Planning application
76 Shenley Road London Southwark SE5 8NQ
Works: Extension Loft or dormer Windows or glazing
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
The erection of a single story extension to the rear of the property and a dormer extension to the rear gable roof of the property. The single story L shaped extension will include filling in the side return of the property and a meter long extension at the rear of the property. This extension will be utilised as a kitchen dining zone with access to the garden through sliding doors. The extension will be made from london yellow brick to match the rest of the house and surrounding properties. The roof extension will consist of a Zinc cladded rear dormer extension, matching the colour of the rest of the roof, at the back of the property. At the front of the property there will be three velux windows. The roof extension will be used as a principle bedroom and en suite bathroom.
As published by the council, reference 26/AP/2545
Application record
- Reference
- 26/AP/2545
- Status
- Under consideration/assessment
- Received
- 26 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 3 Sep 2026
- Postcode
- SE5 8NQ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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26 Aug 2026
Received by Southwark
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3 Sep 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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3 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 29 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
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