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18 Melbourne Grove London Southwark SE22 8RA

Granted Southwark 26/AP/1045 Householder Application

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.

  • 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).

    Decided 31 Mar 2026 Prior approval

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 13 Apr 2026

    Received by Southwark

  2. 14 Apr 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 26 May 2026

    Decision issued: Householder - GRANTED

  4. 10 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

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Studio Elephant Architects Agent, an architecture practice

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Documents

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18 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

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.

Nearby applications

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  • 18 Melbourne Grove London Southwark SE22 8RA

    26/AP/0599 Submitted 2 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    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 docs
    Domestic
  • 22A Melbourne Grove London Southwark SE22 8QZ

    23/AP/2573 Submitted 13 Sep 2023 50 yards away

    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 docs
    Small domestic
  • 22A Melbourne Grove London Southwark SE22 8QZ

    23/AP/2653 Submitted 22 Sep 2023 50 yards away

    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.

    Granted Amendments Extension Loft or dormer +3 13 docs
    Small domestic
  • 16 Melbourne Grove London Southwark SE22 8QZ

    22/AP/3687 Submitted 24 Oct 2022 50 yards away

    Installation of 3 x externally-illuminated fascia signage, logo signage and external lighting.

    Granted Advertising 7 docs
  • 2A Jarvis Road London Southwark SE22 8RB

    20/AP/3815 Submitted 23 Dec 2020 50 yards away

    Change of use of single dwelling (C3 use class) to a physiotherapy clinic (E use class).

    Granted Full applications 16 docs
    Domestic
  • 28A Melbourne Grove London Southwark SE22 8QZ

    20/AP/1792 Submitted 1 Jul 2020 50 yards away

    Construction of a single storey side rear extension and new windows.

    Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 12 docs
    Small domestic

In Southwark

  • 26/AP/2158 Granted

    7 Alma Grove London Southwark SE1 5PY

    Erection of a rear ground floor side extension with a framed glass roof and bi-folding rear doors. Replacement of windows and door. Alterations to external facade.

    Received 21 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Householder
  • 26/AP/2601 Awaiting decision

    49 Henshaw Street London Southwark SE17 1PE

    Demolition of existing rear extension and construction of part single, part two storey rear extension and erection of roof terrace on main roof with balustrades and glazed access hatch.

    2 Sep 2026 Householder
  • 26/AP/2545 Awaiting decision

    76 Shenley Road London Southwark SE5 8NQ

    Construction of a single storey side and rear extension to the rear; construction of a rear dormer roof extension over the main roofslope and the installation of 3x rooflights to the front roofslope.

    Received 26 Aug, published by the council 3 Sep 2026 Householder
  • 26/AP/2533 Awaiting decision

    28 Tyrrell Road London Southwark SE22 9NE

    Construction of rear extension.

    Received 25 Aug, published by the council 28 Aug 2026 Householder
  • 26/AP/2517 Awaiting decision

    65 Calton Avenue London Southwark SE21 7DF

    Construction of a ground-floor side-rear extension with terrace reinstated above; alterations to the rear outrigger, including raising the eaves and ridge, removal of the chimney stack, replacement windows, and installation of two rooflights; enlargement of the existing rear dormer; erection of bin and bike stores in the front garden, together with new landscaping and a front boundary wall; installation of an EV charger to front elevation and removal of existing front porch door; removal of existing garden buildings and erection of a shed, sauna and pergola in the rear garden, together with new landscaping and decking.

    Received 24 Aug, published by the council 28 Aug 2026 Householder