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Planning in Shooters Hill

Approved
78%
278 of 348 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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Around Shooters Hill

Postcode districts

SE18 661 applications in the last 12 monthsSE9 575 applications in the last 12 monthsSE3 698 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Royal Borough of Greenwich

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About Shooters Hill

Shooters Hill is a notable district in South East London, located within the Royal Borough of Greenwich and the London Borough of Bexley. It is positioned north of Eltham and south of Woolwich, rising to 132 metres (433 ft), making it the highest point in Greenwich and one of the tallest in London. The area is traversed by Shooter's Hill Road, which forms part of the A207, A2 road, and historic Watling Street, making it a significant route for transport and planning considerations.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Shooters Hill area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Shooters Hill a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Shooters Hill has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Shooters Hill 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 Shooters Hill, 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, 402 planning applications were submitted near Shooters Hill. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (50), outline applications (28), tree works (23).

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Shooters Hill?
In the last 24 months, 402 planning applications were submitted near Shooters Hill. The approval rate is 78%.
How long do planning decisions take near Shooters Hill?
The average planning decision time near Shooters Hill is 63 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 Shooters Hill?
The planning approval rate near Shooters Hill is 78%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Shooters Hill?
The most common type of planning application near Shooters Hill is full planning applications, with 50 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Shooters Hill?
You can search and track planning applications near Shooters Hill on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.