The Planning Board of Greenwich Council met on Tuesday 02 December 2025 to discuss several planning applications. Key decisions included the approval of new community sporting facilities at 177 Footscray Road, SE9 2SZ, a mixed-use residential development at Beresford Street and Macbean Street, SE18 6LW, and the conversion of commercial to residential units at 48-50 Artillery Place, Woolwich, SE18 4AB. Amendments to an existing planning permission for land bounded by Pettman Crescent, Nathan Way and Hadden Road, SE28, were also approved, alongside a new five-storey residential building at Penmon Road, SE2, 9PH.

Playing Fields at 177 Footscray Road, SE9 2SZ

Permission was granted for the development of new community sporting facilities at the former Co-op sports ground. The proposal includes two floodlit 3G pitches, five grass football pitches, a clubhouse/pavilion with changing and football academy facilities, padel tennis courts, a play zone, car parking, and associated landscaping. The decision was approved subject to conditions, including amendments to increase cycle parking to a minimum of 40 spaces, to require the provision of a second pedestrian access near the bus stop on Footscray Road, and to ensure permeable paving, landscaping, and substantial canopy cover for the car park. An informative was also added requiring GB10 Sports to establish a liaison group with local residents to monitor lighting and noise impacts from the paddle courts.

Land bound by Beresford Street and Macbean Street, SE18 6LW

Full planning permission was granted for a residential-led, mixed-use development. This includes the demolition of existing structures, partial demolition, refurbishment, and extension of the Electric Works building. The scheme will deliver residential accommodation (Class C3), shared living accommodation (Sui Generis), and student accommodation (Sui Generis), alongside commercial (Class E), community (Class F), and replacement Market Pound (Sui Generis) facilities. The development will also include associated public realm, blue-badge and cycle parking, open space, and landscaping. The decision was made subject to referral to the Mayor of London, conditions detailed in the committee report, and the prior completion of a Section 106 agreement.

Land bounded by Pettman Crescent, Nathan Way and Hadden Road, SE28

The Planning Board granted planning permission for a minor material amendment to an existing planning permission. This amendment allows for an increase in the number of homes in Plot 1 from 328 to 379, a change in housing mix to predominantly one-bedroom units to accommodate a Build to Rent (BtR) scheme, amendments to design codes, and adjustments to play provision. A non-material amendment was also approved, allowing for minor design changes to building heights, elevation treatments, car parking, cycle and refuse strategy, internal layouts, and landscaping within Plot 1. Both applications were approved subject to the satisfactory completion of a Deed of Variation to the Section 106 legal agreement and relevant conditions.

48-50 Artillery Place, Woolwich, SE18 4AB

Full planning permission was granted for the change of use from commercial (Use Class E) to residential units (Use Class C3), along with external alterations and extensions. The scheme will deliver 17 self-contained affordable housing units, all of which will be Discount Market Rent Intermediate tenure. The decision was subject to the satisfactory completion of a Section 111 legal agreement and relevant conditions.

Land at Penmon Road, London, SE2 9PH

Full planning permission was granted for the construction of a five-storey building comprising 28 residential units (Use Class C3). All units will be affordable housing, provided as Discount Market Rent Intermediate tenure. The scheme includes access, parking, and landscaping. The decision was subject to the satisfactory completion of a Section 111 legal agreement and relevant conditions.

The meeting also included discussions on declarations of interest, apologies for absence, and urgent business, which were noted. The Board also confirmed the minutes of the previous meeting.