Islington music venue, Union Chapel, faces threat of closure due to housing development plans proposed by the borough’s council.

A statement on the venue’s website read: “We're worried that a major new proposed housing development situated at the back of Union Chapel will threaten our operations as an award-winning music venue, rehearsal space and homeless centre.”

The statement goes on to say that the plans could “have a real impact on [the venue’s] operations” due to late night activity that ...