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A206 Pettman Crescent Bridge repairs: plan your route and allow extra travel time The Royal Borough of Greenwich will be carrying out essential repairs on the A206 southbound bridge between Nathan Way and Plumstead High Street in Plumstead, from 27 December to 5 January, weather permitting. The closure will require road users to use alternative routes. While no bus stops will be closed, some bus routes may experience delays due to the roadworks.
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Pick of the Week By Holly O`Mahony
A drag-tastic Christmas Want some more sauce with your Christmas dinner? You’ll find it aplenty at the Churchill Theatre, where a night of festive drag cabaret awaits. Heating up collars with their spicy act are drag entertainers Ula Lah and That Girl, promising singing, dancing and comedy galore – plus games for the daring. An arrival cocktail or mocktail is included in the ticket price. You’ll find this Christmas Cabaret Ex-Drag-Aganza in the theatre’s lounge.
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It’s that time of year when we sit down with family and affectionately squabble while building our respective empires and laughing as our relatives are sent to jail. We’re talking Monopoly, of course, only this year, why not change it up and play Greenwich Monopoly? Breeze past the Royal Observatory, Severndroog Castle, and Greenwich Market, exchanging cash for properties as you go. You know the local area and you know where’s really got value. Use it to your advantage, eh? Greenwich Monopoly sets available for £34.99 from Amazon. www.amazon.co.uk/monopolylondon/s?k=monopoly+london
Last chance: Christmas at Eltham Palace
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Thamesmead’s Christmas party While Christmas is fast approaching, there’s still time to get together with your chosen family for a last silly season hurrah – without someone having to wash the dishes at the end. Thamesmead’s Cygnet Square is hosting ‘A Christmas to Remember’ on December 23, with free entry, food and music for the local community to enjoy. The event is all about providing a space for the community to come together without having to open up their purses, but there will also be opportunities to give back while you’re there. Cygnet Square, London SE2 9FA. December 23, 5pm - 9pm. Admission: FREE. www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/events/event/9376/christmas_event
Christmas at Eltham Palace has transformed the grounds of the historic property into an illuminated world of colour and soundscapes. On evenings throughout December, visitors can follow an all-new twinkling trail through the grounds, and see the trees lit up by mystical hues of purple, green, pink and blue. Keep your eyes peeled for Magical Mah-Jongg and dancing fountains along the way, and stick around for festive cocktails, steaming mugs of mulled wine and hot chocolate. Eltham Palace, Court Yard, London SE9 5QE. December 1 - January 1 (on select dates), 4pm - 8:30pm. Admission: £11.50 - £17.50. www.englishheritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/ eltham-palace-christmas-2023/
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Outsource your Christmas dinner Craving a Christmas spread with all of the trimmings but none of the greasy pans? We hear you! Well, you can let the Intercontinental Hotel at the O2 do the hard work for you this Christmas Day, enjoying skyline views while the hard-working team at their Kinaara restaurant bustles around, dishing you up a five-course festive feast with an Indian twist. A spiced potato amuse bouche, tandoori salmon starter and chargrilled goose breast are among the highlights. Wash it all down with your choice of tipple and make ours a glass of fizz – ‘tis the season, after all. Got the kids in tow? Don’t forget to get a photo with Santa, who’s also chosen Kinaara for his Christmas dinner, apparently. InterContinental London, 1 Waterview Drive, London SE10 0TW. December 25, call for times. Admission: £89 - £110pp/£49 for kids. www.iclondon-theo2.com/dining/kinaara-london
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Disney on Ice celebrates 100 Years of Wonder Smash hit returns to London this Christmas with a very special show celebrating 100 years of the franchise, writes Holly O’Mahony… Produced by Feld Entertainment, 100 Years of Disney is an all-new production that sees several of Disney’s well-known stories brought to life side-by-side on the icy stage. The show comes to London following a national tour that took the show to Birmingham, Nottingham, Exeter, Sheffield and Newcastle in the run up to Christmas, as well as Northern Ireland. It arrives at the O2 Arena in Greenwich in time to bring to life the magical world of Disney for the festive period.
