ROYAL OBSERVATORY, BLACKHEATH AVENUE, LONDON, SE10 8XJ

This site has had 7 applications since 2024: 7 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/1423/SD Granted

  ROYAL OBSERVATORY, BLACKHEATH AVENUE, LONDON, SE10 8XJ

  Submission of details pursuant to Condition 30 (BNG) and Condition 31 (BNG Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan) of planning permission dated 31/10/2025, Ref: 25/2562/MA

  Decided 2 Jul 2026 Conditions
• 26/1054/SD Granted

  ROYAL OBSERVATORY, BLACKHEATH AVENUE, LONDON, SE10 8XJ

  Submission of details pursuant to discharge condition 6 (Materials-Entrance Pavilion), condition ...

  Decided 9 Jul 2026
• 25/4251/F Granted

  ROYAL OBSERVATORY, BLACKHEATH AVENUE, LONDON, SE10 8XJ

  Erection of a external artist installation within the Meridian Courtyard adjacent to the Meridian Building for a temporary period between 03/03/2026 and 31/03/2028 and associated works [This application affects a scheduled monument and the setting of a number of Grade 1 and Grade 2 Listed Buildings].

  Decided 12 Mar 2026 Full applications
• 25/0105/F Granted

  ROYAL OBSERVATORY, BLACKHEATH AVENUE, LONDON, SE10 8XJ

  Refurbishment of the external access lift outside Flamsteed House, the erection of ancillary external storage space and a new timber handrail in the Astronomers' Garden. Associated erection of new security railing and other external alterations [This application affects a scheduled monument and a number of Grade 1 and Grade 2 Listed Buildings]

  Decided 6 Mar 2025 Full applications
• 24/2640/F Granted

  ROYAL OBSERVATORY, BLACKHEATH AVENUE, LONDON, SE10 8XJ

  Full Regeneration of the Royal Observatory Site including (but not limited to) demolition of the existing single storey ticketing office, installation of new entrance pavilion on the eastern perimeter of the site with supported garden walk structure; installation of an external elliptical access stair to the Great Equatorial Building, including new lift and overrun within the Meridian Building; extending the planetarium lobby to create new science engagement space, and connecting to the South Building facade; new access core from the planetarium terrace down to the infilled courtyard; new café kiosk in the Astronomers Garden; removal of gas boilers and introduction of new air source heat pumps and acoustic enclosure; associated switch room and relocated bin store on the southern perimeter of the site, new cycle stands, a site wide landscaping scheme, conservation repairs and other associated works [This application affects a scheduled monument and a number of Grade 1 and Grade 2 Listed Buildings]

  Decided 18 Nov 2024 Full applications
• 24/2641/A Granted

  ROYAL OBSERVATORY, BLACKHEATH AVENUE, LONDON, SE10 8XJ

  Installation of 6no. non-illuminated printed advertisement poster panels to the eastern railings of the Royal Observatory Site [This application affects a scheduled monument and a number of Grade 1 and Grade 2 Listed Buildings]

  Decided 18 Nov 2024 Advertising

1. 6 Aug 2025

   Received by Greenwich

2. 29 Aug 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 31 Oct 2025

   Decision issued: Approve

4. 21 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

2 later applications on the register refer to this one:

• 26/1423/SD Granted

  ROYAL OBSERVATORY, BLACKHEATH AVENUE, LONDON, SE10 8XJ

  Submission of details pursuant to Condition 30 (BNG) and Condition 31 (BNG Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan) of planning permission dated 31/10/2025, Ref: 25/2562/MA

  Decided 2 Jul 2026 Conditions
• 26/1054/SD Granted

  ROYAL OBSERVATORY, BLACKHEATH AVENUE, LONDON, SE10 8XJ

  Submission of details pursuant to discharge condition 6 (Materials-Entrance Pavilion), condition ...

