Question 1

How does the Dulwich Estate covenant work alongside standard planning permission in SE21?

Accepted Answer

Properties across SE21 — and some into SE22 — fall under Dulwich Estate covenants that restrict external changes independently of whatever Southwark Council's planning department permits. Even where a project qualifies as permitted development, or where Southwark grants planning consent, the Estate's Surveyor must separately approve the works before they can begin. The restrictions differ by street and by the individual terms recorded against each title. PrimeCraft checks the covenant position at survey stage, before any design costs are incurred, and builds the dual-approval timeline into the project programme so nothing stalls once work is underway.

Question 2

How much should I budget for a whole-house renovation on a large SE21 or SE22 period property?

Accepted Answer

Gutting and fully renovating one of the bigger detached or semi-detached houses across SE21 and SE22 — structural alterations, rewiring, replumbing, a rear extension, a new kitchen and bathrooms, joinery, flooring and decoration — typically lands between £110,000 and £260,000. Where a rear wing goes on or a master suite forms in the roof, the figure climbs above that band. A house that needs no new structure at all comes in lower. The quote we hand you at the end of the survey separates every element onto its own priced line, so you can adjust scope before committing.

Question 3

What glazing options work best on rear extensions in Dulwich (SE21 and SE22)?

Accepted Answer

On the deep rear plots found throughout SE21 and SE22, bifold or sliding door sets running the full width of the extension are the most-requested finish — they dissolve the boundary between kitchen and garden and add daylight without a dormer. Overhead lantern or ridge-glazing is the alternative where a flat or shallow-pitched roof meets building regulations more cleanly. On properties in the Dulwich Village Conservation Area, the framing material and colour must satisfy Southwark's design guidance and, separately, the Dulwich Estate. We confirm which constraint applies at the first visit and price each glazing configuration as a distinct option in the quote.

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