Greenwich

Unitary Development Plan

Vision for developing the borough

A Unitary Development Plan (UDP) sets out a vision for providing new homes, jobs, transport and local services, whilst also protecting the environment. The Greenwich Unitary Development Plan, together with the, forms the current development plan for our borough.

Every planning application to build something new, or change the use of land or buildings in Greenwich, is considered against policies set out within this plan. This makes the document very important for our environment - now and in the future.

Until the the Local Development Framework is adopted, the 'saved' policies of the Unitary Development Plan remain relevant for planning purposes.

Read the UDP

You can:

  • download the UDP and the list of saved policies and proposals from this website
  • view the documents at the Planning office.
  • buy the documents.

Buying the UDP

If you are buying the UDP, please send a cheque made payable to 'Greenwich Council' to the Spatial Strategy team.

Cost of the documents:

  • UDP text and Proposals Map: £30 + £5 for postage and packing
  • Proposals Maps only: £10 and £2 for postage and packing.

If you are a local community, environmental or amenity group, you can get one copy free if you contact the Spatial Strategy team in writing.

Supplementary Planning Documents

The UDP is complemented by supplementary planning documents and guidance. These documents are not part of the statutory development plan, but they will be part of the Local Development Framework.

They provide further detail on the implementation of particular UDP policies and proposals.

  1. You are here: Vision for developing the borough
  2. Current, previous and future development plans