Flat 28, Laney House, Portpool Lane, London, EC1N 7UL

HP Score
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Mixed signals - investigate
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
Flat 28 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 60/100. Investment score 60/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is excellent (99/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is leasehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.
Valuation & Market
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceSignificant
- RadonLow
- MiningUnknown
- LandslideLow
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseLow
Planning Activity
- PendingP2026/2808/S73Section 73 application (Minor Material Amendment) to vary conditions 2 (approved drawings) and 17 (landscaping details) of Planning Permission ref: P2024/3089/FUL dated 10/04/2025 for ‘Refurbishment of existing office (Use Class E) building including relocation and replacement roof plant, replacement of stair enclosure and lift core, creation of a roof terrace, revision to the facade, ground, first, second and third floor infill extensions to the rear, creation of external terrace and plant enclosure at rear first floor, ground floor infill extension to under croft, enclosure of ground floor courtyard and associated works.’ Amendments seek updated front elevation to accommodate the relocated UKPN Substation entrance (from basement to ground floor); insertion of smoke shaft from basement to roof level; installation of extract grille at fourth floor level; layout amendments to improve services, circulation, and the means of escape during a fire; removal of 1 (no.) accessible cycle parking space from ground floor level due to fire safety requirements; increase in number of long stay cycle parking spaces at lower ground floor level from 38 (no.) spaces to 45 (no.) spaces; omission of combined attenuation and rainwater harvesting tank in basement due to structural demolition risks and submission of landscaping details and amendment of Condition 17 (Landscaping) wording to a compliance condition in accordance with the landscaping proposals.
- Pending26/01516/MDCSubmission of Dust Control Management Plan and Noise & Environmental Controls pursuant to condition 2 of planning permission 26/00892/FULL dated 24.08.2026.
- Pending26/01507/NMAApplication for a non-material amendment under Section 96A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to planning permission reference 26/00409/FULL (dated 01 July 2026) for amendments 8 (Approved Plans) to amend the first floor external terrace comprising new (replacement) external paving and introduction of new wall mounted lighting.
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership23.8%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining103 yrs
- CovenantsNone
- Lease TypeLeasehold
- Last Ownership Change-
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Area Profile
Schools Nearby
- St Alban's Church of England Primary School0.1 miGoodImproving
- Christopher Hatton Primary School0.1 miReport card2026
Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.
- Inspected by ISICity Junior School0.2 mi
- St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School0.2 miOutstanding
2 of 6 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
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