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.

The following tree surgeons are familiar with the requirements of the Scheme of Management and have carried out work within the Estate to the satisfaction of the Managers’ Tree Consultant. By providing this information, no recommendation is made on the part of The Dulwich Estate or its employees, consultants or Trustees and freeholders must make their own enquiries before engaging a tree surgeon (in particular, the insurance cover held by the firm instructed):

Acacia Tree Surgeons	Acacia House	Tel: 01959 577 718
	Approach Road	Mobile: 07815 843 624
	Tatsfield	Email: acaciatreesurgeons@gmail.com
	Westerham	Web site: www.acaciatreesurgeons.com
	Kent TN16 2JT

G & R Tree Surgeons	49 Sussex Way	Tel: 020 8441 9777
	Cockfosters	Fax: 020 8441 9777
	EN4 0BQ	Email: gandrtrees@aol.com

ISC Tree Specialist Limited	51 Marischal Road	Tel: 020 8690 3812
	Lewisham	Fax: 020 8690 3812
	London SE13 5LE	Email: nicci.copping@btconnect.com

Rowland A N	51A Clifford Road	Tel: 020 8654 2526
	South Norwood	Email: info@anrowland.co.uk
	London SE25 5JS	Web site: www.anrowland.co.uk

Welton J	36A Hamlet Road	Tel: 020 8653 3286
	Upper Norwood	Mobile: 07958 346 069
	London SE19 2AW	Email: welton.trees@gmail.com

The above are listed alphabetically and this does not indicate any order of preference.

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 rong>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.

The following firms of architects/surveyors are familiar with the requirements of the Scheme of Management and have undertaken projects for freeholders living on the Estate. By providing this information, no recommendation is made on the part of The Dulwich Estate or its employees or Trustees and freeholders must make their own enquiries before engaging a firm:

Jonathan Coombs	43 Woodwarde Road	Tel: 020 8299 2902
Architect	Dulwich	Mobile: 07967 500 938
	London SE22 8UN	Email: jonathancoombsriba@gmail.com
		Web site: www.jonathancoombsriba.com

Peter Gould	The Grange	Tel: 01480 891 043
Architect	Easton, Nr Huntingdon	Email: gould.ptr@gmail.com
	Cambridgeshire PE28 0TU

Owen Architects	Gatehouse	Tel: 020 7608 2889
Ltd	1 St John’s Square	Mobile: 07957 364 375
	London EC1M 4DH	Email: huw.owen@owenarchitects.co.uk
		Web site: www.owenarchitects.co.uk

McChesney	7 Druce Road	Tel: 020 8693 2738
Architects	London SE21 7DW	Email: design@mcchesney.co.uk
		Web site: www.mcchesney.co.uk

Mittelman	F23 Parkhall	Tel: 020 8766 6400
Associates LLP	40 Martell Road	Fax: 020 8655 7043
	London SE21 8EN

Open Architecture	10 Furnival Street	Tel: 020 3405 2955
London Studio	Holborn	Fax: 01732 741 316
	London EC4A 1YH	Mobile: 07843 348 826
		Email: mail@openarc.co.uk
		Web site: www.openarc.co.uk

Oliver Probyn	35 Shakespeare Road	Tel: 020 7733 0518
Architect	Herne Hill	Email: probyngibbs@35shakes.freeserve.co.uk
	London SE24 0LA

Richard Dudzicki	29 Lacon Road	Tel: 020 8299 2222
Associates Limited	Dulwich	Email: info@rdauk.com
	London SE22 9HT	Web site: www.rdauk.com

se5 Architects	38 Grove Park	Tel: 020 7924 0125
	London SE5 8LG	Email: mail@se5arch.com
		Web site: www.se5arch.com

Touska Architects	10 Thorpewood Avenue	Tel: 020 8291 0952
	Sydenham	Email: sally@touska-arch.freeserve.co.uk
	London SE26 4BX

The above are listed alphabetically and this does not indicate any order of preference.

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. In the case of a retrospective application, the fee payable is twice the scale charge shown below and freeholders are therefore encouraged to obtain the prior consent of the Managers before commencing any works.

Scale of charges for applications requiring a licence with effect from 3 January 2012:	£
Minimum application fee	78
Extension (minimum charge)	470
Extension > 25 sq.metres	19	per sq.metre
Loft conversion (minimum charge)	470
Replacement windows and doors	190
Change a door, a window, a gate or fence	78
Add dormer window	110
Add rooflight	78
Add solar energy panel	78
New drive or hardstanding	165
Replacement of driveway material	78
Hard landscaping in rear garden	100
Shed up to 3 metres x 2.4metres (10ft x 8ft)	100
Garden building > 3 x 2.4 metres (10ft x 8ft)	19	per sq.metre
Satellite dish	78
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	78
To provide OS location plan	25
Reissuing lost tree licences	25
Researching background relating to property licences and confirming history in writing	55