Woolwich, Greenwich - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woolwich, Greenwich - Greater London.
Greenwich - Greater London · England · Town
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.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Greenwich
- Parliamentary constituency: Greenwich and Woolwich
- LSOA: Greenwich 039A
Crime Statistics
622 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 199
- anti-social-behaviour: 113
- shoplifting: 60
- public-order: 41
- other-theft: 34
- drugs: 32
- theft-from-the-person: 29
- criminal-damage-arson: 27
- vehicle-crime: 27
- burglary: 25
- robbery: 20
- other-crime: 9
- bicycle-theft: 3
- possession-of-weapons: 3
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woolwich.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woolwich.
- 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 Woolwich based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
69 planning applications found near Woolwich.
- - DEVELOPMENT SITE AT FORMER 81 TO 88, BERESFORD STREET, LONDON, SE18 6BG
Submission of details pursuant to Paragraph 3.3 ('Be Seen' as-built Energy Reporting) of the Eighth Schedule of the S106 Agreement dated 04/08/2022 (Planning permission reference 21/4216/F).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - DEVELOPMENT SITE AT FORMER 81 TO 88, BERESFORD STREET, LONDON, SE18 6BG
Submission of details pursuant to Paragraph 1.1 (Implementation of the Energy Strategy and Assessment of Carbon Dioxide Emissions) of the Eighth Schedule of the S106 Agreement dated 04/08/2022 (Planni
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - DEVELOPMENT SITE AT FORMER 81 TO 88, BERESFORD STREET, LONDON, SE18 6BG
Discharge of Paragraph 14.3.2 (Notice of Occupation of the first Residential Unit) of the Section 106 Agreement associated with Planning Permission ref: 21/4216/F dated 04/08/2022.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - MAST QUAY PHASE II, WOOLWICH CHURCH STREET, WOOLWICH, WOOLWICH, SE18 5BG
Submission of details pursuant to the discharge of Condition 7 (Verification) of planning permission 25/0212/F dated 09/01/2025 (as allowed under Planning Appeal Ref. APP/E5330/C/23/3332209).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 21 Barge House Road North Woolwich London E16 2NX
Erection of single storey side and rear extension with roof lights,
Type: Full | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 138-152 Powis Street, London, SE18 6LR
Submission of details pursuant to discharge condition 5 (Waste and recycling provision), condition 7 (Operational Management Plan), condition 8 (Noise insulation measures) and condition 9 (Delivery an
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - DEVELOPMENT SITE AT FORMER 81 TO 88, BERESFORD STREET, LONDON, SE18 6BG
Submission of details pursuant to Condition 9 Part 2 (Secured by Design) of Planning Permission 21/4216/F dated 04/08/2022.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - DEVELOPMENT SITE AT FORMER 81 TO 88, BERESFORD STREET, LONDON, SE18 6BG
Submission of details pursuant to Paragraph 1.9 (Notice of Completion of Community Space) of the Ninth Schedule of the S106 Agreement dated 04/08/2022 (Planning permission reference 21/4216/F).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - DEVELOPMENT SITE AT FORMER 81 TO 88, BERESFORD STREET, LONDON, SE18 6BG
Submission of details pursuant to Conditions 3 Parts (a) and (c) (Energy and CO2) and 4 Part (a) (Post-construction renewable/low-carbon energy equipment monitoring) of Planning Permission 21/4216/F d
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Land Adjacent to 81-88 Beresford Street, Woolwich, London SE18 6BG
Submission of details pursuant to Paragraph 3.1.3 of the Fourth Schedule (Wheelchair Student Accommodation Units) of the S106 Agreement accompanying planning permission ref. 24/3095/F dated 07/04/2025
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Lower ground and ground floor of 138-152 Powis Street, Woolwich, London, SE18 6LR
An application submitted under Section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a minor material amendment in connection with the planning permission dated 23/09/2025, ref: 25/1909/F for " Chang
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Woolwich Foot Tunnel Entrance Pier Road North Woolwich London E16 2JJ
Approval of details pursuant to Condition 3 (Heritage) in relation to WSI Stage 1 attached to Planning Consent 22/02662/FUL dated 18th July 2025.
Type: Conditions | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Land Adjacent 81-88 Beresford Street, Woolwich, SE18 6BG
Submission of details pursuant to Condition 27 (Water Efficiency) of Planning Permission 24/3095/F dated 07/04/2025.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - DEVELOPMENT SITE AT FORMER 81 TO 88, BERESFORD STREET, LONDON, SE18 6BG
Submission of details pursuant to Condition 8 (c) (Biodiversity and Ecology) of Planning Permission 21/4216/F dated 04/08/2022.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - FORMER CO-OP BUILDING, 138 -152 POWIS STREET, WOOLWICH, LONDON, SE18 6NL
Submission of details pursuant to the discharge of condition 29 (shop front details) of Planning Permission reference 12/0487/F dated 20/09/2012.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - DEVELOPMENT SITE AT FORMER 81 TO 88, BERESFORD STREET, LONDON, SE18 6BG
Notice of Practical Completion of Student Affordable Units pursuant to Paragraph 14.3.3 of the Section 106 Agreement dated 04 August 2022 (attached to Planning Permission Reference 21/4216/F)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - The Ropeyards, Royal Arsenal Riverside, Blocks D and K3, K4 and K5, Land between Duke of Wellington Avenue and Beresford Street, London, SE18 6NP
Submission of details pursuant to part discharge of Condition 30 (Water Supply - Blocks D & K only) of planning permission reference 16/3025/MA dated 17/03/2017 as amended by application Ref. 24/0887/
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Land Adjacent 81-88 Beresford Street, Woolwich, SE18 6BG
Submission of details pursuant to Condition 29 Part A (Waste Management) of Planning Permission ref. 24/3095/F dated 07/04/2025.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Land Adjacent to 81-88 Beresford Street, Woolwich, London SE18 6BG
Submission of details pursuant to Paragraph 1.1.1 of the Sixth Schedule of the Section 106 Agreement dated 07 April 2025 associated with Planning Permission Reference 24/3095/F
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Woolwich Foot Tunnel Entrance Pier Road North Woolwich London E16 2JJ
Approval of details pursuant to Condition 8 (Foundation Design and Settlement (Elizabeth Line Condition)) attached to Planning Consent 22/02662/FUL dated 18th July 2025.
Type: Conditions | Council: Newham | Date: 2026-02-06
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A brief summary of Woolwich in Greenwich - Greater London
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.
The Woolwich area recorded 622 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Woolwich 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.
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.
Planning Activity in Woolwich
In the last 24 months, 137 planning applications were submitted near Woolwich. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 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 Woolwich.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Woolwich slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Woolwich were discharge of conditions (91), full planning applications (14), outline applications (11).
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 133 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 40 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 86 applications
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