Islington Council's policy to reduce car parking provision and redevelop underutilised sites
Islington Council's Planning Committee has approved the conversion of Elia Mews car park to self-storage, reducing local parking provision.
Islington Council's Planning Committee approved plans on October 13, 2026, to convert the Elia Mews car park into a self-storage facility. This decision will significantly reduce parking spaces in the area, aligning with the council's policy to decrease car parking provision.
The approved plans will transform the majority of the underground car park into 211 lockable storage units, while retaining 22 parking spaces. This policy also aims to repurpose underused land.
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