What's changing near SE2 0UW
Within 2 km, around Abbey Wood South in Greenwich. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
1,337new homes completed within 2 km, last 2 years
9homes given permission on brownfield sites since 2021
+2.8%like-for-like prices in Abbey Wood South, 2024 → 2025 (council +0.3%)
-0%recorded crime, last 12 months vs the 12 before
On the map
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Nearby, most recent first
- New homes
106 new homes completed101 flats, 5 houses · Oct 2025 – Oct 2026
planned Oct 2026
1.8 km away - New homes
133 new homes completedflats · Jan 2026 – Oct 2026
planned Oct 2026
1.9 km away - New homes
82 new homes completedflats · Jul 2026 – Sep 2026
Sept 2026
1.4 km away - New homes
72 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026
1.4 km away - New school
New school: Thrive Independent SchoolOther independent school, other independent school
Aug 2026
800 m away - New homes
85 new homes completedflats · May 2026 – Jun 2026
Jun 2026
1.5 km away - New homes
5 new homes completed2 flats, 3 houses · Nov 2025 – Jun 2026
Jun 2026
1.7 km away - New homes
57 new homes completedflats · May 2026
May 2026
1.5 km away - New homes
84 new homes completedflats · Apr 2026
Apr 2026
1.6 km away - New homes
84 new homes completedflats · Apr 2026
Apr 2026
1.6 km away - New homes
54 new homes completedflats · Feb 2026 – Mar 2026
Mar 2026
1.7 km away - New homes
47 new homes completedflats · Jan 2026 – Mar 2026
Mar 20261.7 km away
Planning applications within 500 m
65applications in the last 12 months
39approved · 13 refused
11still being decided
12net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
- Application Under Consideration
84, 84 MANTON ROAD, ABBEY WOOD, LONDON, SE2 0JD, Manton Road, SE2 0JD84 MANTON ROAD (CLP LOFT)Greenwich 26/2801/CP · All Other
Sept 2026
300 m away - Application Under Consideration
24 CHURCH MANORWAY, SE2 0HY ABBEY WOODConstruction of sixth floor for the provision of three units and all other associated works.Greenwich 26/1692/F · All Other · 3 homes proposed
Sept 2026
450 m away - Application Under Consideration
335 PLUMSTEAD HIGH STREET, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 1JXChange of use from 4 bedroom C3 use dwellinghouse to 5 bed, 5 person HMO C4 use. Provision of cycle storage and bin storage within the front garden and all other associated works.Greenwich 26/2465/F · All Other
Aug 2026
350 m away - Application Under Consideration
362, 362 PLUMSTEAD HIGH STREET, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 1JUChange of use from an existing single-family dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 6-bed, 6-person HMO (Use Class C4), provision of cycle and refuse storage, and all other associated works.Greenwich 26/2417/F · All Other
Aug 2026
350 m away - Approved
114 HOWARTH ROAD, ABBEY WOOD, LONDON, SE2 0UPRetrospective Planning Applications to Retain the Single Storey Rear Extension As Built Altered with the Permission Granted and the Outbuilding Construction (Rear Garden Shed)Greenwich 26/2253/HD · Householder
Aug 2026
50 m away - Application Under Consideration
24 BASILDON ROAD, ABBEY WOOD, LONDON, SE2 0EWChange of use from an existing single-family dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 6-bed, 6-person HMO (Use Class C4), in addition to single-storey rear extension, rear dormer extension with front roof lights, provision of cycle and refuse storage, and all other associated works.
22homes extended 2021–2025, typically adding 33 m²
37since energy certificates began (2008)
0in SE2 0UW 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
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
69 planned, approved or being built and 23 running (165 MW between them). Those within 5 km are on the map above.
- Rooftop solar
Thames Innovation Centre, Veridion Way - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 170 kW
Jul 2025
2.6 km away - Rooftop solar
Brookhill Estate RegenerationApproved, not yet built · 150 kW
Mar 2023
3.0 km away - Rooftop solar
Atlantis Avenue, Beckton - Solar PV SystemsApproved, not yet built · 360 kW
Jun 2023
3.3 km away - Battery storage
Atcost Road - Battery Storage FacilityPlanning application in · 100 MW
May 2024
3.5 km away - Anaerobic digestion
Riverside Energy Park (REP)Approved, not yet built · 19 MW
Apr 2020
3.8 km away - Energy from waste
Riverside Energy Park (REP)Being built · 81 MW
Jan 2023
3.8 km away - Battery storage
Riverside Energy ParkApproved, not yet built · 20 MW
Apr 2020
3.8 km away - Rooftop solar
Riverside Energy Park (REP)Approved, not yet built · 1 MW
Apr 2020
3.8 km away - Rooftop solar
University Of East London Dockland Campus, University Way - Soalr PanelsApproved, not yet built
Dec 2023
3.9 km away - Battery storage
Riverside Resource Recovery Facility Battery StorageBeing built · 3 MW
Dec 2020
3.9 km away - Wind farm
Road and street works within 1 km
5 permitted works running now or planned, 2 of them major.
