North Woolwich, Tower Hamlets - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near North Woolwich, Tower Hamlets - Greater London.
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Planning applications in North Woolwich are administered by London Borough Of Tower Hamlets. View the full London Borough Of Tower Hamlets planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About North Woolwich
North Woolwich, located in the London Borough of Newham, sits on the northern bank of the River Thames, directly opposite Woolwich. This area is well-connected, offering easy access to Woolwich via the Woolwich Ferry and the Woolwich foot tunnel, making it a key point for potential planning developments and infrastructure projects.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Greenwich
- Parliamentary constituency: Greenwich and Woolwich
- LSOA: Greenwich 011C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near North Woolwich.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near North Woolwich.
- 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 North Woolwich based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
88 planning applications found near North Woolwich.
- - The Ropeyards, Royal Arsenal Riverside, Blocks D and K3, K4 and K5, Land between Duke of Wellington Avenue and Beresford Street, London, SE18 6NP
Submission of details pursuant to the partial discharge of Condition 13 (Non-Residential Range and Size Restrictions) of application 16/3025/MA dated 17/03/2017 related to Plots D and K3-K5 only.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - - The Ropeyards, Royal Arsenal Riverside, Blocks D and K3, K4 and K5, Land between Duke of Wellington Avenue and Beresford Street, London, SE18 6NP
Submission of details pursuant to the partial discharge of Condition 63 (Ecological Details) and 64 (Landscape Ecology Management Plan) of application 16/3025/MA dated 17/03/2017 related to Plots D an
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Woolwich Foot Tunnel Entrance Pier Road North Woolwich London E16 2JJ
Approval of details pursuant to Condition 15 (Groundborne Noise) attached to Planning Consent 22/02662/FUL dated 18th July 2025.
Type: Conditions | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - 26/01344/AOD · Validated: Fri 19 Jun 2026 - Land Adjacent To Woolwich Foot Tunnel Entrance Pier Road North Woolwich London E16 2JJ
Approval of details pursuant to Condition 15 (Groundborne Noise) attached to Planning Consent 22/02662/FUL dated 18th July 2025.
Status: Undecided | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-06-19 - 26/01269/AOD · Validated: Wed 10 Jun 2026 - Land Adjacent To Woolwich Foot Tunnel Entrance Pier Road North Woolwich London E16 2JJ
Approval of details pursuant to Condition 40 (Detailed Drawings) attached to Planning Consent 22/02662/FUL dated 18th July 2025.
Status: Undecided | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-06-10 - - FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR OFFICE, 113 WOOLWICH HIGH STREET, WOOLWICH, LONDON, SE18 6DN
Prior Approval is sought for Change of use of the first and second floors from Class E (commercial, business and service) to Class C3 (dwellinghouses) to provide 3 self-contained residential units, co
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - 26/01040/AOD · Validated: Tue 12 May 2026 - Land Adjacent To Woolwich Foot Tunnel Entrance Pier Road North Woolwich London E16 2JJ
Approval of details pursuant to Condition 19 (Construction/Demolition Environmental Management Plan) attached to Planning Consent 22/02662/FUL dated 18th July 2025.
Status: Undecided | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-05-12 - - DEVELOPMENT SITE AT FORMER 81 TO 88, BERESFORD STREET, LONDON, SE18 6BG
Submission of details pursuant to Paragraph 3.3 ('Be Seen' as-built Energy Reporting) of the Eighth Schedule of the S106 Agreement dated 04/08/2022 (Planning permission reference 21/4216/F).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - DEVELOPMENT SITE AT FORMER 81 TO 88, BERESFORD STREET, LONDON, SE18 6BG
Submission of details pursuant to Paragraph 1.1 (Implementation of the Energy Strategy and Assessment of Carbon Dioxide Emissions) of the Eighth Schedule of the S106 Agreement dated 04/08/2022 (Planni
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - DEVELOPMENT SITE AT FORMER 81 TO 88, BERESFORD STREET, LONDON, SE18 6BG
Discharge of Paragraph 14.3.2 (Notice of Occupation of the first Residential Unit) of the Section 106 Agreement associated with Planning Permission ref: 21/4216/F dated 04/08/2022.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - MAST QUAY PHASE II, WOOLWICH CHURCH STREET, WOOLWICH, WOOLWICH, SE18 5BG
Submission of details pursuant to the discharge of Condition 7 (Verification) of planning permission 25/0212/F dated 09/01/2025 (as allowed under Planning Appeal Ref. APP/E5330/C/23/3332209).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 21 Barge House Road North Woolwich London E16 2NX
Erection of single storey side and rear extension with roof lights,
Type: Full | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 138-152 Powis Street, London, SE18 6LR
Submission of details pursuant to discharge condition 5 (Waste and recycling provision), condition 7 (Operational Management Plan), condition 8 (Noise insulation measures) and condition 9 (Delivery an
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - DEVELOPMENT SITE AT FORMER 81 TO 88, BERESFORD STREET, LONDON, SE18 6BG
Submission of details pursuant to Condition 9 Part 2 (Secured by Design) of Planning Permission 21/4216/F dated 04/08/2022.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - DEVELOPMENT SITE AT FORMER 81 TO 88, BERESFORD STREET, LONDON, SE18 6BG
Submission of details pursuant to Paragraph 1.9 (Notice of Completion of Community Space) of the Ninth Schedule of the S106 Agreement dated 04/08/2022 (Planning permission reference 21/4216/F).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - DEVELOPMENT SITE AT FORMER 81 TO 88, BERESFORD STREET, LONDON, SE18 6BG
Submission of details pursuant to Conditions 3 Parts (a) and (c) (Energy and CO2) and 4 Part (a) (Post-construction renewable/low-carbon energy equipment monitoring) of Planning Permission 21/4216/F d
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Land Adjacent to 81-88 Beresford Street, Woolwich, London SE18 6BG
Submission of details pursuant to Paragraph 3.1.3 of the Fourth Schedule (Wheelchair Student Accommodation Units) of the S106 Agreement accompanying planning permission ref. 24/3095/F dated 07/04/2025
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Woolwich Foot Tunnel Entrance Pier Road North Woolwich London E16 2JJ
Approval of details pursuant to Condition 3 (Heritage) in relation to WSI Stage 1 attached to Planning Consent 22/02662/FUL dated 18th July 2025.
Type: Conditions | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Lower ground and ground floor of 138-152 Powis Street, Woolwich, London, SE18 6LR
An application submitted under Section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a minor material amendment in connection with the planning permission dated 23/09/2025, ref: 25/1909/F for " Chang
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Land Adjacent 81-88 Beresford Street, Woolwich, SE18 6BG
Submission of details pursuant to Condition 27 (Water Efficiency) of Planning Permission 24/3095/F dated 07/04/2025.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-02-25
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A brief summary of North Woolwich in Tower Hamlets - Greater London
North Woolwich, located in the London Borough of Newham, sits on the northern bank of the River Thames, directly opposite Woolwich. This area is well-connected, offering easy access to Woolwich via the Woolwich Ferry and the Woolwich foot tunnel, making it a key point for potential planning developments and infrastructure projects.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes North Woolwich a particularly low-crime area.
North Woolwich 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, North Woolwich 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 North Woolwich
In the last 24 months, 153 planning applications were submitted near North Woolwich. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 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 North Woolwich.
At 63 days on average, decisions near North Woolwich slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near North Woolwich were discharge of conditions (99), full planning applications (15), outline applications (13).
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 144 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 49 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 93 applications
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