Within 2 km, around West Thamesmead in Greenwich. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
1,634new homes completed within 2 km, last 2 years
0homes given permission on brownfield sites since 2021
+1.1%like-for-like prices in West Thamesmead, 2024 → 2025 (council +0.3%)
-7%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 1.6 km away
New homes
72 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1.6 km away
New homes
100 new homes completedflats · Oct 2025 – Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1.5 km away
New homes
108 new homes completedflats · Jan 2026 – Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1.5 km away
New school
New school: Thrive Independent SchoolOther independent school, other independent school
Aug 2026 2.0 km away
New homes
85 new homes completedflats · May 2026 – Jun 2026
Jun 2026 1.6 km away
New homes
5 new homes completed2 flats, 3 houses · Nov 2025 – Jun 2026
Jun 2026 1.5 km away
New homes
56 new homes completedflats · May 2026
May 2026 2.0 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 1.6 km away
Planning applications within 500 m
9applications in the last 12 months
7approved · 2 refused
0still being decided
0net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
Approved
71, 71 NEWMARSH ROAD, THAMESMEAD, LONDON, SE28 8TAConversion of garage to a habitable room and installation of a window to the front elevation.Greenwich 26/0839/HD · Householder
Apr 2026 250 m away
Approved
126 WATERSIDE CLOSE, LONDON, SE28 0GSChange of use from a single-family dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a five bedroom HMO with a maximum capacity of five persons (Use Class C4) with associated cycle parking and waste storage.Greenwich 26/0547/F · All Other · 1 homes proposed
Feb 2026 100 m away
Approved
91 WATERSIDE CLOSE, LONDON, SE28 0GTCertificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for use of existing house for the provision of care to no more than 3 people living together as a single household (Class C3b).Greenwich 26/0188/CP · All Other · 1 homes proposed
Jan 2026 50 m away
REFUSED
5 SILVER BIRCH CLOSE, THAMESMEAD, LONDON, SE28 8RWConversion of an existing garage to a habitable room.Greenwich 25/4183/HD · Householder
Jan 2026 300 m away
REFUSED
7 SILVER BIRCH CLOSE, THAMESMEAD, LONDON, SE28 8RWGarage conversion to a habitable room and single-storey rear extension with all associated works (Reconsultation - Amended description of development)Greenwich 25/4153/HD · Householder
Jan 2026 300 m away
Approved
41 NEWMARSH ROAD, LONDON, SE28 8TACertificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) for the proposed change of use from C3 (dwelling house) to C2 (Children's Care Home) for up to three children aged between 10-17 years old under the care and supervision of staff.Greenwich 25/4315/CP · All Other
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
2storm overflows within 2 km
20hours of spills in 2025 between them (typical neighbourhood: about 36)
4spill events counted
Thames Water
Tideway Combined Sewer Overflowinto River Thames (Tidal)2 spills, 20 hours in 2025
1.2 km away
Thames Water
Beckton Stwinto Thames Tidal2 spills, 1 hours in 2025
New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 46 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
Dec 2025 150 m away
Approved
MORRISONS CAR PARK, 2 TWIN TUMPS WAY, LONDON SE28 8RDDisplay of internally illuminated EV Canopy Signage.Greenwich 25/4194/A · All Other
Dec 2025 350 m away
Approved
57 BIRCHDENE DRIVE, THAMESMEAD, LONDON, SE28 8RNFELL POPLAR Arborista Ltd (Tree Surgery Quote QU-0303, dated 16 September 2025), the recommendation is for full removal of the tree - Removal is necessary because the roots will continue to expand and pose a risk of subsidence if the tree is only reduced. Ongoing reduction would be temporary, as the tree regenerates quickly and root activity would persist underground. PURSUANT TO CONDITION 13 OFGreenwich 25/3680/SD · All Other
Nov 2025 400 m away
Approved
49 GRASSHAVEN WAY, THAMESMEAD, LONDON, SE28 8TJGarage conversion into a habitable space with associated works.Greenwich 25/3562/HD · Householder
Nov 2025 250 m away
Approved
PETROL FILLING STATION, 3 TWIN TUMPS WAY, LONDON, SE28 8RDCertificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for the existing petrol filling service station to open /operate 24hrs is Lawful.Greenwich 25/3250/CP · All Other
Sept 2025 350 m away
Approved
72 NEWMARSH ROAD, THAMESMEAD, LONDON, SE28 8TGApplication submitted under Section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a minor material amendment in connection with the planning permission Ref. 22/3362/HD (dated 01 December 2022), for 'Construction of a single storey rear extension and single storey front extension' to allow for the amendment to Condition 2 (Approved Drawings) to make the following changes:- Increase the depth of thGreenwich 25/3006/MA · All Other
