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Stay safe in very hot weather

Very hot weather is expected for the next few days. A red heat-health alert (the highest level) is in place for London on Wednesday and Thursday.  

Hot weather can be dangerous and can cause serious illness. Stay safe and look out for others who may be particularly vulnerable to the heat. Read advice on GOV.UK

Cool spaces

There are local cool spaces that are free and open to everyone. Visit them to rest, drink water and stay cool. Find a cool space near you

Access Islington hubs 

North and South Access Islington hubs are closed due to the hot weather. The Central Hub is open for urgent, in-person support, until 4pm today (Wednesday 24 June) but avoid travelling unless it is essential. 

You can still access our services online and you can call us on 020 7527 2000 if you need to speak to someone. 

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Before you apply:

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How to apply

  • Apply online through the Government’s Planning Portal website. You can complete the application form, attach all relevant documents and pay.
    The website provides simple information on how to apply for planning permission.
  • If you wish to submit a paper copy of the application form you can download and print a copy of this from the Government's Planning Portal website
  • If you need advice and support to make a planning application please visit our pre-application advice service page.
  • If you wish to submit an application for a ‘Temporary Modification of a Condition Relating to Construction Working Hours’ under Section 74B of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, as amended, this will only be accepted where it is emailed to planning@islington.gov.uk with the subject detailed as ‘Modification to Condition Relating to Construction Working Hours’. Requests for changes to construction hours sent to any other email address will not be accepted. Further guidance, details of where to find validation requirements are available on the following Modification to construction working hours.
  • If you wish to submit an application to ‘Additional Environmental Approval’ relating to a planning permission with a time limit for implementation that will lapse between 23rd March 2020 and 19th August 2020, this will only be accepted where it is emailed to planning@islington.gov.uk with the subject detailed as ‘Additional Environmental Approval’. Requests for ‘Additional Environmental Approval’ sent to any other email address will not be accepted. Further guidance, inclusive of validation requirements are available on the following Extension of certain planning permissions.
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