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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 dates4,986Searchable applications
724Recorded as pending
82%Approval rate · 3,490 approved or refused records
640Refused applications
2,850 approved · 640 refused · 169 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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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
- Registered26/1365/HD
Construction of front extension incorporating a porch, single storey side and rear wrap around extension with associated works (Amended description. Re-consultation)
11 STREAMDALE, ABBEY WOOD, LONDON, SE2 0PD
Received 4 May 2026 - Decided26/1366/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 2.72m and the height at the eaves will be 2.72m.
27 MALTON STREET, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 2EH
Received 4 May 2026 - Decided26/1367/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 26/0089/HD, dated 09/03/2026 for "Removal of render, and existing shed, construction of a single storey rear extension and part first floor rear extension, with installation of rooflights, enlargement of ground floor side elevation window and all associated works. (This application may affect the setting of various locally listed and grade 2 listed buildings nearby)", to allow: -Removal of the existing pebbledash from the exterior walls and replace with new external render (off-white / Portland stone colour) -Existing painted surrounds to be re-painted (off-white) -Proposed decorative architrave to the window surrounds to the front elevation [Amended Description]
4 DIAMOND TERRACE, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8QN
Received 4 May 2026 - Decided26/1368/SD
Submission of details pursuant to Condition 3 (Construction Method Statement) of Appeal Ref: APP/E5330/W/23/3320743 (planning application Ref: 21/3528/F), dated 23/01/2024.
1 PRINCE OF ORANGE LANE, LONDON, SE10 8JQ
Received 4 May 2026 - Decided26/1369/TC
Oak (T1) - Deadwood and thin by 20%, maintaining the same height and spread Eucalyptus (T2) - Reduce back to previous pruning points, taking the height down from 10m to 5m and the width from 6m to 4m
64 BROOKLANDS PARK, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 9AJ
Received 4 May 2026 - Decided26/1370/F
Change of use from a single family dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 8-bed, 8-person HMO (Use Class Sui Generis), construction of L-shaped rear dormer, installation of fencing and canopy to front elevation, provision of cycle and refuse storage and all other associated alterations.
21 WICKHAM LANE, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE2 0XJ
Received 4 May 2026 - Decided26/1371/CP
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for single-storey rear extension, demolition of the existing infill extension, and construction of a new single-storey infill extension, L-shaped dormer extension with front roof lights.
102 SWINGATE LANE, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 2HL
Received 5 May 2026 - Withdrawn26/1372/TC
I wish to fell and remove a dead Silver Birch tree in our back garden. There is a Bay tree growing up through the dead birch, which will in replace it over time.
145 SHOOTERS HILL ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 8UQ
Received 5 May 2026 - Decided26/1374/TC
Crown raise rear yew (T1) and (T2)conifer hedges by 1m to provide adequate clearance for rear access (74 Foxes Dale) gates and walkway, as they are currently obstructing the path. Reduce the yew crown (T1) by 2m to prevent current encroachment onto the Robinia. All as shown in the photos
14 BROOKLANDS PARK, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 9BL
Received 5 May 2026 - Awaiting decision26/1375/SD
Submission of details pursuant to partial discharge of Condition 39 (Ecological Habitat Management Plan) Plot 402 only of planning permission 19/1545/MA dated 14/11/2019.
Plot 402 (of Parcel 4), GMV345, Dryden Road, Greenwich
Received 5 May 2026 - Decided26/1376/TC
Tree is located in the front garden, immediately behind & abutting the wooden boundary fence, centrally positioned along the length of the boundary. A tall evergreen olive tree, trimmed at the lower levels with an overgrown crown. Works to reduce the crown of the tree by 1.5m & prune back branches to round off the shape of the tree.
21 ASHBURNHAM PLACE, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8TZ
Received 5 May 2026 - Decided26/1377/F
Retrospective change of use to a 6-bedroom 6 person HMO (Use Class C4).The application also includes the provision of refuse and recycling storage within the front garden and cycle storage for 6 bicycles within the rear garden of the property.
6 FARMDALE ROAD, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 0LS
Received 5 May 2026 - Decided26/1378/CP
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for construction of an outbuilding under permitted development rules.
23 AMPLEFORTH ROAD, ABBEY WOOD, LONDON, SE2 9BD
Received 5 May 2026 - Decided26/1379/CP
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for the demolition of the existing garage and its replacement with a like-for-like structure, including new windows and doors.
85 KIDBROOKE GROVE, LONDON, SE3 0LQ
Received 5 May 2026 - Awaiting decision26/1380/SD
Submission of details pursuant to partial discharge Condition 50b (Code Design Stage Certificates) - plot 402 only of planning permission 19/1545/MA dated 14/11/2019.
Greenwich Millennium Village Phases 3, 4 & 5 GMV10a - Plot 402 of Parcel 4
Received 5 May 2026 - Decided26/1382/HD
Alterations to the front garden fence, pedestrian entrance gate and vehicle entrance gate with associated works.
WHITE LODGE, WESTBROOK ROAD, KIDBROOKE, LONDON, SE3 0LL
Received 6 May 2026 - Decided26/1386/PN1
Prior Approval for the construction of a single storey rear extension which will extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling by 4.00m, for which the maximum height will be 3.45m and the height at the eaves will be 3.00m.
147 GREGORY CRESCENT, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 5RU
Received 5 May 2026 - Decided26/1387/CP
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for a loft conversion to create two bedrooms and a bathroom.
760 SIDCUP ROAD, LONDON, SE9 3NS
Received 6 May 2026 - Decided26/1388/F
Change of use from a single family dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 7-bed, 7-person HMO (Use Class Sui Generis), construction of a single storey side infill extension, construction of L-shaped rear dormer, provision of cycle and refuse storage and all other associated alterations.
31 WICKHAM LANE, LONDON, SE2 0XL
Received 6 May 2026 - Decided26/1390/HD
Construction of a garden studio and storage outbuilding with a raised deck in rear garden, ancillary to dwellinghouse with associated works.
76 KIDBROOKE GROVE, KIDBROOKE, LONDON, SE3 0LG
Received 6 May 2026 - Decided26/1391/HD
Demolition of existing garage and construction of single storey side extension, including pitched roof to the side additions. Removal of rear chimney stack and construction of single storey rear extension, including rooflights. (Revised Description)
55 PACKMORES ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 2NA
Received 6 May 2026 - Decided26/1392/TC
Trees have been surveyed by Hedges tree Consultants and these are the trees that have been highlighted as high priority. T16) Tree of heaven height 14m width 6m . Crown reduction to 12m and 4.5 m width. G19) Sycamore height 17m 6m width . Crown lift up to 5m over car park (deadwood). T49 ) Norway Maple height 16m width 8m . Crown lift to 5m over communal area (deadwood) T62) Ash height 11m width 6m (fell) dangerous as it's leaning over towards railway. Dieback in crown. REVISED WORKS 1/6/26
STREETFIELD MEWS, LONDON, SE3 0ER
Received 6 May 2026 - Decided26/1393/CP
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for garage conversion into habitable room.
8 KEMPT STREET, WOOLWICH, LONDON, SE18 4ET
Received 6 May 2026 - Decided26/1394/CP
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for a Rear L Shaped dormer with roof lights on front slope.
181 WOODHILL, WOOLWICH, LONDON, SE18 5HN
Received 7 May 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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