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Architectural drawings in SW16

Streatham / Norbury — covered by Lambeth Council. Fixed-fee planning, building regs, loft, extension and mansard drawings from £840.

SW16 at a glance

Primary area
Streatham / Norbury
Borough
Lambeth
Planning authority
Lambeth Council
Article 4 in force
Yes
Conservation areas (borough)
64
Quote turnaround
Same day
Services in SW16

Drawings for every SW16 property type

Questions about SW16

SW16 planning FAQ

What borough is SW16?

SW16 primarily covers Streatham / Norbury in Lambeth. It also touches Wandsworth, Merton, Croydon.

Do I need planning permission in SW16?

Decisions for SW16 are made by Lambeth Council. Standard Permitted Development rules apply for most rear extensions and loft conversions on terraced and semi-detached houses, unless the property is in a conservation area, is listed, or sits under an Article 4 Direction. Article 4 in Lambeth: Yes.

What does it cost to get drawings in SW16?

Fixed fees: Planning drawings from £840 (Essentials) or £1,750 (Complete). Loft from £1,225. Mansard from £1,575. Building regs from £950. We do not charge hourly. Free site survey across all SW16 addresses.

How long does a project take in SW16?

From first call to planning decision: typically 12–14 weeks. Site survey week 1, design weeks 2–3, validation 1–2 weeks, statutory 8-week determination. Lambeth Council timelines align with the national norm.

What housing stock dominates SW16?

Streatham / Norbury in SW16 is characterised by the housing stock of Lambeth — broadly victorian terraces in clapham, brixton, herne hill.

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