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Rear extension plans for a Victorian terrace in New Cross SE14, Lewisham
New Cross · SE14 · Lewisham

Planning Drawings in New Cross SE14

Fixed-fee, MCIAT-chartered planning drawings for New Cross (SE14) homeowners — London Borough of Lewisham validation and local constraints handled from the start.

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New Cross (SE14) climbs from the busy New Cross Road up into the Victorian streets of Telegraph Hill and the terraces behind Hatcham, and our work here is mostly rear extensions, side returns and loft conversions on that period housing.

Both the Telegraph Hill and Hatcham conservation areas carry Article 4 directions, so several normally-permitted changes need consent, and we check the boundary and the direction before advising on a permitted-development or full householder route.

Rear extension plans for a Victorian terrace in New Cross SE14, Lewisham
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Proposed floor plan
New Cross SE14

Planning in New Cross (SE14): what to know before you apply

Inside the Telegraph Hill or Hatcham conservation areas the Article 4 directions mean front-facing and roof changes usually need planning permission. We confirm the designation for your street and prepare drawings to Lewisham standards.

Typical New Cross housing stock

Telegraph Hill is a largely residential grid of steep Victorian streets and villas above New Cross, while Hatcham combines commercial frontages on New Cross Road with Victorian terraces behind, plus later flats and student housing.

Streets we regularly draw for in New Cross

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Planning Drawings for New Cross (SE14) homes: the package and the process

Every planning drawings we prepare for an New Cross property is drawn to London Borough of Lewisham’s validation standards and tuned to the SE14 constraints above. Here is what the drawing package covers and how the process runs from first survey to approval.

Planning drawings are the scale drawings a London council uses to judge your application: existing and proposed floor plans, elevations, sections and site plans that show the design, scale and neighbour impact of your project. DrawingsDirect produces complete, validation-ready planning drawing sets for extensions, lofts and conversions across London.

What is included in a planning drawing set?

A council will only validate an application that contains the right drawings at the right scale. Our standard planning set covers everything a London validation team expects.

  • Site location plan (1:1250) and block plan (1:500)
  • Existing floor plans, elevations and sections
  • Proposed floor plans, elevations and sections
  • Roof plans where relevant, with heights and materials annotated
  • A design and access or heritage statement where the borough requires one

How are planning drawings different from building regulations drawings?

Planning drawings show what the building will look like and how it sits in its context. Building regulations drawings show how it will be built safely — structure, insulation, fire escape and drainage. Most projects need both; our Complete package covers the two together with structural calculations coordinated in-house.

What a London planning drawing set contains
DrawingTypical scaleWhat it shows
Site location plan1:1250The property in its street context, site edged red
Block plan1:500The building's footprint and position in the plot
Floor plans (existing & proposed)1:100 / 1:50Room layout, walls, openings and the proposed changes
Elevations (existing & proposed)1:100 / 1:50Each face of the building and how it changes
Sections1:100 / 1:50A cut through showing heights, levels and roof form

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Planning Drawings in New Cross SE14 — FAQs

What scale should London planning drawings be?+
Site location plans are 1:1250, block plans 1:500, and floor plans, elevations and sections are typically 1:100 or 1:50. We format every drawing to your specific borough's requirements.
Do I need an architect to produce planning drawings?+
No. MCIAT-chartered architectural technologists produce the same council-accepted planning drawings with the same professional accountability, and councils assess the drawings, not the author's job title.
How many revisions are included in the fee?+
All of them. The fee is fixed and we redraw free until your council approves — revisions requested by a planning officer never cost you extra.
Can you draw from my existing plans?+
We can work from existing measured drawings, but for accuracy we usually carry out a laser survey so the proposed set matches your property exactly.
Do planning drawings guarantee approval?+
No drawing can guarantee a decision, but drawing to the local plan and validation checklist maximises your odds — and we redraw free until approval.
Do I need planning permission for a side-return extension in Lewisham?+
On the Victorian and Edwardian terraces of Brockley, Forest Hill and Hither Green a single-storey side-return or rear extension can fall within permitted development, so a full application isn't always needed. Conservation areas such as Blackheath, Brockley and Telegraph Hill restrict this. We check your street's designation first and can confirm permitted development with a Lawful Development Certificate where it qualifies.
What does Lewisham's borough-wide HMO Article 4 direction affect?+
Lewisham applies a borough-wide Article 4 direction removing permitted development rights for change of use to an HMO (C3 to C4), so a conversion to a house in multiple occupation needs a full application anywhere in the borough. It doesn't affect a standard family extension or loft, but we confirm whether it applies to your intended use before advising on a route.
Can I convert the loft on my Lewisham terrace?+
Usually, yes. The terraces of Brockley, Forest Hill and Hither Green suit hip-to-gable and dormer loft conversions, which frequently qualify as permitted development within the volume limits. Outside the conservation areas this is often the quickest route. We confirm eligibility against those limits and any designation, then produce the planning and building-regulations drawings.
How long does Lewisham Council take to decide?+
Lewisham determines most householder applications within the statutory eight-week period once validated; conservation cases can attract additional consultation. The dense terraced streets are party-wall-sensitive, so the commonest delay is a drawing query — we prepare submissions to the council's validation checklist to keep them moving.
How much do planning drawings cost in Lewisham?+
We agree a fixed fee before starting, usually around 30% below an architect's fee for the same council-accepted drawings, with free redraws until Lewisham approves. A side-return, a loft and a conservation-area scheme differ in complexity, so we quote once we understand your street and project rather than charging by the hour.
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