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Brent Cross car park to host temporary ice rink

Plans submitted to Barnet Council propose a seasonal attraction operating until mid-January 2027.

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Brent Cross car park to host temporary ice rink

Plans have been submitted to Barnet Council to temporarily convert a section of the Brent Cross Shopping Centre car park into an ice rink. The seasonal attraction is proposed to operate until mid-January 2027, according to details validated by the council.

The application for the Brent Cross Shopping Centre, located on Prince Charles Drive, includes proposals for associated buildings and plant necessary for the facility's operation. This is one of several planning applications validated by Barnet Council over the past week.

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The council's validation of these applications means they are now formally registered and will proceed through the planning process. Residents can view and comment on applications via the council's planning portal.

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+What is planned for the Brent Cross Shopping Centre car park?

Plans have been submitted to Barnet Council to temporarily transform part of the Brent Cross Shopping Centre car park into an ice rink. The attraction is proposed to operate until mid-January 2027.

+What other planning applications has Barnet Council validated recently?

Barnet Council has validated an application to convert a dwelling at 3 Abercorn Road into two self-contained flats. Another application at 62B High Road seeks to change a single-family home into a three-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation for up to five people.

+How long will the ice rink attraction be in place?

The proposed ice rink attraction at the Brent Cross Shopping Centre car park is planned to operate through to mid-January 2027. This timeframe is part of the submitted planning application.

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