Within 2 km, around Lower Holloway in Islington. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
294new homes completed within 2 km, last 2 years
5,034homes given permission on brownfield sites since 2021
-0.4%like-for-like prices in Lower Holloway, 2024 → 2025 (council +2.2%)
+19%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 1.8 km away
New homes
39 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1.3 km away
New homes
22 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1.0 km away
New homes
23 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1.0 km away
School closed
School closed: London Scandinavian SchoolOther independent school, other independent school (closure)
Jul 2026 650 m away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Jun 2025 – Jun 2026
Jun 2026 750 m away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Apr 2026
Apr 2026 600 m away
New homes
29 new homes completedflats · Dec 2025 – Mar 2026
Mar 2026 850 m away
New homes
8 new homes completedflats · Nov 2025
Nov 2025 500 m away
New homes
22 new homes completedflats · Oct 2025
Oct 2025 1.5 km away
New homes
8 new homes completedflats · Oct 2025
Oct 2025 1.7 km away
New homes
6 new homes completedflats · Sep 2025
Sept 2025 1.4 km away
Planning applications within 500 m
99applications in the last 12 months
42approved · 7 refused
27still being decided
8net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
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 200 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]Islington P2026/2542/FUL · All Other
Sept 2026 200 m away
Application Under Consideration
19, Dunford Road, N7 6EPApplication for a Garden Room (retrospective)Islington P2026/2345/FUL · All Other
Sept 2026 500 m away
Application Under Consideration
72, Biddestone Road, N7 9RACertificate of Lawfulness (Existing) for the use of the building as 5no. self-contained studio flats (Use Class C3)Islington P2026/2399/COL · 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 150 m away
Application Under Consideration
68, Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Georges Road, N7 8JN
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. 56 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
Certificate 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 area
Islington P2026/2027/COL · All Other
Aug 2026 50 m away
Application Under Consideration
303, Holloway Road, N7 8HSNew shopfronts and associated works to arches 3,4,5,6, and 7.Islington P2026/1990/FUL · All Other
Aug 2026 250 m away
Called in by Secretary of State
15, Hornsey StreetProposed remediation works to replace existing timber cladding, render façade, terracotta cladding, spandrel panels, balcony decking, Brise Soleil and AOV windows with new non-combustible materials to all elevations, associated fire stopping, cavity barriers and drainage and gas distribution remedial works.Islington P2026/2193/FUL · All Other
Aug 2026 200 m away
Approved
9, Hornsey StreetRemediation works including replacement of the existing rendered facade, terracotta cladding, spandrel panels, balcony decking and Brise Soleil with non-combustible materials to all elevations including replacement of existing AOV and associated fire stopping and cavity barriers.Islington P2026/2191/FUL · All Other
Aug 2026 200 m away
Called in by Secretary of State
13, Hornsey StreetProposed remediation works including replacement of existing AOV curtain wall systems and installation of fire stopping to north and south elevations, application of intumescent coating to external balcony access steelwork, new solid external balustrade to balcony access and completion of service riser remedial works.Islington P2026/2192/FUL · All Other
Aug 2026 200 m away
Approved
143, Widdenham Road, N7 9SFTo remove an elder tree in the back garden of 143 Widdenham rd. the tree is self seeded elder which my elderly neighbour has never pruned. The elder tree has become excessively large for its position and is causing damage to the paved surface, with roots lifting the paving. The root system is also in close proximity to our shared old Victorian foul water drain, creating a risk of obstruction orIslington P2026/1994/TRE · All Other
Aug 2026 450 m away
Not Required
4, Chillingworth Road, N7 8QJErection of single storey rear infill extensionIslington P2026/1929/PHH · All Other
Jul 2026 150 m away
Approved
229, Holloway RoadInternally illuminated sequential advertisement screens (capable of static and dynamic content display with automatic rotation of images).Islington P2026/1870/ADV · All Other
Jul 2026 150 m away
Approved
166 - 220, London Metropolitan University, Holloway Road, N7 8DBRetention of a stainless steel wire mesh on the concrete columns (excluding the windows) for a temporary period of 3 years.Islington P2026/1894/FUL · All Other
Jul 2026 250 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 400 m away
Approved
33, Ronalds Road, N5 1XFErection of single-storey rear extension.Islington P2026/1682/FUL · All Other
Jul 2026 400 m away
Withdrawn
425, St Mary Magdalene Academy, Liverpool Road, N7 8PGErection of a new 1-story height library on the rooftop of an existing link building Written advice with site visit £1,378.42 £275.68 £1,654.10Islington P2026/1869/MIN · All Other
Jul 2026 400 m away
Not Required
21, Bride Street, N7 8RNCreating an extensive wild meadow flower green roof.Islington P2026/1803/PHH · All Other
Jul 2026 500 m away
Comment Issued
8, Maude Court, Piper CloseCertificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for fire safety upgrades to the building in the form of replacement of existing materials (cladding and render)Islington P2026/1766/COL · All Other
Jul 2026 350 m away
Approved
24, Furlong Road, N7 8LST1. False Acacia. Mature tree with significant dieback throughout canopy. History of shedding branches. Dieback from canopy tips indicating rooting disorder. No Safe useful life expectancy. Fell to ground level. Replant with x1 standard tree 12/14cm in girth in following planting season.Islington P2026/1697/TRE · All Other
Jul 2026 500 m away
Comment Issued
474, Caledonian RoadCertificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) façade remediation to existing residential block of flats.Islington P2026/1769/COL · All Other
Jul 2026 400 m away
Comment Issued
1, Mallard Court, Piper CloseCertificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for fire safety upgrades to the building in the form of replacement of existing materials (cladding and render)Islington P2026/1768/COL · All Other
Jul 2026 200 m away
Approved
Street Record, Heddington GroveReplacement of existing timber framed front entrance doors with double glazed aluminium framed doors.Islington P2026/1292/FUL · All Other
Jul 2026 250 m away
Application Under Consideration
425, St Mary Magdalene Academy, Liverpool Road, N7 8PGErection of a small temporary 3m x 3m classroom cabin.Islington P2026/1091/FUL · All Other
Jun 2026 400 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
Homerton University Hospital, Homerton Grove - Solar PV PanelsApproved, not yet built · 330 kW
Feb 2026 4.6 km away
Rooftop solar
Cannon Street - Solar Photovoltaic PanelsApproved, not yet built · 300 kW
Dec 2024 4.6 km away
Running nearest: Holly Street - Solar PV Panels (rooftop solar, 3.0 km); King's Yard (biomass, 7.6 km); Bywaters’ Materials Recovery Facility Solar Array (rooftop solar, 8.0 km); Advent Way - Solar Panels (rooftop solar, 8.3 km); SELCHP ERF (energy from waste, 8.7 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
Benwell Road, LondonUtility asset works · THAMES WATER · No carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026 400 m away
Minor
Ronalds Road, LondonUtility asset works · THAMES WATER · Some carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026 400 m away
Minor
Witherington Road, LondonUtility asset works · THAMES WATER · Some carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026 450 m away
DfT Street Manager permits (OGL), England. Dates are the planned ones; works often finish early or overrun.
Heathrow WestAirports · Heathrow Airport and land to the north-west and west of Heathrow Airport
application due November 2027 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.