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Postcode record · Islington

EC2A 1AG.

EC2A 1AG has 23 known premises and 40 planning records — 36 approved of 37 decided (97.3%).

IslingtonBunhillEC2A 1AG
Postcode EC2A 1AG · boundary not held, centred on the postcodeApprovedRefusedOther50 exact1 approximate51 on the map — every match
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23
Premises
known addresses (UPRNs)
40
Applications
37 decided
97.3%
Approval rate
36 approved · 1 refused
0
EPC records
none recorded
51
Mapped applications
inside the postcode shape
Postcode unit boundary from Ordnance Survey; premises and applications inside it. Aggregates describe the area, not any single premises.
Property

What is it?

EC2A 1AG has 23 known premises and 40 planning records — 36 approved of 37 decided (97.3%).

Premises (18 of 23 shown)

Planning

What happened?

40 planning applications across the postcode; 36 approved of 37 decided (97.3%). Latest 30 shown.

Reference
Proposal · address
Type
Outcome
Date · distance
Internal illuminated sequential advertisement capable of static and dynamic content display with automatic rotation of images
Bus shelter outside 33 Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1AG · premises record
Applicant Mr Reader Chris · Agent Mr Martin Stephens · Officer Eve Mackintosh
Advertisement Consent
Approved
2026-03-05
Approval of details pursuant to Condition 3 (Materials) of planning consent ref: P2023/3616/FUL dated 01/08/2024.
30, Finsbury Square, London · premises record
Approval of Details
VALIDATED
2026-01-09
Non-material amendment pursuant to application ref: P2023/3616/FUL dated 01/08/2024. The amendments sought relate to: Alteration to Level 08 balustrade height from 48,080mm to 48,830mm AOD (an increase in height of 750mm); Change in specifications to the windows to the WCs on the Wilson Street windows (to further increase opacity); Alterations to the cycle store entrance on Wilson Street; An alteration of the Level 07 and Level 08 Coping / Capping Level.
30, Finsbury Square, London · premises record
Non-Material Amendment
VALIDATED
2026-01-09
Installation of hoarding graphics to be applied to the construction hoarding at 30 Finsbury Square
30 Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1AG · premises record
Advertisement Consent
Approved
2025-10-27
Approval of details pursuant to condition 5 (Roof Terrace Management Plan) of planning permission ref. P2023/3616/FUL dated 01/08/2024 (Erection of a rooftop garden pavilion and roof terrace, and landscaping to the roof including air source heat pumps and solar PV panels. Introduction of café (Use Class E(b)) at ground floor including external seating and proposed landscaping on the private forecourt to Finsbury Square. Alterations to the façade including replacement of existing windows, new secondary entrance and dedicated cycle entrance on Wilson Street, and alterations to loading bay on the Wilson Street façade.)
30 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AG · premises record
Applicant CCL · Agent James Tullett · Officer Luke Bates
Approval of Details
Approved
2025-09-17
Submission of details pursuant to condition 12 (security measures) of planning permission ref. P2023/3616/FUL dated 01/08/2024 (Erection of a rooftop garden pavilion and roof terrace, and landscaping to the roof including air source heat pumps and solar PV panels. Introduction of café (Use Class E(b)) at ground floor including external seating and proposed landscaping on the private forecourt to Finsbury Square. Alterations to the façade including replacement of existing windows, new secondary entrance and dedicated cycle entrance on Wilson Street, and alterations to loading bay on the Wilson Street façade).
30 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AG · premises record
Approval of Details
Approved
2025-08-05
Non-material amendment to amend the wording of condition 12 (secured by design) of planning permission P2023/3616/FUL dated 01/08/2024. This NMA seeks to amend the wording to remove the requirement to achieve the Secured by Design accreditation and replace with reasonable endeavours to meet Secure by Design principles and appropriate security measures.
30 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AG · premises record
Non-Material Amendment
Approved
2025-08-05
Erection of temporary single storey marketing suite for a period of 2 years.
30 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AG · premises record
Applicant (MEAG) · Agent James Tullett · Officer Cyrus Wong
Full Planning Application
Approved
2025-06-12
Approval of details pursuant to condition 4 (construction management plan) of planning permission P2023/3616/FUL dated 01/08/2024 as varied by planning permisson P2025/0450/S73 dated 23/07/2025. (Erection of a rooftop garden pavilion and roof terrace, and landscaping to the roof including air source heat pumps and solar PV panels. Introduction of café (Use Class E(b)) at ground floor including external seating and proposed landscaping on the private forecourt to Finsbury Square. Alterations to the façade including replacement of existing windows, new secondary entrance and dedicated cycle entrance on Wilson Street, and alterations to loading bay on the Wilson Street façade.)
30 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AG · premises record
Approval of Details
Approved
2025-05-15
Non-material amendment of planning permission ref. P2023/3616/FUL dated 01/08/2024 in order to amend the wording of condition 3 (materials), condition 15 (green roof) and condition 16 (landscaping). The NMA seeks to amend the triggers for each of these conditions from prior to the commencent of superstructure works to prior to commencent of that relevant part of the works. Condition 3: MATERIALS (DETAILS): Details and samples of all facing materials shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to commencement of that relevant part of the works. The details and samples shall include: a) Metal mesh to the plant enclosure b) Timber colonnades c) Window treatment (including sections and reveals) d) Roofing materials e) Balustrading treatment (including sections) f) Planters, fixed furniture and lighting to the proposed roof terrace g) any other materials to be used The development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the details so approved and shall be maintained as such thereafter. REASON: In the interest of securing sustainable development