307 homes and new school at Phoenix Academy, The Curve, London W12

Earlier discussions

Discussions about the school site began in 2015, while current-scheme discussions with officers began in late 2024 and included public events in 2025.

“Discussions with the school have taken place since 2015, with formal pre-application engagement taking place on earlier schemes until 2020.”

“Pre-application discussions on the current scheme have taken place with LBHF Officers since late 2024, and pre-application meetings were also held with the GLA in 2025. Three public consultation events were also held by the Applicants in mid 2025 ahead of the submission of the application.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended refusal because the scheme’s cumulative harm would significantly and demonstrably outweigh its public benefits, including educational improvements.

“Set against these public benefits, there are several elements of the scheme which would result in substantial harm and conflict with policy. As such, significant public benefits would be required to balance against the harm caused.”

“As set out above, the proposal does not accord with the up-to-date Development Plan, taken as a whole, and should be refused for the reasons set out in the Recommendation below, unless other material considerations indicate otherwise.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

Sport England objected to sports-facility losses, while NHS and TfL sought contributions or mitigation; Historic England and GLAAS raised no objections.

“Sport England Sport England has issued a formal objection to the proposal. It considers that the development would result in a net loss of sports facilities, including the removal of the existing Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) and netball courts, without adequate justification or replacement.”

“Summary of Statutory Consultee Position Of the statutory consultees, NHS North West London ICB and TfL require financial contributions and additional mitigation to make the development acceptable. Sport England maintains a formal objection relating to the loss and replacement of sports facilities. Historic England and GLAAS raise no objections.”

Officer report

What people said

There were 34 objections, 60 supporting responses and a 718-signature petition, with objections focused on scale, amenity, transport, infrastructure, environment and safeguarding.

“OBJECTIONS 4.18 34 objections were received. Residents raising objections identified several key areas of concern, which are summarised below.”

“718‑signature petition objecting to the scheme. Objections primarily relate to height, conservation area impact, loss of daylight and privacy, infrastructure capacity, transport concerns, environmental impacts and safeguarding. Support primarily relates to the benefits of redeveloping Phoenix Academy and delivering new housing.”

Officer report

Who spoke

An officer gave a presentation; two objectors supported refusal, while two applicant representatives and a pupil opposed refusal.

What members debated

A proposal to defer the application for further discussions with the applicant, officers and residents’ association was put forward but rejected.

“The Committee voted on proposal to defer the application as follows:”

Minutes

How members voted

The committee rejected deferral by three votes to two and voted three to two for the amended refusal recommendation.

“The Committee voted on the officer recommendation of refusal as amended by the Addendum as follows:”

Minutes

The decision

The Executive Director of Place was authorised to refuse planning permission, subject to Stage 2 referral to the Mayor of London, for the report’s reasons.

“Minutes are subject to confirmation at the next meeting as a correct record of the proceedings and any amendments arising will be recorded in the minutes of that subsequent meeting. RESOLVED”

“That the Executive Director of Place be authorised to refuse planning permission subject to Stage 2 referral to the Mayor of London for the reasons set out in the report.”

Minutes