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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 dates5,042Searchable applications
727Recorded as pending
82%Approval rate · 3,530 approved or refused records
649Refused applications
2,881 approved · 649 refused · 177 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 22 Mar 2003 to 12 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 14 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
- Decided26/2048/SD
Submission of details pursuant to the discharge of Condition 13 (Contamination) solely relating to the PBSA phase of planning permission 24/0995/F dated 27/11/2024.
FORMER LORRY PARK (ADJACENT TO STUDIO 338) LOCATED ON CORNER OF BOORD STREET AND MILLENNIUM WAY, GREENWICH, LONDON SE10
Received 10 Jul 2026 - Registered26/2049/F
Erection of two enclosed cricket practice lanes within Charlton Park, associated fencing an all other associated alterations.
Charlton Park, Cemetery Lane, London, SE7 8HX
Received 10 Jul 2026 - Registered26/2050/F
Change of use of first floor from ancillary hot food takeaway accommodation to 1 x 1-bedroom self-contained flat (Use Class C3); retention and refit of ground floor commercial unit (Use Class E); alterations to front elevation with replacement shopfront and ancillary accommodation access for self-contained flat at first floor level, internal reconfiguration, alterations to existing recessed terrace and all other associated alterations.
122B PLUMSTEAD COMMON ROAD, LONDON, SE18 2UL
Received 10 Jul 2026 - Registered26/2051/HD
Construction of a loft extension, to the rear of the host property which encloses upon an existing roof terrace, creating a new bedroom space.
20 MAIDENSTONE HILL, LONDON, SE10 8SX
Received 10 Jul 2026 - Decided26/2052/SD
Submission of details pursuant to discharge condition 4 (Secure and Dry Cycle Parking Spaces), condition 5 (Refuse and Recycling Facilities) and condition 6 (Hard and Soft Landscaping) of planning permission reference 25/2777/F dated 15/01/2026.
12-13 ELTHAM GREEN, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 5LB
Received 10 Jul 2026 - Registered26/2053/F
Conversion and extension of the upper parts of the building, including first and second floor rear extensions and a mansard roof extension, to provide a large House in Multiple Occupation (sui generis) comprising 10 single-occupancy rooms with shared communal living and workspace, together with the refurbishment and continued use of the existing Class E floorspace at ground and basement levels
113 WOOLWICH HIGH STREET, WOOLWICH, LONDON, SE18 6DN
Received 10 Jul 2026 - Decided26/2054/PN2
Prior Notification is sought for the conversion of an empty building into 6 self contained flats with communal stairs. (Re submission)
35-37 MARKET STREET, LONDON, SE18 6QP
Received 13 Jul 2026 - Registered26/2055/HD
Construction of ground floor side and rear wraparound extension, conversion of garage and associated works (re-consultation, amended description).
426 WESTHORNE AVENUE, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 5LT
Received 13 Jul 2026 - Registered26/2056/F
Retrospective application for Garage change window into a door
179 BEXLEY ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 2PP
Received 13 Jul 2026 - Decided26/2057/TC
1. Eucalyptus - Crown reduction 3m - reducing the height and spread of the tree back to previous reduction points 2. Holly - Crown lift to provide approx. 2 metres clearance from ground level. Trip top and all sides as hard as practicable to achieve a conical shape 3. Pear - Section to height of adjacent shed roof Reason for works: General maintenance
49 HERVEY ROAD, KIDBROOKE, LONDON, SE3 8BS
Received 13 Jul 2026 - Decided26/2059/I106
Submission of details pursuant to discharge obligations within clauses 13.4.2 and 13.4.3 (Occupation/ Practical Completion of London Affordable Rented Units) of the s106 agreement dated 08/04/2022 (Planning Ref: 20/2186/F, Appeal Ref: APP/E5330/W/21/3288655 dated 06/05/2022).
Evelyn House, 5-31 Eastmoor Street, Charlton, SE7 8LX
Received 13 Jul 2026 - Decided26/2060/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 25/02/2026, Planning Ref 25/2821/MA for Renewal works to existing balustrades, walkway finishes and window and door replacement., To allow: - general need tenants choice of entrance door colours
Woodland Grove, 2-106 (Evens), Woodland Grove, 2-106 (Evens), Greenwich, London, SE10 9UL
Received 13 Jul 2026 - Decided26/2061/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 2.77m and the height at the eaves will be 2.52m.
15 GOOSANDER WAY, THAMESMEAD, LONDON, SE28 0ER
Received 13 Jul 2026 - Registered26/2062/HD
Refurbishment of existing property with minor alterations to the internal floor plans. Works include: ? updated electrics, heating and plumbing, with new kitchen and bathroom fittings and creation of additional bathroom facilities; ? all rooms to be redecorated including retention of historic floor boards and installation of new flooring. ? existing window surrounds/boxes to be retained and refurbished. ? existing window non-original window sashes to be replaced with heritage approved visually matching slimline double glazed sashes; ? external doors to be replaced to match existing; ? water-proofing the basement level in a heritage sensitive manner; ? enlargement of rear light well and insertion of new side window opening at lower ground level (existing window pattern unaltered).