and to ensure that the resulting appearance and construction of the development is of a high standard. Condition 15: GREEN/BROWN BIODIVERSITY ROOFS (DETAILS): Details of the biodiversity (green/brown) roof(s) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to commencement of any roof construction (including water proof layers) in areas designated for green/brown roofing. The biodiversity (green/brown) roof(s) shall be: a) biodiversity based with extensive substrate base (depth 80-150mm); b) laid out in accordance with plans ref. FSQ-FPA-XX-08-DR-A-16029 P03 and FSQ-FPA-XX-RF-DR-A-16030 P03 hereby approved; and c) planted/seeded with an agreed mix of species within the first planting season following the practical completion of the building works (the seed mix shall be focused on wildflower planting, and shall contain no more than a maximum of 25% sedum). The biodiversity (green/brown) roof shall not be used as an amenity or sitting out space of any kind whatsoever and shall only be used in the case of essential maintenance or repair, or escape in case of emergency. The biodiversity roof(s) shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the details so approved and shall be maintained as such thereafter. REASON: To ensure the development provides the maximum possible provision towards creation of habitats and valuable areas for biodiversity Condition 16: LANDSCAPING (DETAILS): A landscaping scheme shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to any external works at roof level including planting beds, planters, green walls and terrace installations commencing on site. The landscaping scheme shall include the following details: a) a biodiversity statement detailing how the landscaping scheme maximises biodiversity and achieves the targeted Urban Greening Factor score of 0.313; b) proposed shrubs, trees, soft plantings and associated planters (their location, species and size); c) details of the proposed green wall system to the hereby approved plant enclosure (including plant species, wall system, and maintenance and irrigation plans which should not rely on the use of mains water supply where feasible); d) enclosures and treatments to the hereby approved roof terrace including any mitigation measures against potential wind impacts; e) details of the provision of at least 2 x bird boxes (a preference for swift nests) and 2 x bat boxes; and f) any other landscaping features forming part of the scheme All landscaping in accordance with the approved scheme shall be completed / planted during the first planting season following practical completion of the development hereby approved. The landscaping planting shall have a two year maintenance / watering provision following planting and any existing tree shown to be retained or trees or shrubs to be planted as part of the approved landscaping scheme which are removed, die, become severely damaged or diseased within five years of completion of the development shall be replaced with the same species or an approved alternative to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority within the next planting season. The development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the details so approved and shall be maintained as such thereafter. REASON: In the interest of biodiversity, sustainability, and to ensure that a satisfactory standard of visual amenity is provided and maintained.
30 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AG · premises record
Applicant MEAMG · Agent CBRE Planning & Development Team · Officer Luke Bates
Non-Material Amendment
Approved
2025-03-18
Internal illuminated sequential advertisement capable of static and dynamic content display with automatic rotation of images
Bus shelter outside 33 Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1AG · premises record
Applicant Mr Reader Chris · Agent Mr Martin Stephens · Officer Eve Mackintosh
Approved
2026-03-05
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Advertisement Consent
Approval of details pursuant to Condition 3 (Materials) of planning consent ref: P2023/3616/FUL dated 01/08/2024.
30, Finsbury Square, London · premises record
VALIDATED
2026-01-09
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Approval of Details
Non-material amendment pursuant to application ref: P2023/3616/FUL dated 01/08/2024. The amendments sought relate to: Alteration to Level 08 balustrade height from 48,080mm to 48,830mm AOD (an increase in height of 750mm); Change in specifications to the windows to the WCs on the Wilson Street windows (to further increase opacity); Alterations to the cycle store entrance on Wilson Street; An alteration of the Level 07 and Level 08 Coping / Capping Level.
30, Finsbury Square, London · premises record
VALIDATED
2026-01-09
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Non-Material Amendment
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Installation of hoarding graphics to be applied to the construction hoarding at 30 Finsbury Square
30 Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1AG · premises record
Approved
2025-10-27
More
Advertisement Consent
Approval of details pursuant to condition 5 (Roof Terrace Management Plan) of planning permission ref. P2023/3616/FUL dated 01/08/2024 (Erection of a rooftop garden pavilion and roof terrace, and landscaping to the roof including air source heat pumps and solar PV panels. Introduction of café (Use Class E(b)) at ground floor including external seating and proposed landscaping on the private forecourt to Finsbury Square. Alterations to the façade including replacement of existing windows, new secondary entrance and dedicated cycle entrance on Wilson Street, and alterations to loading bay on the Wilson Street façade.)
30 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AG · premises record
Applicant CCL · Agent James Tullett · Officer Luke Bates
Approved
2025-09-17
More
Approval of Details
Submission of details pursuant to condition 12 (security measures) of planning permission ref. P2023/3616/FUL dated 01/08/2024 (Erection of a rooftop garden pavilion and roof terrace, and landscaping to the roof including air source heat pumps and solar PV panels. Introduction of café (Use Class E(b)) at ground floor including external seating and proposed landscaping on the private forecourt to Finsbury Square. Alterations to the façade including replacement of existing windows, new secondary entrance and dedicated cycle entrance on Wilson Street, and alterations to loading bay on the Wilson Street façade).
