What's changing near SE18 1BX
Within 2 km, around Plumstead High Street in Greenwich. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
1,391new homes completed within 2 km, last 2 years
0homes given permission on brownfield sites since 2021
-3.6%like-for-like prices in Plumstead High Street, 2024 → 2025 (council +0.3%)
+5%recorded crime, last 12 months vs the 12 before
On the map
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Nearby, most recent first
- New homes
82 new homes completedflats · Jul 2026 – Sep 2026
Sept 2026
250 m away - New homes
72 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026
250 m away - New school
New school: Thrive Independent SchoolOther independent school, other independent school
Aug 2026
550 m away - New homes
85 new homes completedflats · May 2026 – Jun 2026
Jun 2026
300 m away - New homes
57 new homes completedflats · May 2026
May 2026
300 m away - New homes
84 new homes completedflats · Apr 2026
Apr 2026
350 m away - New homes
84 new homes completedflats · Apr 2026
Apr 2026
350 m away - New homes
54 new homes completedflats · Feb 2026 – Mar 2026
Mar 2026
400 m away - New homes
47 new homes completedflats · Jan 2026 – Mar 2026
Mar 2026
400 m away - New homes
72 new homes completedflats · Mar 2026
Mar 2026
450 m away - New homes
64 new homes completedflats · Feb 2026
Feb 2026
1.3 km away - New homes
49 new homes completedflats · Feb 2026
Feb 2026
1.9 km away
Planning applications within 500 m
62applications in the last 12 months
33approved · 11 refused
12still being decided
668net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
- Application Under Consideration
2, 2 MINERAL STREET, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 1QR, Mineral Street, SE18 1QRChange of use from an existing single-family dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 4-bed, 5-person HMO (Use Class C4), in addition to a single-storey rear extension, rear dormer extension with front roof lights, provision of cycle and refuse storage, and all other associated works.Greenwich 26/2782/F · All Other
Sept 2026
200 m away - Application Under Consideration
11, 11 LIFFLER ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 1AUChange of use from a single family dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 5-bedroom 6 persons small HMO (Use Class C4); rear roof extension, provision of refuse and recycling storage within the front garden and cycle storage for 6 bicycles within the rear garden of the property.Greenwich 26/2650/F · All Other · 1 homes proposed
Sept 2026
450 m away - Application Under Consideration
11, 11 LIFFLER ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 1AUCertificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for erection of a rear roof extension.Greenwich 26/2656/CP · All Other
Sept 2026
450 m away - Application Under Consideration
37 LIFFLER ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 1AUCertificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for erection of a rear roof extension on the main roof and on the roof of the outrigger.Greenwich 26/2497/CP · All Other
Aug 2026
500 m away - Application Under Consideration
22 HYLTON STREET, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 1EEChange of use from existing dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to residential children's home (Use Class C2) to accommodate a maximum of 3 children.Greenwich 26/1879/F · All Other
Aug 2026
400 m away - Approved
16homes extended 2021–2025, typically adding 23 m²
26since energy certificates began (2008)
2in SE18 1BX itself
- Extendedcertificate 2023
- Extendedcertificate 2021
Spotted when a home's energy certificate shows at least 15 m² (and 15%) more floor area than an earlier one. Only homes with two certificates show up, so the real number is higher. A busy street suggests extensions get permission here; check the council's planning register for the details.
Storm overflows within 2 km
No monitored sewer storm overflows within 2 km (England only).
Environment Agency event duration monitoring, 2025 annual return (OGL; © Environment Agency copyright and/or database right 2026). Overflows release diluted sewage into rivers and the sea when sewers are overwhelmed, mostly after heavy rain.
Solar, wind and battery projects within 10 km
64 planned, approved or being built and 21 running (194 MW between them). Those within 5 km are on the map above.
- Rooftop solar
Brookhill Estate RegenerationApproved, not yet built · 150 kW
Mar 2023
1.9 km away - Rooftop solar
Atlantis Avenue, Beckton - Solar PV SystemsApproved, not yet built · 360 kW
Jun 2023
2.2 km away - Rooftop solar
University Of East London Dockland Campus, University Way - Soalr PanelsApproved, not yet built
Dec 2023
2.7 km away - Wind farm
London Design and Engineering UTC, University Way - Wind TurbinesPlanning application in · 200 kW
May 2026
2.8 km away - Rooftop solar
Knowledge Dock, University Way - Solar PanelApproved, not yet built · 150 kW
Sept 2023
2.8 km away - Battery storage
Atcost Road - Battery Storage FacilityPlanning application in · 100 MW
May 2024
3.2 km away - Rooftop solar
Siemens Road, Westminster Industrial Estate - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 700 kW
Aug 2023
3.4 km away - Rooftop solar
Siemens Road, Westminster Industrial Estate - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 700 kW
Aug 2023
3.4 km away - Rooftop solar
Thames Innovation Centre, Veridion Way - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 170 kW
Jul 2025
3.6 km away - Rooftop solar
Newham Dockside - Photovoltaic PanelsApproved, not yet built · 440 kW
Mar 20223.6 km away
Road and street works within 1 km
8 permitted works running now or planned, 3 of them major.