15 ROYAL PLACE, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8QF
Received 13 Jul 2026 - Registered26/2063/L
Refurbishment of existing property with minor alterations to the internal floor plans. Works include: ? updated electrics, heating and plumbing, with new kitchen and bathroom fittings and creation of additional bathroom facilities; ? all rooms to be redecorated including retention of historic floor boards and installation of new flooring. ? existing window surrounds/boxes to be retained and refurbished. ? existing window non-original window sashes to be replaced with heritage approved visually matching slimline double glazed sashes; ? external doors to be replaced to match existing; ? water-proofing the basement level in a heritage sensitive manner; ? enlargement of rear light well and insertion of new side window opening at lower ground level (existing window pattern unaltered).
15 ROYAL PLACE, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8QF
Received 13 Jul 2026 - Decided26/2065/TP
T9: (Sycamore) - ALL DIMENSIONS ARE PROVIDED WITHIN THE ATTACHED SCHEDULE OF TREES Reduce to previous pruning points (approximately 3m worth of regrowth) to alleviate weight on old pruning points. T10: (Sycamore) - ALL DIMENSIONS ARE PROVIDED WITHIN THE ATTACHED SCHEDULE OF TREES Reduce to previous pruning points (approximately 3m worth of regrowth) to alleviate weight on old pruning points. T11: (Sycamore) - ALL DIMENSIONS ARE PROVIDED WITHIN THE ATTACHED SCHEDULE OF TREES Reduce to previous pruning points (approximately 3m worth of regrowth) to alleviate weight on old pruning points. T12: (Sycamore) - ALL DIMENSIONS ARE PROVIDED WITHIN THE ATTACHED SCHEDULE OF TREES Reduce to previous pruning points (approximately 3-5m worth of regrowth) to alleviate weight on old pruning points. T13: (Sycamore) - ALL DIMENSIONS ARE PROVIDED WITHIN THE ATTACHED SCHEDULE OF TREES Reduce to previous pruning points (approximately 3m worth of regrowth) to provide clearance from building and alleviate weight on old pruning points.
ST MARGARET CLITHEROW RC PRIMARY SCHOOL, 1 COLE CLOSE, LONDON, SE28 8GB
Received 13 Jul 2026 - Registered26/2066/PN8
Prior approval of installation of solar panels on a flat roof of a dwellinghouse.
4 GEORGETTE PLACE, LONDON, SE10 8QA
Received 9 Jul 2026 - Decided26/2067/F
Change of use from garage to single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3); replacement roof slates and rooflights, alterations and installation of extraction and pipework, installation of new front entrance doors and windows, introduction of new windows to rear elevation with assosciated demolition and all associated works.(The development may impact the setting of the Grade II* Listed Buildings: 18 West Grove, 17 West Grove and the Grade II Listed Building: Gates and Railings in Front of 17 West Grove).
The Coach House, to East of Number 18 West Grove, London, SE10 8QT
Received 13 Jul 2026 - Decided26/2068/L
Change of use from garage to single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3); replacement roof slates and rooflights, alterations and installation of extraction and pipework, installation of new front entrance doors and windows, introduction of new windows to rear elevation with assosciated demolition, insulation works, insertion of secondary glazing to windows, demolition of existing and creation of internal partitions and all associated works.
The Coach House, to East of Number 18 West Grove, London, SE10 8QT
Received 13 Jul 2026 - Withdrawn26/2070/SD
Submission of details pursuant to Condition 4 (Material details) of planning permission reference 24/0342/MA dated 26/04/2024.
18 WOOLWICH ROAD, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 0JU
Received 13 Jul 2026 - Decided26/2071/F
Conversion of the existing side extension into a self contained dwelling.
40 THE HEIGHTS, CHARLTON, LONDON, SE7 8JH
Received 14 Jul 2026 - Decided26/2072/HD
Construction of single storey rear extension and associated works.
29 HARTSMEAD ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 3LU
Received 14 Jul 2026 - Registered26/2073/HD
Construction of a single storey rear extension and associate works.
22 HALSBROOK ROAD, KIDBROOKE, LONDON, SE3 8QY
Received 14 Jul 2026 - Registered26/2074/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 19/09/2018 (Ref: 18/0489/HD) for "Erection of a single storey extension to the rear and side of the existing detached garage to form a 2-bed annexe.", to include: - Substituting the originally approved drawings with the as-built record drawings to accurately reflect the development as constructed and completed in May 2020.
23 CROSIER CLOSE, KIDBROOKE, LONDON, SE3 8NT
Received 14 Jul 2026
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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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