  Decided 9 Jul 2026

Greenwich granted permission on 31 October 2025, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• NATIONAL MARITIME MUSUEM, ROYAL OBSERVATORY, BLACKHEATH AVENUE, LONDON, SE10 8XJ

  25/1248/SD Submitted 16 Apr 2025 50 yards away

  Submission of details pursuant to Condition 4 Part A (Archaeological Method Statement and Interpretation Plan), Condition 17 (Bird and Bat Boxes), Condition 18 (Invertebrate Houses), Condition 20 (Arboricultural Method Statement and Tree Protection Plan), Condition 21 (Soft landscaping and tree planting details), Condition 22 (Hard landscaping details), Condition 24 (Construction Management Plan), Condition 27 (Land contamination -Preliminary Risk Assessment), Conditions 29(a) and 29(b) (UXO), Condition 30 (BNG) and Condition 31 (BNG Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan) of Planning Permission dated 18/11/2024, Planning Ref: 24/2640/F. [amended description]

  Granted Conditions 31 docs

• ROYAL OBSERVATORY, BLACKHEATH AVENUE, LONDON, SE10 8XJ

  25/0105/F Submitted 13 Jan 2025 50 yards away

  Refurbishment of the external access lift outside Flamsteed House, the erection of ancillary external storage space and a new timber handrail in the Astronomers' Garden. Associated erection of new security railing and other external alterations [This application affects a scheduled monument and a number of Grade 1 and Grade 2 Listed Buildings]

  Granted Full applications 8 docs

• Meridian Building, Royal Observatory Gardens, Blackheath Avenue, Greenwich Park,Greenwich, London, SE10 8XJ

  09/0291/SD Submitted 3 Feb 2009 50 yards away

  Submission of details to part discharge condition 1 (Hard & Soft Landscaping of Meridian Gardens) of planning permission dated 13/11/08 (Ref:08/2565/F).

  Granted Conditions 6 docs

• ROYAL OBSERVATORY, BLACKHEATH AVENUE, GREENWICH, SE10 8XJ

  09/0194/TC Submitted 20 Jan 2009 50 yards away

  Fell two fruit trees to the rear of Meridian Building to facilitate a safe disabled access to the buidlings.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• PARK EDGE TO THE WEST OF FLAMSTEED HOUSE, ROYAL OBSERVATORY, BLACKHEATH AVENUE, LONDON, SE10 8XJ

  26/0106/TC Submitted 13 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  T25 - Ficus Carica (fig) Fell and poison with Eco Plugs application T26 - Ficus Carica (fig) Fell and poison with Eco Plugs application T27 - Ficus Carica (fig) Fell and poison with Eco Plugs application

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• Meridian Building, Royal Observatory Gardens, Blackheath Avenue, Greenwich Park,Greenwich, London, SE10 8XJ

  09/1130/SD Submitted 27 May 2009 50 yards away

  Submission of details to fully discharge condition 1 (Hard & Soft Landscaping of Astronomers Gardens) of planning permission dated 13/11/08 (Ref:08/2565/F) for redesigning of the gardens.

  Granted Conditions 7 docs

• 26/2498/NM Awaiting decision

  87 Blackwall Lane, Greenwich, SE10 0AP

  An application submitted under Section 96a of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a non-material amendment in connection with the planning permission dated 19 December 2019, for the 'Demolition of existing structures and construction of part 3/part 5 and part 6 storey building comprising 27 residential units and 182sqm of commercial floorspace (flexible A1/A3/B1/D1) including landscaping, provision of amenity areas, cycle storage, refuse storage, plant equipment and highway alterations'. To allow the change to description of development wording of the application - From: Demolition of existing structures and construction of part 3/part 5 and part 6 storey building comprising 27 residential units and 182sqm of commercial floorspace (flexible A1/A3/B1/D1) including landscaping, provision of amenity areas, cycle storage, refuse storage, plant equipment and highway alterations' To: 'Demolition of existing structures and construction of part 3/part 5 and part 6 storey building comprising 27 residential units and 154.96sqm of commercial floorspace (Use Class E(a), (b), (c), (i), (ii), (iii), (e), (f), (g) (i) & (ii)) including landscaping, provision of amenity areas, cycle storage, refuse storage, plant equipment and highway alterations.'

