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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 dates5,002Searchable applications
724Recorded as pending
82%Approval rate · 3,504 approved or refused records
645Refused applications
2,859 approved · 645 refused · 170 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
- Decided26/1552/TC
Fell Olive tree in raised front garden very close to the side wall of the garage. A structural surveyor noted that the root system of the tree is pushing against this wall, and has caused cracks to appear, and indicated that the removal of this tree is necessary to preserve the wall from further damage.
81 MAZE HILL, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8XQ
Received 22 May 2026 - Decided26/1553/SD
Submission of details pursuant to the discharge of Condition 23 (Landscaping and Ecological Management Plan) in respect of Plots 18.02 & 18.03 only of planning permission 19/2733/O dated 01/09/2022.
Greenwich Peninsula Masterplan and Plots 18.02 & 18.03, London, SE10
Received 21 May 2026 - Decided26/1554/SD
Submission of details pursuant to the discharge of condition 4 (Window Detailed Specification) of planning permission dated 23/12/2024 (Ref: 24/3179/F).
FLAT B, 91 BLACKHEATH HILL, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8TJ
Received 22 May 2026 - Decided26/1555/SD
Submission of details pursuant to discharge condition 5 (Drawings) of planning permission reference 24/3180/L dated 23.12.2024
FLAT B, 91 BLACKHEATH HILL, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8TJ
Received 22 May 2026 - Decided26/1556/HD
Construction of a single storey rear and side wraparound extension with associated works.
103 BROAD WALK, KIDBROOKE, LONDON, SE3 8NF
Received 22 May 2026 - Decided26/1557/A
Display of 1 non-illuminated fascia sign and 1 non-illuminated projecting sign.
46 VANBRUGH PARK, LONDON, SE3 7JQ
Received 22 May 2026 - Withdrawn26/1558/PN2
Prior Approval is sought to change the use to existing building layout to provide two single person flats with shared 'work from home' office space, above existing retained ground floor retail unit.
BBN MINIMART, 81-82 BROOKHILL ROAD, WOOLWICH, LONDON, SE18 6TT
Received 22 May 2026 - Registered26/1561/F
Change of use from an existing dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 4-Bed, 5-person HMO (Use Class C4), and all other associated alterations.
73 BRACONDALE ROAD, ABBEY WOOD, LONDON, SE2 9EH
Received 22 May 2026 - Decided26/1562/HD
Construction of a single storey rear extension, including the addition of a parapet to the existing neighbouring rear extension and other associated works. [Amended Description, Re-consultation]
20 CROOKSTON ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 1YB
Received 22 May 2026 - Decided26/1563/CP
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for loft conversion with new rear dormer.
20 CROOKSTON ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 1YB
Received 22 May 2026 - Registered26/1564/F
(Retrospective) Change of use from an exisiting first floor and second floor flat (Class C3) to a 6-bed, 6-person HMO (Class C4), in addition to L-shaped dormer extension, front roof lights, provision of refuse and cycle storage, and all other associated works.
FIRST FLOOR AND SECOND FLOOR FLAT, 136 HERBERT ROAD, SE18 3PU
Received 22 May 2026 - Decided26/1565/HD
Retrospective construction of a front extension and associated works.
48 ROCHESTER WAY, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE3 8EA
Received 25 May 2026 - Decided26/1566/CP
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for single-storey infill extension and L-shaped dormer extension with front roof lights
10 SAUNDERS ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 1NU
Received 25 May 2026 - Decided26/1567/CP
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for single-storey rear and infill extension, L-shaped dormer extension with front roof lights.
82 WICKHAM LANE, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE2 0XN
Received 25 May 2026 - Decided26/1568/CP
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) for a single-storey infill extension and L-shaped dormer extension with front roof lights.
