24-hour gym use at 215 Upper Richmond Road, Putney, London SW15

“This application proposes a removal of condition 3, originally imposed to restrict opening hours, to allow for 24-hour operation.”

“The premises shall not be open to customers other than between the hours of 06:00 and 22:00 Mondays to Saturdays and between 07:00 and 18:00 on Sundays and Bank Holidays, and at no other times. To safeguard the amenities of the neighbourhood, in accordance with Council policy DMS1”

“Currently operated as a gym/fitness centre at the ground floor level, part of a six-storey building commercial at ground floor and residential above. Directly opposite the site across Upper Richmond Road are three-storey terraced properties with commercial ground uses and flats above, a pair of two-storey semi-detached properties comprising ground floor commercial with residential above adjoin to the West, two/four-storey flats adjoining to the South (rear), St Mary's Burial…”

“Parent’ application: 2014/3180 – pp: Change of use from Class A1 (retail shop) to Class D2 (health club and gymnasium).”

“Number of letters sent 90 Site Notice Yes Press Notice Yes Number of responses received 10 Number of neighbour objections 10 Number of neighbour support 0 Number of neighbour comments 0”

“Internal Consultation (and external consultants on behalf of Council) Responses: summarised as: Environmental Health (Noise) – No objections, subject to the provision of a noise management plan.”

“Neighbour Consultation Summary OBJECTIONS: summarised as: - Noise impacts - Security issues from open doors at the rear - Odour from air conditioning ducts…”

“Official Official - Light pollution - Inconsistent with the local area…”

“Members sought clarification on how the late-night operation would be staffed and referred to members of the gym who were able to gain access through the use of a fob. Members also asked about whether the premises would be entirely staff free and what would happen if there were to be any issues that neighbours may raise, given their concerns were about noise and disturbance.”

“In response, the Area Team Manager (West Team) explained of the applicants’ intention in that there would not be any staff on site in the night time as members of the gym would already have fob access to the premises.”

“Official Official 4. Condition NSTD – Noise management plan (additional condition) The gym shall be operated in accordance with the approved noise management plan ref: Anytime Fitness Putney – Noise Management Plan 14/11/2025, and shall adhere to the following conditions: i. The use of weights is restricted to the basement level free weight area during the period 2100hrs to 0700 hours. ii.”

“The Chair suggested a condition of 18 months to 2 years for this proposal in order to see how successful it could operate, without causing problems for the neighbours. It was noted that this could then be reviewed after that period of time. A period of 18 months was agreed unanimously by the Committee.”

“RESOLVED – (unanimous) that planning permission be granted as set out in the report, subject to Members’ resolution to grant permission for a temporary period of 18 months.”