Policy information sourced from the Islington Core Strategy

CS 8 Enhancing Islington’s character

In the areas of Islington outside the key areas the scale of development will reflect the character of the area. The successful urban fabric of streets and squares, which is a key asset of the borough, will be maintained and poorer quality public realm will be improved. Less successful areas of the borough will be identified and improved. This will be achieved through conservation area policies and other Development Management Policies, supplementary planning documents, and by the council’s public realm works.

Public realm improvements will enhance pedestrian and cycle routes, making it easier to travel sustainably through the borough. Open spaces will be maintained and enhanced to ensure they are inclusive, accessible spaces.

The businesses and shops which provide the mixed use character of Islington will be maintained through employment, retail and design policies. Islington should maintain a mix of uses located in small and large clusters throughout and avoid becoming a dormitory borough composed only of housing.

The local shopping areas spread throughout Islington will be protected through planning policies and other council strategies and policies such as the Sustainable Transport Strategy and public realm works. The Development Management Policies will identify these areas and contain policies for managing them.

To the east of the borough, Dalston Town Centre in Hackney will be regenerated and increase its retail, business floorspace and build up to 2000 new homes. This improved centre and transport links will be an important retail and employment location for Islington residents particularly with the improved London Overground service.

For more information please see the Core Strategy