Vue Cinema
Hammersmith and Fulham Council approved plans for padel courts to replace the former Vue cinema at West 12 Shopping Centre.
The Hammersmith and Fulham Planning and Development Control Committee approved plans on 13 October 2026 for 11 padel courts, with ancillary café and toilet facilities, to replace the former Vue cinema at the West 12 Shopping Centre. This decision allows for the change of use of part of the second floor from a cinema to a padel court centre.
The former Vue cinema, located at the West 12 Shopping Centre in Shepherd's Bush, closed its doors in June 2026 when its lease ended. The current discussions at Hammersmith and Fulham Council concern the future use of this vacant cinema unit.
Key facts
- Hammersmith and Fulham councillors approved plans for padel courts at West 12 Shopping Centre on 13 October 2026. Source
- The former Vue cinema will be transformed into 11 padel courts, with ancillary café and toilet facilities. Source
- The former Vue cinema at West 12 Shopping Centre closed in June 2026. Source
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