Councillor Shreya Nanda

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.

Planning Committee - Monday, 2nd June, 2025 7.30 pm

The Islington Council Planning Committee met to discuss and approve a planning application for the Bemerton Estate South, involving the demolition of garages and construction of new dwellings and community space. The committee approved the application with amendments to ensure flexibility in the provision of affordable housing and to include resident engagement in the design of play spaces and landscaping.

Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 13th May, 2025 7.30 pm

The Environment, Climate Change and Transport Scrutiny Committee met to discuss leisure services in Islington, receiving an update on the Active Together strategy and recent improvements to facilities. The committee also reviewed draft recommendations for greener, cleaner, and more accessible streets, suggesting amendments to the recommendations.

Planning Sub Committee B - Thursday, 8th May, 2025 7.30 pm

The Islington Council Planning Sub Committee B met on 8 May 2025, to discuss two planning applications. The committee refused an application for the construction of a dwelling at the rear of 49 Richmond Avenue, London, N1 0LX due to concerns about design, quality of accommodation, sustainability and fire safety. They approved, with amendments to conditions, an application for the demolition of a workshop and erection of a dwelling to the rear of 4-6 Shaftesbury Road, London, N19 4QN.

Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 1st May, 2025 7.30 pm

The Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the annual review of the council's five missions, the scrutiny in Islington annual report, and the draft recommendations of a scrutiny review into progressive procurement. The committee agreed in principle the draft recommendations of the scrutiny review into progressive procurement, and will circulate a perfected draft for final comment. They also discussed the Q4 performance deep dive, and agreed to focus on areas where the RAG rating[^1] was amber or red.