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Islington's Georgian terraces and garden squares mean a lot of our work here mirrors what we do in Hampstead and Highgate — period-property extensions and sympathetic refurbishment.

Period properties on a residential street in Islington, London

Local knowledge that actually matters

Islington is known for its well-preserved Georgian terraces, particularly around the garden squares, with extensive conservation area coverage protecting the borough's distinctive streetscapes.

The housing stock and conservation considerations here are genuinely comparable to Highgate — narrow plots, strict rules on street-facing alterations, and a strong premium on getting extensions right the first time.

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What we're typically asked for in Islington

  • Side-return and rear extensions on Georgian terraces
  • Loft conversions
  • Full house refurbishments
  • Sash window restoration for conservation properties

Planning considerations

Islington has extensive conservation area coverage, particularly around its garden squares, with planning applications receiving close scrutiny on materials and street-facing alterations. We advise honestly on likely outcomes before any design work begins.

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