- Major, planned
Plumstead High Street, PlumsteadHighway repair and maintenance works · ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH · Road closure
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
950 m away - Major
Plumstead High Street, PlumsteadHighway repair and maintenance works · ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH · Road closure
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
950 m away - Standard
Blithdale Road, Abbey WoodSection 50 · ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH · Some carriageway incursion
Nov 2026 to Nov 2026
500 m away - Minor
Pynham Close, Abbey WoodUtility asset works · THAMES WATER · No carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
750 m away - Minor
Wickham Lane, PlumsteadUtility asset works · THAMES WATER · No carriageway incursion
Nov 2026 to Dec 2026
950 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
3.8 km away - Decideddecided Nov 2025
4.1 km away - Decided
Silvertown TunnelHighways · The new road tunnel will pass under the River Thames between Silvertown and North Greenwich decided May 2018
6.9 km away - Pre-applicationapplication due March 2028
7.3 km away - Decideddecided Sept 2014
15.5 km away - Decideddecided Apr 2014
17.0 km away - Decided
Transport schemes within 20 km
- Transport
Barking Riverside Overground stationNew station and Overground extension, opened July 2022
Jul 2022
3.8 km away - Transport
Northern line extension: Nine ElmsNew Underground station, opened September 2021
Sept 2021
16.4 km away - Transport
Northern line extension: Battersea Power StationNew Underground station, opened September 2021
Sept 2021
17.4 km away - TransportMay 2022
19.9 km away
Application Under Consideration34 MYRTLEDENE ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE2 0EZChange of use from a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a small HMO (Use Class C4) up to six persons including the erection of a single storey ground floor rear extension, rear roof extension (under lawfulness development), provision of refuse and recycling bins within the front garden and bike storage within the rear garden.Greenwich 26/2106/F · All Other · 1 homes proposed
Jul 2026
300 m away Received60, 58 & 60 WOODHURST ROAD, ABBEY WOOD, LONDON, SE2 0HEChange of use from Class C3 residential to Class C4 small HMO with minor internal alterations to existing house, and construction of a side dormer. Demolish existing garage in garden and create 2 nos. 3 bedroom houses with off street parking at the rear. (Re-consultation) - (Amendment to Site Plan)Greenwich 26/1736/F · All Other · 2 homes proposed
Jun 2026
250 m away REFUSED37, 37 GATLING ROAD, ABBEY WOOD, LONDON, SE2 0REChange of use from an existing dwelling house (Use Class C3) to a 7-bed, 7-person HMO (Use sui Generis), construction of L-shaped rear dormer, provision of refuse and cycle storage, and all other associated works. (Reconsultation)(Revised description)Greenwich 26/1579/F · All Other · 1 homes proposed
Jun 2026
300 m away REFUSED31, 31 WICKHAM LANE, LONDON, SE2 0XLChange of use from a single family dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 7-bed, 7-person HMO (Use Class Sui Generis), construction of a single storey side infill extension, construction of L-shaped rear dormer, provision of cycle and refuse storage and all other associated alterations.Greenwich 26/1388/F · All Other · 1 homes proposed
Jun 2026
450 m away Application Under Consideration24, 24 BASILDON ROAD, ABBEY WOOD, LONDON, SE2 0EWChange of use from an existing single-family dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 6-bed, 6-person HMO (Use Class C4), in addition to single-storey rear extension, rear dormer extension with front roof lights, provision of cycle and refuse storage, and all other associated works.Greenwich 26/1455/F · All Other · 1 homes proposed
Jun 2026
100 m away REFUSED21, 21 WICKHAM LANE, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE2 0XJChange of use from a single family dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 8-bed, 8-person HMO (Use Class Sui Generis), construction of L-shaped rear dormer, installation of fencing and canopy to front elevation, provision of cycle and refuse storage and all other associated alterations.Greenwich 26/1370/F · All Other · 1 homes proposed
May 2026
400 m away Approved49, 49 MCLEOD ROAD, ABBEY WOOD, LONDON, SE2 0BWPrior Approval for the construction of a single storey rear extension which will extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling by 4.50m, for which the maximum height will be 3.00m and the height at the eaves will be 2.80m., after demolition of existing conservatory and rear extension.Greenwich 26/1350/PN1 · Prior Approval
May 2026
200 m away REFUSED13, 13 COMMONWEALTH WAY, ABBEY WOOD, LONDON, SE2 0JZPrior Approval for the construction of a single storey rear extension which will extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling by 6.00m, for which the maximum height will be 3.00m and the height at the eaves will be 3.00m.Greenwich 26/1312/PN1 · Prior Approval
Apr 2026
450 m away Running nearest: Riverside Resource Recovery Facility (RRRF) (energy from waste, 2.0 km); Twin Tumps Way - Solar Panels (rooftop solar, 2.3 km); Crossness Sewage Works Turbine (wind farm, 3.0 km); Crossness Sewage Works (other, 3.0 km); Crossness Sewage Works PV (rooftop solar, 3.2 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.