Eltham, Greenwich - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Eltham, Greenwich - Greater London.
Greenwich - Greater London · England · Town
Planning applications in Eltham are administered by Royal Borough Of Greenwich. View the full Royal Borough Of Greenwich planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Eltham
Eltham is a vibrant district located in southeast London, within the Royal Borough of Greenwich, approximately 8.7 miles east-southeast of Charing Cross. Recognised as one of Greater London's 35 major centres, Eltham comprises three wards—North, South, and West—housing a total population of around 35,459, while the broader area is home to approximately 88,000 residents. This demographic and strategic significance makes Eltham an important focus for planning applications and development projects in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Greenwich
- Parliamentary constituency: Eltham and Chislehurst
- LSOA: Greenwich 028C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Eltham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Eltham.
- 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 Eltham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
61 planning applications found near Eltham.
- - 6 NORTH PARK, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 5AP
FRONT GARDEN -T1 - Sycamore, fell to ground level. REAR GARDEN - T2 - Gleditsia, reduce by 2-3m all over to suitable growth points. T3 - Beech, lift canopy to give 4m of clearance from the ground. rev
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - - 2 WYTHFIELD ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 5TG
T1 Dead Silver Birch - fell to ground level ready for stump grinding.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - 2-3 WYTHFIELD ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 5TG
Lime tree T1. Reduce lateral spread overhanging adjoining car park by up to 2m. No further than back to the boundary. The height of the tree will remain untouched.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - CAR PARK REAR OF, 370-380 FOOTSCRAY ROAD, ELTHAM
Submission of details pursuant to discharge condition 12 (Permit free) of planning permission reference 23/3034/F dated 25/04/2024.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - 4 NORTH PARK, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 5AP
T1 Yew Crown Reduction - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 3 metres giving house 3m clearance T2 Robinia Fell to ground level and remove all arisings due to multi stem inclusions T3
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - 2 DOBELL ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 1HE
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 3.30m and the heigh
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - REAR OFF, 162-164 ELTHAM HIGH STREET, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 1BJ
Submission of details pursuant to discharge condition 4 (Demolition and Construction Method Statement), condition 5 (Proposed development), condition 10 (Soft landscaping) and condition 11a (Green Roo
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 41 KEYNSHAM ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 6QE
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for erection of hip to gable and rear dormer roof extension with front roof lights to facilitate loft conversion.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - 50 KINGS ORCHARD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 5TJ
T1 = TO FELL 1 X IVY COVERED CHERRY TREE AS CLOSE TO GROUND LEVEL AS POSSIBLE TREE IS DECAYED AT THE BASE
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 17A FROISSART ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 6QW
Certifcate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for a hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and two rooflights on the front of the roof slope. It is also proposed to build a single storey side e
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-04-06
View full details - - 118-120 ELTHAM HIGH STREET, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 1BJ
Installation of 1x internally illuminated fascia signage to the front and 1 x internally illuminated sign to the side elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - ELTHAM GRILL, 2-3 CHEQUERS PARADE, LONDON, SE9 1DD
Prior Notification for construction of an additional storey above no 3 Chequers Parade to provide 1no self-contained flat.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - ELTHAM PALACE, COURT YARD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 5QE
T1 Ash - Fell - ash dieback, dead branches over path. T2 Sycamore - Fell - Sooty Bark, limb loss, bark rot and dieback. T3 Multi-stemmed sycamore - Fell - grown up from unstable tree stump risk to ste
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 13 COURT YARD, LONDON, SE9 5PR
Conversion of existing two-bedroom maisonette into two (2) self-contained residential units
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 69 ARCHERY ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 1HF
Prior Approval for the construction of a single storey rear extension which will extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling by 4.50m, for which the maximum height will be 3.00m and the heigh
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 69 ARCHERY ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 1HF
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for a loft conversion to the existing dwelling house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 3 SPENCER GARDENS, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 6LX
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for construction of new oubuilding in the rear garden.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 78 FROISSART ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 6QG
Retrospective Planning Application for the Increased Height of the Outbuilding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - ELTHAM PALACE, COURT YARD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 5QE
Schedule of work and location maps attached including the felling of T1 3x dead sycamore, T2 box leg azara, T8 ash
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 15 LASSA ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 6PU
Construction of a single storey rear infill extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-02-12
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A brief summary of Eltham in Greenwich - Greater London
Eltham is a vibrant district located in southeast London, within the Royal Borough of Greenwich, approximately 8.7 miles east-southeast of Charing Cross. Recognised as one of Greater London's 35 major centres, Eltham comprises three wards—North, South, and West—housing a total population of around 35,459, while the broader area is home to approximately 88,000 residents. This demographic and strategic significance makes Eltham an important focus for planning applications and development projects in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Eltham a particularly low-crime area.
Eltham 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 Eltham 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.
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Planning Activity in Eltham
In the last 24 months, 144 planning applications were submitted near Eltham. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Eltham.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Eltham were full planning applications (56), outline applications (50), tree works (22). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% 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: 74 applications
- Refused: 15 applications
- Withdrawn: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 50 applications
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