Disney stalwarts Mickey and Minnie Mouse – who first appeared in Disney’s 1928 musical-comedy Steamboat Willie – lead the procession of characters. We’re following a nostalgic Mickey Mouse, who’s taking a trip down memory lane through his own and his fellow Disney cronies’ most epic moments. Along the way, expect to bump into some of the franchise’s best-loved characters reenacting their most heroic moments. Audiences will set sail with Moana as the ice is transformed into a
glittering ocean for her mission to save her island with the demigod, Maui. You’ll also cross paths with Frozen sisters Elsa and Anna, who are spinning and twirling through their quest to protect the kingdom from a cruel, endless winter and a power-grabbing prince. But don’t get too comfy on the ground: the show will send you diving under water to swim alongside Dory and Nemo, and soaring into the air with Buzz Lightyear, Woody and The Toy Story gang. Heading onto the ice for the first time
this winter is 2021 hit Encanto. This part of the show promises a journey into the Colombian mountains where you’ll meet Mirabel and her magically gifted family. The escapade is brought to life by a talented team of international figure skaters from the United States, Canada, Brazil, the UK and several other countries besides. Many of the performers have been skating since they were old enough to walk, but even so, they typically rehearse for 550 hours before the show goes live. The behind-
the-stage team are just as busy, what with 250 different costumes and almost as many props to make. It reportedly takes 19 trucks to move 100 Years of Wonder between cities and a good 10 hours to set it up in each location. The show isn’t the only event in London celebrating 100 years of the franchise. An exhibition currently running at ExCeL London, Disney100, is a chance to ogle at 250 encased artefacts relating to the brand, including letters, costumes and props. It features memorabilia from Winnie the Pooh, Cinderella and The Lion King as well as more recent favourites including 2013’s Frozen and 2021’s Encanto. Disney On Ice has been bringing to life the faces from its enchanting movies for nearly 40 years. Like all Disney On Ice extravaganzas, 100 Years of Wonder is set to a score of award-winning music, featuring some of the best-loved songs from the familiar movies – and you can sing along, if you like. Add to that a parade of beautiful costumes, jaw-dropping special effects and a cast of worldleading performer-athletes enacting the heart-warming stories with style and precision on the slippery ice, and you have the recipe for a spectacular live show. Prepare to gape in awe at high-flying jumps, daring acrobatics and world-class figure skating. Disney on Ice presents 100 Years of Wonder is on at the O2 Arena, Peninsula Square, London SE10 0DX. From December 21 - 31, shows . Admission: £41+. www.disneyonice.com/engb/100-years-of-wonder/
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Greenwich Dance is Closing Our dance classes will continue through to December while we explore various ways to keep our programmes going with other custodians. Please check our website or follow us @GreenwichDance on social media for the latest updates. In the meantime, we would like to thank our participants and artists who have moved with us over the last 30 years. We will miss dancing with you. Team Greenwich Dance x
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Getting festive at the Extra Time Christmas party!
Some Extra Time participants sang Christmas carols during the party to entertain the rest of the members.
On Wednesday, Charlton Athletic Community Trust (CACT) hosted the Extra Time Hub Christmas party at The Valley with over 100 of its participants. A live band proved to be popular with lots of the participants up on their feet dancing to their favourite tunes. The Addicks U21 squad also joined the party and got stuck into a variety of activities. Whilst Henry Molyneux and Ralfi Hand headed to the dance floor, Jason Adigun, Tolu Ladapo and Nazir Bakrin helped to serve teas and coffees. Meanwhile some of the other players went head-to-head with Extra Time participants in table tennis and darts. Charlton co-owner Charlie Methven and Managing Director James Rodwell stopped by to lend a helping hand in serving up Christmas dinners to the participants alongside the U21 squad and Charlton Athletic Women’s U21 players Angela Nelson-Iye and Taylor Bell, who also helped with the post-dinner raffle.
