Greenwich, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Greenwich, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Greenwich
Greenwich, located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich in south-east London, is an affluent area just 5.5 miles (8.9 km) east-south-east of Charing Cross. It is renowned for the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Maritime Greenwich, making it a culturally rich location that may influence planning applications and developments in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £285,290 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Ipswich
- Parliamentary constituency: Ipswich
- LSOA: Ipswich 016B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
8 planning applications found near Greenwich.
- - Plot D Raeburn Road South Ipswich Suffolk
Discharge of Conditions 2 and 3 of planning permission 25/00735/FUL (Use of land for storing shipping containers for public storage (Use Class B8) relating to landscaping and biodiversity enhancements
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Ipswich | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Former Land At Dies Co Ltd Hawke Road Ipswich Suffolk
Part-discharge of Condition 21 (energy performance and water efficiency in relation to Plots 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24) of application 22/01014/FUL: Erection of 20 houses and 6 fla
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Ipswich | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 70 Landseer Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 0DH
Discharge of Condition 3 (details of biodiversity enhancements) of application 25/00226/FUL: (Change of use from Use Class B8 (Storage and Distribution) to mixed use B8 and E(g)(i) (Offices); includin
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Ipswich | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Land On The West Sides Of Alton Road Odiham
Approval of Condition 15 - Care Home Travel Plan - pursuant to 21/00777/OUT - Erection of 60 bed care home and 30 dwellings (10 x 2 bed houses, 12 x 3 bed houses, 4 x 4+ bed houses and 4 x 2 bed flats
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Hart | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Former Land At Dies Co Ltd Hawke Road Ipswich Suffolk
Non-material amendment to planning permission 22/01014/FUL (Erection of 20 houses and 6 flats with associated car parking and newly equipped play area.) relating to minor revisions to the approved har
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Ipswich | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Former Land At Dies Co Ltd Hawke Road Ipswich Suffolk
Part-discharge of Condition 21 (energy performance and water efficiency in relation to Plots 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13) and Discharge of Condition 22 (energy sources in relation to all plots) of applica
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Ipswich | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Former Norsk Hydro Ltd Sandyhill Lane Ipswich Suffolk
Discharge of condition 28 of planning permission 17/00769/OUT (Outline application for the erection of up to 85 dwellings with associated landscaping, open space and ancillary infrastructure and works
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Ipswich | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Land At Former Dies Co Ltd Hawke Road Ipswich Suffolk
Discharge of Condition 2i (bus stop improvements) of planning permission 22/01014/FUL: Erection of 20 houses and 6 flats with associated car parking and newly equipped play area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Ipswich | Date: 2024-10-04
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A brief summary of Greenwich in Suffolk
Greenwich, located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich in south-east London, is an affluent area just 5.5 miles (8.9 km) east-south-east of Charing Cross. It is renowned for the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Maritime Greenwich, making it a culturally rich location that may influence planning applications and developments in the area.
Property prices in Greenwich show an average sale price of £285,290, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
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 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Central, Stoke, Wet Dock, Holywells Park. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Greenwich includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Orwell Estuary SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Suffolk Coast & Heaths; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Stour and Orwell Estuaries; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Stour and Orwell Estuaries. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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, 13 planning applications were submitted near Greenwich. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Greenwich may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 35 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 discharge of conditions (7), amendments (4), full planning applications (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 5 medium-scale applications, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.