Planning application
18 Melbourne Grove London Southwark SE22 8RA
Works: Extension Loft or dormer Demolition Windows or glazing Small domestic
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Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Demolition of existing two-storey rear outrigger and construction of a single-storey rear extension; installation of a rear-facing sash window at first floor and replacement of existing rear-facing three-section window at first floor with 2x sash windows; raising of the roof ridge by 30cm, alteration of the roof form and installation of 4x roof lights to facilitate a loft conversion.
As published by the council, reference 26/AP/1045
Application record
- Reference
- 26/AP/1045
- Type
- Householder Application
- Status
- Granted
- Decision
- Granted As published: Householder - GRANTED
- Received
- 13 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 14 Apr 2026
- Decided
- 26 May 2026
- Ward
- Goose Green
- Parish
- Dulwich
- Decision by
- Delegated Panel - Simple
- Postcode
- SE22 8RA
Site history
Applications at this address on the Southwark register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 2 approved, 0 refused.
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26/AP/0599 Granted
18 Melbourne Grove London Southwark SE22 8RA
Prior approval notification under Schedule 2 Part 3 Class MA of the GDPO for the conversion of an accountancy office to a single-occupancy dwelling house (change of use from class E to class C3).
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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13 Apr 2026
Received by Southwark
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14 Apr 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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26 May 2026
Decision issued: Householder - GRANTED
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10 Aug 2026
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Studio Elephant Architects Agent, an architecture practice
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Southwark granted permission on 26 May 2026, 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.
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18 Melbourne Grove London Southwark SE22 8RA
Prior approval notification under Schedule 2 Part 3 Class MA of the GDPO for the conversion of an accountancy office to a single-occupancy dwelling house (change of use from class E to class C3).
Granted Prior approval 24 docsDomestic -
22A Melbourne Grove London Southwark SE22 8QZ
Non material amendment of planning permission 20/AP/3131: Demolition of the existing ground floor single storey rear extension and the construction of a new single storey side/rear extension to the ground floor flat with the installation of a boundary wall with a maximum height of 1m to the front of the property.NMA sought: Change in the roof pitch to increase the overall height and change in roof light configuration. Reinstatement of the existing window and entrance door. Change from render to brick on the party wall to match the neighbouring building.
Withdrawn Conditions Extension Loft or dormer +2 10 docsSmall domestic -
22A Melbourne Grove London Southwark SE22 8QZ
Variation of Condition 1 'Approved Plans' of planning permission 20/AP/3131: Demolition of the existing ground floor single storey rear extension and the construction of a new single storey side/rear extension to the ground floor flat with the installation of a boundary wall with a maximum height of 1m to the front of the property.Variation sought:1. Change in the roof height and angle. 2. New roof light configuration.3. Reinstatement of the existing window and entrance door. 4. Change from render to brick on the party wall to match the neighbouring building.
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26/AP/2545 Awaiting decision
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26/AP/2517 Awaiting decision
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