Highgate public school favoured by celeb mums bids to build temporary sports hall
TV star Myleene Klass has supported fundraising efforts to build new facilities at Channing School, including a new lobby and sports hall. Picture: Polly Hancock - Credit: Archant
An independent school popular among celebrity mothers has submitted two planning applications to build an extension with a grass roof and a temporary sports hall.
Channing School, in Highgate High Street, Highgate, wants to erect a single-storey extension at the front of the building to house a new entrance lobby and office, according to plans published on Camden Council’s website.
The extension would feature an eco-friendly “green roof” made of real grass, while iron railings would be relocated.
In April Highgate resident and singer Myleene Klass joined Sally Gunnell to launch a £3million fundraising bid to pay for the new sports hall and performing arts centre at the all-girls school.
The new facilities, which sit on the Haringey side of the site and will cost around £11million, were approved last year.
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While construction takes place, a second separate application submitted to Camden Council outlines proposals for a temporary sports hall and changing facilities.
The building would be located on the junior school tennis courts within the school grounds and would also be used for exams.
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The school says it needs to build a temporary site while the new facilities are constructed.
If planning permission is approved, the temporary hall will be erected in August.