The Extra Time Hub is a social club for over 55s which meets weekly and brings together retired and semi-retired people to engage them in active ageing. Extra Time offers a wide variety of activities for health and exercise, from dance classes, to singing, to curling. The Extra Time Hub is all about participation, people discuss and request the activities they’d like to do and places they’d like to visit. As well as the weekly Wednesday sessions, there are a number of group day trips. Past trips have taken the Extra Time group to Margate, Herne Bay and Canterbury Christmas Market. The Extra Time Hub runs on Wednesday mornings from 10am-midday at The Valley, Charlton, Floyd Road, SE7 8BL. Find out more by visiting: cact.org.uk/extratime
Addicks U21 players Henry and Ralfi got stuck in on the dancefloor showing off their best moves. Charlton’s co-owner Charlie Methven and Managing Director James Rodwell lent a helping hand with serving up the Christmas dinners.
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Last call for Christmas wishlists
Greenwich Market, London SE10 9HZ. Until December 23, select days and times from 10am - 6pm. Admission: £11.43. Advanced booking is essential. All proceeds go to Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice. www.greenwichmarket.london/ events/detail/greenwich-market-grotto-2023
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Make sure the kids have their Christmas wish lists at the ready, because Father Christmas is taking last orders from his grotto at Greenwich Market. Find him on select days in the run up to Christmas and tell him whether yours have been naughty or nice this year.
A Puss in Boots Christmas special Fencing feline Puss in Boots is sword-fighting his way onto the Churchill Theatre stage this December for a Christmas special that sees him head back into his past to make new friends. It’s filled with music, interactive fun and a message of the importance of finding your comrads. Churchill Theatre, High Street, Bromley BR1 1HA. December 10 - 23, 10:30am, 1:15pm & 4pm. Admission: £12.50 - £15. www.trafalgartickets.com/churchill-theatre-bromley/en-GB/ event/family/puss-in-boots-a-christmas-adventure-tickets
Venture through the Kingdom of Winter
Glide on ice The grounds in front of the Queen’s House are currently frozen into a glittering ice rink. Yet to go for a spin? There’s still time! Set against the regal backdrop of a UNESCO World Heritage site, the ice rink offers a place to slip, slide and practise your twirls this winter, while enjoying views of both the landmark house and nearby Greenwich Park. Once you’re dizzy and frosty, head to the Ice Rink café to thaw your extremities and enjoy some festive treats courtesy of catering company Benugo. The Queen’s House, Romney Road, London SE10 9NF. Ice rink open until January 7, 10/11am - 8pm. Closed Christmas Day. Admission: £17. www.rmg.co.uk/queens-house/attractions/queens-house-ice-rink
The Nutcracker – again! – but this one’s the ballet
While its name conjures visions of snow-topped trees and glittering icicles, there’s no need to wrap up too warm for this one: Kingdom of Winter is a vast, new Christmas-themed complex just over the river at ExCeL London that sounds a little like an indoor Winter Wonderland. It boasts alpine stalls, fairground rides, an ice rink and, wait for it, an ‘ Instagrammable ice expedition’. ExCeL London, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1XL. Until January 7, 10am - 8pm. Admission: £5.50+. www.kingdomofwinter.com/
The Nutcracker – a concert for tiny tots
Another Nutcracker, only this one’s the ballet and it’s showing at Blackheath Halls. It comes from Let’s All Dance, proprietors of creating magical, accessible ballets for children. See Clara, her Nutcracker Prince, the Mouse King and Sugar Plum Fairy brought to life in a show which prioritises ‘crystal clear storytelling’, and doesn’t scrimp on the lavish costumes, aweinspiring dancing and evocative music.
The hard-working musicians-cum-children’s-entertainers behind Bach to Baby, an initiative introducing little ones to classical music, are hosting a charming Christmas special based around Tchaikovsky’s timeless classic: The Nutcracker. Let Marcus Barcham-Stevens’ violin and Christina Lawrie’s piano playing bring to life the story of Clara, her Nutcracker Prince, the Sugar Plum Fairy and twirling Snowflakes.
