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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 dates5,066Searchable applications
726Recorded as pending
82%Approval rate · 3,551 approved or refused records
653Refused applications
2,898 approved · 653 refused · 179 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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)
Council contacts
- Planning enquiries02082694880Council source
- Planning enquiries02089212440Council 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
- Registered26/2279/F
Internal reconfiguration to convert the property from an office back to a 4 bedroom dwelling (Class use E(g)(i) offices to C3 Dwellinghouses)
JAMES PHILLIPS & CO, 131A ELTHAM HIGH STREET, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 1TQ
Received 30 Jul 2026 - Decided26/2281/TC
In relation to the olive tree in the rear garden (identified as T3 on the attached site plan) we are seeking permission to remove this tree and replace it with 2 cherry trees that will be positioned further down the garden. As can be seen from the attached photo the tree's roots are above ground and are damaging the wall and its branches are damaging the fence. It needs to be removed in order to repair the boundary wall. In relation to the tree in the front garden (marked as T1 on the attached site plan) (Prunus Autumnalis) permission is sought to prune it back by up to 30% as part of normal routine maintenance.
37 ASHBURNHAM PLACE, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8TZ
Received 14 Aug 2026 - Decided26/2282/TC
Holly T1 - reduce height from 4m to 3m and width from 3m to 2m Holly T2 - reduce height from 6m to 4m and width from 3m to 2m
MACARTNEY HOUSE, CHESTERFIELD WALK, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8HJ
Received 30 Jul 2026 - Registered26/2283/F
Change of use from a single family dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 5-bed, 5-person HMO (Use Class C4), construction of a single storey side and rear wrap around extension, provision of cycle and refuse storage and all other associated alterations
6 HILLREACH, WOOLWICH, LONDON, SE18 4AJ
Received 30 Jul 2026 - Decided26/2285/HD
Erection of a first-floor rear extension to provide an additional shower room.
8 BREWERY ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 7PT
Received 31 Jul 2026 - Decided26/2286/TC
Eucalyptus (T1) - reduce back to previous pruning points, taking the height from 6m to 4m, and the width from 3m to 2m Eucalyptus (T2) - reduce back to previous pruning points, taking the height from 7m to 4m, and the width from 4m to 3m
30 GREENWICH PARK STREET, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 9LT
Received 30 Jul 2026 - Registered26/2287/HD
Construction of a single-storey rear extension with a flat roof and all associated external alterations and works.
3 GUILD ROAD, CHARLTON, LONDON, SE7 8HP
Received 31 Jul 2026 - Decided26/2288/TC
T1 ? Large Sycamore ? Section Fell - This tree has outgrown its position within a domestic garden setting. Its size is now significantly restricting natural light to the property and generating an ongoing burden of arisings (branches, leaves and debris) onto the garden below. T2 ? Small Sycamore ? Fell - Self-seeded specimen situated in an unsuitable position within the garden, contributing to the loss of light and usable garden space. T3 ? Small Conifer ? Fell - Positioned too close to the dwelling, presenting a proximity concern that warrants removal. Reasons for Works: The proposed works aim to improve the amenity value of the garden for the occupying family by increasing levels of natural light. This will support the healthy growth of underplanting and shrubs, and allow the garden to be put to fuller use, which is currently restricted by the shading and encroachment caused by these trees.
45 DICKSON ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 6RE
Received 31 Jul 2026 - Decided26/2289/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 2.70m and the height at the eaves will be 2.70m.
37 NADINE STREET, CHARLTON, LONDON, SE7 7PQ
Received 31 Jul 2026 - Registered26/2290/F
The installation of one JOLT Unit (Electric Vehicle Charge Point, with integral double-sided LCD screen) and associated electrical connection works.
370-380 FOOTSCRAY ROAD, LONDON, SE9 2AA
Received 30 Jul 2026 - Registered26/2291/A
The installation of one JOLT Unit (Electric Vehicle Charge Point, with integral double-sided LCD screen) and associated electrical connection works. The primary function of the JOLT unit is electric vehicle charging, with a secondary function of digital out-of-home advertising, which pays for the daily free EV charging. The integral double-sided LCD screen will display paid-for adverts by third party companies, compliant with national and local advertising standards and requirements.
370-380 FOOTSCRAY ROAD, LONDON, SE9 2AA
Received 30 Jul 2026 - Registered26/2294/F
Conversion of existing building to use as residential dwelling (Use Class C3); Construction of rear, side and upwards extensions, repair and maintenence works, alterations to openings and associated external works.
