The Planning Committee of Islington Council met on Tuesday 21 April 2026 to discuss three planning applications. The committee unanimously approved all three applications: a six-storey office and retail development at 63 Charterhouse Street, a change of use to a veterinary centre at 348-356 Holloway Road, and the erection of a four-to-six-storey building to provide 29 new dwellings at Harvist Under Fives, Hornsey Road.

63 Charterhouse Street

The committee granted planning permission for the partial demolition of the existing building at 63 Charterhouse Street and its redevelopment into a six-storey building, plus basement and rooftop pavilion. The new development will provide office and retail space. A key consideration was the building's height, which technically breaches the St. Paul's Heights grid policy, but officers concluded it would have a negligible adverse impact. The proposal also includes a payment in lieu for affordable workspace, as on-site provision was deemed unviable. The design was praised for retaining the historic facade and responding well to the surrounding context.

348-356 Holloway Road

Permission was granted for a change of use of the former Resource Centre building at 348-356 Holloway Road to a mixed-use development including a veterinary centre, café, and retail space. The proposal will bring a vacant building back into use, creating up to 100 jobs and providing specialist veterinary services. Concerns were raised regarding servicing access and potential noise, but these were addressed through conditions and the applicant's assurances. A significant payment in lieu for affordable workspace was also agreed.

Harvist Under Fives, Hornsey Road

The committee approved the erection of a four-to-six-storey building at the former Harvist Under Fives site on Hornsey Road to provide 29 new dwellings. A key aspect of this approval is the provision of 51.7% affordable housing, with 11 units for social rent and four for shared ownership, meeting local policy requirements. The design was commended for its quality and integration with the surrounding estate, and the inclusion of public realm improvements and play space was welcomed. Concerns about daylight and sunlight impacts on neighbouring properties were considered, but deemed acceptable within the urban context.