Planning Applications in
Greenwich
Greenwich has a population of approximately 300,000 and is part of the London region. Search any postcode in Greenwich to see recent planning applications near you — including extensions, new builds, demolitions, and change of use applications.
Greenwich Council is often written as RBG. The authority covers Woolwich, Eltham and Greenwich and the surrounding parishes.
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Planning Application Types in Greenwich
Based on 2070 applications tracked between 2024-03-01 and 2026-08-31.
Full
43% of all applications
Householder
12% of all applications
Certificate of Lawfulness
11% of all applications
Tree Works
8% of all applications
Conditions
8% of all applications
Change of Use
6% of all applications
Greenwich Planning Statistics
Data period: 2024-03-01 to 2026-08-31 · Updated 2 September 2026
What PlanWatch Is Tracking in Greenwich
PlanWatch currently holds 2,070 Greenwich planning records across 984 unique postcode locations, with tracked application dates from 2024-03-01 to 2026-08-31. The most common categories in this dataset are Full (893), Householder (245), Certificate of Lawfulness (238).
Use this page to start with a postcode search, then open the official council record for the decision notice, drawings, consultation deadline and any later conditions. That matters because a short application description rarely shows the details neighbours and buyers care about: side windows, roof forms, access, drainage, tree works, opening hours or amended plans.
Planning Battles in Greenwich
Notable planning controversies and disputes that have shaped development in the Greenwich area.
Mast Quay Demolition Battle
2023-2025Council issued unprecedented enforcement notice in September 2023 ordering demolition of two tower blocks with 204 luxury flats for breaches including unauthorized height increases and incorrect cladding. Developer appealed, and in January 2025 won the appeal - towers can stay but orange cladding must be removed and £7.82m paid to council for affordable housing and infrastructure.
Why this matters: Enforcement actions can be overturned on appeal - monitoring helps residents understand their rights and developer obligations
Greenwich Peninsula Affordable Housing Reductions
2024Council varied Section 106 agreements on 11 Peninsula plots, lowering affordable housing targets from 35-40% to as low as 15% on some sites. This affected thousands of proposed units, sparking protests and London Assembly questions.
Why this matters: Section 106 variations happen behind closed doors - monitoring council committees reveals affordability sell-outs
Royal Arsenal Objection Ban
2024Residents were controversially 'banned' from objecting to Berkeley Homes' applications for new towers at the Royal Arsenal, sparking protests about lack of democracy at Woolwich Town Hall.
Why this matters: Restrictions on objections are rare but concerning - monitoring ensures residents know their rights to participate
HMO Surge Protests
2025HMO numbers in Greenwich rose from 600 to over 900, prompting protests in areas like Plumstead. Residents rallied against substandard rentals 'ruining the area' with Facebook campaigns gaining thousands of signatures.
Why this matters: HMO registrations are public - monitoring helps identify concentrations before areas become unsustainable
Major Developments to Watch in Greenwich
Large-scale projects and developments that are shaping the future of Greenwich.
Greenwich Peninsula Regeneration
OngoingMajor transformation of former industrial peninsula with thousands of new homes
Royal Arsenal Woolwich
OngoingBerkeley Homes development with ongoing controversy over affordability and community engagement
What Makes Planning in Greenwich Different
- Labour-controlled council but facing accusations of developer-friendly decisions
- Housing waiting list exceeds 20,000
- Significant development on contaminated land requiring remediation
Greenwich processes high volumes of major applications. Controversy over reducing rather than increasing affordable housing percentages
Key Areas in Greenwich
Average house price £400k-£450k, regenerating peninsula with major development but significant affordability issues
Recent Planning Applications in Greenwich
Latest applications submitted to Greenwich council.
Submission of details pursuant to discharge condition 4 (Secure and dry cycle storage facilities)...
32 ROYDENE ROAD, LONDON, SE18 1QA
Submission of details pursuant to partial discharge condition 4a (Soft Landscaping) of planning p...
ROYAL PARKS, GREENWICH PARK, BLACKHEATH AVENUE, GREENWICH
T1 Elder - this tree has been completely overwhelmed by ivy, the weight of which, combined with t...
22 THE LANE, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 9SL
T1 Multi stemmed Sycamore - 5 metres T2 Broadleaf (unknown) - 5 meters T3 Sycamore - 6 meters The...
RAILWAY LAND REAR OF 58-60 ANNANDALE ROAD, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 0DB
Submission of details pursuant to Fourth Schedule, Clause 3.4 (Affordable Housing Scheme) of the ...
BROOKHILL CLOSE, WOOLWICH, LONDON, SE18 6TX
Official Planning Portal
View and search planning applications directly on the Greenwich council website.
Visit Greenwich planning portal →Objecting to a Planning Application in Greenwich
Greenwich Council can only weigh objections that raise a material planning consideration. Personal disputes, loss of a view and property value are not material and are set aside. These are the grounds that do count, with what Greenwich's planning officers will expect you to evidence for each.
Then write the objection letter, or check what counts as a material consideration before you start. Objections normally have to reach Greenwich Council inside the 21-day consultation window.
Frequently Asked Questions — Greenwich Planning
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Data Sources
- Planning application data: planning.data.gov.uk
- Greenwich council planning portal — planning.royalgreenwich.gov.uk
- Planning Inspectorate (PINS) appeal decisions
- Data last refreshed: 2 September 2026
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