Change of use from nail bar & beauty salon (Class E) to educational centre use (class F1-a) in RBKC

Name: 4D Planning
Address: 86-90 Paul Street, 3rd Floor, London, EC2A 4NE, United Kingdom
Telephone: 0203 1500 183

Development Type

Change of use
Shop front alterations/signage

Borough

Kensington and Chelsea

107 Drayton Gardens, SW10 9QT

Before

After

Development Type

Change of use F1-a, Shop signage

Proposed Development

Change of use of ground floor premises from nail bar and beauty salon (Class E) to educational centre use (class F1-a)

4D Planning's role

4D Planning assisted the client with obtaining planning permission from RBKC for a change of use of the premises from Class E to an educational centre (Mathnasium) at this premises. We prepared the architecture drawings and planning documents and liaised with the planners. We also advised the client on managing the several objections from local residents and how to consult the residents to reassure them of the nature of the business. The application was recommended approval and was decided by the local Councillors in a Planning Committee. We drafted the speech which the applicant delivered. The application was granted planning permission and advertisement consent.

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Change of use from (Use Class E) to educational centre use (class F1-a) - Granted Planning Permission by RBKC

Mathnasium's expansion in the UK continues, with planning permission granted in RBKC for a new centre.

This approval follows a successful planning application to F1(a), thanks to the expert guidance of 4D Planning. Known for their flawless track record, 4D Planning has helped Mathnasium establish a growing presence across the UK.

With over 20 centres operating in the UK, Mathnasium's newest location in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) marks another milestone. RBKC granted permission to F1(a), allowing Mathnasium to open its latest centre, which will provide essential math tutoring for local students.

Mathnasium centres not only offer valuable educational services but also contribute to the community through engaging outreach programs and fun math-based activities. This new Mathnasium in RBKC will further strengthen the brand’s reputation as a leader in supplementary education while fostering stronger ties with local families and businesses.

A few of our successful change of use and signage applications for Mathnasium projects in the UK

4D Planning have successfully assisted Mathnasium secure planning permission around the UK including in RBKC. The following list are a select few of the tens of projects:

In 2023, 4D Planning secured planning permission from Richmond Council (Ref. No. 23/0095/FUL) for a change of use of a former Bakery/ Cafe to a Mathnasium educational centre at 52-54 Heath Road, Twickenham TW1 4BX. As with most of our Mathnasium franchise projects, we also were successful in achieving consent for the new signage and AC units (when requested).
In 2022, 4D Planning secured permission for a Mathnasium facility at 107 Drayton Gardens, London, SW10 9QT - Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (Planning Permission Ref. No. PP/22/02465). No. 107 is within a designated district shopping centre and secondary shopping frontage.
In 2021, 4D Planning secured planning permission for a Mathnasium facility at 413 Honeypot Lane, Stanmore, HA7 1JJ – Harrow Borough Council (Planning Permission Ref. No. P/4818/21). No. 413 is within a designated town centre and designated local centre shopping frontage.
Planning permission was also granted in 2021 for a Mathnasium in Enfield, at 911 Green Lanes, N21 2QP (Planning Permission Ref. No. 20/04083/FUL). No. 911 Green lanes is located within a designated town centre.
In 2020, 4D Planning secured planning permission for a Mathnasium facility at 1388 High Road, Whetstone, London, N20 9BH – Barnet Borough Council (Planning Application ref. No. Ref. No. 20/6233/FUL – Barnet). No. 1388 is located within a designated main retail frontage.
In 2016, 4D Planning secured planning permission for the first Mathnasium facility in the UK, located at 289 Watling Street, Radlett, Hertfordshire – Hertsmere Borough Council (Planning Permission Ref. No. 16/1929/FUL. This involved the loss of an A1 unit in a retail area however the Planning Authority recognised the unique nature of the business and the positive impacts it would have for nearby businesses.