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What's changing near SE18 7LD
Within 2 km, around Woolwich South in Greenwich. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
2,012new homes completed within 2 km, last 2 years
0homes given permission on brownfield sites since 2021
-3.8%like-for-like prices in Woolwich South, 2024 → 2025 (council +0.3%)
+6%recorded crime, last 12 months vs the 12 before
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New homesSchool openedSchool closedExtended homeStorm overflowEnergy projectBlack pin: the postcode. Tap a dot for details.
Nearby, most recent first
- New homes
82 new homes completedflats · Jul 2026 – Sep 2026
Sept 2026
1.3 km away - New homes
72 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026
1.3 km away - New homes
20 new homes completedflats · Jun 2026 – Aug 2026
Aug 2026
1.9 km away - New school
New school: Thrive Independent SchoolOther independent school, other independent school
Aug 2026
1.6 km away - New homes
85 new homes completedflats · May 2026 – Jun 2026
Jun 2026
1.3 km away - New homes
28 new homes completedflats · Jun 2026
Jun 2026
1.9 km away - New homes
35 new homes completedflats · Apr 2026 – Jun 2026
Jun 2026
1.9 km away - New homes
57 new homes completedflats · May 2026
May 2026
1.3 km away - New homes
84 new homes completedflats · Apr 2026
Apr 2026
1.2 km away - New homes
84 new homes completedflats · Apr 2026
Apr 2026
1.2 km away - New homes
54 new homes completedflats · Feb 2026 – Mar 2026
Mar 2026
1.1 km away - New homes
47 new homes completedflats · Jan 2026 – Mar 2026
Mar 2026
1.1 km away
Planning applications within 500 m
52applications in the last 12 months
25approved · 15 refused
9still being decided
588net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
- Application Under Consideration
70 ST MARGARETS TERRACE, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 7RNChange of use from single dwelling house (Use Class C3) to a 6-bed, 6-person HMO (Use Class C4), in addition to a single-storey infill extension, first-floor rear extension, L-shaped dormer extension, provision of refuse and cycle storage, and all other associated work.Greenwich 26/2484/F · All Other · 1 homes proposed
Aug 2026
400 m away - Application Under Consideration
LORD RAGLAN, 158 BURRAGE ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 7LAExternal alterations and construction of first floor rear extension, construction of part 1, part 2 storey rear extension and second floor (roof) extension to the Lord Raglan PH; construction of part 1, part 2 storey extension to the rear of 160 Burrage Road; retention of public house use across part ground and basement levels alongside new 18 aparthotel; reconfiguration of 160 Burrage Road to prGreenwich 26/1669/F · All Other
Aug 2026
100 m away - REFUSED
87 WOOLWICH NEW ROAD, LONDON, SE18 6EDChange of use from beauty salon (use class E) to takeaway (sui generis).Greenwich 26/2304/F · All Other
Aug 2026
450 m away - Approved
70 ST MARGARETS TERRACE, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 7RNCertificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for L-shaped dormer extension with front roof lights.Greenwich 26/2006/CP · All Other
Jul 2026
400 m away - Approved
ALLIED REMEDIAL TREATMENTS LTD, 4 CONDUIT MEWS, LONDON, SE18 7APConversion of existing building to create 2no self-contained flats.Greenwich 26/1997/PN2 · Prior Approval · 2 homes proposed
Jul 2026
250 m away - REFUSED
20homes extended 2021–2025, typically adding 23 m²
47since energy certificates began (2008)
0in SE18 7LD itself
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
1storm overflows within 2 km
0hours of spills in 2025 between them (typical neighbourhood: about 36)
1spill events counted
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 20 running (193 MW between them). Those within 5 km are on the map above.
