On 4 March planning permission was granted for refurbishment of Palmers Green Library. The official planning documentation can be found on the Council website, the most interesting documents being the Planning Statement and Design and Access Statement.
The exterior of the building, now separated from the adjacent former town hall, will be renovated and a new entrance and new liftshaft built on the north-eastern corner (see illustration). Inside the building, only about half of the floorspace will be dedicated to the Library - the whole of the first floor and half of the ground floor). It is envisaged that the remainder of the ground floor and whole of the basement will be used by a medical practice or health centre.
On the corner of Green Lanes and Broomfield Lane trees and plants between the road and building will be removed and stepped paving installed.
The refurbishment will require complete closure of the library for a year, from some time this summer.
