How long do planning decisions take near Abbey Wood?

The average planning decision time near Abbey Wood is 62 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Abbey Wood?

The planning approval rate near Abbey Wood is 66%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Abbey Wood?

The most common type of planning application near Abbey Wood is full planning applications, with 52 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Abbey Wood, Greenwich - Greater London Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Abbey Wood, Greenwich - Greater London.

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About Abbey Wood

Abbey Wood is a vibrant area situated in southeast London within the Royal Borough of Greenwich, adjacent to the London Borough of Bexley. Located 10.6 miles (17 km) east of Charing Cross, it has a population of approximately 17,700 as of the 2021 census, making it a significant location for potential planning applications and developments in the region.

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Area Information

Admin district: Greenwich
Parliamentary constituency: Erith and Thamesmead
LSOA: Greenwich 008D

Crime Statistics

505 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 126
anti-social-behaviour: 119
vehicle-crime: 68
criminal-damage-arson: 44
drugs: 30
other-theft: 26
shoplifting: 24
public-order: 22
burglary: 14
theft-from-the-person: 12
robbery: 8
possession-of-weapons: 5
other-crime: 5
bicycle-theft: 2

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Abbey Wood.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Abbey Wood.

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 Abbey Wood based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

60 planning applications found near Abbey Wood.

- 13 COMMONWEALTH WAY, ABBEY WOOD, LONDON, SE2 0JZ
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 3.00m and the heigh
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-04-28
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- 24 BASILDON ROAD, ABBEY WOOD, LONDON, SE2 0EW
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 3.00m and the heigh
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-04-27
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- 21 WICKHAM LANE, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE2 0XJ
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for L-shaped dormer extension with front roof lights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-31
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- 19 and 21 SMITHIES ROAD, ABBEY WOOD, LONDON, SE2 0TF
Part retrospective, part full planning permission at 19 and 21 Smithies Road for a single storey rear infill extension, first floor rear extension and loft conversion involving rear dormer and rooflig
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-30
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- 3 ABBEY WOOD ROAD, ABBEY WOOD, LONDON, SE2 9ED
Prior Approval for the construction of a single storey rear extension which will extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling by 5.90m, for which the maximum height will be 3.24m and the heigh
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-27
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- 13 COMMONWEALTH WAY, ABBEY WOOD, LONDON, SE2 0JZ
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for single-storey rear extension and rear dormer extension with front roof lights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-27
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- 28 SMITHIES ROAD, ABBEY WOOD, LONDON, SE2 0TG
Construction of single storey ground floor wrap around extension to the rear of the property and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-20
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- 18 GLENDOWN ROAD, ABBEY WOOD, LONDON, SE2 0RJ
Construction of a first floor side extension and a part single / part two storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-11
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- 64 HOWARTH ROAD, ABBEY WOOD, LONDON, SE2 0UP
Demolition of an existing side garage and rear extension and erection of a two storey side and rear extensions and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-10
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- 51 BIRKDALE ROAD, ABBEY WOOD, LONDON, SE2 9HU
Demolition of the existing extension and construction of a new single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-09
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- 60 WOODHURST ROAD, ABBEY WOOD, LONDON, SE2 0HE
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for loft conversion with matching clay roof tiles and period style windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-05
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- 39 MCLEOD ROAD, ABBEY WOOD, LONDON, SE2 0BP
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for use of the property as a residential children's care home falling within Class C2 of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amend
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-03
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- 28 FEDERATION ROAD, ABBEY WOOD, LONDON, SE2 0JU
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for loft extension and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-02
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- 3 ABBEY WOOD ROAD, ABBEY WOOD, LONDON, SE2 9ED
Construction of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-02-27
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- 37 GATLING ROAD, ABBEY WOOD, LONDON, SE2 0RE
Change of use from an existing dwelling house (Use Class C3) to a 6-bed, 6-person HMO (Use Class C4), provision of refuse and cycle storage, and all other associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-02-26
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- 37 GATLING ROAD, ABBEY WOOD, LONDON, SE2 0RE
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for erection of a rear roof extension and installation of two front rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-02-12
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- 157 BLITHDALE ROAD, LONDON, SE2 9QE
Submission of details pursuant to discharge condition 4 (Refuse and recycling details) of planning permission reference 25/0249/F dated 02/05/2025.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-02-11
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- 31 BOSTALL LANE, ABBEY WOOD, LONDON, SE2 0NH
Change of use from an existing dwelling (Use Class C3) to a 6-person HMO (Use Class C4), in addition to the construction of an L-shaped rear dormer, loft conversion, rooflights, provision of cycle and
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-02-04
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- 58 WOODHURST ROAD, ABBEY WOOD, LONDON, SE2 0HE
Change of use from Class C3 residential to Class C4 small HMO to include a red brick side extension with clay tiled gable roof and brick rear extension (partially retrospective - change of use already
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-02-04
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- 22 FEDERATION ROAD, ABBEY WOOD, LONDON, SE2 0JU
Construction of single-storey rear and side extension and all associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-01-06
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A brief summary of Abbey Wood in Greenwich - Greater London

The Abbey Wood area recorded 505 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Abbey Wood has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Abbey Wood includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Abbey Wood

In the last 24 months, 123 planning applications were submitted near Abbey Wood. Of these, 66% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 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 near Abbey Wood.

At 62 days on average, decisions near Abbey Wood slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Abbey Wood were full planning applications (52), outline applications (39), discharge of conditions (22). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 51 applications
Refused: 22 applications
Withdrawn: 4 applications
Awaiting decision: 46 applications

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