- Rooftop solar
Brookhill Estate RegenerationApproved, not yet built · 150 kW
Mar 2023
650 m away - Rooftop solar
Siemens Road, Westminster Industrial Estate - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 700 kW
Aug 2023
2.2 km away - Rooftop solar
Siemens Road, Westminster Industrial Estate - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 700 kW
Aug 2023
2.2 km away - Rooftop solar
Atlantis Avenue, Beckton - Solar PV SystemsApproved, not yet built · 360 kW
Jun 2023
2.3 km away - Rooftop solar
University Of East London Dockland Campus, University Way - Soalr PanelsApproved, not yet built
Dec 2023
2.3 km away - Wind farm
London Design and Engineering UTC, University Way - Wind TurbinesPlanning application in · 200 kW
May 2026
2.4 km away - Rooftop solar
Knowledge Dock, University Way - Solar PanelApproved, not yet built · 150 kW
Sept 2023
2.4 km away - Rooftop solar
The Valley, Floyd Road - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 650 kW
Jul 2025
2.5 km away - Rooftop solar
Stone Lake Retail Park, Woolwich Road - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 100 kW
May 2026
2.7 km away - Rooftop solar
Newham Dockside - Photovoltaic PanelsApproved, not yet built · 440 kW
Mar 20222.9 km away
Road and street works within 1 km
8 permitted works running now or planned, 2 of them major.
- Major, planned
Arsenal Way, WoolwichSection 50 · ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH · Road closure
Oct 2026 to Dec 2026
500 m away - Major
Castile Road John Wilson Street Footpath, WoolwichUtility asset works · THAMES WATER · Lane closure
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
900 m away - Standard
Elmley Street, PlumsteadUtility asset works · UK POWER NETWORKS EASTERN & LONDON · Some carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
700 m away - Standard
Eglinton Road, WoolwichUtility asset works · UK POWER NETWORKS EASTERN & LONDON · Some carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
800 m away - Minor
Brewery Road, PlumsteadUtility asset works · BT · Multi-way signals
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
500 m away - Minor
Greens End, WoolwichUtility asset works · BT · No carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
550 m away - Minor
Herbert Road, WoolwichUtility repair and maintenance works · THAMES WATER · Some carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
750 m away - Minor
Waverley Crescent, PlumsteadUtility asset works · VIRGIN MEDIA · Stop/go boards
Oct 2026 to Nov 2026
800 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
Silvertown TunnelHighways · The new road tunnel will pass under the River Thames between Silvertown and North Greenwich decided May 2018
4.6 km away - Pre-applicationapplication due March 2028
4.9 km away - Decided
Riverside Energy ParkGenerating Stations · Immediately to the west of the existing Riverside Resource Recovery Facility,Bexley, London decided Apr 2020
5.9 km away - Decideddecided Nov 2025
6.2 km away - Decideddecided Sept 2014
13.1 km away - Decideddecided Apr 2014
15.4 km away - Decided
Transport schemes within 20 km
- Transport
Barking Riverside Overground stationNew station and Overground extension, opened July 2022
Jul 2022
4.6 km away - Transport
Northern line extension: Nine ElmsNew Underground station, opened September 2021
Sept 2021
14.0 km away - Transport
Northern line extension: Battersea Power StationNew Underground station, opened September 2021
Sept 2021
15.0 km away - TransportMay 2022
17.5 km away
New homes72 new homes completedflats · Mar 2026
Mar 2026
1.1 km away New homes34 new homes completedflats · Jun 2025 – Mar 2026
Mar 2026
1.8 km away New homes64 new homes completedflats · Feb 2026
Feb 2026
750 m away New homes49 new homes completedflats · Feb 2026
Feb 2026
1.0 km away New homes61 new homes completedflats · Sep 2025 – Nov 2025
Nov 2025
1.1 km away New homes52 new homes completedflats · Nov 2025
Nov 2025
1.1 km away New homes55 new homes completedflats · Nov 2025
Nov 2025
1.1 km away New homes79 new homes completedflats · Nov 2025
Nov 2025
1.1 km away New homes70 new homes completedflats · Oct 2025
Oct 2025
1.6 km away New homes85 new homes completedflats · Oct 2025
Oct 2025
1.6 km away New homes55 new homes completedflats · Jun 2025 – Oct 2025
Oct 2025
1.0 km away New homes55 new homes completedflats · Jun 2025 – Oct 2025
Oct 2025
