Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: December 15, 2025

Purpose: Report requesting approval to Appropriate land for planning purposes in relation to the Kings Hall Leisure Centre Refurbishment project. The Kings Hall Leisure Centre (KHLC) Refurbishment Project aims to address the deteriorating condition of the building, which is at the end of its life, and expand its facilities to meet the needs of residents in the east of the borough.

Content: RESOLVED:   3.1.  To agree that the land at Kings Hall Leisure Centre, 39 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 0NU, shown edged red on the plan at Appendix 1, which is currently held for leisure purposes under the General Fund, is no longer required for those purposes.   3.2.  To approve the appropriation of the land set out at 3.1 for planning purposes to facilitate the carrying out of the development pursuant to section 122(1) of the Local Government Act 1972.   3.3.   To agree that following completion of the development proposals at 3.2 the land shown edged red on the plan at Appendix 1 will no longer be required for planning purposes and approve the appropriation of the land for leisure purposes to be transferred to and administered from the General Fund and in accordance with 122(1) of the Local Government Act 1972.   3.4.  To authorise entering into access licences to facilitate works associated with the development.   3.5.   To authorise the Group Director Climate, Homes and Economy and the Director of Legal, Democratic and Electoral Services to deal with all necessary arrangements to effect the appropriation set out in this report.   3.6.  To authorise the Director of Legal, Democratic and Electoral Services to prepare, agree, settle and sign necessary legal documentation to effect the entering into licences and into any other ancillary legal documentation as required.