19 LLANOVER ROAD, WOOLWICH, LONDON, SE18 3ST
Received 25 May 2026 - Decided26/1569/PN1
Prior Approval for the construction of a single storey rear extension which will measure �6.00m in depth, for which the maximum height will be 3.0m and the height at the eaves will be 3.0m, and construction of single storey rear infill extension measuring 4.78m in depth, 3.0m in height and 3.0m to the eaves (Amended description)
19 LLANOVER ROAD, WOOLWICH, LONDON, SE18 3ST
Received 25 May 2026 - Registered26/1570/F
Change of use from single dwelling house (Class C3) to a 6-person HMO (Class C4) with provision of refuse and cycle storage
19 LLANOVER ROAD, WOOLWICH, LONDON, SE18 3ST
Received 25 May 2026 - Decided26/1571/CP
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for single-storey rear extensions, construction of a flat roof and rear dormer extension to rear roof slope; installation of two velux rooflights; loft conversion; associated insulation, roofing, timber framing and external cladding works; associated rainwater goods and roof drainage alterations.
109 ROYDENE ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 1PZ
Received 25 May 2026 - Decided26/1572/F
Erection of a ground floor and first floor rear extension and internal alterations to allow for the partial change of use on first floor from Office (Use Class E(g)(i)) to residential (Use Class C3) to accommodate 2x1 bed studio flats and all other associated alterations
2A BARNARD CLOSE, LONDON, SE18 6JQ
Received 25 May 2026 - Decided26/1573/CP
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for construction of a rear roof dormer extension and associated loft conversion works on the existing dwelling house.The proposed development consists of the construction of a rear roof dormer extension and associated loft conversion works on the existing dwelling house. Works include: Construction of a full-width flat roof rear dormer extension within the rear roof slope. Formation of new habitable accommodation within the roof space. Installation of rooflights within the dormer roof. Alterations to the existing roof structure as required. Installation of new windows and doors associated with the dormer. Thermal insulation, internal partitions, and associated internal works. Construction of a new staircase connecting the existing first floor to the loft level. The proposed rear dormer measures approximately: Width: 6.84 m Depth: 2.80 m Height: 2.40 m No increase to the existing ridge height is proposed. No new access arrangements, parking areas, hard standings, boundary treatments, or external drainage alterations are proposed as part of this application. The precise siting, dimensions and appearance of the proposed works are indicated on the accompanying drawings and plans
234 HOLBURNE ROAD, KIDBROOKE, LONDON, SE3 8JG
Received 25 May 2026 - Decided26/1574/F
Replacement of the existing single glazed timber sashes, retention and repair of the existing timber box framed, and the installation of new timber sliding sashes incorporating heritage slimline double glazing to the side and rear elevation of the first-floor flat contained within Lennox House.
FLAT 2, LENNOX HOUSE, 96 MANOR WAY, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 9AP
Received 25 May 2026 - Decided26/1576/CP
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for Change of use from Residential Dwelling (Class C3) to Residential Care Home for 3 children (Class C2).
2 MERBURY ROAD, THAMESMEAD, LONDON, SE28 0HR
Received 26 May 2026 - Decided26/1577/I106
Submission of details pursuant to part-discharge obligations within the Third Schedule, Part 6, Clause 2.3 (Notification of Open Space Completion) and part-discharge obligations within Third Schedule, Part 6, Clause 3.2 (Notification of Private Communal Amenity Space Completion) of the s106 agreement dated 17/03/2023 (Planning Ref: 22/3782/MA).
Land bounded by Pettman Crescent, Nathan Way and Hadden Road, London, SE28
Received 21 May 2026 - Decided26/1578/I106
Submission of details pursuant to partially discharge Clause 6.1.1 (a)� - Plot 201 only of the Unilateral Undertaking dated 29.10.2019 pursuant to Appeal Decision Ref. APP/E5220/W/19/3228947 in relation to application Ref. 18/0825/R (3rd anniversary stage of Plot 201)
Plot 201, Greenwich Millennium Village, Peartree Way, Greenwich Se10
Received 26 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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