Change of use from music shop (use class E) to educational centre use (class F1), and internally illuminated signage

Development Type

Change of use
Shop front alterations/signage

Borough

Haringey

98 Fortis Green Road, Hornsey, London, N10 3HN

Before

After

Development Type

Change of use, shop front signage

Proposed Development

Change of use of ground floor premises from music shop (use class E (a)) to educational centre use (class F1 (a)), and replacement signage with internally illuminated signage.

Advertisement consent for the installation of 1x fascia sign and 1x projecting sign in relation to application HGY/2023/0678 (change of use).

4D Planning's role

4D Planning are the trusted Planning Consultants for the American Math Tuition Franchise company "Mathnasium" in the UK. With tens of successful projects around the UK and a track record of only approved applications, we were able to obtain planning consent for the change of use of the former music shop (use class E) to education centre F1(a). We produced the architectural drawings, designing the internal layouts to meet the client's requirements, new signage on the shop front, to address the relevant Conservation Area and Shopping parade character, as well as the Mathnasium Franchise brand. We drafted a convincing Planning Statement addressing the planning policies and other relevant planning considerations. We liaised with Haringey Council planning officers to ensure the application will pass. The application was granted planning permission and advertisement consent.

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Change of use of shops and offices to Mathnasium educational centres (F1 use class) around the UK

There are in excess of 20 Mathnasium centres operating in the UK, and this number is quickly growing. Research has shown that the business model is not affected by extremes of weather or any changes in ‘fashion’ trends; there is an ever-increasing need for supplementary education and parents are now prioritising this over other discretionary spend items. In Mathnasium’s more established markets (US and Canada) retailers are now very aware of the “Mathnasium effect” and as a result new retailers are actively seeking out premises near to a Mathnasium Centre, as there is a marked upturn in “pedestrian traffic” whenever a centre opens (source: CBRE Commercial Real Estate Services) due to the nature of parents spending upwards of an hour or so in neighbouring businesses, two to three times per week. The centres are vibrant and dynamic operations, and they participate regularly in community outreach programmes where fun activities are organised (usually based around maths puzzles and challenges) engaging with local parents and complementary businesses to ensure that they are seen as a valued cornerstone of any local community.

A few of our successful planning applications for Mathnasium franchises in the UK

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

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.
In 2020, 4D Planning secured planning permission for two Mathnasium facilities at 1388 High Road, Whetstone, London, N20 9BH – Barnet Borough Council (Planning Application ref. No. Ref. No. 20/6233/FUL – Barnet) and 911 Green Lanes, London, N21 2QP – Enfield (Planning Permission Ref. No. 20/04083/FUL). No. 1388 is located within a designated main retail frontage, and No. 911 Green lanes is located within a designated town centre.
In 2016, 4D Planning secured planning permission for a Mathnasium facility at a premises 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.