Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Developers have submitted plans to Greenwich Council for a mixed-use scheme at the east ventilation shaft of Woolwich Elizabeth Line station on Arsenal Way.
Berkeley Homes’ plan consists of four structures encircling a central pedestal with landscaping.
This would include residences, stores, and workplaces.
The current wall and sub-station would also be destroyed as part of the design.
Parking for cars and bicycles would be constructed, along with a new sub-station.
Access, maintenance, roadway and public space improvements, and landscaping are also included in the designs.
If approved, the proposal would revitalize the neighborhood around the station by adding new residences, commercial establishments, and facilities.
The planning notice states that any landowner or renter who would want to comment on this proposal must write to the Royal Borough of Greenwich within 21 days of receiving the notice.
On August 27, this notice was released.
Accordingly, any representations must be sent by September 17.
Pete Tanner signed the notice on behalf of Berkeley Homes, the applicant, on behalf of Stantec UK Ltd.
The statement of owners’ rights within the planning notice reads:
“The grant of planning permission does not affect owners’ rights to retain or dispose of their property, unless there is some provision to the contrary in an agreement or lease.”
The statement of agricultural tenants’ rights reads:
“The grant of planning permission for non-agricultural development may affect agricultural tenants’ security of tenure.”
How will the new development affect overcrowding at Woolwich station?
With just one entry and exit at the western end, Woolwich station is already experiencing severe traffic, particularly during rush hours.
A new second entrance or exit on the eastern side, where the development and ventilation shaft are situated, is not included in the planning application or the proposed development.
The station was not built to support a second entry at the eastern end, according to Transport for London (TfL), and there are currently no plans to install one. The station has experienced crowding issues since it opened, prompting the testing of crowd control techniques such as escalator queuing systems.
Hundreds more residences will be built close to the station as a result of the planned construction, which will raise passenger demand without adding extra station space.