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Planning in Clerkenwell

In the last month Clerkenwell had 9 new planning applications and 9 decisions worth knowing about within 0.6 miles of its middle, more than the middle Islington area (12). That makes it the 2nd busiest of 10 Islington areas for planning. The biggest new scheme is 17 new homes at Rugby Chambers 2 Rugby Street London (17 homes). Of the decisions, 9 were approved and 0 refused, while 94% were approved across Islington.

EC1R, Islington · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Clerkenwell

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9decisions9 approved, 0 refused
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New applications

  • Planning application0.55 miles

    New signs at 103 King's Cross Road London Camden

    Non-illuminated signage to the existing ground-floor shopfront of the corner property, comprising: 1. Fascia signage (3 no.) Individual 3D cut(-out letters and numerals reading "103 KCR", Two sets are proposed to the King's Cross Road elevation and one set to the Frederick Street elevation, mounted directly onto the existing fascia fixed using brass locator fixings. 2. Wall-mounted numerals (1 …

    103 King's Cross Road London Camden WC1X 0NG
  • Planning application0.2 miles

    New signs at 57a-57c Petersham House Hatton Garden London

    Erection of additional protective railing on roof level, creation of roof terrace and pergola and re-organisation of roof plant within designated plant enclosure. Replacement of ground floor roller shutter doors on Hatton Wall with fixed glazing to match the Hatton Garden elevation. Replacement of building signage on Hatton Garden elevation.

    57a-57c Petersham House Hatton Garden London EC1N 8JG
  • Planning application0.4 miles

    Demolition at 1 Coleman Street London

    Partial demolition, refurbishment and extension to the existing building to provide additional office floorspace (Use Class E) including new ground floor commercial units, roof level pavilion and terrace (resulting in a development of a ground plus fourteen-storey office building at a height of 70.575m AOD), with associated works.

    1 Coleman Street London EC2R 5AA
  • Planning application0.5 miles

    17 new homes at Rugby Chambers 2 Rugby Street London

    Change of use of the existing office building (Class E) to residential use (Class C3), comprising 17 self-contained flats (16 one-bedroom, one-person flats and one one-bedroom, two-person flat), together with associated cycle parking and refuse and recycling storage facilities.

    Rugby Chambers 2 Rugby Street London WC1N 3QU
  • Planning application0.25 miles

    Planning application at Flat 10, 77 Goswell Road, London

    Installation of air-conditioning internal unit and external condenser unit.

    Flat 10, 77 Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7ER
  • Planning application0.55 miles

    Planning application at 20 Giltspur Street London

    Submission of the Carbon Offset Assessment pursuant to Schedule 3 Paragraph 8.2 of the Section 106 Agreement dated 12 September 2023 (Planning Application Reference: 22/00867/FULMAJ).

    20 Giltspur Street London EC1A 9AW
  • Planning application0.3 miles

    Planning application at 14 - 15 Charterhouse Buildings, London

    Istallation of new entrance doors, replacement windows and air vents.

    14 - 15 Charterhouse Buildings, London, EC1M 7BA
  • Planning application0.45 miles

    Rear extension at 31 Myddelton Square, London

    Construction of a replacement two-storey modern rear extension and excavation of rear garden to provide new external staircase with balustrade [Listed Building consent reference P2026/2605/LBC also submitted].

    31 Myddelton Square, London, EC1R 1YB
  • Planning application0.4 miles

    Planning application at Blake Tower 2 Fann Street London

    Installation of fire-rated glazing and partitions to the first and second floor winter gardens/external staircase.

    Blake Tower 2 Fann Street London EC2Y 8AF

Decisions

  • Planning decision0.25 miles

    Approved: Planning application at Rosebery Square East Rosebery Avenue London

    Replacement of single-glazed timber frame windows, balcony doors and communal entrance doors on front, rear and a flank elevation with double-glazed timber frame windows and doors.

    Rosebery Square East Rosebery Avenue London EC1R 4PT
  • Planning decision0.35 miles

    Approved: Planning application at 33 Ely Place London

    Installation of replacement air conditioning plant within existing external plant locations to the front and rear elevations.

