Within 2 km, around Highbury Fields in Islington. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
313new homes completed within 2 km, last 2 years
4,918homes 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 1.5 km away
New homes
39 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1.5 km away
New homes
22 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1.2 km away
New homes
23 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1.2 km away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Apr 2026 – Jul 2026
Jul 2026 1.9 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 1000 m away
New homes
7 new homes completedflats · Feb 2026 – May 2026
May 2026 1.9 km away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Apr 2026
Apr 2026 850 m away
New homes
29 new homes completedflats · Dec 2025 – Mar 2026
Mar 2026 1.1 km away
New homes
18 new homes completedflats · Mar 2026
Mar 2026 1.9 km away
New homes
8 new homes completedflats · Nov 2025
Nov 2025 500 m away
Planning applications within 500 m
127applications in the last 12 months
63approved · 7 refused
30still being decided
16net 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 450 m away
Approved
5, 5 Flat A, Arundel Square, N7 8ATMulberry - Crown reduce the height 1.0m below the previous reduction points (approx. 2.5m height and 1.0m spread) Crown reduce the spread to balance and shape by reducing branch length of up to 0.5m Maintenance works in line with good arboricultural practiceIslington P2026/2492/TRE · All Other
Sept 2026 350 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 400 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 400 m away
Application Under Consideration
17, WESTBOURNE ROAD, N7 8ANReplacement of existing shopfront and roller shutter with timber framed double glazing, replacement of upper sash windows to the front elevation with timber sashes incorporating slimline double glazing.Islington P2026/2495/FUL · All Other
Sept 2026 400 m away
Application Under Consideration
19, Ellington Street, N7 8PNAdditional rear closet-wing floors and matching mansard roof extensions. Written advice with site visit £1,378.42 £275.68 £1,654.10
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. 53 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
Islington P2026/2531/MIN · All Other
Sept 2026 350 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 300 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 300 m away
Approved
405, Liverpool Road, N7 8PRThe tree is a lime tree at the end of our garden at 405 Liverpool Road. We wish to take the tree down given it has a fungal infection. The tree does not appear to have a TPO on the council's plan, but we live within a conservation area and therefore we need permission.Islington P2026/2301/TRE · All Other
Sept 2026 400 m away
Application Under Consideration
12, Orleston Mews, N7 8LLChange the position of the triangular window on one of the approved dormers (front facing window omitted and rear facing window added); increase the height of the external balustrades; and add a ‘mansafe’ system to the rear elevation and to the roof for improved access and other minor amendments [Amendments to Planning Permission P2025/3186/FUL]Islington P2026/2293/FUL · All Other
Aug 2026 400 m away
Approved
4, Chillingworth Road, N7 8QJErection of single storey rear infill extension.Islington P2026/2294/FUL · All Other
Aug 2026 200 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 300 m away
Application Under Consideration
6B, Crane Grove, N7 8LEInstallation of one air conditioning unitIslington P2026/1599/FUL · All Other
Aug 2026 300 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 250 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 300 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 500 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 500 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 450 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 250 m away
Approved
320, Liverpool Road, N7 8PUAlterations to the front boundary wall, including the pedestrian and vehicular access gates.Islington P2026/2108/FUL · All Other
Aug 2026 350 m away
Approved
320, Liverpool Road, N7 8PUAlterations to the front boundary wall, including the pedestrian and vehicular access gatesIslington P2026/2109/LBC · All Other
Aug 2026 350 m away
Approved
7, Arundel Place, N1 1LST1 - Cherry Plum ( prunus ) - Crown reduction by 2m in height bringing lateral growth to shape by 1.5m. Leaving the tree a standing height of 5m.Islington P2026/1954/TRE · All Other
Aug 2026 500 m away
Refused
12, Orleston Mews, N7 8LLNon-material amendment to planning permission P2025/3186/FUL dated 08/01/2026 (‘Replacement of all timber windows, external doors and wall panels. Erection of 3no. triangular dormer roof extensions, replacement of slate roof with standing-seam zinc roof and associated external works’) in order to change the position of the triangular window on one of the approved dormers; raise the height of the eIslington P2026/2016/NMA · All Other
Jul 2026 400 m away
Not Required
4, Chillingworth Road, N7 8QJErection of single storey rear infill extensionIslington P2026/1929/PHH · All Other
Jul 2026 200 m away
Application Under Consideration
21, Roman Way, N7 8XESingle storey rear extension. Replacement rear first floor window and new juliet balcony.Islington P2026/1596/FUL · All Other
Jul 2026 500 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 4.4 km away
Rooftop solar
Henderson Court, Fitzjohns Avenue - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 170 kW
Nov 2022 4.7 km away
Running nearest: Holly Street - Solar PV Panels (rooftop solar, 2.7 km); King's Yard (biomass, 7.3 km); Bywaters’ Materials Recovery Facility Solar Array (rooftop solar, 7.7 km); Advent Way - Solar Panels (rooftop solar, 8.3 km); SELCHP ERF (energy from waste, 8.4 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
Witherington Road, LondonUtility asset works · THAMES WATER · Some carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026 300 m away
Minor
Ronalds Road, LondonUtility asset works · THAMES WATER · Some carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026 350 m away
Minor
Melgund 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.
Heathrow WestAirports · Heathrow Airport and land to the north-west and west of Heathrow Airport
application due November 2027 26.2 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.