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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 dates4,849Searchable applications
723Recorded as pending
82%Approval rate · 3,370 approved or refused records
617Refused applications
2,753 approved · 617 refused · 167 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 22 Mar 2003 to 9 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 13 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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.
Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
More application records
- Decided26/0278/SD
Submission of details pursuant to partially discharge Conditions 14 (Archaeology) and 16 (Public Engagement) of planning permission ref: 25/2824/MA dated 21.01.2026 for Phase 2 (Residential) only.
Land bound by Vincent Road, Wilmount Street and Woolwich New Road, Woolwich, SE18
Received 28 Jan 2026 - Decided26/0279/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 3.85m and the height at the eaves will be 2.85m.
17A FROISSART ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 6QW
Received 29 Jan 2026 - Decided26/0280/SD
Submission of details pursuant to Condition 3 (e) (Energy and CO2) of Planning Permission 21/4216/F dated 04/08/2022.
DEVELOPMENT SITE AT FORMER 81 TO 88, BERESFORD STREET, LONDON, SE18 6BG
Received 29 Jan 2026 - Decided26/0281/HD
Replacement of front door, alterations to threshold and ramp installation with associated works.
42 PRINCE RUPERT ROAD, LONDON, SE9 1LS
Received 29 Jan 2026 - Decided26/0283/CP
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for a proposed new rear extension projecting 2.44m from the existing building.
50 DUMBRECK ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 1XB
Received 12 Jan 2026 - Decided26/0284/TC
T1 Holm Oak - to remove one limb down to a metre from the main stem at the growth point as it is almost touching the ancient wall. removal before it damages the wall.
TO THE FRONT OF 3 CHAUNDRYE CLOSE, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 5QB
Received 29 Jan 2026 - Decided26/0285/TC
Works to be carried out: T1 - Catalpa - Within car park - Reduce in height and radial spread by no more than 2m Reasons for works: Prudent tree management to keep tree within current parameters
REAR OF 70 HYDE VALE, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8HP
Received 29 Jan 2026 - Decided26/0286/HD
Construction of a single storey rear extension.
177 GREENVALE ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 1PG
Received 29 Jan 2026 - Decided26/0287/F
Change of use of first floor from commercial space (Use Class E) to residential (Use Class C3), minor amendments to the ground floor layout, part first floor, part single storey and part two-storey rear extension the upward extension of a singular storey to provide an additional four (4) residential units with associated air source heat pumps and external alterations.
106 ELTHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE9 1BW
Received 29 Jan 2026 - Decided26/0288/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 08/05/2025, Planning Ref 25/0462/HD for Construction of a single storey rear garden outbuilding, ancillary to main house, To allow: - Change in roof slope and projection
16 BOURNEWOOD ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 2AU
Received 29 Jan 2026 - Decided26/0290/F
Change of use of existing Commercial space (use Class E) to Educational use (Class F1(a). (Retrospective)
6 MULBERRY PLACE, PINNELL ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 6AR
Received 29 Jan 2026 - Decided26/0291/PN1
Prior Approval for the construction of a single storey rear extension which will extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling by 5.80m, for which the maximum height will be 3.50m and the height at the eaves will be 3.00m.
167 GREENVALE ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 1PG
Received 29 Jan 2026 - Decided26/0292/TC
T1: Copper Beech- Height 17m, Width 11m. Crown reduction of 30% on all compass points. REVISED WORKS EMAIL 26/2/26
10 HEATHWAY, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7AN
Received 29 Jan 2026 - Decided26/0293/HD
Proposed single storey side/rear wrap around extension.
55 SPARROWS LANE, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 2BP
Received 30 Jan 2026 - Registered26/0294/F
Demolition of existing building and construction of a two-storey detached dwelling with loft level and dormer, in addition to landscaping, boundary treatment, provision of waste and cycle storage and all other associated works.
R/O 17 VICARAGE PARK, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 7SX
Received 28 Jan 2026 - Decided25/4078/F
The installation of one JOLT Unit (Electric Vehicle Charge Point, with integral double-sided LCD screen) and associated electrical connection works.
Land on the pavement outside of 37 Wellington Street, Woolwich, SE18 6YJ
Received 4 Dec 2025 - Decided26/0297/K
Phased development comprising partial demolition and alterations, including station concourse, trainsheds, and truss/columns, demolition of 50 Liverpool Street, demolition of Bishopsgate Square entrance and Hope Square entrance; works to Sun Street Passage; Works of reconstruction and remodelling of station basement, lower and upper concourse levels, new station columns/truss and roof (in part); introduction of new lifts, escalators and stairs and service spine at basement; increased operational space; insertion of new ticket gates; creation of new station entrances from Hope Square and Bishopsgate Square; creation of new units at lower and upper concourse levels for Class E (shops, cafe, restaurants),hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) and pub/bar (Sui Generis); creation of new upper concourses and associated new public access from Exchange Square including new walkways; provision of over-station development reaching a maximum height of 97.67m AOD to accommodate Class E use (commercial, service and business); and creation of an auditorium (Sui Generis) at Level 18 with ancillary terrace; creation of a public amenity terrace (Sui Generis) at Level 18 with access from Hope Square entrance; provision of private office terraces; provision of cycle parking and associated access ramp, servicing, refuse and ancillary plant; alterations to pedestrian and vehicular access including provision of new ramp; public realm works to Hope Square and Bishopsgate Square; and associated works.
Site Comprising Liverpool Street Station, 50 Liverpool Street, Sun Street Passage, 40 Liverpool Street (in Part), Hope Square, And Bishopsgate Plaza London EC2M 7PY
Received 27 Jan 2026 - Decided26/0298/HD
Construction of ground floor rear extension and the enlargement of the existing garage to create a dual-use space, comprising a dedicated storage area and a garden office and all associated works.
125 KIDBROOKE PARK ROAD, KIDBROOKE, LONDON, SE3 0DZ
Received 30 Jan 2026 - Decided26/0299/HD
Construction of a hip-to-gable side roof extension, enlargement of the existing rear dormer, removal of the rear chimney stack, installation of three rooflights to the front elevation and all associated works.
125 KIDBROOKE PARK ROAD, KIDBROOKE, LONDON, SE3 0DZ
Received 30 Jan 2026 - Decided26/0300/HD
Retrospective installation of two retractable bollards at front driveway, two external security lighting on side elevation of the existing property and a sauna pod.
30 HYDE VALE, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8QH
Received 30 Jan 2026 - Decided26/0301/L
Retrospective installation of two retractable bollards at front driveway, two external security lighting on side elevation of the existing property and a sauna pod.
30 HYDE VALE, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8QH
Received 30 Jan 2026 - Decided26/0302/HD
Replacement of existing roof covering to main roof in matching tiles.
31 BUSHMOOR CRESCENT, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 3EG
Received 30 Jan 2026 - Appeal lodged26/0303/T3
Installation of a 17.5m high monopole supporting 6no. antennas along with 3no. equipment cabinets and ancillary development, to replace existing telecommunications equipment within GRP chimneys on the roof of St Josephs Court, Woolwich Road SE2.
Land at BOSTALL WOODS, BOSTALL HILL, ABBEY WOOD, LONDON SE2
Received 30 Jan 2026 - Decided26/0304/CP
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought of loft conversion to create an additional habitable space and construction of an outer building and porch for the sole purpose of incidental use and enjoyment of the household.
20 PETERSTONE ROAD, LONDON, SE2 9XY
Received 30 Jan 2026
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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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