- Major, planned
Plumstead High Street, PlumsteadHighway repair and maintenance works · ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH · Road closure
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
400 m away - Major
Plumstead High Street, PlumsteadHighway repair and maintenance works · ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH · Road closure
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
400 m away - Major, planned
Nathan Way, ThamesmeadSection 50 · ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH · Two-way signals
Oct 2026 to Nov 2026
1000 m away - Standard
Plumstead High Street, PlumsteadHighway repair and maintenance works · ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH · Multi-way signals
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
350 m away - Standard
Elmley Street, PlumsteadUtility asset works · UK POWER NETWORKS EASTERN & LONDON · Some carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
550 m away - Standard
Blithdale Road, Abbey WoodSection 50 · ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH · Some carriageway incursion
Nov 2026 to Nov 2026
850 m away - Minor
Brewery Road, PlumsteadUtility asset works · BT · Multi-way signals
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
850 m away - Minor
Western Way, ThamesmeadUtility asset works · HUTCHISON 3G LTD · Lane closure
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
900 m away
DfT Street Manager permits (OGL), England. Dates are the planned ones; works often finish early or overrun.
Major infrastructure projects within 30 km
- Decided
Riverside Energy ParkGenerating Stations · Immediately to the west of the existing Riverside Resource Recovery Facility,Bexley, London decided Apr 2020
4.6 km away - Decideddecided Nov 2025
5.0 km away - Decided
Silvertown TunnelHighways · The new road tunnel will pass under the River Thames between Silvertown and North Greenwich decided May 2018
5.6 km away - Pre-applicationapplication due March 2028
6.1 km away - Decideddecided Sept 2014
14.2 km away - Decideddecided Apr 2014
15.9 km away - Decided
Transport schemes within 20 km
- Transport
Barking Riverside Overground stationNew station and Overground extension, opened July 2022
Jul 2022
3.7 km away - Transport
Northern line extension: Nine ElmsNew Underground station, opened September 2021
Sept 2021
15.2 km away - Transport
Northern line extension: Battersea Power StationNew Underground station, opened September 2021
Sept 2021
16.2 km away - TransportMay 2022
18.7 km away
31 GALLOSSON ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 1RDReplacement of all windows and doors with associated works.Greenwich 26/2272/HD · Householder
Approved51, 51 BANNOCKBURN ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 1ETCertificate of Lawfulness (Existing) is sought to establish the use of no. 51 Bannockburn Road as a HMO since at least 2018, and now is lawful as a six bedroom HMO with ensuite rooms and shared kitchen, arranged over ground, first & second floors.Greenwich 26/2269/CE · All Other · 1 homes proposed
Jul 2026
250 m away REFUSED2 MINERAL STREET, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 1QRChange of use from an existing single-family dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 4-bed, 5-person HMO (Use Class C4), in addition to a single-storey rear extension, rear dormer extension with front roof lights, provision of cycle and refuse storage, and all other associated works.Greenwich 26/2082/F · All Other
Jul 2026
200 m away Application Under Consideration39 KENTMERE ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 1DLChange of use from an existing single-family dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 5-bed, 5-person HMO (Use Class C4), in addition to a single-storey rear extension, provision of cycle and refuse storage, and all other associated works.Greenwich 26/2081/F · All Other
Jul 2026
150 m away Application Under Consideration103 CONWAY ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 1ASChange of use from single dwelling house (Use Class C3) to a 6-bedroom, 6-person HMO (Use Class C4), with single-storey rear and infill extension including demolition of the existing extensions, L-shaped dormer extension and front roof lights, refuse and cycle storage.Greenwich 26/1863/F · All Other · 1 homes proposed
Jul 2026
350 m away Application Under Consideration43, 43 TEWSON ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 1BBChange of use from an existing single-family dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 6-bed, 6-person HMO (Use Class C4), in addition to the construction of L-shaped rear dormer, cycle and refuse storage and all other associated alterations.Greenwich 26/0871/F · All Other · 1 homes proposed
Apr 2026
400 m away Running nearest: Twin Tumps Way - Solar Panels (rooftop solar, 2.0 km); Riverside Resource Recovery Facility (RRRF) (energy from waste, 3.0 km); Beckton STW Biodiesel Power Plant (biomass, 3.1 km); Beckton Gas Pressure Reduction Station (biomass, 3.2 km); Crossness Sewage Works Turbine (wind farm, 3.8 km).
DESNZ Renewable Energy Planning Database, April to June 2026 (OGL). Projects of 150 kW and over; refused, withdrawn and abandoned ones are left out.
Planning Inspectorate list of nationally significant infrastructure projects (roads, railways, energy, water, waste), October 2026 (OGL). Each is placed at one point, usually the middle of the site; long schemes run well beyond it.