Land East Side of 18 Bowmead, London, SE9 3NL
Received 30 Jul 2026 - Registered26/2295/SD
Submission of details pursuant to discharge condition 10 (Demolition and Construction Method Statement) of planning permission reference 25/1577/F dated 05/09/2025.
GARAGES FRONTING 1 TO 27, VIOLA AVENUE, ABBEY WOOD
Received 30 Jul 2026 - Registered26/2296/SD
Submission of details pursuant to discharge condition 18 (Preliminary Risk Assessment) of planning permission reference 25/1577/F dated 05/09/2025.
GARAGES FRONTING 1 TO 27, VIOLA AVENUE, ABBEY WOOD
Received 30 Jul 2026 - Registered26/2297/F
The installation of one JOLT Unit (Electric Vehicle Charge Point, with integral double-sided LCD screen) and associated electrical connection works.
O/S 184-186 BEXLEY ROAD, SE9 2PH
Received 30 Jul 2026 - Registered26/2298/A
The installation of one JOLT Unit (Electric Vehicle Charge Point, with integral double-sided LCD screen) and associated electrical connection works.
O/S 184-186 BEXLEY ROAD, SE9 2PH
Received 30 Jul 2026 - Decided26/2299/SD
Submission of details pursuant to the discharge of Condition 18, part C (Energy) of planning permission 24/1164/F dated 21/08/2024
DEVELOPMENT SITE AT FORMER KIDBROOKE PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL, HARGOOD ROAD
Received 30 Jul 2026 - Decided26/2300/SD
Submission of details pursuant to partial discharge condition 4a (part i) (Detailed Assessment of Risk) of planning permission reference 25/1176/F dated 26/08/2025.
GARAGES ADJACENT TO 28 TO 70, ZANGWILL ROAD, KIDBROOKE, LONDON, SE3 8EU
Received 30 Jul 2026 - Registered26/2301/SD
Submission of details pursuant to discharge condition 7 (Construction Management Plan) of planning permission reference 25/1176/F dated 26/08/2025.
GARAGES ADJACENT TO 28 TO 70, ZANGWILL ROAD, KIDBROOKE, LONDON, SE3 8EU
Received 30 Jul 2026 - Decided26/2302/CE
Certificate of Lawful Development (Existing) is sought for the use of the former ground and first floor maisonette at 4 Gossage Road, London, SE18 1NQ as two separate self-contained one-bedroom dwellings since at least 26th October 2017.
GROUND FLOOR and FIRST FLOOR, 4 GOSSAGE ROAD, LONDON, SE18 1NQ
Received 30 Jul 2026 - Decided26/2304/F
Change of use from beauty salon (use class E) to takeaway (sui generis).
87 WOOLWICH NEW ROAD, LONDON, SE18 6ED
Received 3 Aug 2026 - Withdrawn26/2305/TC
The apple tree (malus domestica) in question is completely dead and needs to be removed as branches are now falling from it and there are small children laying around n the garden regularly. Can this be put on an emergency 5 day responce due to the trees condition please. The client has agreed to do plant like for like in a new location to make sure there is nothing in the soil that has caused the tree to decline so rapidly.
26 FOXES DALE, LONDON, SE3 9BQ
Received 3 Aug 2026 - Registered26/2306/F
Replacement of existing single glazed timber windows and French doors with new timber framed windows and doors incorporating slim profile vacuum double glazing; replacement of the boiler and installation of external flue; internal alterations including the partial removal of a non load-bearing partition between the kitchen and hallway, removal of a suspended kitchen ceiling, installation of a new kitchen and bathroom, replacement flooring and fireplace, replacement and refurbishment of the internal hearth and repointing of the external chimney stack; and reinstatement of built in cupboards.
16 HALLGATE, BLACKHEATH PARK, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 9SG
Received 31 Jul 2026 - Registered26/2307/L
Replacement of existing single glazed timber windows and French doors with new timber framed windows and doors incorporating slim profile vacuum double glazing; replacement of the boiler and installation of external flue; internal alterations including the partial removal of a non load-bearing partition between the kitchen and hallway, removal of a suspended kitchen ceiling, installation of a new kitchen and bathroom, replacement flooring and fireplace, replacement and refurbishment of the internal hearth and repointing of the external chimney stack; and reinstatement of built in cupboards.
16 HALLGATE, BLACKHEATH PARK, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 9SG
Received 31 Jul 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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