A pool at a boys' school could be demolished to make was for a new sports pitch. 

An application has been made to Camden Council on behalf of St Anthony's School for Boys in Frognal, seeking approval to demolish its swimming pool and enclosure. 

The proposed site is part of the school's junior house, according to the covering letter, and includes a four-storey Victorian detached property for pupils between five and 13. 

According to the application form, a hard surfaced soft play area and an enclosed swimming pool encompass the rear of the land.

According to the documents, the pool is out-datedAccording to the documents, the pool is out-dated (Image: Google Maps) The application proposed to replace the pool with an astro-turf sports pitch, estimated to span 1,598sq m.

A covering letter submitted with the case reports that the pool is "outdated" and "no longer fit-for-purpose".

The introduction of the astroturf pitch is intended "to enhance the sporting and daily recreational facilities at the school", the application says. 

If approved, a new chain-link fence will be erected around the pitch to "contain sports balls when in use", with new planting to the southern border of the site. 

A new paved footpath would also be introduced along the eastern edge of the pitch to provide access to the classrooms at the back of the school.

The entire development is estimated to cost up to £2 million in total. 

Comments can be made on the application 2024/3758/P until November 10.