Architects in Lewisham

RIBA chartered architects for extensions, loft conversions, garden studios and new homes in Lewisham, Grove Park, Sydenham, Forest Hill, Catford, Blackheath — with a record of planning approvals from the London Borough of Lewisham.

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Council

London Borough of Lewisham — planning applications are decided under the Lewisham Local Plan and the London Plan.

Planning in Lewisham

Victorian and Edwardian terraces dominate, so most of our Lewisham work involves side-return and wraparound extensions, and lofts with rear dormers. Blackheath and Forest Hill conservation areas need extra care with materials.

Lewisham's Small Sites SPD supports garden and backland homes where design quality is high.

Our work in Lewisham

[Add one or two Lewisham projects here — even a small one with a photo and the application reference. A borough page with a local project outranks one without.]

How we work with homeowners in Lewisham

We are based in Morden, so a site visit anywhere in Lewisham is straightforward. The first step is a free 20-minute call: tell us the address and what you are hoping to do, and we will give you an honest read on what the council is likely to approve before you spend anything.

Planning questions we hear in Lewisham

Do I need planning permission for an extension in Lewisham?
Many single-storey rear extensions fall within permitted development, but Lewisham's conservation areas and any Article 4 directions change that. We check the property's status before advising.
How long does Lewisham council take to decide a householder application?
The statutory period is 8 weeks from validation. Allow 10 to 12 weeks in practice, and longer if the application goes to committee.
Which parts of Lewisham are conservation areas?
Lewisham's Small Sites SPD supports garden and backland homes where design quality is high.

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