Southwark · housing and retrofit
Southwark includes Georgian terraces in Camberwell, Walworth and around Borough, Victorian streets in Peckham, Nunhead and East Dulwich, and some of London’s largest post-war council estates.
In Dulwich, many homes sit within the Dulwich Estate, where a Scheme of Management requires owners to obtain the Estate’s approval for certain external alterations, in addition to any planning permission.
Property types
Homes we commonly see in Southwark
- Georgian terraces
- Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses
- Flats in converted houses
- Large post-war estates
- Interwar and later houses in the south of the borough
Local considerations
What tends to shape retrofit here
- Properties within the Dulwich Estate Scheme of Management may need Estate approval for external changes
- Conservation areas cover many historic streets
- Post-war blocks need building-wide approaches and coordination with the landlord
- Solid-walled homes need moisture-aware insulation design
Planning rules, conservation area guidance and Article 4 directions are set by the local planning authority and can change. Check the current position with Southwark Council before finalising external changes.
Making an enquiry
Enquiring from Southwark
- Tell us if the property is in Dulwich and whether it falls within the Estate’s scheme
- For estate flats, mention the landlord or managing organisation
- For programmes, include the number of dwellings and block types
Services available
Services available in Southwark
- Retrofit Assessment – find out how the home performs now and what limits what you can safely change.
- Retrofit Coordination – one accountable role that joins the stages up and manages technical risk.
- Retrofit Design – measures specified as a joined-up package, with the junctions and ventilation thought through.
- Air Tightness Testing – measure air leakage, locate the paths and check what the works achieved.
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