Blackheath Halls, 23 Lee Road, Blackheath, London SE3 9RQ. December 22, 1:30pm & 4pm; December 23, 11am & 1:30pm. Admission: £16/£14 concessions. www.blackheathhalls. com/whats-on/the-nutcracker-9/
Mycenae House, 90 Mycenae Road, SE3 7SE. December 22, 3pm. Admission: check website. www.bachtobaby.com/blackheath-musicconcerts-for-baby-and-family
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Well, I think you must be getting all a bit fed up with hearing about the history of our local water works so I thought I would give it a break, just for a couple of weeks. It’s about time I got back to looking at the ‘Industrial Archaeology of South East London’. I was doing this in alphabetical order and had only just got to ‘F’ which is not very far in! So, what does the booklet, SELIA, have to say about ‘F’? I thought one of the foot tunnels would be suitable. The Woolwich Foot Tunnel because I’ve done the Greenwich one more than once! So, what does SELIA say? Quite a lot as it happens. “A private tunnelling scheme was abandoned in 1876 but communications with North Woolwich were improved by the opening of the Woolwich Free Ferry. The ferry service was agreed by the Metropolitan Board of Works in 1887 and opened the public in 1889. It was the first free ferry on the Thames. The pedestrian tunnel was constructed using a Greathead type compressor air shield, with cast iron segments. The tunnel, designed by Sir Maurice Fitzmaurice, was opened in 1912 and is similar in style to the Greenwich foot tunnel.” The Greenwich and Woolwich Foot Tunnels have been the subject of a great deal of local controversy and with Thames crossings being a major subject of public discussion at the moment, they are likely to become more so. As far as I am are aware these two Thames tunnels are one of only three or four sub-river pedestrian tunnels – all in Britain apart from one in Antwerp. They were built to allow access to north London jobs for south London residents and also to provide them with a free crossing. In an era when tolls had only recently been abolished on up river bridges it was seen as only fair that equally free crossings should be provided for residents who lived east of the Tower. That crossing needed to go under the river rather than over it on a ferry or a bridge –
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which would essentially be obstructions on the busy commercial river. The Greenwich tunnel was the earlier of the two and a great deal more has been written about it than the later Woolwich tunnel. In Woolwich the tunnel entrance originally sat on the Ferry Approach – but access to the ferry was moved to allow for vehicle movements and a leisure centre was built which cut the foot tunnel off from road and left it out of sight. On the North Woolwich side the entrance is visible but isolated in the centre of roads jammed with traffic waiting for the ferry. The Woolwich tunnel is much less heavily used than the Greenwich one and many people prefer to use the Free Ferry. It was a surprise to discover that the existing Woolwich tunnel was in fact the second to be planned here. Research on the Woolwich tunnel produced press cuttings of an attempt to build a tunnel twenty years earlier – hitherto unknown. Investigations have failed to discover any research, or indeed mention of it. It appears to have been begun in 1877 under Mr. Gilbert, engineer, with Messrs. Sharp as contractors. It is said that it resulted from an accident on the Thames when eight people were drowned trying to cross the river. It was to run from near the Great Eastern Railway station in North Woolwich and terminate in Woolwich High Street accessed by ‘an enclosed road’. The tunnel would be 1,800 ft. long and would lie 25ft-35ft below the river bed. It was to
be made up of a circular tube of iron 9 ft. in diameter and about 12ft in height. It should take four people walking abreast. The press comment was that it would be very useful to take troops and artillery guns across the river. However by 1879 work was ‘in abeyance’. The strange thing about the press reports on which this is based is that none of them are local. The present Woolwich tunnel was opened ten years after the Greenwich, in 1912 - by Lord Chesleymore the then Chair of the London County Council. It was designed by Maurice Fitzmaurice who had taken over from Alexander Binnie as Chief Engineer to the County Council in 1901. It was built by Walter Scott and Middleton. It is said that the provision of the tunnel owed much to the efforts of local MP Will Crooks, who had been Chair of the LCC Bridges Committee in 1898 when, it is said, the Greenwich Tunnel was planned. From 1903 he was Member of Parliament for Woolwich, at a time when the Woolwich constituency covered both sides of the river and thus both tunnel entrances. Construction began on the north bank in 1910 with workers digging by hand and the tunnel continued to be dug in this way and, like other tunnels, used the Greathead shield. The tunnel is
1655 feet long and the top is 10 feet below the river bed –covered by 38 feet of water at low tide and 69 feet at high tide. It is a cast iron tube made of a series of connecting rings. Like the Greenwich tunnel it was lined with white ceramic tiles and the floor was York stone flags. Lifts were not allowed for in the original scheme and they were added later in the project at an additional cost of £5,000 – and with manually operated gates. Like the Greenwich lifts they were replaced in the early 1990s with the original panelled interiors retained. They can carry up to 40 passengers. The rotundas are red brick on a plinth of blue engineering brick, with sash windows protected by iron grilles and above the parapet is a conical roof with circular copper clad lantern. The entrances have glass canopies on cast iron columns. They were listed Grade II in 1989. Work started to upgrade the Woolwich tunnel in 2010 and the tunnel closed during the day as work proceeded. However in 2010 the tunnel was closed completely as structural weaknesses were discovered in the stairways. It eventually reopened in 2011 although the lifts were not completed. The tunnel has a leaky feeder system to allow the use of mobile phones.
