Change of use of retail (Use class Ea) to educational centre (Use class F1a); external alterations

Mathnasium's Rapid Growth in the UK: Trusted Math Tuition with Community Impact

Mathnasium is rapidly expanding across the UK, with over 20 centres already in operation and many more in the pipeline. The US math tuition franchise has become a trusted resource for parents seeking to enhance their children's education after school, unaffected by seasonal trends or economic shifts. As demand for supplemental education continues to rise, parents are increasingly prioritising this investment over other discretionary expenses.

A key factor in Mathnasium's successful expansion in the UK is its collaboration with 4D Planning, the preferred Planning Consultants for the franchise. 4D Planning has consistently secured approvals for new Mathnasium centres across the country, helping to facilitate the company's growth.

In more established markets like the US and Canada, retailers have recognised the “Mathnasium effect,” with businesses noticing an increase in footfall and pedestrian / consumer traffic whenever a centre opens nearby. Parents, who typically spend over an hour in surrounding shops two to three times a week, contribute to a retail boost.

Mathnasium centres also serve as vibrant community hubs, regularly organising events that engage local families through maths-based puzzles and activities. These outreach efforts ensure that Mathnasium is not only an educational asset but also a valued part of the local community.

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

• 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.