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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 dates4,765Searchable applications
712Recorded as pending
82%Approval rate · 3,310 approved or refused records
605Refused applications
2,705 approved · 605 refused · 163 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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)
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- Planning enquiries02082694880Council source
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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
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Conservation areas14 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection
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More application records
- Decided25/4229/F
Replacement of external window and door, and all associated works.
FLAT 19, GREENWICH ACADEMY, 50 BLACKHEATH ROAD, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8DZ
Received 18 Dec 2025 - Decided25/4230/L
Replacement of external window and door, and all associated works.
FLAT 19, GREENWICH ACADEMY, 50 BLACKHEATH ROAD, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8DZ
Received 18 Dec 2025 - Decided25/4231/SD
Submission of details pursuant to discharge condition 7 (Delivery and Servicing Plan) of planning permission reference 21/0822/F dated 02/08/2021.
SUN IN THE SANDS, 123 SHOOTERS HILL ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 8UQ
Received 18 Dec 2025 - Appeal lodged25/4232/T3
Removal of 1no existing 8 metre monopole with 1no existing antenna 2no existing equipment cabinets to be replaced with 1no new 20 metre monopole to accommodate 9no new antennas, 2no new equipment cabinets, 1no new wraparound cabinet and associated ancillary works thereto.
Telecommunications site at Hatton Close, Dothill Road, Off Garland Road, High Grove, London SE18 2PT
Received 18 Dec 2025 - Decided25/4233/HD
Hip-to-gable loft conversion with rear dormer, front roof-slope solar panels, single-storey rear extension, alterations to side-elevation fenestration with smooth render and external insulation and all associated works.
96 BLANMERLE ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 2DZ
Received 18 Dec 2025 - Decided25/4234/NM
An application submitted under Section 96a of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a non-material amendment in connection with planning permission 24/3183/MA dated 13/11/2025 to allow variations to the wording of Condition 47 (Energy and CO2).
Maryon Road and Maryon Grove Estate, Maryon Road and Maryon Grove, SE7
Received 18 Dec 2025 - Decided25/4235/PN1
Prior Approval for the construction of a single storey rear extension which will extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling by 6.00m, for which the maximum height will be 2.20m and the height at the eaves will be 2.20m.
76 RIVERDALE ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 1PB
Received 18 Dec 2025 - Decided25/4236/HD
Replacement of front door with associated works.
100 ARSENAL ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 1JZ
Received 18 Dec 2025 - Decided25/4237/F
Change of use from an existing dwelling (Use Class C3) to a 5-bedroom, 5-person HMO (Use Class C4), construction of a single storey side infill extension, provision of refuse and cycle storage, and all other associated alterations.
186 CONGLETON GROVE, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 7HL
Received 18 Dec 2025 - Decided25/4238/HD
Construction of a single storey rear wrap around extension and associated external alterations.
341 GREEN LANE, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 3TD
Received 18 Dec 2025 - Decided25/4239/F
Alterations to external walls of the ground floor including reconfiguaration of openings, construction of front and rear railings. (Resubmission)
21 BURNEY STREET, LONDON, SE10 8EX
Received 18 Dec 2025 - Decided25/4240/SD
Submission of details pursuant to partially discharge of Condition 37 (Secure by Design) of planning permission 20/3444/MA dated 16/05/2022.
Morris Walk Estate (South), Maryon Road, Woolwich, London, SE7 8DF
Received 18 Dec 2025 - Decided25/4241/F
Alterations to the existing garage, including roof renovation and upwards extension to provide additional internal storage space, alterations to openings, with no change to the existing footprint.
35 ELTHAM ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE12 8EX
Received 19 Dec 2025 - Decided25/4242/PN1
Prior Approval for the construction of a single storey rear extension which will extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling by 6.00m, for which the maximum height will be 3.67m and the height at the eaves will be 3.00m.
