Greenwich approves 800-home development after Lewisham refuses

Summarised from MyLondon's report · Updated 16 Oct, 15:02 · Archive

Greenwich Council has approved its part of an 802-home cross-borough development by Deptford Creek after Lewisham Council rejected its portion.

Greenwich Council's Planning Board approved a 254-home proposal on the east side of Deptford Creek on 13 October, following Lewisham Council's refusal on 24 September. The cross-borough development would include several high-rise tower blocks, with the tallest reaching 30 storeys on the Lewisham side and a 19-storey building on the Greenwich side.

The Creekside Education Trust objected to the plans in both boroughs, arguing that the proposal's environmental legacy did not go far enough to protect Deptford Creek. The trust said the development failed to provide sufficient biodiversity enhancement, habitat creation and river restoration. Some Greenwich councillors also raised concerns about the height of the tower blocks and their impact on views from Greenwich Park and nearby Victorian buildings. On the Greenwich side, only 10 of the 254 units would be classed as affordable housing.

Since the two councils have taken different positions, the decision will now go to either the Mayor of London's office or Housing Secretary Angela Rayner for final approval.

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In this story: Greenwich Council · Lewisham Council · Deptford Creek · Creekside Education Trust · Angela Rayner · Greenwich Park · Mayor of London

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