Football Foundation Playzone at Playground Adjacent To 11 Blantyre Street, Chelsea

What is proposed

The application proposes refurbishing an existing ball court as a PlayZone with new surfacing, fencing, floodlights, seating, bins and advertising banners.

“4.2Planning permission is sought for the refurbishment of an existing ball court to a new PlayZone MUGA, which would include new sports fencing and gates, floodlight columns with LED lamps, macadam spectator area with benches and bins, and new surfacing. Advertisements on the fences is subject to a separate application for advertisement consent under ref. CA/25/04053. 4.3Officers visited the site on 15/8/25.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The existing games area is beside Blantyre Street, near the Salvation Army, Chelsea Youth Club and residential buildings, within Flood Zone 3.

“It is recommended the Committee grants planning permission with the conditions listed in Section 9 of this report. 2.Reason for committee consideration · The [the applicant] of Kensington and Chelsea (the Council) is the applicant. 3.The site and its surroundings 3.1 The site is an existing Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) located on the eastern side of Blantyre Street.”

“3.3The site is located within Flood Zone 3. Whilst the site itself is not a conservation area, the Cheyne Conservation Area is adjacent to the south of the site. 4.The proposal and any relevant planning history 4.1The existing Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) facility adjacent to Blantyre Street was identified as a suitable location to benefit from the construction of a PlayZone facility.”

Officer report

Main planning issues

The main issues were design, neighbouring living conditions, highway access, flood risk, drainage and trees.

“6.3The decisive issues are: iWhether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the site; iiWhether the proposal would continue to ensure good living conditions of neighbouring occupiers; iiiWhether the development would not unduly impact upon the operation of the highway; ivWhether the proposal would have an acceptable impact on flood risk and drainage; vWhether the proposal would have an acceptable impact on trees.”

Officer report

Public representations

Four nearby owners or occupiers were notified, but no representations were received.

“7.Community Infrastructure Levy 7.1If permitted and built, the proposal would not require a payment towards funding additional infrastructure under the Borough’s Community Infrastructure Levy and a payment towards funding Crossrail under the Mayor of London’s Community Infrastructure Levy. 8.Consultations carried out Comments from interested parties 8.14 nearby owners/occupiers were notified directly of the application.”

Officer report

Recommended conditions

The recommended conditions cover cycle parking, porous surfaces, construction management, operating hours and protection of the remaining trees.

“9.Recommended conditions if the application is granted 1.Time limit (Full PP) The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. Reason - As required by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, to avoid the accumulation of unexercised planning permissions.”

“Reason – To accord with the development plan by ensuring the development provide accessible, secure cycle parking facilities in accodance with TR6. It is necessary for the condition to be on the basis that “No development shall commence until” as compliance with the requirements of the condition at a later time would result in unacceptable harm contrary to the policies of the Development Plan.”

Officer report

The decision

“Resolved unanimously: to grant advertisement consent with the conditions listed in Section 8 of the report. e) S008 -”

Minutes, 16 Apr 2026