The Planning Committee is scheduled to meet on 1 April 2025, to discuss several planning applications, including a change of use for a hotel, roof extensions, and padel courts at a leisure centre. Councillor Claire Farrier is scheduled to chair the meeting.

Whiteways, Hillview Gardens, NW4 2JG

A report concerning application 24/3025/FUL for Whiteways, Hillview Gardens is included in the report pack. The proposal involves:

Removal of roof to provide additional storeys at second and third floor level to facilitate 9no self contained flats. Part single, part two storey side extension to facilitate a staircase.

The planning officer's recommendation is to approve the application subject to conditions. According to the report pack, 17 objections have been received, citing concerns such as loss of daylight, increased noise, and traffic and parking difficulties.

35 Hoop Lane and 1 Wentworth Road, NW11 8BS

The Planning Committee will be considering a report regarding application 23/2757/FUL for 35 Hoop Lane and 1 Wentworth Road, concerning a change of use. The proposal is for:

Change of use of the existing buildings from a hotel to a secondary school with associated external amenity space, cycle/scooter storage and refuse and recycling facilities and new boundary treatment.

The planning officer is recommending approval subject to a Section 106 agreement¹. The report pack notes that 55 objections and 109 letters of support have been received.

26 Abbots Gardens, N2 0JQ

A report on application 24/5627/HSE for 26 Abbots Gardens is included in the report pack. The application proposes:

Roof extension involving hip to gable with rear dormer window, 3no. front facing rooflights, new side gable window. Part single, part two storey side / rear extension. New front porch with new steps to front door and bin store. Alterations to the front driveway. Changes to fenestration. Erection of rear outbuilding.

The planning officer's recommendation is to approve the application subject to conditions. The report pack notes that Councillor Moore called in the application, citing concerns about overdevelopment and the impact on neighbours.

David Lloyd Leisure Centre, Leisure Way, N12 0QZ

The Planning Committee will be considering a report regarding application 24/5256/FUL for the David Lloyd Leisure Centre, Leisure Way. The proposal involves:

Conversion of existing tennis courts to 3no. padel courts (inc. one court with canopy), social area, associated flood lighting, 32 no. additional car parking spaces and associated works

The planning officer is recommending approval subject to conditions. The report pack notes that 42 objections and 1 comment of support have been received.

7 Gloucester Gardens, NW11 9AB

A report concerning application 24/5500/HSE for 7 Gloucester Gardens is included in the report pack. The proposal is for:

Roof extension involving hip to gable with 1no rear dormer window and 2no front facing rooflights following the removal of existing chimney stack.

The planning officer's recommendation is to refuse the application. The report pack notes that Councillor M. Perlberg called in the application, citing that the proposed dormer seems to be in keeping with the character of the area.