Greenwich, Greenwich - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Greenwich, Greenwich - Greater London.
Greenwich - Greater London · England · Town
Planning applications in Greenwich are administered by Royal Borough Of Greenwich. View the full Royal Borough Of Greenwich planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Greenwich
Greenwich, located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich in south-east London, is an affluent area known for its rich maritime history and cultural significance. Situated just 5.5 miles east-south-east of Charing Cross, it is home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Maritime Greenwich, making it a notable location for planning applications related to heritage and conservation.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Greenwich
- Parliamentary constituency: Eltham and Chislehurst
- LSOA: Greenwich 019D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Greenwich.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near 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 Greenwich based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
84 planning applications found near Greenwich.
- - 7 WESTCOMBE PARK ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7RE
T1 Bay- Current dimensions height 8m and crown radius 6m- Crown reduce removing 2.5m in height and lateral growth leaving finished crown dimensions of height 5.5m and crown radius 3.5m. T2 Pear- Dead
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - 49 FOYLE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7RQ
Fell T3 Hazel, T6 Bay tree, T7 Cherry all tees in rear garden see supporting statement for reasons
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - FLAT D, 4 ST JOHNS PARK, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7TG
Front Garden - 1 Medium Laurel - 20% overal reduction
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - 41 WESTCOMBE PARK ROAD, LONDON, SE3 7RE
Street-side Cherry tree adjacent to Kids & Co Nursery: Crown reduction & cutback of lateral limbs overhanging and encroaching on Nursery play area. Approximate reduction of limbs by 2-3 Metres to prov
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - - PARKSIDE, VANBRUGH FIELDS, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7QF
Cedar (T1) ? cut back A tree of approximately 18m in height. No reduction of height. Reduce eastern lateral spread by 2m from 8m to 6m. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and mainta
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - - 81 MAZE HILL, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8XQ
Fell Olive tree in raised front garden very close to the side wall of the garage. A structural surveyor noted that the root system of the tree is pushing against this wall, and has caused cracks to ap
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - 31 WOODLANDS PARK ROAD, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 9XE
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for the construction of a single-storey side infill extension to the existing dwellinghouse, located within the existing side return between the main rea
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 40 WESTCOMBE PARK ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7RA
(T3) Plum Crown lift to approx 3.5m to raise the canopy over the footpath. Prune back overhang from the road side by approx 1.5-2m - routine maintenance. Height 5.0m Crown height from 2.0m to 3.5m Cro
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 75 MAZE HILL, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8XQ
Construction of a detached outbuilding in the rear garden for use as a gym and sauna and a terrace with a hot tub.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - FLAT 4, 59 WESTCOMBE PARK ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7QY
Pittosporum tenuifolium near the back corner of our property - Crown Reduction: To reduce the height and lateral spread of the canopy by approximately 1.5 metres, pruning back to suitable growth point
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 42 WESTCOMBE PARK ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7RA
London Plane (T1) - crown reduce Reduce height by 5m from 14m to 9m. Reduce lateral spread by 5m from 10m to 5m. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - EVERDENE, 10 HARDY ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7NP
Construction of an upwards extensions to provide an additional 4 residential units (Use Class C3) to the existing residential building, new waste and cycle stores, landscaping and associated external
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 73 COLERAINE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7PF
Submission of details pursuant to discharge condition 5 (soft landscaping details) of planning permission reference 24/3603/HD dated 08/01/2025.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - JOHN ROAN LOWER SCHOOL, WESTCOMBE PARK ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7QR
Playground T3 - Dead tree Fell as close to ground level as possible. Grind out stump to 200mm below ground level. Playground T4 - Plane Fell as close to ground level as possible. Grind out stump to 20
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 57 COLERAINE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7PF
PROPOSAL ? DISMANTLE TO GROUND LEVEL AND TREAT STUMP OF 2 X EUCALYPTUS - located on the rear boundary with 55 (?) - they have grown significantly and is now posing a risk to our neighbours property as
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 59 COLERAINE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7PF
The tree is a damson tree. It is dying and in danger of falling down. Some dead branches have already fallen in the last few months. The whole tree needs to be cut down. In the sketch plan the tree is
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 3 LYNDALE CLOSE, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7RG
1. Oak - Reduce height by 3-4 metres back to old pollard points. Reduce sides by 1 metre, back to strong growth points Reason for works: General maintenance
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 89 COLERAINE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7PF
T1 - Cherry, Crown reduction by 0.5m in height and lateral spread, finished dimensions 5.5m in height and 4m in lateral spread To maintain trees current size. T2 - Lime, Repollard to old pruning point
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 5-8 AND BLOCK AT, 9-20 WYCHERLEY CLOSE, BLACKHEATH, SE3 7QH
Sycamore tree - Current height: approx. 11-14m. Current lateral spread: approx. 3.5-5.5m. Proposed reduction: 1.5-2m in height and 1-1.5m in lateral spread (back to previous pollard points) Finished h
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 75 MAZE HILL, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8XQ
Conversion of garage to a habitable space, replacement, installation and alterations of windows, installation of staircases to the rear, re-rendering and an addition to the roof with external alterati
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-02-12
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A brief summary of Greenwich in Greenwich - Greater London
Greenwich, located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich in south-east London, is an affluent area known for its rich maritime history and cultural significance. Situated just 5.5 miles east-south-east of Charing Cross, it is home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Maritime Greenwich, making it a notable location for planning applications related to heritage and conservation.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Greenwich a particularly low-crime area.
Greenwich has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Island Gardens. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Greenwich planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Greenwich
In the last 24 months, 251 planning applications were submitted near Greenwich. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Greenwich maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Greenwich were tree works (100), full planning applications (67), discharge of conditions (38). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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: 124 applications
- Refused: 14 applications
- Withdrawn: 10 applications
- Awaiting decision: 103 applications
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