Postcode record · Islington
EC2A 1PX.
EC2A 1PX has 56 known premises and 49 planning records — 47 approved of 48 decided (97.9%).
Postcode EC2A 1PX · boundary not held, centred on the postcodeApprovedRefusedOther55 exact4 approximate59 on the map — every match
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56
Premises
known addresses (UPRNs)
49
Applications
48 decided
97.9%
Approval rate
47 approved · 1 refused
0
EPC records
none recorded
59
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 1PX has 56 known premises and 49 planning records — 47 approved of 48 decided (97.9%).
Premises (18 of 56 shown)
Name
Details
UPRN 5300033478
UPRN 5300033480
UPRN 5300033483
UPRN 5300033484
UPRN 5300033486
UPRN 5300033487
UPRN 5300033478
UPRN 5300033480
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UPRN 5300033483
UPRN 5300033484
UPRN 5300033486
UPRN 5300033487
Planning
What happened?
49 planning applications across the postcode; 47 approved of 48 decided (97.9%). Latest 30 shown.
Reference
Proposal · address
Type
Outcome
Date · distance
Approval of details pursuant to Conditon 14 (Construction Management Plan (CMP) and a Construction Logistics Plan (CLP)) of planning permission ref: P2020/3548/FUL.
38 Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1PX · premises record
Approval of Details
Approved
2026-01-12
Non-Material Amendment to planning permission ref: P2020/3548/FUL: 'Single storey vertical extension to the existing building to provide additional (Class E) office accommodation, infill of the inset to Wilson Street at 1st - 4th floors to provide additional floorspace, alterations to the existing facades, installation of new rooftop plant and associated works'. The proposed amendments include: ⢠Change the metal cladding/fenestration finish from anodised bronze aluminium to PPC metallic bronze aluminium. ⢠Change the stone cladding finish from Portland Stone to reconstituted stone to match existing reconstituted stone colour and finish. ⢠Change from render to PPC aluminium colour matched to the existing Portland Stone on the western elevation. ⢠Change proposed glass balustrade within the lightwell to retain the existing metal balustrade. ⢠Refinement of the party-wall finish from render to light-coloured facing brickwork to align more closely with the existing limestone. ⢠Alterations to door sizes at ground floor level on the Wilson Street façade ⢠Additional louvres above the doors on the Wilson Street façade to support ventilation and servicing requirements. ⢠Additional louvres to WC core to support ventilation and servicing requirements. ⢠Alteration to door size on level 7 terrace and associated redistribution of fins to improve access and coordinate with the internal layout. ⢠Introduction of terrace landscaping strategy at first, fifth, sixth and seventh floor levels to enhance biodiversity. ⢠Introduction of low-level tenant plant above the WC core to support future tenants servicing requirements. ⢠Introduction of key-clamp guarding to provide safer access for maintenance. ⢠Introduction of monorail and support structure for lightwell cleaning and maintenance
38 Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1PX · premises record
Non-Material Amendment
Approved
2025-09-08
Installation of 2 no. illuminated halo signs to Finsbury Square at ground floor level.
38 Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1PX · premises record
Advertisement Consent
Approved
2025-09-08
Approval of details pursuant to condition 8 (Drainage Strategy Document) of planning permission reference: P2020/3548/FUL dated 18/03/2022 for notification of Prior Approval for Single storey vertical extension to the existing building to provide additional (Class E) office accommodation, infill of the inset to Wilson Street at 1st - 4th floors to provide additional floorspace, alterations to the existing facades, installation of new rooftop plant and associated works
38 Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1PX · premises record
Applicant Legal & General Assurance (Pensions Management) Ltd · Agent Montagu Evans LLP · Officer Marc Davis
Approval of Details
Approved
2025-07-22
Non-Material Amendment following a grant of planning permission: P2020/3548/FUL dated 18/03/2022 for 'single storey vertical extension to the existing building to provide additional (Class E) office accommodation, infill of the inset to Wilson Street at 1st - 4th floors to provide additional floorspace, alterations to the existing facades, installation of new rooftop plant and associated worksâ amendments seek to relocate the main entrance to Sun Street; introduction of double height bays to Finsbury Square and Wilson Street; refinement of the Wilson Street metalwork; introduction of vertical panels between the windows on Wilson Street; introduction of stone band projecting bay to link the retained and new facades; raising height of the soffit for the projecting bay; introduction of secondary entrance on Wilson Street; separation of fire escape and cycle entrance on Wilson Street; introduction of glazed balustrade to replace existing non-compliant balustrade; alteration to Wilson Street projection to improve façade performance and adjustment of 7th floor parapet and plant heights following new measured survey information.
