Belham Primary School Street
*Consultation on revised design due late January 2026 - see Phase 2 below*
Tell us what you think about plans for a camera-controlled 'School Street' area around Belham Primary School.
We have worked with Belham Primary School to develop plans for a 'School Street' area. The area would cover Danby Street, Sandison Street and sections of Bellenden Road and Maxted Road - this is to ensure that unsafe levels of traffic are not diverted onto streets around the school.
Using Automatic Number-Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras, motor vehicles would be banned from travelling through these sections of road during school opening and closing hours (up to an hour each morning and afternoon). There would be exemptions for:-
- public buses, and taxis
- emergency services
- residents within the scheme area will be able to apply for a free permit
- carers of residents within the scheme, and blue badge holders working at or dropping people off at the school will be able to apply for a permit
- Southwark school transport vehicles (school transport vehicles from elsewhere will be able to apply for a permit
Trials of 'School Street' closures across Southwark have been very well received by schools and parents, contributing greatly to children's safety, improving air quality outside schools, and making it easier for children to get to school by walking or cycling. We are keen to hear from residents and businesses within the proposed zone, as well as from parents and teachers at Belham Primary School, about how this scheme should work and any concerns you may have.
Consultation design autumn 2025
Phases
Revised school street proposal
Following engagement in autumn 2025, we have amended the design of the school street at Belham Primary.
We heard from several hundred residents, as well as many local businesses. Many respondents were very keen to see safety improvements for school children at Belham Primary. However, there were concerns about potential displacement of traffic, particularly from Danby Street, during peak hours. Additionally, businesses were concerned about the reduced access for customers travelling by car, and deliveries to Bellenden Road.
The new design reflects these concerns, while still seeking to protect children from traffic at the most vulnerable locations. We invite comments on the revised design.
Upcoming and ongoing events
Past events
Event date: November 6th, 2025 from 15:30 to 17:00.
The Belham Primary School
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