30 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AG · premises record
Approved
2025-08-05
More
Approval of Details
Non-material amendment to amend the wording of condition 12 (secured by design) of planning permission P2023/3616/FUL dated 01/08/2024. This NMA seeks to amend the wording to remove the requirement to achieve the Secured by Design accreditation and replace with reasonable endeavours to meet Secure by Design principles and appropriate security measures.
30 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AG · premises record
Approved
2025-08-05
More
Non-Material Amendment
Erection of temporary single storey marketing suite for a period of 2 years.
30 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AG · premises record
Applicant (MEAG) · Agent James Tullett · Officer Cyrus Wong
Approved
2025-06-12
More
Full Planning Application
Approval of details pursuant to condition 4 (construction management plan) of planning permission P2023/3616/FUL dated 01/08/2024 as varied by planning permisson P2025/0450/S73 dated 23/07/2025. (Erection of a rooftop garden pavilion and roof terrace, and landscaping to the roof including air source heat pumps and solar PV panels. Introduction of café (Use Class E(b)) at ground floor including external seating and proposed landscaping on the private forecourt to Finsbury Square. Alterations to the façade including replacement of existing windows, new secondary entrance and dedicated cycle entrance on Wilson Street, and alterations to loading bay on the Wilson Street façade.)
30 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AG · premises record
Approved
2025-05-15
More
Approval of Details
Non-material amendment of planning permission ref. P2023/3616/FUL dated 01/08/2024 in order to amend the wording of condition 3 (materials), condition 15 (green roof) and condition 16 (landscaping). The NMA seeks to amend the triggers for each of these conditions from prior to the commencent of superstructure works to prior to commencent of that relevant part of the works. Condition 3: MATERIALS (DETAILS): Details and samples of all facing materials shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to commencement of that relevant part of the works. The details and samples shall include: a) Metal mesh to the plant enclosure b) Timber colonnades c) Window treatment (including sections and reveals) d) Roofing materials e) Balustrading treatment (including sections) f) Planters, fixed furniture and lighting to the proposed roof terrace g) any other materials to be used The development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the details so approved and shall be maintained as such thereafter. REASON: In the interest of securing sustainable development and to ensure that the resulting appearance and construction of the development is of a high standard. Condition 15: GREEN/BROWN BIODIVERSITY ROOFS (DETAILS): Details of the biodiversity (green/brown) roof(s) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to commencement of any roof construction (including water proof layers) in areas designated for green/brown roofing. The biodiversity (green/brown) roof(s) shall be: a) biodiversity based with extensive substrate base (depth 80-150mm); b) laid out in accordance with plans ref. FSQ-FPA-XX-08-DR-A-16029 P03 and FSQ-FPA-XX-RF-DR-A-16030 P03 hereby approved; and c) planted/seeded with an agreed mix of species within the first planting season following the practical completion of the building works (the seed mix shall be focused on wildflower planting, and shall contain no more than a maximum of 25% sedum). The biodiversity (green/brown) roof shall not be used as an amenity or sitting out space of any kind whatsoever and shall only be used in the case of essential maintenance or repair, or escape in case of emergency. The biodiversity roof(s) shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the details so approved and shall be maintained as such thereafter. REASON: To ensure the development provides the maximum possible provision towards creation of habitats and valuable areas for biodiversity Condition 16: LANDSCAPING (DETAILS): A landscaping scheme shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to any external works at roof level including planting beds, planters, green walls and terrace installations commencing on site. The landscaping scheme shall include the following details: a) a biodiversity statement detailing how the landscaping scheme maximises biodiversity and achieves the targeted Urban Greening Factor score of 0.313; b) proposed shrubs, trees, soft plantings and associated planters (their location, species and size); c) details of the proposed green wall system to the hereby approved plant enclosure (including plant species, wall system, and maintenance and irrigation plans which should not rely on the use of mains water supply where feasible); d) enclosures and treatments to the hereby approved roof terrace including any mitigation measures against potential wind impacts; e) details of the provision of at least 2 x bird boxes (a preference for swift nests) and 2 x bat boxes; and f) any other landscaping features forming part of the scheme All landscaping in accordance with the approved scheme shall be completed / planted during the first planting season following practical completion of the development hereby approved. The landscaping planting shall have a two year maintenance / watering provision following planting and any existing tree shown to be retained or trees or shrubs to be planted as part of the approved landscaping scheme which are removed, die, become severely damaged or diseased within five years of completion of the development shall be replaced with the same species or an approved alternative to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority within the next planting season. The development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the details so approved and shall be maintained as such thereafter. REASON: In the interest of biodiversity, sustainability, and to ensure that a satisfactory standard of visual amenity is provided and maintained.
30 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AG · premises record
Applicant MEAMG · Agent CBRE Planning & Development Team · Officer Luke Bates
Approved
2025-03-18
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Non-Material Amendment

