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Royal Borough of Greenwich
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Royal Borough of Greenwich. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates4,708Searchable applications
711Recorded as pending
82%Approval rate · 3,263 approved or refused records
601Refused applications
2,662 approved · 601 refused · 162 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 22 Mar 2003 to 8 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 12 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning information Planning and building controlContact planning Planning informatives and contactsLocal plan Planning policy and strategyConservation areas Conservation area appraisals and management strategiesArticle 4 directions Areas with extra planning restrictions (Article 4 directions)
Council contacts
- Planning enquiries02082694880Council source
- Planning enquiries02089212440Council source
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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
Conservation areas14 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection
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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
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More application records
- Decided25/3793/CP
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for a rear dormer extension with front roof lights.
85 BOSTALL LANE, ABBEY WOOD, LONDON, SE2 0JX
Received 11 Nov 2025 - Decided25/3794/TC
Rear Garden - Reduce laurels 2 back to previous reduction - 2 metres of regrowth
7 GLOUCESTER CIRCUS, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8RX
Received 11 Nov 2025 - Decided25/3795/SD
OPP 20-25 On communal green - Lime tree 2 crown reduce back to previous reduction - Approximately 4 metre of regrowth
BLOCK AT, 20-25 BARRINGTON VILLAS CLOSE, PLUMSTEAD, SE18 3SB
Received 11 Nov 2025 - Decided25/3796/F
Temporary planning permission (until 01 April 2028) for the change of use of the Pavilion Building from a cafe (use Class A3) to a marketing suite (Sui Generis Use).
Pavilion Building, Kidbrooke Station Square, Kidbrooke SE3 9PL
Received 11 Nov 2025 - Withdrawn25/3797/F
Change of use from an existing dwelling (Use Class C3) to a 5-bed, 6-person HMO (Use Class C4), in addition to the demolition of an existing rear extension and erection of a new single-storey rear extension, rear dormer extension, provision of refuse and cycle storage, and all other associated works.
85 BOSTALL LANE, ABBEY WOOD, LONDON, SE2 0JX
Received 11 Nov 2025 - Decided25/3798/HD
Extension of existing front lightwell including the demolition of front underground vaults, installation of bike storage and storeroom, installation of stairs and railings to proposed lightwell, alteration to lower ground floor front elevation including the enlargement of existing window opening to form door, installation of security gate beneath existing entrance steps, and all associated landscaping and external works.
14 HYDE VALE, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8QH
Received 11 Nov 2025 - Decided25/3799/L
Extension of existing front lightwell including the demolition of front underground vaults, installation of bike storage and storeroom, installation of stairs and railings to proposed lightwell, alteration to lower ground floor front elevation including the enlargement of existing window opening to form door, installation of security gate beneath existing entrance steps, and all associated landscaping and external works.
14 HYDE VALE, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8QH
Received 11 Nov 2025 - Decided25/3800/HD
Replacement of windows to the front with associated works.
55 CRAIGERNE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 8SN
Received 11 Nov 2025 - Decided25/3801/PN1
Prior Approval for the construction of 2 single storey rear extensions which will extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling by 6.00m, for which the maximum height will be 3.00m and the height at the eaves will be 3.00m (Amended description. Re-consultation).
158 SWINGATE LANE, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 2HN
Received 11 Nov 2025 - Decided25/3802/NM
An application submitted under Section 96a of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a non-material amendment in connection with the planning permission dated 21/10/2024 (Reference: 24/1818/MA) for Temporary use of the land for 10 years for the construction of a Golf Driving Range, including mini golf / family amenity area, Club House, retail units, caf�, floodlighting, associated car and cycle parking, landscaping, infrastructure and public footpath diversion. This amendment seeks the introduction of a replacement netting system.
Golf Driving Range, 265 TUNNEL AVENUE, LONDON, SE10 0QE
Received 11 Nov 2025 - Decided25/3803/F
Construction of six dwellinghouses with associated landscaping, refuse and cycle storage, improved pedestrian access and associated external alterations.
Land to the rear of 39-50 Vicarage Park, Plumstead, London, SE18 7TG
Received 11 Nov 2025 - Decided25/3804/TC
Statement of work T1 & T2 Hornbeam x 2 - Rear boundary: Crown Reduction - To reduce the overall heights and radial spread of the canopies by up to 1 metre maintaining a natural shape and similar heights. T4 Magnolia Grandiflora -Front garden: Crown Reduction - To reduce the overall height and radial spread of the canopy by up to 1 metre, maintaining a natural shape and remove major deadwood. Crown thin by approximately 15% to remove excess crown density. Reason for work ? General Maintenance.
