Islington

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Appeal: Victorian terrace’s replacement would be ‘incongruous’

15.10.2021

Plans to demolish a row of three Victorian buildings in Islington to make way for a five-storey development were blocked by an inspector, who criticised the scheme’s ‘incongruous’ precast concrete frame....

Appeal: Adult gaming centre would harm public health

16.04.2021

Matt Moody

An inspector has rejected plans for an adult gaming centre close to two existing betting shops in North London, ruling that deprivation levels in the area made its population ‘more susceptible to gambling-...

Legal round-up: North Dublin docklands development height ruling; Sheffield City Council issues tree-lopping ‘mea culpa’

23.10.2020

Roger Milne

A round-up of legal news: 17 October-23 October, 2020

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Appeal: Islington scheme would not prejudice ‘uncertain’ Crossrail 2

23.10.2020

Matt Moody

Plans for a mixed-use conversion scheme in Angel, Islington would not prejudice the ‘uncertain’ Crossrail 2 project, ruled an inspector, before going on to cite poor outlook from the scheme’s proposed flats...

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Appeal: Islington infill home 'would relate to neither neighbour'

29.05.2020

Matt Moody

An inspector has refused permission for a new home in a gap between two Georgian terraces in Islington despite its design by an award-winning architect, citing harm to the conservation area.

Islington seeks fairer deal for renters

26.03.2020

Laura Edgar

HMOs | houses in multilple occupation | Islington | London | Policy & Politics

Islington Council plans to launch two new landlord licensing schemes in its bid to improve conditions for renters.

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News in brief: London landlord fined for unsafe HMO; A428 upgrade plans on show

11.06.2019

Laura Edgar

A round-up of planning news: Tuesday 11 June, 2019

London landlord fined for unsafe HMO

07.06.2019

Laura Edgar

HMO | Islington | London | Planning Law

Islington Council has successfully prosecuted a rogue landlord for failing to comply with fire safety regulations and carry out repairs to his property.

News in brief: Hotel approved in Finsbury Park; Affordable housing green-lit in Watford

06.11.2018

Laura Edgar

A round-up of planning news: Tuesday 6 November, 2018

Council calls for guidance change to help secure affordable homes

12.10.2018

Laura Edgar

Islington Council and the capital’s deputy mayor for housing have written an open letter to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), asking the organisation to rewrite key guidance on viability.

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