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Planning in Plumstead

Approved
80%
630 of 756 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Plumstead in the last 24 months, from Royal Borough of Greenwich's planning register.

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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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Plumstead 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Plumstead, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 926 planning applications were submitted near Plumstead. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (148), full planning applications (87), outline applications (58). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

16 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 12 were dismissed (20% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Plumstead?
In the last 24 months, 926 planning applications were submitted near Plumstead. The approval rate is 80%.
How long do planning decisions take near Plumstead?
The average planning decision time near Plumstead is 83 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Plumstead?
The planning approval rate near Plumstead is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Plumstead?
The most common type of planning application near Plumstead is discharge of conditions, with 148 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Plumstead?
You can search and track planning applications near Plumstead on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.