Islington Architect Services

Yes, most extensions in Islington require planning permission due to the borough’s strict planning policies and high number of conservation areas. At Shorplans, we prepare and submit all required drawings and documents to Islington Council, ensuring your proposal meets both policy requirements and design expectations.

It’s important to choose a RIBA-chartered architect with proven experience in residential design and a track record of securing planning approvals within the borough. Shorplans offers exactly that, with extensive local knowledge of Islington’s planning system and design constraints.

In some cases, loft conversions may fall under permitted development rights, but many properties in Islington are within conservation areas or flats where full planning permission is required. We assess your property and guide you through the appropriate process.

Yes, conservation areas like Barnsbury, Canonbury, and Clerkenwell are subject to stricter controls on design, materials, and alterations. Our architects are experienced in working with these constraints to design extensions and refurbishments that are sympathetic to the existing streetscape while still meeting your goals.

Architectural costs vary depending on the size and complexity of the project. At Shorplans, we offer fixed-fee packages for planning drawings, building regulations, and full-service design, tailored specifically for residential projects in Islington.

Most planning applications to Islington Council take 8–10 weeks for a decision. We manage the entire submission process, liaise with the planning officer, and keep you updated throughout to help reduce delays.

Our services include measured surveys, concept design, planning applications, permitted development advice, building regulations packages, and construction-ready drawings. Whether you're extending, converting, or building new, Shorplans provides full architectural support in Islington.

Yes. We have significant experience working on flat extensions, internal layout redesigns, and loft conversions for upper-floor flats across Islington. We also handle planning and freeholder approvals where required.

RIBA-chartered practices follow rigorous standards for design, health and safety, and client care. In a complex borough like Islington - with strict planning rules, conservation areas, and listed buildings - having a qualified RIBA architect ensures your project runs smoothly and meets all legal and design requirements.

We work across the entire borough of Islington, including Angel, Highbury, Holloway, Canonbury, Barnsbury, and Clerkenwell. We also support projects in nearby areas such as Camden, Haringey, and Hackney.