1.0 km away New homes9 new homes completedhouses · Oct 2025
Oct 2025
1.8 km away New homes71 new homes completedflats · Sep 2025
Oct 2025
600 m away New homes8 new homes completedhouses · Oct 2025
Oct 2025
1.8 km away New homes5 new homes completedhouses · Oct 2025
Oct 2025
1.8 km away New homes7 new homes completedhouses · Sep 2025
Oct 2025
1.8 km away New homes57 new homes completedflats · Sep 2025
Sept 2025
1.1 km away New homes88 new homes completedflats · Sep 2025
Sept 2025
1.0 km away School closedSchool closed: Gallions Mount Primary SchoolCommunity school, primary (closure)
Aug 2025
1.8 km away New homes7 new homes completedflats · Jul 2025
Jul 2025
1.8 km away New homes14 new homes completedflats · May 2025
May 2025
700 m away New homes40 new homes completedflats · Dec 2024 – Apr 2025
Apr 2025
1.9 km away New homes79 new homes completedflats · Jan 2025 – Mar 2025
Mar 2025
1.9 km away New homes42 new homes completedflats · Nov 2024 – Mar 2025
Mar 2025
1.9 km away New homes18 new homes completedflats · Feb 2025
Feb 2025
1.8 km away New homes42 new homes completedflats · Dec 2024 – Jan 2025
Jan 2025
2.0 km away New homes57 new homes completedflats · Dec 2024
Dec 2024
2.0 km away New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 64 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
125-127 CRESCENT ROAD, WOOLWICH, LONDON, SE18 7AH
Construction of two storey dwellinghouse and associated works to the rear of no.125-127 Crescent Road.
Greenwich 26/1877/F · All Other · 1 homes proposed
Jul 2026
100 m away
REFUSEDLAND TO THE REAR OF BENTWICH LODGE, 77 FREDERICK PLACE, PLUMSTEAD, SE18 7BHErection of a 1-storey, 1-bedroom dwellinghouse adjacent to the existing 4-storey building, construction of soft and hard landscaping, relocation of cycle and refuse storage, and all other associated alterations.Greenwich 26/1931/F · All Other · 1 homes proposed
Jun 2026
250 m away REFUSED118 SANDY HILL ROAD, WOOLWICH, LONDON, SE18 7BAConstruction of a single-storey rear infill extension and part two-storey rear extension incorporating installation of rooflights and a Juliet balcony with associated works.Greenwich 26/1797/HD · Householder
Jun 2026
450 m away Approved63 VICARAGE PARK, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 7SUCertificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for Use of existing dwellinghouse (C3) as a children's home for 3 children and a team of support staff under use class C2.Greenwich 26/1837/CP · All Other
Jun 2026
500 m away Application Under Consideration263, 263 BURRAGE ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 7JWConversion of existing dwelling-house into 3 flats (2x3-bed, 1x2-bed), rear dormer and all other associated alterations.Greenwich 26/1144/F · All Other · 3 homes proposed
May 2026
500 m away WithdrawnBBN MINIMART, 81-82 BROOKHILL ROAD, WOOLWICH, LONDON, SE18 6TTPrior Approval is sought to change the use to existing building layout to provide two single person flats with shared 'work from home' office space, above existing retained ground floor retail unit.Greenwich 26/1558/PN2 · Prior Approval · 3 homes proposed
May 2026
450 m away Approved54, 54 SPRAY STREET, LONDON, SE18 6AGRe-configuration of existing lower ground floor for the provision of a 2 bed 3-person flat, reconfiguration of ground floor flat for the provision of a 1 bed 1-person flat and all other associated alterationsGreenwich 26/0551/F · All Other · 1 homes proposed
May 2026
350 m away Withdrawn14, 14 FREDERICK PLACE, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 7BJDemolition part of the existing rear extension, construction of a new rear extension and a mansard roof extension.Greenwich 26/1285/HD · Householder
May 2026
250 m away ApprovedEQUITABLE HOUSE, 7 GENERAL GORDON SQUARE, LONDON, SE18 6FHChange of use of three (3) self contained holiday let units (Class C1) to three (3) residential units (Class C3).Greenwich 26/1158/F · All Other · 3 homes proposed
May 2026
500 m away Application Under Consideration18, 18 BRAMBLEBURY ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 7TGConstruction of single-storey rear extension, rear dormer and change of use of a single family dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a six-bedroom HMO with a maximum capacity of six persons (Use Class C4) with associated waste storage and cycle parkingGreenwich 26/1300/F · All Other
Apr 2026
