How long do planning decisions take near Thamesmead?

The average planning decision time near Thamesmead is 49 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 Thamesmead?

The planning approval rate near Thamesmead is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Thamesmead?

The most common type of planning application near Thamesmead is discharge of conditions, with 18 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Thamesmead?

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Thamesmead, Bexley - Greater London Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Thamesmead, Bexley - Greater London.

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About Thamesmead

Thamesmead, situated in south-east London, lies between the Royal Borough of Greenwich and the London Borough of Bexley, approximately 11 miles east of Charing Cross. Developed primarily from the mid-1960s onwards, this area features predominantly social housing constructed on reclaimed marshland along the south bank of the River Thames, making it a significant focus for urban planning and development projects.

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Area Information

Admin district: Greenwich
Parliamentary constituency: Erith and Thamesmead
LSOA: Greenwich 002F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Thamesmead.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Thamesmead.

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 Thamesmead based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

12 planning applications found near Thamesmead.

- Land At Binsey Walk Adjacent To Harrow Manorway London
Application to approve details of condition 17 (Block A) pursuant to application 16/01287/OUTM01 for Details of all reserved matters being landscaping, access, appearance, layout and scale in respect
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-04-27
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- Street Record Harrow Manorway London
Application to approve details of condition 18 (Mitigation Measures for Outward Opening Doors) pursuant to application 16/01287/OUTM01MIN for the non material amendment, (comprising the amendment of c
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-03-27
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- 9 MALTHUS PATH, THAMESMEAD, LONDON, SE28 8AJ
Construction of a front infill extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-02-20
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- 52 Bledlow Close London SE28 8HF
Application to approve details of condition 4a (Secured by Design) pursuant to application 24/02586/FUL for Change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3) to House of Multiple Occupation (Class C4) and r
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-01-14
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- Thamesmead Sports Club Land On The South East Side Of Bayliss Avenue London SE28 8NL
Replacement of floodlighting illumination to mixed use community / sports facility.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-09-16
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- Land At Binsey Walk Adjacent To Harrow Manorway London
Application to approve details of condition 10 (Car Parking Management) pursuant to application 16/01287/OUTM for Outline application for demolition of existing buildings and hard standing, residentia
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-08-13
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- 2 POPLAR PLACE, THAMESMEAD, LONDON, SE28 8BB
Proposed construction of a two storey side extension & associated internal reconfigurations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2023-11-29
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- Land At Binsey Walk Adjacent To Harrow Manorway London
Application to approve details of condition 48 (Secure by Design) pursuant to application 16/01287/OUTM for outline application for demolition of existing buildings and hard standing, residential deve
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bexley | Date: 2023-10-03
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- 49 BERTRAND WAY, THAMESMEAD, LONDON, SE28 8LN
Construction of a two storey side extension and front porch (Re-consultation revised description)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2023-08-23
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- Land At Binsey Walk Adjacent To Harrow Manorway London
Application to approve details of conditions 21 (Written consent for piling and foundation design) and (27 (Piling Method Statement) pursuant to application 16/01287/OUTM for Outline application for d
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bexley | Date: 2023-01-25
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- Land At Binsey Walk Adjacent To Harrow Manorway London
Application to approve details of condition 35(Site Waste Management Plan) pursuant to application 16/01287/OUTM for Outline application for demolition of existing buildings and hard standing, residen
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bexley | Date: 2023-01-25
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- Land At Binsey Walk Adjacent To Harrow Manorway London
Application to approve details of conditions 4 (Sequence Plan) and 13(Construction Management Plan) pursuant to application 16/01287/OUTM for Outline application for demolition of existing buildings a
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bexley | Date: 2023-01-25
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A brief summary of Thamesmead in Bexley - Greater London

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Thamesmead a particularly low-crime area.

Thamesmead has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Crossness. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Thamesmead includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Thamesmead

In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Thamesmead. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Thamesmead maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Thamesmead were discharge of conditions (18), outline applications (9), full planning applications (6).

In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 34 smaller schemes were submitted.

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