High Barnet residents object to Queen Elizabeth's School sports hall plans
Concerns raised over building height, traffic, and loss of trees for proposed four-storey facility.
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Residents in High Barnet have raised objections to Barnet Council concerning a proposed new sports hall at Queen Elizabeth's Boys School. The application, reference 26/3400/FUL, outlines a four-storey building designed to accommodate a high-ceiling hall, ten new classrooms, six cricket practice nets, and six Eton fives courts, with seating for 64 spectators.
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Objections have been submitted by residents living in Regina Close, Queens Road, and Granville Road. They express concerns that the four-storey structure will be incongruous with the surrounding area and significantly taller than existing buildings on the school site. Residents of Regina Close specifically noted that classrooms on the top floor could offer a direct line of sight into their homes' bedrooms.
A primary concern for objectors is the potential for increased traffic congestion. Residents stated that a sports hall open seven days a week, including evenings, weekends, and school holidays, would exacerbate existing traffic issues around the school. They also cited problems with uncontrolled parking by parents and the frequent arrival and departure of numerous coaches and mini-buses.
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Further objections have come from residents of Byng Road, who oppose the felling of five established oak trees. These trees currently form the northern boundary of the school site and are protected. Objectors believe a continuous border of mature trees would be lost to accommodate the new Eton fives courts and other facilities.
The proposed sports hall would be built on the site of a single-storey former music block, which is scheduled for demolition. The school states its annual intake of 192 pupils will remain unchanged. If permission is granted, construction is planned to commence in 2028 and conclude in 2029.
The planning application deadline for public comment is Thursday 5 November 2026. Details of the application can be found on the Barnet Council planning portal under reference 26/3400/FUL.
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+What is being built at Queen Elizabeth's School?
Plans have been submitted for a new four-storey sports hall. This facility would include a high-ceiling hall suitable for various sports, ten new classrooms, six cricket practice nets, and six Eton fives courts, along with seating for 64 spectators.
+What are the main concerns raised by residents?
Residents are concerned about the proposed building's four-storey height and its potential to dominate the area. They also fear increased traffic congestion due to the facility's planned use, and the loss of protected oak trees on the school's boundary.
+When can residents comment on the plans?
The deadline for residents to submit comments on the planning application, reference 26/3400/FUL, is Thursday 5 November 2026. Objections and support can be made directly to Barnet Council.
+When is construction expected to start and finish?
If Barnet Council grants planning permission for the new sports hall, the school aims to begin construction in 2028. The project is scheduled for completion in 2029.
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