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Basement development

Planning permission is usually required for the construction of a basement. 

The supplementary planning document sets gives you guidance, design considerations and information for submitting a planning application for basement development in Islington. 

Download the basement supplementary planning document - adopted January 2016 (PDF)

Pre-application meetings

For expert planning advice it's recommended you arrange a pre-application meeting to discuss your basement plans.

Building control

Basement development works require building regulations approval.

Contact

For further information please contact the duty planner service

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