38 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1PX · premises record
Non-Material Amendment
Approved
2025-03-27
Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing) in connection with the implementation of planning permission P2020/3548/FUL for Single storey vertical extension to the existing building to provide additional (Class E) office accommodation, infill of the inset to Wilson Street at 1st - 4th floors to provide additional floorspace, alterations to the existing facades, installation of new rooftop plant and associated works, prior to its expiry i.e. 18 March 2025
38, Finsbury Square, London · premises record
Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing)
Approved
2024-12-20
Approval of Details Pursuant of Condition 14 (Construction Management Plan (CMP) and a Construction Logistics Plan (CLP) of planning permission reference P2020/3548/FUL, dated 18/03/2022.
38 Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1PX · premises record
Approval of Details
Approved
2024-09-26
Installation of 6x wall mounted non-illuminated plaque signage to Finsbury Squar
40 Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1PX · premises record
Applicant Not disclosed · Agent Gerald Eve LLP
Advertisement Consent
Approved
2021-02-22
Installation of external lighting scheme to the elevations on Finsbury Square an
40 Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1PX · premises record
Full Planning Application
Approved
2020-11-13
Application for a non-material amendment following a grant of planning permissio
40 Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1PX · premises record
Applicant BSREP II City Gate Limited · Agent Mr Samuel Aviss
Non-Material Amendment
Approved
2020-10-13
Approval of details pursuant to Conditon 14 (Construction Management Plan (CMP) and a Construction Logistics Plan (CLP)) of planning permission ref: P2020/3548/FUL.
38 Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1PX · premises record
Approved
2026-01-12
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Approval of Details
Non-Material Amendment to planning permission ref: P2020/3548/FUL: 'Single storey vertical extension to the existing building to provide additional (Class E) office accommodation, infill of the inset to Wilson Street at 1st - 4th floors to provide additional floorspace, alterations to the existing facades, installation of new rooftop plant and associated works'. The proposed amendments include: ⢠Change the metal cladding/fenestration finish from anodised bronze aluminium to PPC metallic bronze aluminium. ⢠Change the stone cladding finish from Portland Stone to reconstituted stone to match existing reconstituted stone colour and finish. ⢠Change from render to PPC aluminium colour matched to the existing Portland Stone on the western elevation. ⢠Change proposed glass balustrade within the lightwell to retain the existing metal balustrade. ⢠Refinement of the party-wall finish from render to light-coloured facing brickwork to align more closely with the existing limestone. ⢠Alterations to door sizes at ground floor level on the Wilson Street façade ⢠Additional louvres above the doors on the Wilson Street façade to support ventilation and servicing requirements. ⢠Additional louvres to WC core to support ventilation and servicing requirements. ⢠Alteration to door size on level 7 terrace and associated redistribution of fins to improve access and coordinate with the internal layout. ⢠Introduction of terrace landscaping strategy at first, fifth, sixth and seventh floor levels to enhance biodiversity. ⢠Introduction of low-level tenant plant above the WC core to support future tenants servicing requirements. ⢠Introduction of key-clamp guarding to provide safer access for maintenance. ⢠Introduction of monorail and support structure for lightwell cleaning and maintenance
38 Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1PX · premises record
Approved
2025-09-08
More
Non-Material Amendment
Installation of 2 no. illuminated halo signs to Finsbury Square at ground floor level.
