Greenwich in London includes Greenwich town, Blackheath, and Woolwich. Known for the Royal Observatory, historic architecture, and riverside heritage. Planning focuses on urban densification, conversions, and residential schemes.
In the last year Greenwich decided 1,468 applications which is well above the national average of 980. The approval rate was 77% (slightly below the national average of 88%) and 71% of applications were decided on time, (significantly above the national average of 59%). Stats updated July 2026 from gov.uk sources. See how Greenwich performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Greenwich has a highly sensitive historic environment, with numerous Conservation Areas and a significant number of listed buildings across the borough. Heritage constraints are particularly pronounced within the Greenwich Town Centre Conservation Area and Blackheath Conservation Area, where formal townscape, open heathland, and historic architecture define character.
Development proposals are rigorously assessed in relation to key views and the setting of assets such as Old Royal Naval College, with Planning Permission typically requiring a highly sensitive, design-led approach.One of the top reasons heritage building applications are refused is causing harm to historic significance, a risk that can arise when proposals are not prepared by a consultant with heritage expertise. We help minimise this risk with expert, site-specific guidance; contact us here.
Alongside acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We advise on and prepare planning applications across a range of development types, including:
Creative architectural design is often what secures Planning Permission where standard approaches fall short. Tell us about your project.
Greenwich in London includes Greenwich town, Blackheath, and Woolwich. Known for the Royal Observatory, historic architecture, and riverside heritage. Planning focuses on urban densification, conversions, and residential schemes.
In the last year Greenwich decided 1,468 applications which is well above the national average of 980. The approval rate was 77% (slightly below the national average of 88%) and 71% of applications were decided on time, (significantly above the national average of 59%). Stats updated July 2026 from gov.uk sources. See how Greenwich performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Greenwich has a highly sensitive historic environment, with numerous Conservation Areas and a significant number of listed buildings across the borough. Heritage constraints are particularly pronounced within the Greenwich Town Centre Conservation Area and Blackheath Conservation Area, where formal townscape, open heathland, and historic architecture define character.
Development proposals are rigorously assessed in relation to key views and the setting of assets such as Old Royal Naval College, with Planning Permission typically requiring a highly sensitive, design-led approach.One of the top reasons heritage building applications are refused is causing harm to historic significance, a risk that can arise when proposals are not prepared by a consultant with heritage expertise. We help minimise this risk with expert, site-specific guidance; contact us here.
Alongside acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We advise on and prepare planning applications across a range of development types, including:
Creative architectural design is often what secures Planning Permission where standard approaches fall short. Tell us about your project.
