The Planning Committee (Smaller Applications) is scheduled to meet on Monday 8 December 2025 to discuss development management and planning applications. The committee, chaired by Councillor Cleo Soanes, will consider applications relating to Potters Fields Park, 10 Gallery Road and Land Rear 19-49 Bush Road.

Here is what is in the report pack for discussion:

• Potters Fields Park
• 10 Gallery Road
• Land Rear 19-49 Bush Road

Potters Fields Park

The committee will consider planning application 25/AP/1899, which concerns Potters Fields Park, located on the north side of Tooley Street. The application seeks permission for the temporary use of the open space for events, with associated temporary structures, cumulatively no more than 800 sq metres, for no more than 80 days in any one calendar year, for a period of five years.

The report pack notes that the site is designated as Metropolitan Open Land¹ (MOL). The application seeks to increase the number of event days from 75 to 80 per year for Lawns 1-3, with Lawn 4 continuing to be used for up to 31 days per year. The applicant has stated that:

Organisers are required to keep events open to the public and are encouraged to include community engagement – large areas of the park are not closed off.

The report pack states that three objections were received in response to the consultation, raising concerns about the excessive nature of the proposed change of use, the impact on neighbouring residents in terms of noise and anti-social behaviour, and the loss of open space.

10 Gallery Road

The committee will consider planning application 25/AP/2840 for 10 Gallery Road, the address of the Old College Lawn Tennis Club [OCLTC]. The application seeks permission for:

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.

The report pack notes that the application site lies within metropolitan open land and the Dulwich Village conservation area, and features 18 trees.

The report pack states that two letters of support for the application were received, and that the Design and Conservation Team raised no objection to the proposed development, subject to conditions.

Land Rear 19-49 Bush Road

The committee will consider planning application 24/AP/3577 for Land Rear 19-49 Bush Road, London, SE8 5AP. The application proposes:

Demolition of all existing buildings and construction of 3no. blocks with heights of two, three, and part-four storeys, containing commercial space (Use Class E(g)(i) / E(g)(iii)), purpose-built student accommodation rooms (Use Class Sui Generis), associated landscaping, service bay and turning areas.

The report pack notes that the site is a brownfield backland plot located in a highly accessible area within Flood Zone 3a. The proposed development includes 106 purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) rooms and 320 sqm of flexible commercial space.

The report pack states that 70 comments of objection have been received, raising issues such as the lack of affordable homes, the impact on the local street scene, and concerns about transport and highways.

The report pack also states that 18 comments of support have been received, citing the sustainable use of land, high-quality design, and economic benefits.

The report pack notes that the applicant has agreed to provide a payment in lieu of affordable housing of £3,710,000, which is higher than the maximum viable provision as demonstrated by the Financial Viability Assessment.