Building control

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Place

What affects it?

Every mapped designation touching a premises in this postcode, with how many of its 23 premises each one covers.

Designation
Coverage
Archaeological Priority Area
Summary and Definition This Archaeological Priority Area covers the historic area of Moorfields, Islington. This covers the area that lay between Bishopsgate to Cripplesgate and Finsbury to Holywell. Moorfields lay south of Old Street and exte · reference 78039 · covers 23 of 23 premises. Groundworks may require archaeological assessment or investigation.
Central Activities Zone
Named designation not supplied · reference CAZ00000009 · covers 23 of 23 premises. London Plan policies for the Central Activities Zone may apply.
Conservation Area
Named designation not supplied · reference COA00000602 · covers 7 of 23 premises. Demolition, alterations, trees and design are subject to additional heritage controls.
Archaeological Priority Area
Summary and Definition This Archaeological Priority Area covers the historic area of Moorfields, Islington. This covers the area that lay between Bishopsgate to Cripplesgate and Finsbury to Holywell. Moorfields lay south of Old Street and exte · reference 78039 · covers 23 of 23 premises. Groundworks may require archaeological assessment or investigation.
Central Activities Zone
Named designation not supplied · reference CAZ00000009 · covers 23 of 23 premises. London Plan policies for the Central Activities Zone may apply.
Conservation Area
Named designation not supplied · reference COA00000602 · covers 7 of 23 premises. Demolition, alterations, trees and design are subject to additional heritage controls.

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People

Who is involved?

Named on the latest 30 applications in this postcode — the party who applied, not the owner or occupier.

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Details
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Applicant on 1 application
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Applicant on 2 applications
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Applicant on 1 application
Development

What could it become?

Planning precedent40 applications and 51 mapped decisions in this postcode — precedent for what has been permitted and refused here.
EnergyNo EPC records joined yet.
What is not assertedNo capacity, value or ownership claim is made at area level; those belong to individual premises records and their evidence.

Intent signals

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Boundary: OS Postcode Unit areas (Ordnance Survey), 2026-08-14. Planning records: canonical stage2. EPC: EPC register. Premises: OS AddressBase / UPRN.
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