26 BENNETT PARK, LONDON, SE3 9RB
Received 11 Nov 2025 - Decided25/3805/SD
Submission of details pursuant to discharge Condition 4 (Cycle Parking Facilities) and Condition 5(Refuse and Recycling Facilities) of Planning Permission reference 25/2236/F dated 17/10/2025.
14 SAUNDERS ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 1NU
Received 12 Nov 2025 - Decided25/3806/CP
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) for a loft extension with rear dormer windows (including out rigger) with 2 roof lights, 3 rooflights in the front pitched roof and removal of the rear part of chimney.(Amended Description)
29 VICTORIA WAY, CHARLTON, LONDON, SE7 7QR
Received 12 Nov 2025 - Decided25/3808/SD
Submission of details pursuant to the partial discharge of Conditions 15 (Tree Protection Plan / Arboricultural Method Statement ? Demolition and Construction) and 16 (Tree Protection ? No-Dig Surfaces) for Phase 1 of planning permission 22/1116/F dated 31/03/2023.
Brookhill Close, Woolwich, London, SE18 6TX
Received 12 Nov 2025 - Decided25/3811/HD
Replacement of existing single-glazed timber windows with white timber double-glazed sliding sash units, two double-glazed rear casement windows, replacement like-for-like timber front door, and new timber double-glazed rear door, and associated works.
59 PELTON ROAD, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 9AH
Received 12 Nov 2025 - Decided25/3813/HD
Replacement of windows and doors in like for like with associated works.
24 PHINEAS PETT ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 6RH
Received 12 Nov 2025 - Decided25/3814/HD
Retiling of roof and replacement of render with associated works.
8 WHINYATES ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 6NN
Received 12 Nov 2025 - Decided25/3815/SD
Submission of details pursuant to the discharge of Condition 13 (Method Statement for Demolition), Condition 14 (Method Statement - Repairs and Making Good), Condition 21 (Demolition and Construction Management & Logistics Plan), Condition 30 (Non Road Mobile Machinery), Condition 34 (Precautionary Bat Survey) and Condition 42 (Badger Survey) of planning permission 23/2747/F dated 23/04/2025. (Revised description)
VICTORIA HOUSE, 405 SHOOTERS HILL ROAD, LONDON, SE18 4LH
Received 12 Nov 2025 - Decided25/3816/CP
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for Rear loft conversion with two front Velux roof lights all materials to match existing and within Lawful Development
620 ROCHESTER WAY, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 1RN
Received 12 Nov 2025 - Decided25/3817/SD
Submission of details pursuant to Condition 4 (Cycle Parking Facilities) & Condition 5 (Refuse Storage Units) of planning permission dated 04/09/2025, Ref: 25/2180/F.
11 GENESTA ROAD, LONDON, SE18 3ER
Received 12 Nov 2025 - Decided25/3818/PN3
Prior Notification is sought for installation of 430 panels over the north and south pitches of the roof.
STEPHEN JAMES, UNIT 10, THE I O CENTRE, SKEFFINGTON STREET, LONDON, SE18 6SR
Received 12 Nov 2025 - Decided25/3819/TC
(T3) Honey Locust ? Reduce the overall height and spread by approximately 30% to balance the crown and maintain tree form. Selectively reduce lateral branches encroaching towards the adjacent property and cut back from the streetlight to provide adequate clearance. Remove all dead wood throughout the crown for safety.
VERGE TO THE EAST OF, BUILDING 50, MARLBOROUGH ROAD, WOOLWICH, LONDON, SE18 6XD
Received 13 Nov 2025 - Decided25/3820/TC
(T1 & T2) London Plane ? Reduce the overall height and spread by approximately 3m, pruning back to previous reduction points to maintain the established framework. Provide a 3m clearance from the adjacent building and remove all dead wood throughout the crown for safety purposes.
CENRTAL GARDEN AREA, BUILDING 45, HOPTON ROAD, WOOLWICH, LONDON, SE18 6TJ
Received 13 Nov 2025
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Royal Borough of Greenwich, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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