Councillor Diarmaid Ward

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 21st April, 2026 7.30 pm

The Planning Committee of Islington Council met on Tuesday 21 April 2026 to discuss several planning applications. Key decisions included the approval of a six-storey office and retail development at 63 Charterhouse Street, the approval of a new veterinary centre at 348-356 Holloway Road, and the approval of a 29-dwelling residential building at the former Harvist Under Fives site on Hornsey Road.

Planning Sub Committee B - Monday, 9th March, 2026 7.30 pm

The Planning Sub Committee B of Islington Council met on Monday 09 March 2026 to consider three planning applications. These included a part-retrospective application for a rear extension at 137 Newington Green Road, a proposal to dismantle and refurbish the Clock Tower at Highbury Hill, and an application to stop up part of the footway on Wilson Street to facilitate development at Arbuthnot House.

Budget Meeting, Council - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm

The Council meeting on 26 February 2026 saw the approval of the council's budget for the upcoming year, alongside a proposed amendment to this budget. The meeting also addressed appointments to outside bodies and the Members' Allowances Scheme.

Planning Sub Committee A - Monday, 26 January 2026 - 7.30 pm

The Planning Sub Committee A of Islington Council met on Monday 26 January 2026 to discuss two planning applications. The committee granted planning permission for a rooftop extension at the Doubletree by Hilton, 60 Pentonville Road, and approved tree works at 94 Gifford Street.

Planning Committee - Monday, 12th January, 2026 7.30 pm

The Islington Planning Committee met on 12 January 2026 to discuss two significant planning applications. The committee granted planning permission for a new energy centre at Whittington Hospital and approved a variation to a condition for a roof terrace at 1 Torrens Street, London EC1V 1NY.