Issue

outdoor play times

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Kensington and Chelsea Council recently approved extended outdoor play times for a Chelsea nursery despite noise concerns.

In June 2026, Kensington and Chelsea Council's Planning Applications Committee approved extended outdoor play times for The Little House nursery in Chelsea. This decision permits the nursery's outdoor play area to operate from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, an increase from previous restricted slots, despite concerns raised by local residents about potential noise.

The Little House nursery, located at 34 Oxford Gardens, also had its overall operating hours extended by the council's Planning Applications Committee. No further discussions or decisions regarding outdoor play times are currently scheduled by councils in the supplied material.

Key facts

  1. Kensington and Chelsea Council's Planning Applications Committee approved extended outdoor play times for The Little House nursery on June 23, 2026. Source
  2. The Little House nursery's outdoor play area can now operate from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Source
  3. Local residents raised concerns about potential noise regarding the extended hours. Source
  4. The nursery's operating hours were extended to 7:30 am to 6:30 pm on weekdays. Source
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