What percentage of planning applications does Greenwich approve?

Greenwich approves approximately 78% of planning applications, based on 23,213 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Greenwich decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 23,213 planning decisions published by Greenwich.

What is the refusal rate for Greenwich planning applications?

Greenwich refuses approximately 22% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Greenwich?

The average planning application in Greenwich takes 12.2 weeks from validation to decision, which is above the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. Based on 20,670 applications with recorded submission and decision dates. See how Greenwich compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

Greenwich Planning Decisions — What Gets Approved and Refused

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Recent planning decisions in Greenwich

3 days ago

Change of use from a family dwelling (Use Class C3) to a two-bedroom, three-pers

None · GREENWICH CREEKSIDE

Refused

3 days ago

Construction of a first floor rear extension and various alterations to the exis

None · ELTHAM PAGE

Refused

3 days ago

Construction of a garden office with canopy and decking.

None · MOTTINGHAM, COLDHARBOUR & NEW ELTHAM

Approved

3 days ago

Construction of a single storey rear extension

None · PLUMSTEAD COMMON

Approved

3 days ago

Prior Approval for the construction of a single storey part rear extension which

None · KIDBROOKE PARK

Approved

4 days ago

Demolition of the existing 3-storey building (mixed-use comprising Use Classes E

None · GREENWICH PARK

Refused

4 days ago

Construction of a single storey rear infill extension and a first-floor rear ext

None · PLUMSTEAD & GLYNDON

Approved

4 days ago

Hip to gable loft conversion incorporating rear dormer, Juliet balcony and insta

None · MOTTINGHAM, COLDHARBOUR & NEW ELTHAM

Refused

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About this data

This page analyses 23,213 planning decisions made by Greenwich from January 2020 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Greenwich planning approval rates page.

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