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House prices in Royal Borough of Greenwich: average £462,589, -1.4% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Royal Borough of Greenwich received?
Royal Borough of Greenwich received 6,096 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 79%.
How long does Royal Borough of Greenwich take to decide applications?
Royal Borough of Greenwich takes an average of 71 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 79% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Royal Borough of Greenwich?
Submit your representation to Royal Borough of Greenwich during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Royal Borough of Greenwich planning portal.
Can I appeal a Royal Borough of Greenwich planning decision?
Yes. If Royal Borough of Greenwich refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 1,324 appeals were lodged against Royal Borough of Greenwich decisions in the last 24 months, with a 34% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Royal Borough of Greenwich planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Royal Borough of Greenwich Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Royal Borough of Greenwich area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

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. The council was established in 1 April 1965.

The council area encompasses 20 towns and villages, including Eltham, Greenwich and Woolwich. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Royal Borough of Greenwich received 6,096 planning applications. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (716), discharge of conditions (605), outline applications (530). 15 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

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

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Royal Borough of Greenwich above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Royal Borough of Greenwich planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.