Within 2 km, around Highbury Fields in Islington. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
297new homes completed within 2 km, last 2 years
4,660homes given permission on brownfield sites since 2021
+4.5%like-for-like prices in Highbury Fields, 2024 → 2025 (council +2.2%)
-10%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 1.6 km away
New homes
6 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1.8 km away
New homes
39 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1.7 km away
New homes
22 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1.4 km away
New homes
23 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1.4 km away
School closed
School closed: London Scandinavian SchoolOther independent school, other independent school (closure)
Jul 2026 400 m away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Jun 2025 – Jun 2026
Jun 2026 900 m away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Apr 2026
Apr 2026 1000 m 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 750 m away
New homes
22 new homes completedflats · Oct 2025
Oct 2025 1.8 km away
New homes
8 new homes completedflats · Oct 2025
Oct 2025 1.3 km away
Planning applications within 500 m
148applications in the last 12 months
73approved · 10 refused
35still being decided
15net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
Application Under Consideration
31, Highbury Hill, N5 1SU31 Highbury HillIslington P2026/2631/TRE · All Other
Oct 2026 450 m away
Application Under Consideration
32, Highbury Place, N5 1QP32 Highbury PlaceIslington P2026/2619/TRE · All Other
Oct 2026 400 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 400 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 300 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 350 m away
Application Under Consideration
277, Holloway Road, N7 8FBDisplay of 1x internally illuminated fascia signage, 1 x internally illuminated projecting signage and 1x internally illuminated menu box [Full Planning P2026/2542/FUL also submitted]Islington P2026/2543/ADV · All Other
Sept 2026 450 m away
Application Under Consideration
277, Holloway Road, N7 8FBExternal alterations to shopfront (to include installation of access hatch) and installation of signage [Advertisement Consent P2026/2543/ADV also submitted]
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. 55 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
Islington P2026/2542/FUL · 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 250 m away
Called in by Secretary of State
4, Digswell Street, N7 8JXApplication for a Non-Material Amendment following a grant of Planning Permission (Erection of a single storey extension to create access lobby, replacement entrance gates, changes to existing fenestrations including new openings, installation of 2x air source heat pumps, photovoltaic panels to south-west facing roof slopes, new metal railings/gate, cycle storage facilities and various repairs toIslington P2026/2295/NMA · All Other
Sept 2026 400 m away
Approved
2, Crane Grove, N7 8LETree species: London Plane Tree location on sketch: Pointed to by a large purple arrow and numbered as '1' Proposed Work: Pruning tree as per my lease agreement to be done every 3 years. Tree is located in a small garden so needs cutting back to maintain manageable size and for safety. Amendment following email discussion: No tree work to exceed previous pruning points.Islington P2026/2368/TRE · All Other
Sept 2026 400 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 350 m away
Application Under Consideration
38, Highbury Place, N5 1QPThermal upgrade and service upgrades to existing property. Works include the replacement of 2 doors and 4 windows with new timber framed double glazed units, re-glazing of 2 windows into the existing frames. Installation of a new air source heat pump to rear garden. Consolidation of existing services and removal of redundant external pipework and formation of service cupboard under basement stairIslington P2026/2327/LBC · All Other
Sept 2026 400 m away
Application Under Consideration
38, Highbury Place, N5 1QPProposed works for the replacement of 2no. doors and 4no. windows with new timber framed double glazed units, re-glazing of 2no. windows into the existing frames. Installation of a new air source heat pump to rear garden. Consolidation of existing services and removal of redundant external pipework and formation of service cupboard under basement stair. Roof re-covering and replacement of associatIslington P2026/2326/FUL · All Other
Sept 2026 400 m away
Approved
