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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 dates4,868Searchable applications
723Recorded as pending
82%Approval rate · 3,386 approved or refused records
622Refused applications
2,764 approved · 622 refused · 167 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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)
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- Planning enquiries02082694880Council 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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More application records
- Decided26/0475/PN1
Prior Approval for the construction of a single storey rear extension which will extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling by 3.50m, for which the maximum height will be 2.90m and the height at the eaves will be 2.90m to create a larger open-space kitchen/diner area.
8 LIONEL GARDENS, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 6DG
Received 13 Feb 2026 - Decided26/0476/SD
Submission of details pursuant to the discharge of Condition 31 (Arboricultural Management) and Condition 51 (Contractor Site Management Plan) of planning permission dated 13/11/2025 (Ref. 24/3183/MA).
Maryon Road & Maryon Grove Estate, Maryon Road and Maryon Grove, SE7
Received 13 Feb 2026 - Decided26/0477/L
Removal of lead paint on internal walls, dado rails and window frames and relevant replacement accordingly; replacement of dormer windows and sash window refurbishment throughout. [This application affects the Grade 2 listed "Greenwich Magistrates Court"]
Former Greenwich Magistrates Court (including rear car park), 7-9 Blackheath Road & 2 Greenwich High Road, Greenwich, London, SE10 8PE
Received 13 Feb 2026 - Decided26/0478/SD
Submission of details pursuant to partial discharge of Condition 4 (Archaeology) (part A only) of planning permission 25/2323/F dated 12/02/2026
138-140, Nathan Way, Thamesmead, London, SE28 0AU
Received 13 Feb 2026 - Decided26/0479/SD
Submission of details pursuant to discharge of Condition 27 (Biodiversity Net Gain Plan) of planning permission 25/2323/F dated 12/02/2026
138-140, Nathan Way, Thamesmead, London, SE28 0AU
Received 13 Feb 2026 - Decided26/0480/HD
Construction of two traditional gabled rear dormer windows, installation of two rooflights to the front roof slope and all associated works.
147 PARKDALE ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 1RW
Received 13 Feb 2026 - Decided26/0481/CP
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for the installation of an Air Source Heat Pump to the side of the dwelling.
HOLLY CORNER, 39A FOXES DALE, LONDON, SE3 9BH
Received 13 Feb 2026 - Decided26/0482/HD
Conversion of garage to a habitable room including replacement of garage door with window.
4 CAIRNS MEWS, LONDON, SE18 4JZ
Received 13 Feb 2026 - Decided26/0485/HD
Replacement of existing rear modern windows at ground and first floor level with aluminium?timber composite double-glazed units; replacement of existing conservatory roof glazing and framing; installation of a fixed painted timber side return window at first floor; like-for-like replacement of the front door; partial demolition of the ground floor flank wall and insertion of a steel beam to connect the kitchen and conservatory; introduction of internal insulation and minor internal alterations including formation of a utility space and enlargement of the lower ground floor bathroom; rebuilding of the boundary wall in matching reclaimed brick.
14 KING GEORGE STREET, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8QJ
Received 13 Feb 2026 - Decided26/0486/L
Replacement of existing rear modern windows at ground and first floor level with aluminium?timber composite double-glazed units; replacement of existing conservatory roof glazing and framing; replacement of rear doors; installation of a fixed painted timber side return window at first floor; like-for-like replacement of the front door; partial demolition of the ground floor flank wall and insertion of a steel beam to connect the kitchen and conservatory; introduction of internal insulation and minor internal alterations including formation of a utility space and enlargement of the lower ground floor bathroom; rebuilding of the rear boundary wall in matching reclaimed brick.
14 KING GEORGE STREET, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8QJ
Received 13 Feb 2026 - Decided26/0487/SD
Submission of details pursuant to Condition 7 (Method Statement) of planning permission 25/3916/MA dated 12/01/2026
Former Greenwich Magistrates Court (including rear car park), 7-9 Blackheath Road & 2 Greenwich High Road, Greenwich, London, SE10 8PE
Received 13 Feb 2026 - Decided26/0489/I106
Submission of details pursuant to Schedule 3, Part 2.1, Clause 1.29.7 (Rentals Marketing Methods Plan) of the s106 Agreement (as varied) to planning permission reference 20/1967/F, dated 16/12/2021.
