Joe Higgins
Council: Greenwich
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
6 meetings · Page 1 of 2
Planning Board - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 6.30 pm
The Planning Board convened to discuss planning applications, focusing primarily on amendments to a previously approved mixed-use development. Councillors approved the amended application for land bound by Vincent Road, Wilmot Street and Woolwich New Road, which includes increasing building heights and the number of residential units, and reducing commercial space. An application relating to Stadium Road and Baker Road was withdrawn.
Planning Board - Tuesday, 17th June, 2025 6.30 pm
The Greenwich Council Planning Board met to discuss two planning applications: a deferred application for student housing at Greenwich Quay, and a new application for a mixed-use development at Millennium Retail Park. The board refused the Greenwich Quay application, citing concerns over height, massing, and impact on the local townscape and the Greenwich Maritime World Heritage Site. The board approved the Millennium Retail Park application, subject to conditions and a Section 106 agreement, after discussing traffic, infrastructure, and community benefits.
Planning Board - Tuesday, 27th May, 2025 6.30 pm
The Planning Board of Greenwich Council met to discuss several planning applications, including a student accommodation complex at Greenwich Quay, a residential development at Flint Glass Wharf, and amendments to existing permissions at Kidbrooke Village and the Royal Arsenal Riverside. The board deferred a decision on Greenwich Quay for a site visit, approved the Flint Glass Wharf application with amendments, and approved changes to material specifications at Kidbrooke Village and the Royal Arsenal Riverside.
Planning Board - Tuesday, 8th April, 2025 6.30 pm
At a meeting of the Greenwich Council Planning Board, Councillor Gary Dillon, Chair of Planning, and other board members approved plans for a residential development at 2B Rathmore Road, and for cladding replacement at Greenwich Millennium Village.
Planning Board - Thursday, 20th February, 2025 6.30 pm
The Planning Board approved two applications: the demolition of all existing buildings on a site at 141-143 Woolwich Road to be replaced with a mixed-use development of purpose-built student accommodation and commercial units, and the rear extension of a mixed-use property at 148-156 Plumstead High Street to provide 13 new residential units.
Decisions from Meetings
16 decisions · Page 1 of 4
Stadium Road and Baker Road, Woolwich, SE18 - Ref: 24/0406/F
From: Planning Board - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 18, 2025
... the application for upgrading Stadium Road and Baker Road was noted as withdrawn at the applicant's request before the meeting.
Recommendations Approved
Land Bound By Vincent Road, Wilmount Street And Woolwich New Road, Woolwich, SE18 - Ref: 25/2824/MA
From: Planning Board - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 18, 2025
... planning application 25/2824/MA for a mixed-use redevelopment on land bound by Vincent Road, Wilmount Street, and Woolwich New Road was granted, allowing for demolition and phased redevelopment with increased building heights and residential units, reduced commercial space, and other internal and external changes, subject to conditions, legal agreements, and referral to the Mayor of London.
Recommendations Approved
Millennium Retail Park Car Park & 59 Bugsby's Way and land bound by Bugsby's Way, Peartree Way and Commercial Way, SE7 - Ref: 24/1965/F
From: Planning Board - Tuesday, 17th June, 2025 6.30 pm - June 17, 2025
... full planning permission was granted for a comprehensive mixed-use redevelopment comprising demolition of a commercial unit and construction of new buildings with residential, commercial, and community spaces, subject to referral to the Mayor of London, completion of a Section 106 agreement, and specified conditions.
Recommendations Approved
Greenwich Quay, Clarence Road, London, SE8 3EY - Ref: 23/3847/F
From: Planning Board - Tuesday, 17th June, 2025 6.30 pm - June 17, 2025
...that full planning consent for the demolition of existing structures and construction of a building comprising student accommodation, commercial floorspace, and associated works at Greenwich Quay, Clarence Road, London, SE8 3EY, was refused due to the development's height and massing being out of scale with its surroundings and negatively impacting views from the World Heritage Site and The Royal Greenwich Park.
Recommendations Approved
Kidbrooke Village, Phase 5, Building A & B and South Cator Park, Kidbrooke, London, SE3 9YG - Ref: 23/3976/F
From: Planning Board - Tuesday, 27th May, 2025 6.30 pm - May 27, 2025
...full planning permission was granted for the erection of residential units, publicly accessible open space, associated infrastructure, and a new pavilion building at Kidbrooke Village, Phase 5, Building A & B and South Cator Park, subject to conditions, referral to the Mayor of London, and completion of a Section 106 agreement.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 6
Average per Month: 0.5
Decisions Recorded: 16