change of use application
Councils have recently approved applications to convert a chapel into a nursery and a meeting hall into a temporary council chamber.
Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Planning and Development Control Committee approved a change of use application in April 2026, allowing a former chapel on Archel Road to become a nursery. The proposal, which involves minimal internal alterations, will accommodate 80 preschool children and 35 staff, addressing local childcare demand.
In July 2025, Harrow Council's Planning Committee approved a change of use application for the Brethren's Meeting Hall on The Ridgeway. This decision permits the hall to be used as a temporary council chamber, registry office, and ancillary office space for five years.
Key facts
- Hammersmith and Fulham councillors approved the change of use for the Archel Road chapel in April 2026. Source
- The Archel Road chapel will accommodate 80 preschool children and 35 staff. Source
- Harrow Council's Planning Committee approved the change of use for the Brethren's Meeting Hall in July 2025. Source
- The Brethren's Meeting Hall will be used as a council chamber, registry office, and ancillary office space for five years. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 1 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.