Within 2 km, around Gillespie Road in Islington. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
305new homes completed within 2 km, last 2 years
5homes given permission on brownfield sites since 2021
-3.5%like-for-like prices in Gillespie Road, 2024 → 2025 (council +2.2%)
-14%recorded crime, last 12 months vs the 12 before
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Nearby, most recent first
School closed
School closed: The New North AcademyAcademy converter, primary (closure)
Aug 2026 2.0 km away
New homes
6 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1.3 km away
New school
New school: Yeshuos Moshe SchoolOther independent school, other independent school
Aug 2026 1.7 km away
New homes
39 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 2.0 km away
New homes
22 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1.7 km away
New homes
23 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1.7 km away
School closed
School closed: London Scandinavian SchoolOther independent school, other independent school (closure)
Jul 2026 900 m away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Jun 2025 – Jun 2026
Jun 2026 700 m away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Apr 2026
Apr 2026 1.1 km away
New homes
29 new homes completedflats · Dec 2025 – Mar 2026
Mar 2026 1.1 km away
New homes
8 new homes completedflats · Nov 2025
Nov 2025 1.2 km away
New homes
22 new homes completedflats · Oct 2025
Oct 20251.6 km away
Planning applications within 500 m
102applications in the last 12 months
62approved · 10 refused
23still being decided
2net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
Application Under Consideration
31, Highbury Hill, N5 1SU31 Highbury HillIslington P2026/2631/TRE · All Other
Oct 2026 350 m away
Approved
41, Highbury Hill, N5 1SUFront garden: Ash (T1) - fell tree. Reason: tree has self seeded too close to the house. Is likely to cause damage in the future.Islington P2026/2564/TRE · All Other
Oct 2026 300 m away
Application Under Consideration
23, Framfield Road, N5 1UUErection of outrigger dormer extension and all associated works.Islington P2026/2615/FUL · All Other
Oct 2026 350 m away
Application Under Consideration
81, Rear Of 67-81, Benwell Road, N7 7BW81a Benwell Road Condition 8Islington P2026/2581/AOD · All Other
Sept 2026 450 m away
Application Under Consideration
168, Drayton Park, N5 1LXRetention of timber privacy screening to permitter of single storey rear extension roof (Amendment to Planning Permission P2023/2883/FUL).Islington P2026/2336/FUL · All Other
Sept 2026 200 m away
Approved
43, Highbury Park, N5 1THT1- Fig tree- reduce height by approximately one third (3m) prune in house side and far side of tree by up to 2m (so as to reduce spread). Prune back neighbours side to within approximately 2m of wall (hard prune), very light reduction of overhang on side of number 43 (1.5m). Thin crown by twenty percent.Islington P2026/2534/TRE · All Other
Spotted when a home's energy certificate shows at least 15 m² (and 15%) more floor area than an earlier one. Only homes with two certificates show up, so the real number is higher. A busy street suggests extensions get permission here; check the council's planning register for the details.
Storm overflows within 2 km
No monitored sewer storm overflows within 2 km (England only).
New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 58 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
89, Steve Biko Road, N7 7JF
89 Steve Biko Road, London, N7 7JF (Lawful Development Certificate)
Islington P2026/2457/COL · All Other
Sept 2026 450 m away
Application Under Consideration
14, Highbury Terrace Mews, N5 1UTProposed replacement balcony, facade alterations, insertion of an A/C unit and all associated works at 14C Highbury Terrace Mews, London N5 1UT.Islington P2026/2364/FUL · Householder
Sept 2026 450 m away
Application Under Consideration
10, Elphinstone Street, N5 1BS10 ELPHINSTONE STREET - LOFT CONVERSIONIslington P2026/2408/COL · All Other
Sept 2026 400 m away
Approved
35, Highbury Park, N5 1THT1–Olive tree- cut to ground level. T2- Plum tree-cut to ground level.Islington P2026/2362/TRE · All Other
Sept 2026 450 m away
Approved
3, Martineau Road, N5 1NGThe proposal comprises alterations to the existing roof of the top-floor flat at 3 Martineau Road, including a 200mm increase to the existing ridge height, a rear dormer roof extension with two fixed timber-framed windows, and two low-level rooflights to provide additional natural daylight to the proposed accommodation. Internal works include a new staircase connecting the existing accommodation tIslington P2026/2430/PHH · All Other
Sept 2026 200 m away
Approved
21, Highbury Terrace, N5 1UPSycamore (T1): Reduce to previous, most recent pruning points (approx. 1-2m) Elder (T2): Reduce to previous, most recent pruning points (approx. 0.5-1m)Islington P2026/2200/TRE · All Other
Aug 2026 400 m away
Application Under Consideration
11, Highbury ParkInstallation of 2no. air conditioning condenser units to the flat roof above the ground floor commercial unit.Islington P2026/1987/FUL · All Other
