Temporary padel courts at The Clearings, Brompton, London SW3
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Kensington And Chelsea Planning Applications Committee on 20 Oct 2026.
What was proposed
The application sought temporary padel courts, toilet and reception facilities, plus replacement hoarding with advertisements for 12 months.
“The nearest residential enclave to the site is the Wiltshire Close Estate which comprises 6 storey blocks of purpose built flats. 4.The proposal and any relevant planning history 4.1Consent is sought for temporary signage and associated branding on proposed replacement hoarding.”
Officer report
The site and surroundings
The vacant site is beside Draycott Avenue, Mossop Street and Denyer Street, near homes and opposite Marlborough Primary School.
“3.The site and its surroundings 3.1The application site is a large area of land bound by Draycott Avenue to the southwest, Mossop Street to the northwest and Denyer Street to the southeast. Previously known as the Council depot and Leverett Street, all buildings on the site have been demolished and the site remains vacant.”
Officer report
What officers recommended
Officers recommended approval because the unlit advertisements would screen the site temporarily without material harm to amenity or public safety.
“These policies can be read online at: · Local Plan: https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/local-pla n/local-plan Other local strategies or publications 5.3The main relevant supplementary planning documents adopted by the Council are: ·Transport and Streets 5.4 These documents can be read online at: https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/suppleme ntary-planning-documents-and-guidance 6.Evaluation 6.1As set out…”
“Overall, the proposed adverts would have an acceptable impact upon public safety. Issues and balancing 6.12On balance, the proposed advertisement is acceptable. Whilst the hoarding would be prominent due to its scale of site that it would be circulating, its simple design, lack of illumination, screening function and temporary 12-month duration ensure that it would not result in material harm to the amenity of the area.”
Officer report
Why the application was refused
The application was refused because information about noise, operational management, traffic and community benefits did not demonstrate the development was acceptable.
“Reason 1 Insufficient information has been provided to demonstrate that there would not be a detrimental impact to residents and the school by virtue of the noise emitted from the Padel courts and associated use of the space.”
“Reason 3 Insufficient clear and precise information has been provided to establish the nature, extent and delivery of the community offer associated with the proposed development. Consequently, the local planning authority is unable to establish the scope of the community benefits that would be delivered, the certainty of their provision or the weight that can reasonably be attributed to them in the planning balance.”
Minutes
The members' reasons
The members' reasons are quoted from the minutes above, under “Why the application was refused”.
Sources
- Kensington And Chelsea Planning Applications Committee minutes, 20 October 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Kensington And Chelsea's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Kensington And Chelsea
- Date
- Tuesday 20 October 2026
- Recommendation
- Officers recommended approval
- Committee decided
- Refused, against officer advice
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