Planning permission drawings, loft conversions, flat conversions, and extensions for New Cross' Victorian terraces and HMO properties. MCIAT chartered, Lewisham planning expertise built in.
New Cross sits in the SE14 postcode within the London Borough of Lewisham, centred on New Cross Gate and Goldsmiths University. The neighbourhood's Victorian terraces, HMO stock, and post-war estates generate a specific project pipeline around conversions and extensions.
Victorian terraces: New Cross has extensive Victorian terrace stock. Rear extensions and rear dormer loft conversions are the core projects. Most fall within PD outside conservation pockets.
HMO conversions: Many New Cross properties are HMOs serving Goldsmiths students and young professionals. HMO licensing is mandatory under Lewisham's Additional Licensing scheme. Conversion to or from HMO use may require planning permission. We prepare the drawings and licensing documentation.
Article 4 pockets: Lewisham has designated some Article 4 Directions affecting PD rights in New Cross. We check your property's status early.
Flat conversions: Conversion of larger houses into flats requires planning permission and compliance with Lewisham's space standards.
Single planning or regs submission.
Planning + building regs + structural.
Listed, conservation, complex sites.
Direct answers to the questions New Cross homeowners ask us every week about planning, extensions, and loft conversions.
Start a free quoteConverting to an HMO typically requires planning permission from Lewisham (under Article 4 where it applies) plus an HMO licence. We prepare the drawings and advise on licensing.
Outside any Article 4 zones, rear dormers under PD are straightforward. Within Article 4 — planning permission required. We check your property's status.
Rear extensions under PD are typically straightforward for Victorian terraces outside Article 4 zones. We prepare drawings and notifications.
Lewisham targets 8 weeks for householders and 13 for majors. We manage the full process.
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Every service you need for a New Cross project, from a single chartered team.
Dormers, mansards, and Velux conversions designed for local roof profiles and planning constraints.
Rear extensions, side returns, wraparounds, and basement feasibility for local housing stock.
Full planning applications — heritage-sensitive drawings, Design & Access Statements, council officer liaison.
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