38 Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1PX · premises record
Approved
2025-09-08
More
Advertisement Consent
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Approval of details pursuant to condition 8 (Drainage Strategy Document) of planning permission reference: P2020/3548/FUL dated 18/03/2022 for notification of Prior Approval for Single storey vertical extension to the existing building to provide additional (Class E) office accommodation, infill of the inset to Wilson Street at 1st - 4th floors to provide additional floorspace, alterations to the existing facades, installation of new rooftop plant and associated works
38 Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1PX · premises record
Applicant Legal & General Assurance (Pensions Management) Ltd · Agent Montagu Evans LLP · Officer Marc Davis
Approved
2025-07-22
More
Approval of Details
Non-Material Amendment following a grant of planning permission: P2020/3548/FUL dated 18/03/2022 for 'single storey vertical extension to the existing building to provide additional (Class E) office accommodation, infill of the inset to Wilson Street at 1st - 4th floors to provide additional floorspace, alterations to the existing facades, installation of new rooftop plant and associated worksâ amendments seek to relocate the main entrance to Sun Street; introduction of double height bays to Finsbury Square and Wilson Street; refinement of the Wilson Street metalwork; introduction of vertical panels between the windows on Wilson Street; introduction of stone band projecting bay to link the retained and new facades; raising height of the soffit for the projecting bay; introduction of secondary entrance on Wilson Street; separation of fire escape and cycle entrance on Wilson Street; introduction of glazed balustrade to replace existing non-compliant balustrade; alteration to Wilson Street projection to improve façade performance and adjustment of 7th floor parapet and plant heights following new measured survey information.
38 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1PX · premises record
Approved
2025-03-27
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Non-Material Amendment
Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing) in connection with the implementation of planning permission P2020/3548/FUL for Single storey vertical extension to the existing building to provide additional (Class E) office accommodation, infill of the inset to Wilson Street at 1st - 4th floors to provide additional floorspace, alterations to the existing facades, installation of new rooftop plant and associated works, prior to its expiry i.e. 18 March 2025
38, Finsbury Square, London · premises record
Approved
2024-12-20
More
Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing)
Approval of Details Pursuant of Condition 14 (Construction Management Plan (CMP) and a Construction Logistics Plan (CLP) of planning permission reference P2020/3548/FUL, dated 18/03/2022.
38 Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1PX · premises record
Approved
2024-09-26
More
Approval of Details
Installation of 6x wall mounted non-illuminated plaque signage to Finsbury Squar
40 Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1PX · premises record
Applicant Not disclosed · Agent Gerald Eve LLP
Approved
2021-02-22
More
Advertisement Consent
Installation of external lighting scheme to the elevations on Finsbury Square an
40 Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1PX · premises record
Approved
2020-11-13
More
Full Planning Application
Application for a non-material amendment following a grant of planning permissio
40 Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1PX · premises record
Applicant BSREP II City Gate Limited · Agent Mr Samuel Aviss
Approved
2020-10-13
More
Non-Material Amendment
Building control
Building-control records are not yet collected for Islington — the register is being gathered borough by borough (held so far: Lambeth, Brent, Ealing, Westminster, City and others).
Place
What affects it?
Every mapped designation touching a premises in this postcode, with how many of its 56 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 56 of 56 premises. Groundworks may require archaeological assessment or investigation.
Central Activities Zone
Named designation not supplied · reference CAZ00000009 · covers 56 of 56 premises. London Plan policies for the Central Activities Zone may apply.
Conservation Area
Named designation not supplied · reference COA00000602 · covers 56 of 56 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 56 of 56 premises. Groundworks may require archaeological assessment or investigation.
Central Activities Zone
Named designation not supplied · reference CAZ00000009 · covers 56 of 56 premises. London Plan policies for the Central Activities Zone may apply.
Conservation Area
Named designation not supplied · reference COA00000602 · covers 56 of 56 premises. Demolition, alterations, trees and design are subject to additional heritage controls.
Nearby postcodes and streets
Walk to the next area — linked where the Atlas has a record for it (pilot borough only for now).
People
Who is involved?
Named on the latest 30 applications in this postcode — the party who applied, not the owner or occupier.
Name
Details
Applicant on 8 applications
Applicant on 3 applications
Applicant on 2 applications
Applicant on 1 application
Applicant on 1 application
Agent on 5 applications
Agent on 2 applications
Agent on 2 applications
Agent on 1 application
Agent on 1 application
Applicant on 8 applications
Applicant on 3 applications
Applicant on 2 applications
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Applicant on 1 application
Applicant on 1 application
Agent on 5 applications
Agent on 2 applications
Agent on 2 applications
Agent on 1 application
Agent on 1 application
Development
What could it become?
Planning precedent49 applications and 59 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
Planning Atlas ProOwnership, finance and market signals recorded at addresses in this postcode — each with date and source. Signals are evidence of change, not a prediction.
No intent signal is currently recorded in this postcode.
Boundary: OS Postcode Unit areas (Ordnance Survey), 2026-08-14. Planning records: canonical stage2. EPC: EPC register. Premises: OS AddressBase / UPRN.