Approved planning applications · October 2026
Extending in Greenwich: what the council approves
Build Team has secured approval for 45 projects in Greenwich: 40 loft conversions and 5 ground floor extensions, across 7 postcode districts. The median approved floor area is 24.4 m². Greenwich Council generally allow a boundary height of 2.5m.
What Greenwich council is like to work with
Good, easy going council. Always looking to give you the best outcome in relation to the policies
Wraparounds are approved on their individual merit
Boundary wall height
Greenwich Council generally allow a boundary height of 2.5m
Design considerations
Submit Design and Access Statement to get the best outcome. Close to the river then a Flood Risk Assesment would be needed
Conservation areas
Look at conservation policies. You can argue the case with a good design and access statement to get the most out of the design
Guidance from Build Team's design team, based on applications we have submitted in this borough. Council policy changes: check the current local plan before you rely on it.
What has been approved in Greenwich
| Type of project | Approved | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Loft conversions | 40 | 89% |
| Ground floor extensions | 5 | 11% |
| Houses / flats | 45 houses, 0 flats | |
| Median floor area | 24.4 m² (average 27.9 m²) | |
Postcode districts covered: SE10, SE12, SE18, SE2, SE3, SE7, SE9
Build Team projects in Greenwich
Our services in Greenwich
- Loft conversions 40 approved here
- Side return extensions
- Rear extensions
- Wraparound extensions
- Kitchen extensions
- Party wall agreements
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