Are you a Southwark resident in a conservation area? If you’re unsure of the additional planning controls that are in place for your property, it’s important to familiarise yourself with these before making any alterations or pursuing a home improvement project. Plus, when it comes to submitting a planning application, the team at Wandsworth Sash Windows will be happy to lend an expert helping hand. Just get in touch on 0207 924 7303 to tell us your requirements.
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Conservation areas in Southwark
What is a conservation area?
Conservation areas put protections in place to preserve their character and appearance. This means expanding the scope of planning controls so that more and more alterations require permission beforehand. As a result, the qualities that make these areas unique are retained from generation to generation.
Why does Southwark have conservation areas?
Southwark relies on conservation areas to help protect its historic heritage and architectural character. These are the features that make these areas distinctive and worthy of preservation. By carefully managing the changes that can be made to properties in conservation areas, the council can ensure that they aren’t altered beyond recognition.
Where are the conservation areas in Southwark?
You’ll find conservation areas throughout Southwark, making it important to know whether your property falls within one of their boundaries.
Local conservation areas
- Addington Square
- Bear Gardens
- Bermondsey Street
- Borough High Street
- Caroline Gardens
- Camberwell Green
- Camberwell Grove
- Camberwell New Road
- Cobourg Road
- Dulwich Village
- Dulwich Wood
- Edward III’s Rotherhithe
- Elliots Row
- Glengall Road
- Grosvenor Park
- Holly Grove
- Honor Oak Rise
- Kennington Park Road
- Kentish Drovers and Bird in Bush
- King’s Bench
- Larcom Street
- Liberty of the Mint
- Liverpool Grove
- Livesey
- Nunhead Cemetery
- Nunhead Green
- Old Barge House Alley
- Pages Walk
- Peckham Hill Street
- Pullens Estate
- Rye Lane Peckham
- Sceaux Gardens
- George’s Circus
- Mary’s Rotherhithe
- Saviour’s Dock
- Stradella Road
- Sunray Estate
- Sutherland Square
- The Gardens
- The Mission
- Thomas A’Becket and High Street
- Thorburn Square
- Thrale Street
- Tooley Street
- Tower Bridge
- Trafalgar Avenue
- Trinity Church Square
- Union Street
- Valentine Place
- Walworth Road
- West Square
- Wilson Grove
- Yates Estate and Victory
Speak to a member of our team
Need assistance with your planning application? Let us help! Call 0207 924 7303 or email info@sashwindows.london to tell us your requirements.
How does living in a conservation area affect Southwark residents?
When you live in a conservation area there are additional rules that you have to follow. You can learn more about each of the areas of the Southwark Council website. The council also has interactive Southwark conservation area maps that you can explore. Example restrictions that apply to conservation areas include:
- Demolition
- Extensions
- Roof alterations
- Satellite dishes
- Replacing windows
- New developments
- Works on trees (6 weeks’ notice must be given)
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Additional restrictions
Southwark Council has applied an Article 4 Direction to the Sunray Estate. This adds further protections to the buildings within this conservation area by removing specific permitted development rights that homeowners would otherwise have enjoyed. These alterations now also require planning permission, allowing the local authority to remain involved and control the changes that can be made without approval. When an area is of particular significance, an Article 4 Direction can prevent minor changes from gradually diluting the character of its properties.
Gaining planning permission within one of Southwark’s conservation areas
Seeking planning permission can be an unfamiliar exercise for homeowners, which is why we’re happy to offer our expertise. We’ve submitted more than 300 applications to various local planning authorities and have achieved a 100% approval rate for applications within conservation areas. As a result, you can rely on us to manage your application from start to finish and to spare you the hassle. Wandsworth Sash Windows are happy to help with planning applications for any home improvement project or alteration; we are by no means limited to new sash window installations.
How long does it take to apply and gain approval within a conservation area?
You’ll quickly find that there’s no definitive answer to this question. Too many factors can influence how long an application takes, one major consideration being the number of submitted applications that are currently in the queue to be reviewed. Despite this, we’ve drawn upon our experience to offer the following timeframes as a rough guide:
Preparing the application – 2-3 weeks
To be sure that the works you are proposing align with the relevant planning requirements, allow several weeks for preparing the application. This ensures there is enough time to gather all the relevant information and check that all the criteria are being met by the application.
Assessing the application – 8 weeks
The planning authority have 8 weeks to return their decision. This countdown will only start once the application is marked as complete, giving the planning authority flexibility to delay if they are dealing with a significant backlog. They are also able to extend the decision date by requesting additional information. Unfortunately, nothing can be done if your application is held up by these steps – this is just part of the process.
What if my home is listed?
Listed buildings in Southwark need Listed Building Consent from the council for almost any change to their windows, on top of any planning permission. We don’t carry out work on listed buildings, so if your home is listed, speak to the council’s conservation officer first. If your home is in a conservation area but isn’t listed, we can prepare and submit the planning application for you.
Do you live in one of Southwark’s conservation areas?
We’re here to help Southwark residents gain planning approval. Call 0207 924 7303 or email info@sashwindows.london to discuss your requirements with a member of our team.