Sept 2025 250 m away
Approved
19, 19 NEWMARSH ROAD, THAMESMEAD, LONDON, SE28 8TAConversion of existing garage to a study with a window on the front elevation.Greenwich 25/2211/HD · Householder
Sept 2025 100 m away
No Objection to Proposal (OBS only)
In The, ALA Properties Outside Mapping Area, London Borough Of GreenwichNeighbouring borough consultation for An application submitted under Section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 in connection with the planning permission dated 22/12/2022 (Reference: 22/1017/F) for 'Demolition of the existing buildings and structure and the phased redevelopment of the site for a mixed-use scheme comprising a multipurpose leisure centre (Class F2), commercial and businessBexley 25/01847/ALA · All Other
Sept 2025 300 m away
Approved
5, MORRISONS CAR PARK, 2 TWIN TUMPS WAY, THAMESMEAD, SE28 8RDCreation of an EV charging zone including EV canopy, construction of substation enclosure, LV panel, meter cabinet and associated works.Greenwich 25/2894/F · All Other
Sept 2025 400 m away
Withdrawn
42, 42 NEWMARSH ROAD, THAMESMEAD, LONDON, SE28 8TGSubmission of details pursuant to Condition 2 (Plans & Drawings) of planning permission dated 24/06/2022, Ref: 21/3414/HD.Greenwich 25/2835/SD · All Other
Sept 2025 250 m away
Withdrawn
72, 72 NEWMARSH ROAD, THAMESMEAD, LONDON, SE28 8TGPrior Approval for the construction of a single storey rear extension which will extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling by 3.00m, for which the maximum height will be 3.00m and the height at the eaves will be 3.00m.Greenwich 25/2788/PN1 · Prior Approval
Aug 2025 250 m away
REFUSED
19, 19 LAKESIDE AVENUE, THAMESMEAD, LONDON, SE28 8RTPrior 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 2.75m and the height at the eaves will be 2.30m.Greenwich 25/2735/PN1 · Prior Approval
Aug 2025 500 m away
Approved
22, 22 GRASSHAVEN WAY, THAMESMEAD, LONDON, SE28 8THSubmission of details pursuant to Condition 3 (Cycle storage) of Planning Permission dated 24/07/2025, Planning Ref 25/1415/F, for Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to residential accommodation for vulnerable children (Use Class C2).Greenwich 25/2548/SD · All Other
Aug 2025 200 m away
Approved
63 NEWMARSH ROAD, THAMESMEAD, LONDON, SE28 8TADemolition of existing conservatory and construction of a single-storey rear extension, conversion of garage into habitable room, with replacement of garage door to window, construction of a single-storey outbuilding in the rear garden and all associated works.Greenwich 25/2120/HD · Householder
Jul 2025 200 m away
REFUSED
41 NEWMARSH ROAD, THAMESMEAD LONDON, SE28 8TACertificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for the change of use from an existing dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a residential childrens homeÿfor up to 3 children aged 10-18 (Use Class C2), staffed on a 24/7 rota basis.Greenwich 25/1994/CP · All Other
Jun 2025 150 m away
Approved
PETROL FILLING STATION, 3 TWIN TUMPS WAY, LONDON, SE28 8RDInstallation of internally illuminated pole signage with vinyl print.Greenwich 25/1540/A · All Other
Jun 2025 350 m away
Approved
22 GRASSHAVEN WAY, THAMESMEAD, LONDON, SE28 8THProposed change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to residential accommodation for vulnerable children (Use Class C2).Greenwich 25/1415/F · All Other
May 2025 200 m away
Approved
1 WALDSTOCK ROAD, THAMESMEAD, LONDON, SE28 8SFChange of use from existing dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 3-bed, 4-person HMO (Use Class C4), and all other associated worksGreenwich 25/1452/F · All Other · 1 homes proposed
May 2025 300 m away
Approved
26 NEWMARSH ROAD, THAMESMEAD, LONDON, SE28 8TFSubmission of details pursuant to discharge condition 3 (Cycle parking details) & 5 (Operational management strategy) of planning permission reference 24/1652/F dated 25.07.2024Greenwich 25/1356/SD · All Other
Apr 2025 150 m away
Approved
185 NEWMARSH ROAD, THAMESMEAD, LONDON, SE28 8TBConstruction of single storey outbuilding in rear garden for use as a gymnasium ancillary to main dwelling.Greenwich 25/1090/HD · Householder
Apr 2025 300 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.
Energy from waste
Thames Gateway EfWApproved, not yet built · 19 MW
Nov 2014 3.2 km away
Rooftop solar
New England Industrial Estate DevelopmentBeing built · 220 kW
Apr 2023 3.3 km away
Running nearest: Twin Tumps Way - Solar Panels (rooftop solar, 250 m); Beckton STW Biodiesel Power Plant (biomass, 1.6 km); Beckton Gas Pressure Reduction Station (biomass, 1.8 km); Crossness Sewage Works PV (rooftop solar, 2.5 km); Crossness Sewage Works Turbine (wind farm, 2.8 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.
Tilbury2Harbour Facilities · Site of the former Tilbury Power Station, approximately 1 km east of the existing Port of Tilbury
decided Feb 2019 20.2 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.