Loft conversions and extensions in Peckham

We design and build loft conversions, extensions and renovations in Peckham, from the terraces around Peckham Rye to the larger period houses near the conservation areas.

Galley kitchen extension with an exposed brick wall and glazed roof

A recent Buildspace Projects build.

Homes in Peckham and what suits them

Peckham's housing ranges from two-storey terraces to large four and five-storey houses, as Southwark's appraisal of The Gardens describes. Terraces suit rear or L-shaped dormers and side-return kitchens; larger houses often suit a full-width rear extension.

Planning in Peckham

Peckham is in the London Borough of Southwark, so applications go to Southwark Council.
Conservation areas here include Rye Lane Peckham, Holly Grove, Peckham Hill Street and The Gardens (on the west side of Peckham Rye Common). Loft dormers in a conservation area need planning permission.
Southwark's Holly Grove appraisal says roof extensions and changes to the basic roof form there are generally likely to be unacceptable, so loft plans in that area need early advice.
Outside conservation areas, many rear dormers and single-storey rear extensions can be built under permitted development.

How we work in Peckham

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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Get a free build estimate →Instant budget range, build time and planning route.Design and planning (Plan It) →Survey, drawings and the planning application.

Our work in Peckham

Choumert Road, Peckham SE15: loft conversion and home renovation by Buildspace Projects

Choumert Road, SE15Loft conversion and home renovation in Peckham.View the case study (PDF) →

Peckham: questions homeowners ask

Do I need planning permission for a loft conversion in Peckham?

Outside conservation areas, many rear dormers are permitted development. In Rye Lane Peckham, Holly Grove, Peckham Hill Street or The Gardens conservation areas you need planning permission, and Holly Grove's guidance is strict about roof changes.

Which council handles planning in Peckham?

Southwark Council handles planning and building control for Peckham.

How long does a loft conversion or extension take in Peckham?

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.