Newington Green Road
Have your say on proposals for new homes near Newington Green Road
There is a shortage of affordable housing in Islington, especially larger family homes. Many local people are waiting for a suitable home, and the council is looking at opportunities to build new genuinely affordable homes on council-owned land.
We're exploring the possibility of building around 30 genuinely affordable new homes on land between Hathersage Court and Besant Court.
At this early stage, no decisions have been made. We're asking residents and the wider community for feedback on the proposed site and our initial ideas.
Previous proposals
In 2018, planning permission was granted for new homes on parts of Hathersage Court and Besant Court. The project did not go ahead because rising building costs and design challenges made it difficult to deliver.
Thank you to everyone who shared their views on those plans. The feedback we received has helped shape this new approach, which looks at a smaller site focused on the former ball court, play area and parking area near Newington Green Road.
About the site
The proposed site includes:
The former ball court
The play area
The parking area
At this stage, we are also considering:
Building heights lower than Hathersage Court
Keeping access for emergency and refuse vehicles
Retaining Blue Badge parking and providing accessible parking for new homes
Keeping the electricity substation
Protecting all Category A trees, with replacement planting where needed
Why are we considering this site?
Islington needs more affordable homes, especially larger family homes. This site is being considered because it:
Uses council-owned land
Could provide much-needed affordable homes for local people
Allows us to improve the play area and public spaces
Indicative sketch showing possible locations for new homes and a replacement play area.
Have your say
We want to hear your views. Here are ways you can get involved.
Complete our survey
Use the link below to complete our short survey.
Come to a resident drop-in event
Thursday 22 October 2026 between 3pm to 7pm at Mildmay Library, 21-23 Mildmay Park, N1 2NA
You can drop in at any time to find out more about the proposals, speak to the project team, ask questions and share your views.
If you cannot join us in person, you can still download our presentation boards and see our frequently asked questions.
The consultation closes on 3 December 2026.
What happens next?
After the consultation closes, we will:
Review all feedback received.
Use your comments to help develop the design.
Hold a further consultation event and share updated proposals with the community before any planning application is submitted.
Your feedback will help shape the future of the project.
