I often work in schools and nurseries. I do not find the noise levels to be a problem. Nurseries in particular are much quieter than schools. The national curriculum does impose more outside activity these days.

There seems to be agreat reliance on the number of objectors to the original planning application. However, there are always objections made to almost every planning application. Lewisham would not be able to build any new schools if a few objectors had their way. My point is that people have been given the opportunity to make their objections known. The planning authority, obviously considered them before awarding planning permission. The planning application process is over. As with any process, if you do not like the final decision you should still accept it.

Personally, I do not agree with other posters that the covenant is definitely still enforceable. There is a process for overturning old and obsolete restrictive covenants.