Land At The Heights, Charlton, SE7 8JJ
Received 17 Feb 2026 - Withdrawn26/0490/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 referenced 24/2813/F dated 13/10/2025 to allow variations to the wording of Condition 2 (Approved Drawings) and Condition 3 (Maximum Floor Space Restrictions).
RIVERSIDE HOUSE, WOOLWICH HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE18 6BU
Received 13 Feb 2026 - Registered26/0491/I106
Submission of details pursuant to Paragraph 1.1.1 of the Sixth Schedule of the Section 106 Agreement dated 07 April 2025 associated with Planning Permission Reference 24/3095/F
Land Adjacent to 81-88 Beresford Street, Woolwich, London SE18 6BG
Received 9 Feb 2026 - Decided26/0492/I106
Discharge of Paragraph 14.3.3 (Notice of Practical Completion of Intermediate Units) of the Section 106 Agreement associated with Planning Permission ref: 21/4216/F dated 04/08/2022.
DEVELOPMENT SITE AT FORMER 81 TO 88, BERESFORD STREET, LONDON, SE18 6BG
Received 13 Feb 2026 - Registered26/0493/I106
Submission of details for Schedule 5 (Public Realm and Landscaping), Clause 1.1 of the s106 Agreement for planning permission 25/0856/MA (dated 26/02/2026).
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 13 Feb 2026 - Decided26/0494/I106
Submission of details pursuant to Schedule 3, Part 1, Paragraph 1.1.1 (BNG Monitoring Contribution), Schedule 3, Part 1, Paragraph 1.1.2 (First Carbon Offsetting Contribution), Schedule 3, Part 3, Paragraph 3.1 (Monitoring Costs) associated with� the S106 Agreement relating to ref.24/3426/F and 24/3427/L
Devonport House and Cooper Building, 66-68 King William Walk, Greenwich, SE10 9JW
Received 16 Feb 2026 - Decided26/0495/SD
Submission of details to part discharge Condition 49 (Refuse and Recycling) for Phase 5, Block C of Planning Ref: 23/3546/MA.
KIDBROOKE VILLAGE STORE, 5 ELFORD CLOSE
Received 13 Feb 2026 - Decided26/0496/SD
Submission of details pursuant discharge Condition 63 Part B (Rainwater) in respect of Building G - Phase 3, of planning permission 23/3546/MA dated 12/06/2025.
KIDBROOKE VILLAGE STORE, 5 ELFORD CLOSE
Received 13 Feb 2026 - Decided26/0497/SD
Submission of details to part discharge Condition 40 (Plant Noise) for Phase 5, Block C of Planning Ref: 23/3546/MA.
KIDBROOKE VILLAGE STORE, 5 ELFORD CLOSE
Received 13 Feb 2026 - Decided26/0498/SD
Submission of details pursuant to Condition 36 (Secure by Design) of planning permission 18/1948/F dated 13/08/2019 (Phase 2 West, Apartment Block only).
Land to the East of Moorhead Way - Kidbrooke Village Phase 2 (West), SE3. Apartments
Received 13 Feb 2026 - Decided26/0499/SD
Submission of details to part discharge Condition 41(Demolition/Construction Method Statement), 43 (Non Road Mobile Machinery), 44 (Construction Logistics Plan), and 45 (Demolition/Construction Travel Plan) for Phase 5, Block C of Planning Ref: 23/3546/MA.
KIDBROOKE VILLAGE STORE, 5 ELFORD CLOSE
Received 13 Feb 2026 - Decided26/0500/HD
Removal of chimney, replacement and alterations to windows and doors, and external landscaping with associated works.
102 MACOMA ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 2QL
Received 16 Feb 2026 - Decided26/0501/SD
Submission of details pursuant to discharge condition 3 (Material details), condition 6 (Arboricultural Method Statement and Tree Protection Plan), condition 7 (Hard and soft landscaping), condition 11 (Cycle parking details) condition 12 (Refuse and recycling details), condition 13 (Construction Management Plan), condition 16 (Boundary treatments) and condition 17 (Windows and doors details) of planning permission reference 25/3333/MA dated 20/02/2026
21 GLOUCESTER CIRCUS, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8RY
Received 16 Feb 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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