Improving sports facilities, protecting a green space
WELCOME
We are exploring options to improve the Mary Datchelor Playing Fields in partnership with Kingsdale Foundation School. The playing fields are currently used by over 3,500 pupils from Dulwich Prep & Senior School and Kingsdale Foundation School. The proposed enhancements will mean that the site will offer year-round use to both pupils and the local community, whilst protecting this important green space.
The consultation period was live between Monday 26th January and Monday 16th February. We are now analysing your feedback and will update you on our next steps.
EARLY THEMES
Our areas of focus
We are developing plans to upgrade Mary Datchelor Playing Fields. The areas below show what we are looking at first.
NEXT STEPS
Where we are now
We’re in the very early stages of exploring improvements to the playing fields. The ideas and timings shown are indicative and may change as work progresses.
1
Public Consultation
We invite your feedback on our proposals
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2026
2
Finalise plans
As proposals are refined following consultation we’ll share the final plans and explain what will happen next.
SPRING/SUMMER 2026
3
Planning application
We are expected to submit a planning application to the London Borough of Southwark.
AUTUMN/WINTER 2026
4
Decision
Assuming planning approval is granted, we will begin fundraising
2027 ONWARDS
CONSULT
REFINE
SUBMIT
APPROVAL
Plans and timings are indicative and may change.
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More information
More information will be added here as the proposals continue to develop.
