How many planning applications has Royal Borough of Greenwich received?

Royal Borough of Greenwich received 2,246 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 81%.

How long does Royal Borough of Greenwich take to decide planning applications?

Royal Borough of Greenwich takes an average of 61 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Royal Borough of Greenwich?

Royal Borough of Greenwich approves 81% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Royal Borough of Greenwich?

To object to a Royal Borough of Greenwich planning application, you must submit your representation to Royal Borough of Greenwich during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Royal Borough of Greenwich planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a Royal Borough of Greenwich planning decision?

Yes. If Royal Borough of Greenwich refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 1324 appeals were lodged against Royal Borough of Greenwich decisions in the last 24 months, with a 34% success rate.

Royal Borough of Greenwich Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Royal Borough of Greenwich planning applications?

You can search Royal Borough of Greenwich planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the Royal Borough of Greenwich area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

Search and explore Royal Borough of Greenwich planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the Royal Borough of Greenwich planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: London

About Royal Borough of Greenwich

The Royal Borough of Greenwich, located in southeast Greater London, was established in 1965 through the London Government Act 1963. It encompasses the former Metropolitan Borough of Greenwich and a significant portion of the Metropolitan Borough of Woolwich. Planning applications in the area are managed by the Greenwich London Borough Council, which convenes at Woolwich Town Hall.

Governance

Founded: 1 April 1965

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Royal Borough of Greenwich, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Royal Borough of Greenwich
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Royal Borough of Greenwich mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Area Information

Admin district: Greenwich
Parliamentary constituency: Eltham and Chislehurst
LSOA: Greenwich 025D

Crime Statistics

302 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 94
anti-social-behaviour: 75
shoplifting: 28
vehicle-crime: 19
other-theft: 18
public-order: 17
drugs: 14
robbery: 13
burglary: 9
possession-of-weapons: 5
theft-from-the-person: 4
bicycle-theft: 3
other-crime: 2
criminal-damage-arson: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Royal Borough of Greenwich.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Royal Borough of Greenwich based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Royal Borough of Greenwich

13 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Royal Borough of Greenwich area.

Monitoring Stations

5 flood monitoring stations near Royal Borough of Greenwich.

Winsford Road (River Pool)
Gosshill Road (Kyd Brook)
Bishops Avenue (River Ravensbourne)
Hayes Lane (River Ravensbourne)
Catford Hill (River Ravensbourne)

A brief summary of Royal Borough of Greenwich

The Royal Borough of Greenwich area recorded 302 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Conservation Areas

There is 1 designated conservation area within the Royal Borough of Greenwich area. Planning applications within or near these areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve architectural and historic character. Permitted development rights may be restricted.

Conservation areas include: No data available for publication by HE.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The Royal Borough of Greenwich area includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Oxleas Woodlands SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

The council area encompasses 13 towns and villages, including Eltham, Greenwich and Woolwich. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Royal Borough of Greenwich Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Royal Borough of Greenwich. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Royal Borough of Greenwich area. Unlike the official Royal Borough of Greenwich planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking Royal Borough of Greenwich planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across Royal Borough of Greenwich.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 2,246 planning applications Royal Borough of Greenwich received. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile in Royal Borough of Greenwich.

At 61 days on average, decisions in Royal Borough of Greenwich slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types in Royal Borough of Greenwich were full planning applications (660), discharge of conditions (582), outline applications (464). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 15 large-scale (major) developments, 4 medium-scale applications, 2,220 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

1,324 planning appeals were lodged against Royal Borough of Greenwich decisions, of which 429 were allowed and 822 were dismissed (34% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 1,023 applications
Refused: 196 applications
Withdrawn: 48 applications
Awaiting decision: 979 applications

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