PROPERTY COMPLIANCE · GREENWICH
Shared buildings and evolving selective licensing: a clearer inspection enquiry
Greenwich, Woolwich and Plumstead present a mix of converted flats, single lets and shared properties. Licence requirements are not necessarily consistent across the whole borough.
For an urgent enquiry, call 07506 892739. The postcode, service scope and availability are confirmed before any booking.
The property question that matters in Greenwich
Does the property sit within the existing selective designation or only an area under consultation?
Record the exact ward and whether the enquiry is for one flat or the stairways and shared access serving a block.
Greenwich property licensing and compliance context
Royal Greenwich’s selective scheme covers specified areas, with a consultation on wider selective licensing running in 2026. A consultation is not automatically a new operative licence requirement; check the current designation before acting.
Do not rely on a future proposal as a current legal requirement. Current council designation maps and housing guidance should take priority.
Primary source: Royal Greenwich proposed scheme decision record. Council designations, exemptions and commencement dates can change; always use the latest official address-specific guidance. This site does not issue council licences or determine legal obligations for individual properties.
Three useful Greenwich service enquiry routes
Fire risk assessment
Share the relevant inspection date, reason for the request and areas or installations to be covered.
EICR
For this service, explain whether the property is occupied, how access will be arranged and any recent changes or remedial work.
EPC
Identify the report or certificate you need and any existing documentation you already hold.
What to include with your Greenwich quotation request
- Complete property postcode and whether it is a house, flat, HMO, converted block or commercial premises.
- Who occupies and manages the property, and which rooms or communal areas are relevant.
- Existing report dates, licence reference if applicable, and any remedial or planned construction work.
- Access limitations, keyholder arrangements, preferred contact method and any genuine deadline.
A practical greenwich consultations are not active licences checklist
First, clarify whether you are asking about the same premises for every inspection. For a rented flat, the electrical installation boundary and any gas appliances must be clear. For a block or HMO, identify shared access and the person with management responsibilities. If a document is already valid, supplying its date can prevent redundant work.
Next, check the Greenwich council information linked above for licensing eligibility. Safety assessments do not substitute for council applications, and a licence does not remove the need for applicable inspections. Finally, use one quotation enquiry for the services you actually need, without expecting one certificate to cover unrelated disciplines.
Request an itemised Greenwich quotation
Select one or several services, give us the property postcode and explain what needs to be inspected. Price, availability, the competent professional and resulting documentation are confirmed before a booking is agreed.
FAQs for Greenwich landlords and agents
Does the property sit within the existing selective designation or only an area under consultation?
Start with the full Greenwich postcode, who occupies the premises and how the property is arranged. The current council guidance, rather than a generic borough list, determines whether a licence is required.
Can I combine EICR with EPC in one enquiry?
Yes. Select both services and describe their separate purposes. The quotation will need to establish who undertakes each inspection, the areas and installations included, expected reports and any exclusions.
Does a council licence replace a safety inspection in Greenwich?
No. Council licensing and a professional certificate or assessment are not interchangeable. Check the relevant council scheme and retain documents for each applicable duty.
Continue your research
See the London borough directory, compare property compliance services, or review Fire risk assessment guidance. For another contact route, message the team on WhatsApp.