    33 Ely Place London EC1N 6TD
  • Planning decision0.45 miles

    Approved: New signs at Dogs Trust House, 2 Wakley Street, London

    Installation of internally illuminated sign on front elevation

    Dogs Trust House, 2 Wakley Street, London, EC1V 7LT
  • Planning decision0.45 miles

    Approved: Planning application at Thavies Inn House 3 - 4 Holborn Circus London

    Submission of the Local Procurement Strategy (Construction) and Local Training, Skills and Job Brokerage Strategy (Construction) pursuant to Schedule 3 Paragraph 2.1 and Schedule 3 Paragraph 3.5 of the S106 Agreement dated 02 December 2022 (Planning Application Reference: 21/00885/FULMAJ), as amended by the Deed of Variation dated 01 July 2025 (Planning Application Reference: 24/00688/FULL).

    Thavies Inn House 3 - 4 Holborn Circus London EC1N 2HA
  • Planning decision0.45 miles

    Approved: Planning application at 45 Beech Street London

    Submission of the Local Procurement Strategy and Local Training Skills and Job Brokerage Strategy pursuant to Schedule 3 Paragraph 2.1.1 and Schedule 3 Paragraph 3.2 respectively of the S106 Agreement dated 08 December 2025 (Planning Application Reference: 24/00176/FULL).

    45 Beech Street London EC2Y 8AD
  • Planning decision0.2 miles

    Approved: Planning application at 75 Farringdon Road London

    Recladding of existing entrance canopy to east elevation.

    75 Farringdon Road London EC1M 3JY
  • Planning decision0.2 miles

    Approved: New signs at 75 Farringdon Road London

    Display of 3 x internally illuminated fascia signs on entrance canopy to east elevation.

    75 Farringdon Road London EC1M 3JY
  • Planning decision0.3 miles

    Approved: Planning application at Rosebery Square West Rosebery Avenue London

    Replacement of single-glazed timber frame windows, balcony doors and communal entrance doors on all elevations with double-glazed timber frame windows and doors.

    Rosebery Square West Rosebery Avenue London EC1R 4PT
  • Planning decision0.55 miles

    Approved: New signs at Calthorpe Community Garden 258-274 Gray's Inn Road London

    Details to discharge Biodiversity Net Gain Plan of planning reference 2026/0735/P dated 22/04/26 Alterations to the sunken garden area of Calthorpe Community Garden consisting of a new replacement pedestrian bridge, balustrades and gate, and bridge abutments rebuilt with a new retaining structure, improvements to paths and stepped access to the lower area, new planting creating wildlife habitat…

    Calthorpe Community Garden 258-274 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8LH

Plus 15 minor items, such as tree work notices, on Clerkenwell’s main page.

What kind of plans

Kind of planLast month
New signs5
Demolition1
New homes1
Rear extension1
Other10

Clerkenwell against Islington

Last monthClerkenwellMiddle Islington area
Applications and decisions1812
New applications97
Decisions94
New homes applied for170
Approval rate100%94% (all Islington)

Applications and decisions worth knowing about; minor items such as tree work aren’t counted. An approval rate needs at least three decisions.

Nearby areas

AreaAllNewDecidedApprovedRefused
St Paul's2415990
Barbican2113880
Finsbury2012880
Clerkenwell189990
Temple178990
Holborn146880
Angel125770
See every Islington area ranked, and the biggest housing schemes, on the planning in Islington page. Figures come from the councils’ public planning records; tap any application for the details and the council’s own page.

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Questions people ask

How many planning applications are there in Clerkenwell?

In the last month there were 9 new applications and 9 decisions worth knowing about within 0.6 miles of the middle of Clerkenwell, ranking it 2nd of 10 Islington areas. The middle Islington area had 12.

Are planning applications approved in Clerkenwell?

In the last month 9 were approved and 0 refused near Clerkenwell (100% approved). Across Islington, 94% of decided applications were approved.

What is the biggest planning application in Clerkenwell?

In the last month, the biggest was 17 new homes at Rugby Chambers 2 Rugby Street London: 17 homes, applied for on 8 Oct.