Planning Guides for Greenwich
Everything homeowners in Greenwich need to know about planning permission, permitted development, and local constraints.
How likely is my planning application to get approved in Greenwich?
Greenwich's mix of UNESCO heritage sites, conservation areas, and flood zones makes planning approval harder to predict than most boroughs. Here's why your odds depend entirely on your specific property.
How much does planning permission really cost in Greenwich?
Planning permission in Greenwich starts at £548, but your property's location and constraints can make the real cost much higher.
Do I need planning permission in Greenwich?
Greenwich has a UNESCO World Heritage Site, multiple conservation areas, and Thames flood zones — all of which can change what you're allowed to build.
What planning rules in Greenwich catch homeowners out?
Greenwich looks straightforward until you dig into the detail. UNESCO designation, conservation areas, and flood zones mean the rules vary dramatically street by street.
What are the most common reasons planning applications get refused in Greenwich?
Greenwich's UNESCO World Heritage Site, conservation areas, and Thames flood zones make refusals more likely than homeowners realise. Find out what's really at stake for your property.
Check what you can build in Greenwich
These guides cover general rules — your property may have constraints that change everything. Check your specific address.
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