The tunnel continues to do the job it was built for a century ago, however modernising it, while maintaining traditional features, has been more problematic than anyone thought – and provided some valuable lessons. This makes an important point about the tunnel – it seems so simple – and yet they were major engineering works of their day, and should be appreciated as such. To quote one report to Tower Hamlets Council ‘they represent a magnificent feat of Edwardian engineering – impressive ambition of the project - the character is consistent and defined by the finest engineering techniques of the day - the design throughout ... and fabric is coherent, logical and simple and the materials used are robust and designed to last’. I wonder if I could finish with a brief note about the Friends of Greenwich and Woolwich Foot Tunnels with particular reference to Ian Blore, who died earlier this year. He set the organisation up and worked with it right through to the end. I think campaigners on the tunnels should know a lot more about what he did and the contribution he made to keeping the tunnels working as well as they do. Thanks Ian and rest in peace.
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ROYAL BOROUGH of GREENWICH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) WESTCOMBE HILL PLANNED ROAD CLOSURE (ORDER) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
The Royal Borough of Greenwich make’s this Order in exercise of powers under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. This is to facilitate works by Open Reach who need to carry out duct works. The Order will come into operation on 9th January 2024 and would continue to be valid for 18 months. However, the works are expected to take 3 days. The duration of the Order can be extended with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport. The effect of the Order would be to temporarily prohibit vehicles from entering, exiting, proceeding, or waiting (including waiting for the purposes of loading or unloading), in Westcombe Hill (Slip) outside 124a. Whilst the Order is in operation traffic will be diverted via Westcombe Hill. Prohibitions remain in force; pedestrians are not affected, and vehicle access will be maintained wherever possible. Nothing in this Notice will apply to anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or traffic warden, to emergency service vehicles, or to vehicles being used in connection with the works. The restrictions described above will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by traffic signs as prescribed by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016. Queries concerning these works should be directed to the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s Directorate of Regeneration, Enterprise & Skills on 020 8921 6340.
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The Royal Borough of Greenwich make’s this Order in exercise of powers under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. This is to facilitate works by Thames Water who need to carry out a new water connection. The Order will come into operation on 15th January 2024 and would continue to be valid for 18 months. However, the works are expected to take 5 days. The duration of the Order can be extended with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport. The effect of the Order would be to temporarily prohibit vehicles from entering, proceeding, or waiting (including waiting for the purposes of loading or unloading), in Woodland Grove at the junction of Trafalgar Road and make the road 2 way from outside 11 to the junction of Earlswood Street. Whilst the Order is in operation traffic will be diverted via Trafalgar Road & Earlswood Street. Prohibitions remain in force; pedestrians are not affected, and vehicle access will be maintained wherever possible. Nothing in this Notice will apply to anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or traffic warden, to emergency service vehicles, or to vehicles being used in connection with the works. The restrictions described above will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by traffic signs as prescribed by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016. Queries concerning these works should be directed to the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s Directorate of Regeneration, Enterprise & Skills on 020 8921 6340.
