Consultation about swimming pool refurbishment nowadays means "We are now ready to tell you formally that there will have to be luxury flats and you have to agree to it or you don't get somewhere to swim" ... as usual.

"THE people of Kentish Town will get the chance to have their say on the refurbishment of their historic Victorian baths today (Thursday 19/07/07).

Limbrick Limited Architecture and Design, which has been commissioned to transform Kentish Town baths into a 21st century leisure centre, will present the planning proposals at a meeting at 6.30pm at Kentish Town Library, Kentish Town Road.

The meeting has been organised by Camden Council's planning division to give people an opportunity to ask questions and comment ahead of the architect submitting an application.

It is expected that an application for planning permission will be submitted in September.

Camden Council will then formally consult with residents and the application will be considered by the development control committee.

The £25.3million proposals will see the Grade II listed building refurbished to include two swimming pools, a learner pool, gym and studio space. They also include plans for 10 flats and four town houses. "

(Via Camden Gazette - Have your say on Baths future: .)

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| Kentish Town Baths | 19 July 2007; 8:25:35 AM |# | | Discuss (1 response) |

"MULTI-MILLION pound plans to restore Kentish Town Baths have been given the green light. Council bosses approved the £25.3million scheme for Kentish Town Sports Centre, Prince of Wales Road, Kentish Town, last Wednesday."

(Via Camden Chronicle Council to splash the cash on Victorian baths: .)

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| Kentish Town Baths | 15 April 2007; 10:50:28 AM |# | | Discuss |

"BUDDING swimmers are being left high and dry by the closure of Kentish Town Baths - as teachers struggle to find suitable alternatives."

(Via Camden Chronicle Young swimmers left high and dry: .)

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| Kentish Town Baths | 23 February 2007; 11:27:23 AM |# | | Discuss |

Save Kentish Town Baths achieved a major victory for their campaign with Camden Council looking for major funds to restore the baths and reversing a decision to sacrifice the learner pool.  Philip Oakley, now a Camden Councillor, who set up the campaign said "It's brilliant - a real change of attitude and approach".  

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Save Kentish Town Baths report the news in detail: 

Subject to approval on 11 October, the Council is looking to invest a major package of funds to restore Kentish Town Baths and retain BOTH main adult pools AS WELL AS the learner pool....

So many of us reacted with surprise at the previous Council’s attempt to sell off the learner pool - surely teaching babies and toddlers water skills is the number one reason to have swimming centres! – that I’m sure you will share my delight at this news.

This new plan is a real commitment to the future of the Baths. The details of the plans for the Baths will be sorted out via discussion with local residents, schools and users of the facility very soon. I will let you know when I have more details but you might want to take a look at the Council’s press release....

Philip Oakley, Save Kentish Town Baths

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| Kentish Town Baths | 10 October 2006; 11:38:04 AM |# | | Discuss |

"TOWN Hall bosses have been accused of desperation after they came up with last-ditch plans to save Kentish Town baths. After months of protest by campaigners determined to save the historic pools in Prince of Wales Road, the council is today expected to p"

(Via Ham and High Express Labour performs a backflip over swimming baths: .)

Here is the most recent council report on the building

Here is the draft floor plan to accompany schemes under consideration

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| Kentish Town Baths | 15 February 2006; 10:42:44 PM |# | | Discuss |