Greenwich Local Plan
Greenwich Council has submitted its Local Plan, outlining targets for 49,630 new homes and 24,000 jobs, for examination by a planning inspector.
In November 2026, Greenwich Council agreed to submit its Publication Draft Local Plan to the Secretary of State for examination by a planning inspector. This plan outlines the borough's growth vision until 2040, committing to at least 49,630 new homes over 15 years, with half designated as affordable. It also aims to create at least 24,000 new jobs within the borough.
The Local Plan provides a framework for future development, aiming to offer certainty for investors and guide development. Of the affordable homes, 60% are targeted at social rent. The plan sets out how the borough intends to manage growth and development across various sectors up to 2040.
Key facts
- Greenwich Council agreed to submit its Publication Draft Local Plan to the Secretary of State in November 2026. Source
- The plan commits to at least 49,630 new homes over 15 years in Greenwich. Source
- Half of the new homes in the plan are to be affordable. Source
- The plan aims to deliver at least 24,000 new jobs in Greenwich. Source
- Of the affordable homes, 60% are targeted at social rent. Source
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