New Eltham, Greenwich - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near New Eltham, Greenwich - Greater London.
Greenwich - Greater London · England · settlement
About New Eltham
New Eltham is a suburban area situated in South East London, predominantly within the Royal Borough of Greenwich, with some sections extending into the London Borough of Bexley. It lies southeast of Eltham and northwest of Sidcup, making it a key location for potential planning applications in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Greenwich
- Parliamentary constituency: Eltham and Chislehurst
- LSOA: Greenwich 030D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near New Eltham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near New 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 New Eltham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
28 planning applications found near New Eltham.
- - FLAMINGO PARK CLUB, SIDCUP BY PASS ROAD, CHISLEHURST, BR7 6HL
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following conditions relating to planning permission 22/02064/FULL1 (Allowed At Appeal APP/G5180/W/24/3341221): Condition 6 - Tree Protection S
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 144 IMPERIAL WAY, CHISLEHURST, BR7 6JS
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - 144 IMPERIAL WAY, CHISLEHURST, BR7 6JS
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 51 DOMONIC DRIVE, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 3LN
Construction of first floor side and rear extension with alteration to fenestration and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 75 SOUTHWOOD ROAD, LONDON, SE9 3QE
Submission of details pusuant to discharge condition 9 (proposed sound insulation scheme) of planning permission reference 22/3125/F date 09/02/2023.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 547 Foots Cray Road London SE9 3UG
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the conversion of roof space including hip to gable enlargement, rear dormer extension and rooflights to front roof slope.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 474 FOOTSCRAY ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 3UA
Submission of details pursuant of partial discharge condition 3 (External Materials) condition 5 (Secure and Dry Cycle Parking Spaces) and condition 10 (Demolition and Construction Management Plan) of
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 7 GRAVELWOOD CLOSE, CHISLEHURST, BR7 6JT
Change of use from a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a children's care home (C2) for up to 2 child residents supported by up to 2 carers on a shift rotation basis alongside a manager. LAWFUL DEVELOPME
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 513 Foots Cray Road London SE9 3UG
Application to approve details of condition 2 (Drainage) pursuant to application 25/02273/FUL for the retrospective use of annex as a self-contained residential unit (Class C3).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 888 SIDCUP ROAD, LONDON, SE9 3PN
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: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 130 Harland Avenue Sidcup Kent DA15 7PA
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - 50 GERDA ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 3SN
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) for a loft conversion.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 59 SLADES DRIVE, CHISLEHURST, BR7 6JX
Loft Conversion with Rear Dormer LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-08-15
View full details - - 52 DOMONIC DRIVE, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 3LJ
Construction of a single storey rear and side wrap around extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - 469 FOOTSCRAY ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 3UH
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for Loft extension, conversion of rear hip to gable, to create additional accommodation for existing family house
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2025-06-16
View full details - - 48 THAXTED ROAD, NEW ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 3PT
Construction of a single storey side rear wrap around extension, garage conversion, replacement of window to the front and installation of one rooflight with associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2025-06-09
View full details - - 402A FOOTSCRAY ROAD, LONDON, SE9 3TU
Certificate of lawfulness (Existing) is sought for the Property 402A Footscray Road, SE9 3TU has been in use as an HMO (Use Class C4) (since 2014).
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2025-02-07
View full details - - 325 Main Road Sidcup Kent DA14 6QG
Application to approve details of condition 4 (Parking) 5 (Visibilty Splays) 6 (Refuse) 7(Cycle Storage) 8 (Noise) pursuant to application 23/03422/FUL for Erection of a detached two storey dwelling w
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-01-22
View full details - - 50 DOMONIC DRIVE, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 3LJ
Construction of a single storey part side and rear wraparound extension and all associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - 872 SIDCUP ROAD, LONDON, SE9 3PN
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) for a single storey rear extension and rear roof extension with 2 front roof lights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2024-10-02
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A brief summary of New Eltham in Greenwich - Greater London
New Eltham is a suburban area situated in South East London, predominantly within the Royal Borough of Greenwich, with some sections extending into the London Borough of Bexley. It lies southeast of Eltham and northwest of Sidcup, making it a key location for potential planning applications in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes New Eltham a particularly low-crime area.
New Eltham has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Chislehurst, No data available for publication by HE, Willersley Avenue and Braundton Avenue. 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 New Eltham includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, New Eltham 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 New Eltham
In the last 24 months, 88 planning applications were submitted near New Eltham. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 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 New Eltham.
At 59 days on average, decisions near New Eltham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near New Eltham were full planning applications (37), outline applications (32), discharge of conditions (11). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 85 smaller schemes were submitted.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 5 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 36 applications
- Refused: 12 applications
- Awaiting decision: 40 applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.