16 EASTBROOK ROAD, KIDBROOKE, LONDON, SE3 8BT
Received 19 Dec 2025 - Decided25/4243/PN1
Prior Approval for the construction of a single storey rear extension which will extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling by 4.20m, for which the maximum height will be 2.98m and the height at the eaves will be 2.98m. Additionally, the development includes the construction of an outbuilding, although the description provided does not mention the outbuilding. As such, this proposal is being assessed solely in relation to the rear extension, with the outbuilding not being considered in this assessment.(Amended Decription)
113 GLENESK ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 1QT
Received 19 Dec 2025 - Decided25/4247/CLPL
Certficate of Lawfulness for works consist of replacing the existing, non-original kitchen units, worktops, and fittings with new modern units of similar scale, layout, and appearance. All existing cabinetry is of standard MDF/laminate construction and the replacement units will use comparable contemporary materials and finishes (MDF/laminate carcasses with modern worktops).Additional wall-mounted cupboards and one extra row of base units are proposed on the currently unused plasterboard wall. These will be fixed only to modern stud/plasterboard construction. No historic fabric will be removed, altered, or exposed at any stage of the works.All works are entirely internal. No changes are proposed to the building's structure, layout, windows, doors, or external appearance. No new openings, vents, or service penetrations will be created.A location plan is provided showing the listed building at 93 Blackheath Hill, marked at a standard scale with north indicated.
93 BLACKHEATH HILL, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8TJ
Received 11 Dec 2025 - Awaiting decision25/4248/I106
Submission of details pursuant to the discharge of Schedule 4, Part 4, Paragraph 4.8 (Marketing Progress Report for London Shared Ownership Units Notification) of the S106 Agreement dated 28 April 2022, relating to the residential element, Building A only/Phase 1B.
Rockcliffe Square, 95 Plumstead Road, SE18 7DQ
Received 11 Dec 2025 - Registered25/4249/I106
Submission of details pursuant to Schedule 6, Clauses 3.2(b) and 3.3 (As Built Carbon Emissions and Carbon Offset Payment) in relation to the Greenwich Peninsula Masterplan associated with the S106 Agreement (as amended by Deed of Variation on 27/02/2024) relating to 15/0716/O, 19/2733/O and 23/1565/F solely relating to Plot 19.05
Greenwich Peninsula Masterplan, London, SE10
Received 15 Dec 2025 - Decided25/4250/CP
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for proposed L shape dormer along with 3 rooflights to the front and associated works. (ameded description)
49 KEMSING ROAD, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 0LL
Received 19 Dec 2025 - Decided25/4251/F
Erection of a external artist installation within the Meridian Courtyard adjacent to the Meridian Building for a temporary period between 03/03/2026 and 31/03/2028 and associated works [This application affects a scheduled monument and the setting of a number of Grade 1 and Grade 2 Listed Buildings].
ROYAL OBSERVATORY, BLACKHEATH AVENUE, LONDON, SE10 8XJ
Received 19 Dec 2025 - Decided25/4252/TC
Bay (T1) - fell and replace with a number of fruit trees
225 WESTCOMBE HILL, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7DR
Received 19 Dec 2025 - Registered25/4253/I106
Submission of details pursuant to the discharge of Schedule 3, Part 5, Paragraph 1 (Provision of the Community Facilities Plan) of the Fourth Consolidated S106 Agreement dated 31/03/2021
KIDBROOKE VILLAGE REDEVELOPMENT, KIDBROOKE, LONDON, SE3
Received 10 Dec 2025 - Decided25/4255/I106
Submission of details pursuant to Schedule 7, Clause 1 (Community Space Strategy) in the s106 Agreement to planning permission reference 21/3231/F, as amended by a Deed of Variation dated 19/11/2024.
Phase 3 and 4 Woolwich Central, Land at Love Lane, Grand Depot Road, John Wilson Street, Thomas Street and Woolwich New Road, Woolwich, SE18 6SJ
Received 15 Dec 2025 - Decided25/4256/I106
Discharge of Section 12, Clauses 12.3.4 (Notice of First Occupation of Block B), 12.3.5 (Notice of First Occupation of Block C) and 12.3.6 (Notice of First Occupaiton of Block D) of the s106 agreement associated with planning permission 21/2040/F
Gallions View, 20 Pier Way, Thamesmead, SE28
Received 16 Dec 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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