4, Chillingworth Road, N7 8QJErection of single storey rear infill extension.Islington P2026/2294/FUL · All Other
Aug 2026 300 m away
Comment Issued
33 - 37, Corsica Street, N5 1JTApproval of details pursuant to Condition 11 (green roof) of planning permission ref. P2023/3394/FUL dated 20/11/2025 ('Demolition of the existing dwellinghouse and erection of a replacement two-storey (plus basement) dwellinghouse with rooftop PV panels and Air Source Heat Pumps and associated boundary treatment and landscaping works.')Islington P2026/2282/AOD · All Other
Aug 2026 450 m away
Application Under Consideration
67, Holloway RoadDisplay of non-illuminated, hand-painted mural advertisements on the existing flank elevation for a temporary period of 5 years.Islington P2026/2231/ADV · All Other
Aug 2026 400 m away
Application Under Consideration
6B, Crane Grove, N7 8LEInstallation of one air conditioning unitIslington P2026/1599/FUL · All Other
Aug 2026 450 m away
Approved
15, Furlong Road, N7 8LST1 - Sycamore Tree: Prune south west crown 1.5-2m branch lengths at 8-12m height to give clearance from roof line - prune for retaining even and flowing canopy outline. To give clearance of building. T3 Snowy mespli: Prune to give 1.5m clearance of property. To give clearance of building.Islington P2026/2202/TRE · All Other
Aug 2026 450 m away
Application Under Consideration
68, Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Georges Road, N7 8JNCertificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for replacement of one of the three windows on the north-west façade with new patio door with associated works to existing facilities including re-surfacing and fencing and gate to create new play areaIslington P2026/2027/COL · All Other
Aug 2026 500 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 350 m away
Approved
13, Furlong Road, N7 8LST1 - Tree of Heaven/Ailanthus - reduce crown by 3-4m (not beyond previous reduction points) T2 - Leyland Cypress - reduce crown by 2-3m (not beyond previous points of reduciton T3,4,5 - Ailanthus saplings - Fell due to proximity to buildingsIslington P2026/2141/TRE · All Other
Aug 2026 450 m away
Approved
47, Battledean Road, N5 1UXSingle-storey ground floor rear extension.Islington P2026/1982/FUL · All Other
Aug 2026 250 m away
Application Under Consideration
13, Calabria Road, N5 1JBErection of rear basement extension, redesign of rear elevation and like-for-like replacement of the existing former shopfront and associated works [RE-CONULTATION - REVISED SMS and CMP SUBMITTED]Islington P2026/2033/FUL · All Other
Jul 2026 500 m away
Not Required
4, Chillingworth Road, N7 8QJErection of single storey rear infill extensionIslington P2026/1929/PHH · All Other
Jul 2026 300 m away
Application Under Consideration
4, Highbury Terrace, N5 1UPErection of a single-storey rear extension; erection of an ancillary outbuilding within the rear garden; replacement of existing windows; refurbishment and upgrading of the existing roof incorporating the installation of photovoltaic solar panels; installation of an air source heat pump; and internal alterations to all floors, including associated reconfiguration of layouts and ancillary works. [LIslington P2026/1955/FUL · All Other
Jul 2026 300 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
Cannon Street - Solar Photovoltaic PanelsApproved, not yet built · 300 kW
Dec 2024 4.5 km away
Rooftop solar
Wood Green Shopping City, High Road - Solar ArrayApproved, not yet built · 310 kW
Mar 2026 4.9 km away
Running nearest: Holly Street - Solar PV Panels (rooftop solar, 2.6 km); King's Yard (biomass, 7.2 km); Bywaters’ Materials Recovery Facility Solar Array (rooftop solar, 7.6 km); Advent Way - Solar Panels (rooftop solar, 8.0 km); SELCHP ERF (energy from waste, 8.5 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.
Bryantwood Road, LondonUtility asset works · THAMES WATER · Some carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026 200 m away
Minor
Bryantwood Road, LondonUtility asset works · THAMES WATER · Some carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026 250 m away
Minor
Benwell Road, LondonUtility asset works · THAMES WATER · Some carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026 250 m away
DfT Street Manager permits (OGL), England. Dates are the planned ones; works often finish early or overrun.
M25 junction 28 improvementsHighways · To the west of Brentwood in Essex, at the intersection of the M25, the A12 and the A1023
decided May 2022 26.0 km away
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.