Clubhouse refurbishment and extensions at 10 Gallery Road, London SE21

What was proposed

The application proposed refurbishing the clubhouse, adding extensions and a lean-to, improving access, and providing plant, cycle storage and landscaping.

“Proposal: Demolition of the existing shed/storage structure. Refurbishment of the existing clubhouse building. Erection of a lean-to on the existing clubhouse building. Erection of a single-storey side extension to the existing clubhouse building. Alterations to site access/egress for accessibility purposes. Provision of plant equipment and additional cycle storage. Associated works and landscaping inside the application site.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The site is an outdoor recreation facility with eight floodlit tennis courts, within metropolitan open land and the Dulwich Village conservation area.

“The application site comprises an outdoor recreation and sport facility (use class F2(c)) known locally as ‘Old College Lawn Tennis Club [OCLTC]’. The facility includes 8 tennis courts with floodlights. The application property is not listed, nor does it form the setting of any listed buildings. The site is located within a conservation area, known as Dulwich Village. There are trees and shrubbery forming a natural border around the site.”

“Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Zone - CIL Zone 2 • Conservation Area (CA) - Dulwich Village • Adopted Highway (LB Southwark) - Gallery Road • Metropolitan Open Land (MOL) • Area Visions - AV.07 Dulwich • Air Quality Management Area • Critical Drainage Areas - Herne Hill…”

Officer report

Earlier planning decisions

The site has a long planning history including permissions for floodlighting, a replacement clubhouse, storage, gates and tennis court works.

“Reference Description of development Decision Date 83/AP/0041 Erection of a floodlighting system on two of the clubs existing play deck surface tennis courts at old college lawn tennis croquet club, Gallery Road, London GRMIN 07.03.1983 83/AP/1430 Demolition of existing club house and erection of a single storey replacement house at Old College Lawn Tennis Club, Gallery Road GRMIN 24.11.1983 85/AP/0465 The erection of a prefabricated concrete storage shed and associated…”

“09/AP/1372 To provide floodlighting to Court no.3 with 3no. new lighting posts; repositioning of 3no. existing posts next to Court no2; repositioning of 2no lighting posts to Court no1; relocation of gate and new gate in wire mesh fencing.”

Officer report

Main effects considered

The assessment considered land use, design, heritage, neighbouring amenity, trees, biodiversity, ecology, noise, transport and other environmental matters.

“Principle of the proposed development in terms of land use • Design, layout and heritage assets • Neighbouring amenity • Landscaping and trees • Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) • Ecology and biodiversity • Noise and vibration • Other considerations…”

“These matters are discussed in detail in the ‘Assessment’ section of this report.”

Officer report

What consultees and residents said

There were two letters of support and no objections; ecology, design and conservation, and urban forestry consultees raised no objection subject to conditions.

“No letters of objection. • Two letters of support.”

“Ecology Team (ECOLOG) - No objection, subject to conditions. Development is BNG applicable. • Design and Conservation Team (DES) - No objection, subject to conditions. • Urban Forestry Team (URBA) - No objection, subject to conditions. • Transport Policy Team (TRA) - Further information requested. • Highways Development Team (HDM) - Further information requested. • Environmental Protection Team (EPT) - No comment received.”

Officer report

Who spoke

No objectors, local supporters or ward councillors spoke; the applicant answered members’ questions without making a formal representation.

Members’ discussion

Members heard the officer introduction and asked officers questions before considering a motion to grant permission subject to conditions.

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

“A motion to grant the application subject to conditions set out in the officer’s report, was moved, seconded, put to the vote and declared carried.”

Minutes

The decision

Planning permission was granted subject to the conditions set out in the report.

“That planning permission be granted subject to conditions set out in the report.”

Minutes