Designated in 1990, the Telegraph Hill Conservation Area is to the south-west of New Cross Gate station and comprises four ‘character areas’, each with a similarity of historic development, land use or architectural character.
• Character area 1: The Haberdashers’ Company’s late 19th century development of Telegraph Hill comprising (a) Telegraph Hill and (b) New Cross Road and Queens Road
• Character area 2: Mid 19th century and later development in Dennett’s Road, Mona Road and Lausanne Road
• Character area 3: Good quality late 19th century development outside of the control of the Haberdashers’ Company comprising (a) Reservoir Road, Vesta Road and Sandbourne Road and (b) eastern lengths of Pendrell Road and Drakefell Road
• Character area 4: Railway cuttings / sites of nature conservation importance comprising (a) New Cross Gate Cutting and (b) Nunhead Cutting
All the historic buildings in the conservation area are valued for their positive contribution to its distinctive character and appearance.
Permitted developments in conservation areas are restricted by what is known as an Article 4 Direction, as set out by Lewisham Council. The Direction applying to the Telegraph Hill Conservation Area can be seen here (Lewisham Council website).
This document lists alterations to buildings that are prohibited or for which planning permission is required.
*Please note, the Telegraph Hill Society does not decide what is or what isn’t allowed in the area – that’s down to the Council.