The Hillingdon Planning Committee of Hillingdon Council approved the application on 21 April 2026. The decision was to grant planning permission for the redevelopment of Broadwater Lake to create a watersports facility and activity centre. This approval is subject to a Section 106 legal agreement and conditions, including a community centre delivery plan, healthy streets contribution, carbon offset contribution, Section 278 agreement for highways works, and an employment strategy and training scheme.