Temporary dining marquee at Alleyns School, Townley Road, London SE22

What was proposed

The application proposed a temporary dining marquee at the school, to remain until 31 October 2028.

“Temporary erection of a dining marquee until 31 October 2028”

Officer report

Site and setting

The site is at Alleyns School, and the land is Metropolitan Open Land.

“Reason: The development is only considered acceptable on Metropolitan Open Land as a temporary structure ancillary to the existing use of the site, and would not otherwise preserve the openness of the MOL or accord with Policy G3 (Metropolitan Open Land) of the London Plan 2021 and Policy P57 (Open space) of the Southwark Plan 2022 if retained permanently.”

Officer report

Conditions and safeguards

Conditions addressed plant noise, acoustic measures, testing, maintenance, materials and the appearance of the conservation area and locally listed school building.

“Reason: To ensure that occupiers of neighbouring premises do not suffer a loss of amenity by reason of noise nuisance or the local environment from noise creep due to plant and machinery in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework 2024, Policies P56 (Protection of amenity) and P66 (Reducing noise pollution and enhancing soundscapes) of the Southwark Plan 2022.”

“Reason: To ensure a satisfactory appearance and to safeguard the character and appearance of the Dulwich Village Conservation Area and the setting of the locally listed school building, in accordance with Policies P14 (Design quality), P20 (Conservation areas) and P26 (Local list) of the Southwark Plan 2022.”

Officer report

What people said

There were no objectors, local supporters or ward members present who wished to speak.

“There were no supporters present, who lived within 100 metres of the development site and wished to speak.”

“There were no ward members present who wished to speak at the meeting.”

Minutes

Who spoke

The applicant addressed the committee and answered members’ questions.

Members’ discussion

Members heard the officer’s introduction and asked officers questions before considering the application.

“The committee heard the officer’s introduction to the report. Members of the committee asked questions of the officers.”

Minutes

Vote and decision

A motion to grant permission subject to conditions was carried, and planning permission was granted subject to conditions.

“A motion to grant the application subject to conditions and amended conditions set out in the officer’s report, and the addendum report, that were presented during the…”

“That planning permission be granted subject to conditions.”

Minutes