Search Woolwich planning applications
58 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Woolwich · updated daily · Royal Borough of Greenwich
- Woolwich Crossrail Station East Ventilation Shaft, Arsenal Way, WoolwichAwaiting decisionAn application submitted under Section 96a of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a non mate...Received 29 Oct 202626/3124/NM
- 71-77 Powis Street, London, SE18 6JBAwaiting decisionCertificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for the use of the ground floor of 71-77 Powis Street, Woolwich for indoor sport, recreation and fitness on a 24 hour basis falling within Use Class E(d)All OtherReceived 28 Oct 202626/3107/CP
- 27 Powis Street, London, SE18 6HZAwaiting decisionPrior Approval is sought for the change of use of the first and second floor commercial premises (Class E) to provide two residential flats (Class C3).The commercial unit on the ground floor will be retained. .Received 26 Oct 202626/3082/PN2
- Mast Quay Phase II, WOOLWICH CHURCH STREET, WOOLWICH, WOOLWICH, SE18 5BGAwaiting decisionSubmission of details pursuant to the partial discharge of Condition 3 (Overarching Timetable) of planning permission 25/0212/F dated 09/01/2025 (as allowed under Planning Appeal Ref. APP/E5330/C/23/3332209).All OtherReceived 23 Oct 202626/3055/SD
- Grass Verge, John Wilson Street, Woolwich, SE18Awaiting decisionProposed installation of a telecommunications base station comprising a 20m monopole supporting 9no antennas and 2 no dishes with wraparound cabinet at the base, together with 6 no equipment cabinets and ancillary development thereto.Received 22 Oct 202626/3047/T3
Planning in Woolwich
- Approved
- 88%
- 332 of 365 decided
- Decision time
- about 13 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Woolwich in the last 24 months, from Royal Borough of Greenwich's planning register.
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Around Woolwich
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SE18 661 applications in the last 12 monthsE16 409 applications in the last 12 monthsSE28 114 applications in the last 12 months
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About Woolwich
Woolwich is a vibrant market town located in southeast London, within the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Known for its rich history and developing infrastructure, it presents a variety of planning opportunities and community projects that reflect the area’s growth and regeneration.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Woolwich 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 Woolwich a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Woolwich 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.
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In the last 24 months, 462 planning applications were submitted near Woolwich. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 93 days.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (112), full planning applications (14), outline applications (12). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 5 were dismissed (17% success rate).