Drakefell Road
Key Information
| Address: | 85 Drakefell Road, Telegraph Hill |
| Postcode: | SE14 5SR |
| Description: | Site Located in London Borough of Lewisham |
| Landowner: | London Borough of Lewisham |
| Site area: | 0.05 acres approx. |
| Site status: | Submit by 26th September 17.00 |
Description
The site is situated on Drakefell Road in the Borough of Lewisham in the Telegraph Hill Conservation Area. It is surrounded by mature trees, offering both privacy and an attractive natural environment and is located approximately 900 metres to the south of New Cross Road (A2), which provides access in and out of central London.
The site is located approximately 580 metres from Nunhead station, a 10-minute journey to London Bridge and the Windrush Line, and approximately 520 metres from Brockley station, a 20 minute journey to Victoria.
The surrounding area comprises mixed residential and commercial uses in the New Cross area to the north and Peckham area to the West. The open space of Peckham Rye Park & Common are to the south and Telegraph Hill Parks are approximately 100 metres to the north
The site measures approximately 197SQM in size and is currently overgrown. The site is accessed directly from Drakefell Road.
The boundaries of the site abut private gardens and courtyards.
There have been no planning applications for this site.
▼ Download the Drakefell Road Site Particulars (pdf 0.7MB)
▼ Download the Drakefell Road Site Brochure (pdf 1.1MB)
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Technical information
Site investigations: The following site surveys are available to download and bidders should take the following information into consideration when generating proposals.
- Aboricultural Report
- Ecology Report
- Land Contamination Phase 1
- Utility Type D
- UXO
▼ Download Drakefell Road Technical Surveys 1 (zip 15.2MB)
▼ Download Drakefell Road Technical Surveys 2 (zip 12.7MB)
Report on Title: The repot on title is available to download and bidders should take the following information into consideration when generating proposals.
▼ Download Drakefell Road Report on Title (pdf 1.5MB)
Planning Statement
Local Planning Authority comments indicate that any new development would need to address the appropriate guidance within the Small Sites Design Guide SPD for this Infill site typology. The site is located within the Telegraph Hill Conservation Area. The site is also located within the Protected Vistas: Kenwood viewing gazebo to St Paul's Cathedral.
- There is no TPO on the property.
- The site is within the Telegraph Hill Conservation Area and any tree with a stem diameter of 7.5cm or greater is protected in that it requires submission of a prior 6-week notice for any proposed tree works.
- There is a mature sycamore tree ht.16m within the site (no.85) – see the tree report for planning application (dismissed on appeal) for 79 Drakefell Road to the rear, (DC/19/113422).
- There is hedge vegetation along the front (south side) of the site to Drakefell Road which is continuous with front hedge to adjacent properties 1-10 Greenstreet Hill.
- Both the mature sycamore and the frontage hedge vegetation contribute significantly to urban greening and streetscape amenity to this part of Drakefell Road.
- The property is also near to Telegraph Hill Upper Park to the northwest, which is a site of local importance for nature conservation.
- Careful considered is required in terms of the potential impacts of development to tree root protection areas, the long-term viability of trees in proximity to new development and disturbance of habitats and green infrastructure connectivity.
Method of sale
The development land will be sold by way of informal tender. The London Borough of Lewisham are seeking offers subject to planning permission. The purchase price will be exclusive of any VAT. Both parties will pay their own legal costs. The intent, subject to contract, is to sell the site on a Freehold basis conditional on planning.
How to submit your proposal
▼ Download London Borough of Lewisham Small Site Bidding Assessment Criteria (doc 0.02MB)
▼ Download Small Sites Small Builders Guidance for Proposals and Submission Proforma (pdf 0.3MB)
Please send the completed proforma along with supporting information to [email protected].
Deadline for submissions: Friday 26th September 2025 at 17.00.
Viewings and contact information
By arrangement with the owner’s sole agents KALMARs Commercial. Please direct any other queries to [email protected]
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