.
Source: PlanningLens (planninglens.co.uk) analysis of Islington council planning portal records · Data to 28 September 2026 · Quote freely with attribution
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Not all applications are treated equally. Extension types, listed building consent, and change of use applications each have very different success rates in Islington.
| Application Type | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 70,323 | 14,497 | 84,820 | 82.9% |
| Full | 505 | 113 | 618 | 81.7% |
| Prior Approval | 36 | 34 | 70 | 51.4% |
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Bar height reflects approval rate. Colour: green ≥85%, amber ≥70%, red below 70%.
Real residential planning decisions from Islington council. Each reference links to the council's own planning portal so you can verify the details yourself.
| Reference | Proposal | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| P2026/1354/FUL | Enlargement of existing single storey side extension. Construction of outbuildin | Approved |
| P2026/1291/FUL | Replacement of the existing white timber framed single glazed windows and door w | Approved |
| P2026/1802/MIN | conversion of 3 upper floors from retail use to alternative Class E use (gym) at | Approved |
| P2026/1918/LBC | Rear extension at ground floor rebuilt and extended, with rear lightwell infill | Approved |
| P2026/1917/FUL | Rear extension at ground floor rebuilt and extended, with rear lightwell infill | Approved |
| P2026/2032/ADV | Replacement and installation of internally illuminated fascia signs and a intern | Approved |
| P2026/1660/FUL | Replacement of front, flank and rear sash and casement single glazed timber fram | Approved |
| P2026/2029/FUL | Proposed renewal of the fenestration and door within the basement lightwell, rem | Approved |
| P2026/2030/LBC | Proposed renewal of the fenestration and door within the basement lightwell, rem | Approved |
| P2026/1567/LBC | Proposed rebuilding of the rear garden boundary wall. | Approved |
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Based on 69,305 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in Islington is 82.4%. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 69,305 planning decisions from Islington council. 57,085 were approved and 12,220 were refused. These figures cover every decision on record for the council, January 1982 to September 2026.
The average approval rate in Islington is 82.4%, but outcomes depend heavily on your specific ward, the type of extension or development you are proposing, and local planning policy. Use the free PlanningLens postcode check to get a personalised score.
The typical time from validation to decision in Islington is 8.0 weeks, the median across 14,275 applications decided since January 2020. This PlanningLens figure is calculated from decision dates published by Islington council itself, reflecting actual elapsed time rather than statutory targets.
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