All properties are either leasehold, with the freeholder being
The Dulwich Estate
or freehold and subject to the
Scheme of Management
imposed by the High Court.
There are many regulations which restrict what can be done to properties. If you
want to chop down a tree, change your windows and doors, or install a satellite
dish or anything else which will alter the appearence of your property you MUST refer to The Dulwich Estate. Their
website
contains much information and guidence notes for those affected by the Scheme
of Management. The Dulwich Estate state
here
that The Board of Trustees apply
these guidelines when considering applications from lessees wishing to undertake
similar works.
Your lease or the
Scheme of Management
are the legal arrangement which covers restrictions.
In order to provide easy access to their guidelines, we provide the links below
to their website.
Dulwich Estate Policy Guidelines
To assist house owners with their proposals to make changes to the external appearance of their property or works to trees and to indicate what is generally acceptable, the Managers have published the following series of Policy Guidelines.
General Guidance Notes
1. Tree works
2. Boundary treatment - hedges, fences, railings and gates
3. Conservatories
4. Hardstandings in front gardens
5. Extensions
6. Loft conversions
7. External repairs (including replacement roofs and repointing)
8. Replacement doors and windows
9. Satellite dish aerials
10. Change of use
including subdivision of properties
11. Swimming pools and hot tubs
12. Shop fronts: guidelines for design
13. Garden structures
14. Solar Panels