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17 College Gardens London Southwark SE21 7BE

Granted Southwark 20/AP/1392 Householder Application

Works: Windows or glazing Domestic

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Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Alteration of level of existing terrace, raising by approx. 400mm, replacement of windows with metal windows and excavation to lower part of the lower ground floor.

As published by the council, reference 20/AP/1392

Application record

Reference
20/AP/1392
Type
Householder Application
Status
Granted
Decision
Granted As published: Householder - GRANTED
Received
19 May 2020
Validated
1 Jun 2020
Decided
28 Jul 2020
Ward
Dulwich Village
Parish
Dulwich
Decision by
Delegated Panel - Simple
Postcode
SE21 7BE

Site history

Applications at this address on the Southwark register

This site has had 2 applications since 2020: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 20/AP/3261 Granted

    17 College Gardens London Southwark SE21 7BE

    Yew tree (T1) - lapsed hedging species - remove due to main stem only 30cm away from building.

    Decided 11 Dec 2020 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 19 May 2020

    Received by Southwark

  2. 1 Jun 2020

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 28 Jul 2020

    Decision issued: Householder - GRANTED

  4. 11 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Simon Whitehead Architects Ltd Agent, an architecture practice registered in London

Active · incorporated 2005 · London

50 applications on PlanIndex · across 7 councils · 83% granted

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

20 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Southwark granted permission on 28 July 2020, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About householder applications

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

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  • 17 College Gardens London Southwark SE21 7BE

    20/AP/3261 Submitted 10 Nov 2020 50 yards away

    Yew tree (T1) - lapsed hedging species - remove due to main stem only 30cm away from building.

    Granted Trees 6 docs
  • 22 College Gardens London Southwark SE21 7BE

    25/AP/2439 Submitted 22 Aug 2025 50 yards away

    99% historically approved · decision due ~17 Oct

    Works to a tree in a conservation area: T4222 - Horse Chestnut - pollard to crown break [4.5m]. if decay is too advanced at this height pollard should be lowered.

    Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs
  • College Gardens London Southwark SE21 7BE

    25/AP/3177 Submitted 31 Oct 2025 50 yards away

    99% historically approved · decision due ~26 Dec

    False acacia - Veteranisation: reduce to 5m above ground level, retaining secondary crown. Holm oak - Veteranise: Reduce to approx 5.5m above ground level. Tree replacement planting in winter 26/27 as part of TDE tree planting strategy.

    Awaiting decision Trees 4 docs
  • College Gardens London Southwark

    22/AP/3098 Submitted 6 Sep 2022 50 yards away

    5 Day Notification: T1 Holm Oak to rear 13 College Gardens Crown reduce by 1M Crown lift by 2m. De Minimis Works.T2 Holm Oak rear of number 14. Remove Deadwood.

    Granted Trees 3 docs
  • College Gardens London Southwark SE21 7BE

    25/AP/2438 Submitted 22 Aug 2025 50 yards away

    99% historically approved · decision due ~17 Oct

    Works to trees in a Conservation Area: Works to multiple trees as described in tree schedule. Tree ID Common Name Description 4173 Elder Prune to clear fence by 0.5m. Cut back to suitable sublateral growth. 4168 Pedunculate oak Remove major deadwood. Check results of internal investigation before submitting works. 4176 Pedunculate oak Remove snapped hanging branch over driveway 4213 Common ash Remove major deadwood. 4212 Common ash Sever and remove ivy from 0-100cm above ground level. 4204 False acacia "Not epicormic clear low branches and obstructing shrubs around base to allow for ground level inspection. Retain residents planting and winter jasmine. Check results of aerial inspection before programming works. 4204 False acacia "Remove major deadwood close to grass areas, Shorten and retain deadwood for habitat where appropriate over shrubs. Check results of aerial inspection before programming works. 4215 Tree of heaven "Remove major deadwood over footpath. Also sever and remove ivy from 0-100cm above ground level. " 4216 Common ash Remove long and major deadwood. 4219 Tree of heaven "Remove major deadwood.Also sever and remove ivy from 0-100cm above ground level. " 4231 Manna ash "Reduce faulted limb over college gardens sign by 1.5m back to suitable sublateral growth. Also crown lift to 2.tm over the pavement. Pruning back to suitable sublateral growth. 544 Pin oak Lift to 2.5m over vehicle cross over and 6m over road

    Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs
    Small domestic
  • 13 College Gardens London Southwark SE21 7BE

    20/AP/1746 Submitted 25 Jun 2020 50 yards away

    Replacement garage door; Alterations to rear wall of garage to incorporate PPC aluminium frame (colour to match existing windows) sliding glass entrance door.

    Granted Householder Windows or glazing 16 docs
    Domestic

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    Received 21 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Householder
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    Received 18 Mar, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Householder