The Dulwich Estate

Applications for Changes

Tree works

Trees must not be lopped, cut down, destroyed or removed without the prior consent of the Managers (clause 6.(b)(i) Scheme of Management Document). The Managers’ policy is to retain trees, especially those of significant amenity value.

There is no charge for any application for tree works. An application should be made to the Scheme of Management Office and the Administrator will arrange for the Managers’ Tree Consultant to inspect the tree(s). See Policy Guidelines 1. Tree Works and General Guidance Notes.

Alterations to property

No alteration must be made to the external appearance of any building or structure on a property and no new or additional building or structure shall be built or erected thereon so as to be visible at ground level from beyond the boundaries of the property without the prior written approval of the Managers (clause 3.(a) Scheme Document).

The application process is detailed in the General Guidance Notes and applicants should also refer to the appropriate Policy Guidelines. An application fee (see below) is required before it can be processed.

Where a proposal does not comply with the Policy Guidelines or a significant change is being considered, the applicant is encouraged to discuss these in advance with the Consultant Architect, via the Scheme of Management Office, in order to avoid unnecessary costs and delay.

Immediate neighbours and members of the Advisory Committee are provided with details of applications. Where an application does not comply with the Policy Guidelines and/or there are objections, the proposals are put to the Scheme of Management Committee for its consideration.

Application Fees

In order to help defray the costs of administering the Scheme, a fee is levied for all applications other than for works to trees.

Scale of charges for applications with effect from
1 January 2009:		 £
Minimum application fee 68
Extension (minimum charge) 425
Extension > 25 sq.metres 17 per sq.metre
Loft conversion (minimum charge) 425
Replacement windows and doors 170
Change a door, a window, a gate or fence 68
Add dormer window 95
Add rooflight 68
Add solar energy panel 68
New drive or hardstanding 145
Replacement of driveway material 68
Hard landscaping in rear garden 88
Shed up to 3 metres x 2.4metres (10ft x 8ft) 88
Garden building > 3 x 2.4 metres (10ft x 8ft) 17 per sq.metre
Satellite dish 70
A new house or a swimming pool: quoted on application
Other charges:
Minimum administration charge for applications, such as
replacing a lost or renewing an expired licence		 68
To provide OS location plan 25
Reissuing lost tree licences 25
Researching background relating to property licences and
confirming history in writing		 50
Copying charges for old licences 25

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