Councillor Fin Craig

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 9th September, 2025 7.30 pm

The Islington Planning Committee met to discuss planning applications for two sites: the Vorley Road Bus Stand and 141-155 Central Street. The committee approved both applications, with conditions. The Vorley Road Bus Stand application was approved despite being a departure from the development plan, while the 141-155 Central Street application was approved despite concerns about affordable housing and viability.

Planning Sub Committee A - Monday, 1st September, 2025 7.30 pm

The Islington Planning Sub Committee A met to discuss a single item: a planning application for Unit 4, Raymond Way Industrial Estate, seeking permanent permission for commercial kitchens with delivery services, including operation on Sundays and bank holidays. After hearing from council officers, objectors, and the applicant, the committee voted to approve the application, but amended the conditions to remove Sunday and bank holiday operation and to review the Operational Management Plan (OMP) after one year. They also appointed Councillor Shreya Nanda as Vice Chair of the subcommittee.

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 15th July, 2025 7.30 pm

The Islington Council Planning Committee met to discuss a non-material amendment to a previously approved planning application for the redevelopment of the former Holloway Prison site. The committee voted to approve the amendment, which allows the applicant to make future changes to the scheme more easily.

Council - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 7.15 pm

At a meeting of Islington Council, councillors discussed a range of issues including the impact of government cuts, the importance of social value in procurement, and support for private renters. Councillors voted to support motions on embedding social value and compliance in procurement, supporting private renters, and recognising the Communication Workers Union (CWU) and the local campaign to save the Upper Street Post Office. An original motion opposing cuts to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) was amended and then carried.

Planning Sub Committee A - Thursday, 19th June, 2025 7.30 pm

At a meeting of the Islington Planning Sub-Committee A, councillors refused an application to build a roof terrace at 2-3 Hanover Yard following concerns about noise and the impact on the conservation area[^1]. Councillors approved a separate application to demolish a commercial garage and erect a mixed-use building at 3 Middleton Mews, which will include residential and office space, after revisions were made to address previous concerns.