500 m away Approved48, 48 VICARAGE PARK, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 7SUReplacement of front wall with metal railings and erection of small metal platform beside walkway entrance to front door.Greenwich 26/0502/HD · Householder
Apr 2026
500 m away Application Under Consideration117, 117 BLOOMFIELD ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON SE18 7JERetrospective planning permission for proposed alterations to the single storey outbuilding at the rear of the site, to be used as a gym and games room ancillary to the main property, with alterations to the boundary wall and some Internal and External Alterations Demolitions.Greenwich 26/0971/F · All Other
Mar 2026
100 m away Approved63 VICARAGE PARK, LONDON, SE18 7SUGarage conversion into a habitable space with associated works.Greenwich 26/0880/HD · Householder
Mar 2026
500 m away REFUSED77, BENTWICH LODGE, 77 FREDERICK PLACE, PLUMSTEADConstruction of single-storey ground floor extension, single-storey upward extension to facilitate the formation of two (2) residential dwellings with associated refuse storage, cycle parking and increased balcony sizes for the existing units.Greenwich 26/0865/F · All Other · 2 homes proposed
Mar 2026
250 m away Application Under Consideration70, 70 ST MARGARETS TERRACE, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 7RNConstruction of single-storey side infill extension and L-Shaped rear dormer extension to facilitate the change of use of a single family dwelling house (Class C3) to a six bedroom HMO with maximum capacity of six persons (Use Class C4) with associated cycle parking and waste storage (Reconsultation)(Additional information)Greenwich 26/0626/F · All Other · 1 homes proposed
Mar 2026
400 m away Approved70 ST MARGARETS TERRACE, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 7RNConstruction of a first floor rear extension with associated works.Greenwich 26/0532/HD · Householder
Mar 2026
400 m away REFUSED93 SANDY HILL ROAD, WOOLWICH, LONDON, SE18 7BBChange of use from an existing dwelling (Use Class C3) to a 5-bed, 5 person HMO (Use Class C4), and all other associated works.Greenwich 26/0508/F · All Other
Mar 2026
400 m away Approved13, 13 MANTHORP ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 7SZRetrospective construction of outbuilding at the rear garden and proposed use as an office ancillary to the main dwellinghouse, and granny annex (Revised description and plans. Re-consultation)Greenwich 26/0552/HD · Householder
Mar 2026
450 m away REFUSED158 and 160 Burrage Road, Plumstead, London, SE18 7LAExternal alterations and construction of first floor rear extension, construction of part 1, part 2 storey rear extension and second floor (roof) extension to the Lord Raglan PH; construction of part 1, part 2 storey extension to the rear of 160 Burrage Road; retention of public house use across part ground and basement levels alongside new 18 room aparthotel; reconfiguration of 160 Burrage Road tGreenwich 26/0174/F · All Other
Mar 2026
100 m away REFUSED70 ST MARGARETS TERRACE, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 7RNCertificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for L-shaped dormer extension with front roof lights.Greenwich 26/0531/CP · All Other
Feb 2026
400 m away Source: Planning London Datahub (Greater London Authority and the London boroughs); applications validated since January 2023. Data is published as received and may contain errors; check the borough's planning portal for documents.
Rooftop solarLeyes Road - New SEN SchoolBeing built · 240 kW
Nov 2025
3.6 km away Rooftop solarEllen Wilkinson School, Tollgate Road - Solar PhotovoltaicPanelsApproved, not yet built · 170 kW
Apr 2024
3.8 km away Running nearest: Twin Tumps Way - Solar Panels (rooftop solar, 3.0 km); Thameside DC (rooftop solar, 3.3 km); Beckton Gas Pressure Reduction Station (biomass, 3.6 km); Beckton STW Biodiesel Power Plant (biomass, 3.7 km); Riverside Resource Recovery Facility (RRRF) (energy from waste, 3.7 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.
decided Feb 2017
16.6 km away
Decideddecided May 2022
18.8 km away Decideddecided Mar 2025
19.4 km away DecidedTilbury2Harbour Facilities · Site of the former Tilbury Power Station, approximately 1 km east of the existing Port of Tilbury decided Feb 2019
21.8 km away 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.