Change of use from shop (A1) E to education centre (D1) F1-a to include installation of new shopfront and new signage

Expanding Mathnasium in the UK: Leading Math Tuition with Proven Success

Mathnasium is swiftly growing in the UK, with more than 20 centres already established and new locations opening regularly. The franchise's proven business model has demonstrated resilience, unaffected by shifts in trends or economic conditions, as more parents prioritise their children's education over other non-essential spending.

Key to this expansion has been Mathnasium's partnership with 4D Planning, the preferred planning consultants for the franchise across the UK. 4D Planning has an impressive track record, securing approvals for all Mathnasium centres that we have applied for, helping the company to continue its steady growth across the country.

In markets like the US and Canada, Mathnasium has already made a significant impact, creating what is known as the “Mathnasium effect.” Retailers in these areas actively seek out locations near Mathnasium centres, as they benefit from increased foot traffic. Parents visiting the centres spend up to an hour or more in nearby shops multiple times a week, creating a positive ripple effect for local businesses.

Mathnasium centres are more than just learning hubs; they are lively, community-driven spaces. Through fun, math-focused activities and regular outreach events, these centres engage with families and local businesses, becoming a valued presence in their communities and reinforcing their role as a cornerstone of supplemental education in the UK.

A selection of our Mathnasium projects for: Change of use from shops (Use Class E) education centre (Use Class F1-a) to include new shopfront signage

• 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.