  Received 21 Aug, published by the council 7 Sep 2026 Amendments
• 26/2357/MA Awaiting decision

  Former Greenwich Magistrates Court (including rear car park), 7-9 Blackheath Road & 2 Greenwich High Road, Greenwich, London, SE10 8PE

  An application submitted under Section 19 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (as amended) for a variation of a condition associated with the Listed Building Consent 24/2345/MA dated 20/11/2024, for Redevelopment of the Site, including the refurbishment of the existing Grade II Listed Magistrates Court and part demolition of existing structures, for a new hotel including ancillary facilities, flexible Class A1 / A2 / A3 / A4 / D1 / D2 / ancillary C1 floorspace, a publicly accessible square with associated soft and hard landscaping, ancillary refuse and recycling storage, cycle parking, wheelchair parking, coach and taxi drop off bays and servicing arrangements, to allow: - Amend Condition 11 (Removal, relocation and re-use of significant furniture and partitioning) from: Prior to works relating to the proposed superstructure full details are to be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority in consultation with Historic England for the following: ? all significant furnishing and fixtures shall either be retained on site or re-used elsewhere in the listed building. ? Partitioning within the Court Room to accommodate bar use. to: Prior to works relating to the proposed superstructure full details are to be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority in consultation with Historic England for the following: ? All significant furnishing and fixtures shall either be retained on site or re-used elsewhere in the listed building. ? Partitioning within the Court Room to accommodate bar use. Details relating to the Partitioning within the Court Room to accommodate bar use shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of relevant works. The works shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the details as may be approved. The wording of this condition was approved under application 24/2345/MA. The Heritage Fabric Schedule submitted under planning reference 25/3398/SD is deemed to partially satisfy this condition, with details relating to the re-use and partitioning of the Court Room outstanding. Details regarding the partitioning within the Court Room to accommodate bar use, of this condition is yet to be discharged. The works shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the details as may be approved.

  Received 7 Aug, published by the council 18 Aug 2026 Amendments
• 26/2221/NM Awaiting decision

  Phase 3 and 4 Woolwich Central, Land at Love Lane, Grand Depot Road, John Wilson Street, Thames Street and Woolwich Road, SE18 6SJ

  An application submitted under Section 96a of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a non-material amendment in connection with the planning permission dated 26/02/2026 (Reference: 25/0856/MA) for 'An application submitted under Section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 in connection with the planning permission dated 04/03/2025 (Reference: 24/2023/MA) for "The construction of a mixed-use development (within two phases, known as Phase 3 and 4) comprising residential dwellings (Use Class C3), flexible commercial and business service uses (Use Class E), and community uses (Use Class F2), improvements to public realm with hard and soft landscaping (including new pedestrian link), highways works, car parking at Lower Ground Floor of Phase 4, cycle parking, refuse and recycling storage, plant, external amenity space, playspace and alterations to the roof of existing loading bay to provide amenity space for residents. Phase 3 will include the removal of temporary landscaping". This amendment proposes a modification to Conditions 1, 2, 3, 4, 25, 29, 32, 33, 35, 43, 56, 65, 66, 70 and 77 to increase building height of Blocks A, B and C, redesign of stair/lift core and service areas, relocated cycle storage, reconfiguration of refuse storage area, fenestration adjustments, commercial unit size reductions, apartment size/occupancy amendments and landscape updates.', to allow: - Variation of Condition 73 (BREEAM) to enable a staged BREEAM approach to reflect the delivery strategy of the non-residential elements of the scheme.

  Received 23 Jul, published by the council 13 Aug 2026 Amendments
• 26/0740/SD Granted

  8 WHINYATES ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 6NN

  An application submitted under Section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 in connection with planning permission dated 09/02/2026, ref: 25/3814/HD for 'Retiling of roof and replacement of render with associated works.': - Amendment to Condition 3 (materials)

  Received 9 Mar, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Amendments
• 26/2022/MA Awaiting decision

  22 MEADOWBANK, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 9XD

  An application submitted under Section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 in connection with planning permission dated 24/11/2022, ref: 21/4546/HD for "Construction of a two-storey side/rear extension, single storey rear extension and provision of subterranean basement with lightwells." to allow for: - Amendment to Condition 2 (Drawimgs)

  Received 8 Jul, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Amendments