Sports facilities containers at Playing Field adjacent to Yeading Junior School, Hayes

“Planning permission is sought for the placement of two sports/recreation related containers/structures on playing field grounds, and all associated works.”

“The buildings have already been purchased and are waiting in storage. In terms of size, they would be approximately 2.6m high, 2.5m deep and 12m wide (each). In terms of location, t hey would be sited upon a concrete base, which would be positioned on a parcel of playing field that the applicant advises is currently underutilised .”

“The provision of the sports containers would improve the school’s ability to deliver physical education, by providing equipment storage and sanitation facilities directly on the field where they are needed. Drying facilities will ensure equipment is ready for use more quickly, increasing its availability for students .”

“Furthermore, due to their limited height, location behind a bank of trees (within a field ), purpose of serving an existing school, and significant separation distance from neighbours and public vantage points, the proposed structures would have no adverse impact on the character and appearance of the area, neighbouring amenities or the local highways network.”

“  Hillingdon Planning Committee – 17 July 2025 PART 1 – Members, Public & Press  6.2 No representations were received in response to public consultation. Consultee responses received are summarised in Table 1 (below). Full copies of the responses have also separately been made available to Members.”

“No objection, subject to a condition requiring step free access.”

“Members enquired whether the colour of the containers could be conditioned to blend better with the landscape. It was agreed that the wording for this condition would be delegated to officers in consultation with the Chair.”

“Members observed that the remote location of the structures could lend itself to antisocial behaviour and enquired whether any security measures were proposed to mitigate this. Officers confirmed that the proposed siting would facilitate access for the students and ensure they did not need to carry equipment too far from the main building. The containers would be locked and there would be a security perimeter fence and dense hedging around the site.”

“The officer’s recommendation was moved, seconded and, when put to a vote, unanimously agreed.”

“That the application be approved subject to conditions as set out in the report; and 2. That the wording of an additional condition in relation to the colour of the containers be delegated to officers in consultation with the Chair.”