The Planning Board of Greenwich Council met on Tuesday, 27 May 2025, to discuss several planning applications. The board resolved to grant full planning permission for the Flint Glass Wharf development in Charlton, subject to conditions and a Section 106 agreement, which included an amendment to deliver intermediate tenure as discount market rent rather than shared ownership. For the Greenwich Quay application, the board resolved to defer the decision to allow for a site visit to better assess potential impacts. Full planning permission was granted for Kidbrooke Village, Phase 5, Buildings A & B and South Cator Park, and reserved matters approval was granted for The Ropeyard, Royal Arsenal Riverside, Plots D & K, subject to a deed of variation to the Section 106 agreement and conditions.

Greenwich Quay, Clarence Road, London, SE8 3EY - Ref: 23/3847/F

The Planning Board resolved to defer the decision on the application for full planning permission for the demolition of existing structures and the construction of a building comprising student accommodation, commercial floor space, landscaping, public realm improvements, and associated works. This deferral was made to allow for a site visit, enabling members to better assess the potential cumulative impact on neighbouring properties and the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site protected views.

Flint Glass Wharf, 3 Herringham Road, Charlton, London SE7 8NJ - Ref: 18/0732/F

Full planning permission was granted for a hybrid planning application at Flint Glass Wharf. This application includes a Detailed Component for the demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment of the eastern area, comprising residential dwellings, non-residential floorspace, and public realm improvements. It also includes an Outline Component for up to 45,000 sqm of residential floorspace, including up to 358 residential units, and 1,300 sqm of non-residential floorspace. The decision is subject to referral to the Mayor of London, the satisfactory completion of a Section 106 Legal Agreement, and a list of conditions. Notably, Condition 47 was amended to enhance the quantity and variety of cycle parking spaces, specifically to accommodate cargo bikes and larger cycles. The Section 106 agreement will also include an amended requirement that the intermediate tenure should be delivered as discount market rent and not as shared ownership units.

Kidbrooke Village, Phase 5, Building A & B and South Cator Park, Kidbrooke, London, SE3 9YG - Ref: 23/3976/F

The Planning Board unanimously granted full planning permission for the erection of residential units, publicly accessible open space, associated access, car parking, cycle parking, landscaping, and a new pavilion building within South Cator Park. This decision is subject to referral to the Mayor of London, the satisfactory completion of a Section 106 Legal Agreement, and a set of conditions.

The Ropeyard, Royal Arsenal Riverside, Plots D & K, Land between Duke of Wellington Avenue and Beresford Street, London, SE18 6NP - Ref: 24/0848/R

Reserved matters approval was granted for appearance, landscaping, layout, and design for residential units and non-residential floorspace within Plots D and K3, K4, K5, along with public/private landscaping details, car/cycle parking, refuse/recycling facilities, and play provision. This approval is subject to the satisfactory completion of a deed of variation to the existing Section 106 Legal Agreement and a list of conditions.

Greenwich Quay, Clarence Road, London, SE8 3EY - Ref: 23/3847/F

The Planning Board resolved to defer the decision on this application for full planning permission for the demolition of existing structures and the construction of a building comprising student accommodation, commercial floor space, landscaping, public realm improvements, access works, cycle parking, and refuse/recycling stores. The deferral is to allow for a site visit, enabling members to better assess the potential cumulative impact on neighbouring properties and the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site protected views.

The meeting also discussed the proposed change to the wording of one condition in relation to the use of a brick-facing system for Kidbrooke Village, Phase Five, Building A and B, and South Cator Park, and The Ropeyard, Royal London Riverside, Plots D and K. This change was approved, allowing for the possibility of using a brick facing system rather than solely full brick. The decision was made based on the product's environmental benefits, similar appearance to traditional bricks, and its potential to speed up home delivery.

The meeting also included discussions on apologies for absence, urgent business, and declarations of interest.