Aug 2026 500 m away
Approved
6, Highbury Hill, N5 1ALT1 - Existing Fruit Tree to be removed to facilitate proposed garden design including planting of14No. new trees. T2 - Existing Fruit Tree to be removed to facilitate proposed garden design including planting of14No. new trees. Also refer to drawing 22005_10_002_Block Plan_REV_P01 and document 22005_DC_260811_6 Highbury Hill_Tree Removal DocumentIslington P2026/2175/TRE · All Other
Aug 2026 500 m away
Approved
5, Loxford Gardens, N5 1FWLime (T1): Lift canopy by 1-2m. Proposed work is to protect the health and stability of trees to be retained on the site, and to ensure a satisfactory standard of visual amenity is provided and maintained. All specified work adheres to good arboricultural practice and husbandry.Islington P2026/2163/TRE · All Other
Aug 2026 400 m away
Application Under Consideration
11, Highbury ParkSection 73 Application (Minor Material Amendment) to vary Condition 5 (Operation of Plant) of Planning Permission P2019/3797/FUL, as varied under P2022/1061/S73, to extend the operation of the plant equipment to between the hours of 06:00 to 23:00 each day onlyIslington P2026/1986/S73 · All Other
Aug 2026 500 m away
Application Under Consideration
6, Highbury Hill, N5 1ALRebuilding of rear boundary wall.Islington P2026/2100/FUL · All Other
Aug 2026 500 m away
Approved
47, Battledean Road, N5 1UXSingle-storey ground floor rear extension.Islington P2026/1982/FUL · All Other
Aug 2026 400 m away
Approved
57, Avenell Road, N5 1BTReplacement of all existing front & rear windows for double glazed timber sash and Casement windowsIslington P2026/1780/FUL · All Other
Jul 2026 400 m away
Approved
61, Avenell RoadReplacement of existing single glazed windows with double glazed timber sash windows throughout.Islington P2026/1777/FUL · All Other
Jul 2026 400 m away
Approved
35, Bryantwood RoadReplacement of existing single glazed timber windows and doors with double glazed timber windows and doors to the front and double glazed UPVC windows and UPVC doors to the rear elevation.Islington P2026/1419/FUL · All Other
Jul 2026 350 m away
Approved
14, Loxford Gardens, N5 1FWTree Location Rear Garden T1 (no. 14) Approx. H11 S8 60BH Lime Remove regrowth (approx. 1-2m) (repollard) Sever/shave off excess Ivy Tree work is to be undertaken to remove dead branches to improve form and increase safety in accordance with good arboriculture practice and maintain the future wellbeing and growth of the trees.Islington P2026/1798/TRE · All Other
Jul 2026 450 m away
Approved
17, Osborne House, Loxford GardensTree location Communal area T5 (communal area) Approx. H15 S10 70DBH Plane Remove regrowth (approx. 1-2m) (repollard) Tree work is to be undertaken to remove dead branches to improve form and increase safety in accordance with good arboriculture practice and maintain the future wellbeing and growth of the trees.Islington P2026/1801/TRE · All Other
Jul 2026 450 m away
Approved
1, Roseleigh Avenue, N5 1SPRear Garden: T1: Californian Lilac: Approximately 5.00m: Reduce crown by approximately 1.70m. General maintenance.Islington P2026/1810/TRE · All Other
Jul 2026 400 m away
Approved
16, Loxford Gardens, N5 1FWTree location rear garden T4 (no. 16) Approx. H15 S10 70DBH Plane Remove regrowth (approx. 1-2m) (repollard) Tree work is to be undertaken to remove dead branches to improve form and increase safety in accordance with good arboriculture practice and maintain the future wellbeing and growth of the trees.Islington P2026/1800/TRE · All Other
Jul 2026 450 m away
Source: Planning London Datahub (Greater London Authority and the London boroughs); applications validated since January 2023. Data is published as received and may contain errors; check the borough's planning portal for documents.
Rooftop solar
Bush House - Solar panelsApproved, not yet built
May 2021 4.9 km away
Rooftop solar
Henderson Court, Fitzjohns Avenue - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 170 kW
Nov 2022 5.0 km away
Running nearest: Holly Street - Solar PV Panels (rooftop solar, 2.8 km); King's Yard (biomass, 7.2 km); Advent Way - Solar Panels (rooftop solar, 7.5 km); Bywaters’ Materials Recovery Facility Solar Array (rooftop solar, 7.7 km); Edmonton EcoPark EfW (energy from waste, 8.1 km).
DESNZ Renewable Energy Planning Database, April to June 2026 (OGL). Projects of 150 kW and over; refused, withdrawn and abandoned ones are left out.
Minor
Highbury Hill, LondonUtility asset works · THAMES WATER · Some carriageway incursion
Nov 2026 to Nov 2026 150 m away
Minor
Highbury Hill, LondonUtility asset works · THAMES WATER · Some carriageway incursion
Nov 2026 to Nov 2026 300 m away
Minor
Avenell Road, LondonUtility asset works · THAMES WATER · Some carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026 350 m away
DfT Street Manager permits (OGL), England. Dates are the planned ones; works often finish early or overrun.
Planning Inspectorate list of nationally significant infrastructure projects (roads, railways, energy, water, waste), October 2026 (OGL). Each is placed at one point, usually the middle of the site; long schemes run well beyond it.