Plumstead, Greenwich - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Plumstead, Greenwich - Greater London.
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Planning applications in Plumstead are administered by Royal Borough Of Greenwich. View the full Royal Borough Of Greenwich planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Plumstead
Plumstead is a vibrant area in southeast London, situated within the Royal Borough of Greenwich, England. Located just east of Woolwich, it boasts a mix of residential and commercial developments, making it an important location for those researching planning applications in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Greenwich
- Parliamentary constituency: Erith and Thamesmead
- LSOA: Greenwich 006D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Plumstead.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Plumstead.
- 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 based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
119 planning applications found near Plumstead.
- - 58 BREWERY ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 7PT
Prior Approval for the construction of a single storey rear infil extension which will extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling by 3.27m, for which the maximum height will be 3.00m and the
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - - GARAGES adjacent to 29 HEAVITREE CLOSE, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON SE18 7RB
Submission of details pursuant to the discharge of Condition 18 (Preliminary Contamination Risk Assessment) of planning permission dated 04/12/2025 (Ref: 25/1073/F). - Geo Paddock Engineering Prelimin
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - - 63 VICARAGE PARK, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 7SU
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for Use of existing dwellinghouse (C3) as a children's home for 3 children and a team of support staff under use class C2.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - 22 MOUNT PLEASANT PLACE, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 1BW
Rear Garden - 2x Sycamore tree overhanging - Reduce trees back to previous reduction , 3 m of regrowth
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - 22 MOUNT PLEASANT PLACE, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 1BW
Rear Garden - 2x Sycamore tree overhanging - Reduce trees back to previous reduction , 3 m of regrowth persuant to condition 3 of PP 95/0029F dated 1/6/95
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - 33 WAVERLEY CRESCENT, LONDON, SE18 7QU
Submission of details pursuant to discharge condition 7 (Operational Management Plan) and condition 11 (Sound Insulation Scheme) of planning permission reference 25/2176/F dated 26/02/2026.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - 57 WAVERLEY ROAD, LONDON, SE18 7TL
Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing) is sought for 57 Waverley Road consists of two self-contained flats: flat 1, flat 2, which have been in residential use as two self-contained flats since 2008.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - London South East Colleges, 95 Plumstead Road, Woolwich, SE18 7DQ
Submission of details pursuant to the discharge Part B of Conditions 46 (Energy Strategy - College) of planning permission dated 28/04/2022 Planning reference 21/0585/F (Phase 1A only - College).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 18 BRAMBLEBURY ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 7TG
Construction of single-storey rear extension, rear dormer and change of use of a single family dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a six-bedroom HMO with a maximum capacity of six persons (Use Class C4) w
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 30 HEAVITREE ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 7RB
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for the erection of a rear dormer in line with the Class B of the GPDO 2015 Schedule B, Part 1.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - LORD DERBY HOUSE, 2B GRIFFIN ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, SE18 7QF
Subdivision of the existing 2 bed flat at first floor level into 2 x 1 bed self-contained flats, with associated rear extension at first floor level and all other associated alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 70 ST MARGARETS TERRACE, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 7RN
Construction of single-storey side infill extension and L-Shaped rear dormer extension to facilitate the change of use of a single family dwelling house (Class C3) to a six bedroom HMO with maximum ca
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - PLUMSTEAD BUS GARAGE, PETTMAN CRESCENT, THAMESMEAD, LONDON, SE28 0BJ
Installation of 4 nr steel gantries for the installation of new overhead EV bus chargers
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 13 MANTHORP ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 7SZ
Construction of outbuilding at the rear garden ancillary to the main dwellinghouse.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 70 ST MARGARETS TERRACE, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 7RN
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for L-shaped dormer extension with front roof lights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 70 ST MARGARETS TERRACE, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 7RN
Construction of a first floor rear extension with associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 121 ANCONA ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 1AE
Change of use from a single-family dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a small House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) accommodating up to six individuals
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - London South East Colleges, 95 Plumstead Road, Woolwich, SE18 7DQ
Submission of details pursuant to the partial discharge condition 53 (Circular Economy Statement Verification) of planning permission dated 28/04/2022 Planning reference 21/0585/F (Phase 1A only - Col
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 3 WAVERLEY CRESCENT, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 7QT
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for proposed rear dormer roof extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 121 ANCONA ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 1AE
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for erection of a rear roof extension and installation of three front rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-02-05
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A brief summary of Plumstead in Greenwich - Greater London
Plumstead is a vibrant area in southeast London, situated within the Royal Borough of Greenwich, England. Located just east of Woolwich, it boasts a mix of residential and commercial developments, making it an important location for those researching planning applications in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Plumstead a particularly low-crime area.
Plumstead 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.
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Planning Activity in Plumstead
In the last 24 months, 323 planning applications were submitted near Plumstead. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 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.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Plumstead slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Plumstead were discharge of conditions (133), full planning applications (97), outline applications (57).
In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 317 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 115 applications
- Refused: 31 applications
- Withdrawn: 7 applications
- Awaiting decision: 170 applications
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