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(INTERNAL REF: PL/615/LA462687) ROYAL BOROUGH of GREENWICH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) GENESTA ROAD PLANNED ROAD CLOSURE (ORDER)
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The Royal Borough of Greenwich make’s this Order in exercise of powers under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. This is to facilitate works by Thames Water who need to carry out repair works. The Order will come into operation on 3rd January 2024 and would continue to be valid for 18 months. However, the works are expected to take 7 days. The duration of the Order can be extended with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport. The effect of the Order would be to temporarily prohibit vehicles from entering, exiting, proceeding, or waiting (including waiting for the purposes of loading or unloading), in Genesta Road outside 76. Whilst the Order is in operation traffic will be diverted via the placing of the appropriate signage. Prohibitions remain in force; pedestrians are not affected, and vehicle access will be maintained wherever possible. Nothing in this Notice will apply to anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or traffic warden, to emergency service vehicles, or to vehicles being used in connection with the works. The restrictions described above will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by traffic signs as prescribed by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016. Queries concerning these works should be directed to the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s Directorate of Regeneration, Enterprise & Skills on 020 8921 6340.
Ryan Nibbs Assistant Director, Transport. The Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street, SE18 6HQ Dated 01/12/23 (INTERNAL REF: PL/605/LA462037)
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public notices ROYAL BOROUGH of GREENWICH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) ORANGERY LANE PLANNED FOOTPATH CLOSURE (ORDER) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
The Royal Borough of Greenwich make’s this Order in exercise of powers under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. This is to facilitate works by UK Power Networks who need to install a new supply. The Order will come into operation on 8th January 2024 and would continue to be valid for 18 months. However, the works are expected to take 7 days. The duration of the Order can be extended with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport. The effect of the Order would be to temporarily prohibit pedestrians from entering, exiting, proceeding, or waiting (including waiting for the purposes of loading or unloading), in Orangery Lane from the junction of Well Hall Road to Archery Road. Whilst the Order is in operation pedestrians will be diverted via Well Hall Road, Eltham High Street, Archery Road & vice versa. Prohibitions remain in force; pedestrians are not affected, and vehicle access will be maintained wherever possible. Nothing in this Notice will apply to anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or traffic warden, to emergency service vehicles, or to vehicles being used in connection with the works. The restrictions described above will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by traffic signs as prescribed by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016. Queries concerning these works should be directed to the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s Directorate of Regeneration, Enterprise & Skills on 020 8921 6340.
ROYAL BOROUGH of GREENWICH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) CLEANTHUS ROAD PLANNED ROAD CLOSURE (ORDER) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
The Royal Borough of Greenwich make’s this Order in exercise of powers under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. This is to facilitate works by HBS Ltd who need to remove spire from the top of the water tower. The Order will come into operation on 12th January 2024 and would continue to be valid for 18 months. However, the works are expected to take 1. The duration of the Order can be extended with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport. The effect of the Order would be to temporarily prohibit vehicles from entering, exiting, proceeding, or waiting (including waiting for the purposes of loading or unloading), in Cleanthus Road at the junction of Shooters Hill. Whilst the Order is in operation traffic will not be diverted as this is a dead end. Prohibitions remain in force; pedestrians are not affected, and vehicle access will be maintained wherever possible. Nothing in this Notice will apply to anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or traffic warden, to emergency service vehicles, or to vehicles being used in connection with the works. The restrictions described above will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by traffic signs as prescribed by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016. Queries concerning these works should be directed to the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s Directorate of Regeneration, Enterprise & Skills on 020 8921 6340.
