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Battersea · South West LondonLoft conversions and extensions in Battersea
We design and build loft conversions, extensions and renovations in Battersea, from the terraces around Clapham Junction to the streets between Wandsworth and Clapham Commons.
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Homes in Battersea and what suits them
Battersea's Victorian terraces are well suited to rear and L-shaped dormer lofts and to side-return kitchen extensions. Many period houses here have been split into flats; flats don't have permitted development rights, so any loft or extension on a flat needs full planning permission.
Planning in Battersea
- Battersea is in the London Borough of Wandsworth, so applications go to Wandsworth Council.
- Wandsworth has conservation areas in Battersea, including Battersea Square, the Shaftesbury Park Estate and the Latchmere Estate.
- The Shaftesbury Park Estate also has an Article 4 direction: changes to roofs and to the outside of houses that can be seen from the street need planning permission, even when they would normally be permitted development. Loft conversions there need careful design and a planning application.
- Outside conservation areas, many rear dormers and single-storey rear extensions can be built under permitted development.
How we work in Battersea
Our in-house team does the measured survey, drawings and the planning or permitted-development application through Plan It, then manages the build with a single project lead. Party wall agreements are handled through our partner surveyors. Typical build times: rear dormer 10–12 weeks, L-shaped dormer 12–14 weeks, mansard 12–16 weeks, rear extension 12–16 weeks.
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Need drawings and planning first, or ready to price the build? Choose your route, or call 0203 488 6500.
Battersea: questions homeowners ask
Do I need planning permission for a loft conversion in Battersea?
Outside conservation areas, many rear dormers are permitted development. On the Shaftesbury Park Estate, the Article 4 direction means roof changes visible from the street need planning permission. Flats always need planning permission.
Which council handles planning in Battersea?
Wandsworth Council handles planning and building control for Battersea.
How long does a loft conversion or extension take in Battersea?
Most of our lofts take 10–16 weeks on site and most rear extensions 12–16 weeks, depending on the design. If you need planning permission, allow around 8 weeks for the council's decision on a householder application, plus time to prepare the drawings.
Can you design it as well as build it?
Yes. Our Plan It service covers the measured survey, drawings and the planning or permitted-development application. You can stop there, or carry straight on to the build with the same team.