Plumstead Common, Greenwich - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Plumstead Common, Greenwich - Greater London.
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About Plumstead Common
Plumstead Common is an urban park and common located in Plumstead within the Royal Borough of Greenwich, SE18, south-east London. As a key component of the South East London Green Chain, it offers valuable green space for the community, making it a notable area for potential planning applications related to environmental and recreational development.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Greenwich
- Parliamentary constituency: Erith and Thamesmead
- LSOA: Greenwich 007B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Plumstead Common.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Plumstead Common.
- 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 Plumstead Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
47 planning applications found near Plumstead Common.
- - 102 SWINGATE LANE, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 2HL
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for single-storey rear extension, demolition of the existing infill extension, and construction of a new single-storey infill extension, L-shaped dormer
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 27 MALTON STREET, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 2EH
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 2.72m and the heigh
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-05-04
View full details - - 102 SWINGATE LANE, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 2HL
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 2.90m and the heigh
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 125 FLAXTON ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 2EW
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for erection of a single-storey rear infill extension projecting 3.0 metres from the original rear wall, together with the construction of an L-shaped re
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 41 DUNCROFT, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 2HZ
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: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 18 PEGWELL STREET, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 2SP
Change of us of single family dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a three bedroom small HMO with a maximum capacity of six persons (Use Class C4)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 178 FLAXTON ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 2LA
Construction of part single-storey, part 2-storey rear extension and detached garage following demolition of existing conservatory & detached garage and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 4 BARDEN STREET, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 2EP
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for single-storey rear and infill extension, L-shaped dormer extension with front roof lights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 16 BASSANT ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 2NP
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for single-storey infill extension and L-shaped dormer extension with front roof lights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 11 RAYMERE GARDENS, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 2LB
Construction of a single storey side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - ANNEXE AT, 12 HIGHMEAD, SE18 2DJ
Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing) is sought for continued use as an independent dwellinghouse.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 128 CAMDALE ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 2DR
Demolition of existing garage and erection of single storey side extension incorporating Master bedroom with wet room and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 27 MALTON STREET, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 2EH
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 2.72m and the heigh
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 96 ALABAMA STREET, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 2SR
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 96 ALABAMA STREET, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 2SR
Demolition and construction of a single-storey rear extension and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 102 SWINGATE LANE, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 2HL
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 3.0m and the height
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 102 SWINGATE LANE, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 2HL
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for single-storey rear extension, part demolition of the existing infill extension, L-shaped dormer extension with front roof lights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 27 MALTON STREET, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 2EH
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 2.72m and the heigh
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - ISLAND SITE, SWINGATE LANE LONDON, SE18 2DA
Removal of a Telephone Kiosk.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 232 LAKEDALE ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 1PU
Sycamore tree rear garden - Fell causing damage to guttering and obstructing garden space
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-01-26
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A brief summary of Plumstead Common in Greenwich - Greater London
Plumstead Common is an urban park and common located in Plumstead within the Royal Borough of Greenwich, SE18, south-east London. As a key component of the South East London Green Chain, it offers valuable green space for the community, making it a notable area for potential planning applications related to environmental and recreational development.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Plumstead Common a particularly low-crime area.
Plumstead Common 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 Plumstead Common includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Oxleas Woodlands SSSI; 3 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 Plumstead Common
In the last 24 months, 166 planning applications were submitted near Plumstead Common. Of these, 70% 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 Plumstead Common.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Plumstead Common slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Plumstead Common were full planning applications (75), outline applications (56), discharge of conditions (23). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 165 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (60% 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: 66 applications
- Refused: 25 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 72 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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