Ryan Nibbs Assistant Director, Transport. The Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street, SE18 6HQ
Ryan Nibbs Assistant Director, Transport. The Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street, SE18 6HQ
Dated 07/12/23
Dated 08/12/23
(INTERNAL REF: PL/608/LA460589)
(INTERNAL REF: PL/621/LN00000) ROYAL BOROUGH of GREENWICH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) WILMOUNT STREET PLANNED ROAD CLOSURE (ORDER)
ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS – BERESFORD SQUARE AND POWIS STREET 1.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the Royal Borough of Greenwich has made an Order to facilitate works to implement public realm improvements under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. The effect of the Order will be to temporarily: (a) For the duration of the works on Beresford Square, exempt construction vehicles for these works in the existing prohibition of all motor vehicles except buses, taxis and permit holders restriction on Woolwich New Road from Wilmount Street to Spray Street. (b) For the duration of the works on Beresford Square the prohibition of all motor vehicles on Greens End from Thomas Street to Beresford Square shall be suspended. (c) For the duration of the works on Beresford Square introduce a prohibition of all motor vehicles 10am-4pm on Greens End from Thomas Street to Beresford Square except for vehicles in the service of the local authority in pursuance of statutory powers or duties and emergency vehicles. (d) For the duration of the works on Beresford Square, exempt construction vehicles for these works, vehicles in the service of the local authority in pursuance of statutory powers or duties, vehicles accessing any properties on Beresford Square and emergency vehicles on Beresford Square, between its junctions with Greens End, Beresford Street and Woolwich New Road. (e) Prohibit access for all vehicles in 5 phases at the following locations: (i) Phase 1: a) Powis Street, both sides, from its junction with Greens End to the north-western property boundary of No. 28 Powis Street. (ii) Phase 1a (with works undertaken outside of business hours): a) Powis Street, both sides, from the north-western property boundary of No. 28 Powis Street for 9 metres in a north- westerly direction. b) Murrays Yard, both sides, from its junction with Powis Street for its entire extent. (iii) Phase 2: a) Powis Street, both sides, from a point 9 metres north-west of the north-western property boundary of No. 28 Powis Street to the north-western property boundary of No. 66 Powis Street. (iv) Phase 3: a) Powis Street, both sides, from the north-western property boundary of No. 66 Powis Street to a point 1 metres south west of the north-western property boundary of No. 81 Powis Street. (v) Phase 4: a) Powis Street, both sides, from a point 1 metres south-west of the north-western property boundary of No. 81 Powis Street to the north-western property boundary of No. 113 Powis Street. (f) Prohibit all pedestrians in 4 phases at the following locations: (i) Phase 5: a) Powis Street, both sides, from its junction with Greens End to the north-western property boundary of No. 28 Powis Street. (ii) Phase 6: a) Powis Street, both sides, from the south-eastern property boundary of No. 31 Powis Street to a point 9 metres south- east of its junction with Calderwood Street. (iii) Phase 7: a) Powis Street, both sides, from the south-eastern property boundary of No. 68 Powis Street to the north-western property boundary of No. 112 Powis Street (iv) Phase 8 (with works undertaken outside of business hours): a) Powis Street, both sides, for its entire length at property frontages and door thresholds. (g) During phases 1-4 remove the one-way system from Powis Street between McBean Street and Greens End to accommodate two-way traffic whilst the closures on Powis Street are in effect. (h) During phases 1-4 remove the one-way restriction in Calderwood Street between Powis Street and Thomas Street (allowing vehicles to travel in a northerly direction). (i) During phases 1-4 introduce a one-way restriction in Calderwood Street between Powis Street and Thomas Street (allowing vehicles to travel in a southerly direction). (j) During phases 1-3 introduce a prohibition of vehicles exceeding 8 metres in length on Powis Street between Macbean Street and Greens End. (k) During phases 1-4 suspend the no entry on Powis Street at its junction with Greens End. (l) During phases 1-8 suspend the pedestrian zone no vehicles 10am-7pm restriction on: (i) Powis Street between its junction with Barnard Close and Greens End. (ii) Calderwood Street between its junction with Powis Street and its junction with Thomas Street. (m) During phases 1-8 introduce a pedestrian zone no vehicles 7.30am-7pm restriction on: (i) Powis Street between its junction with Barnard Close and Greens End. (ii) Calderwood Street between its junction with Powis Street and its junction with Thomas Street. 3. The above prohibitions will only apply to such times and such extent as shall be indicated by the placing or covering of appropriate traffic signs. 4. For Powis Street closures alternative routes would be available and indicated by local signage for: (a) During phases 1-3 diverted service and delivery vehicles longer than 8 metres approaching from the west would be required to egress via Macbean Street. (b) During phases 1-3 Diverted service and delivery vehicles longer than 8 metres approaching from the east would be required to service / deliver from Greens End. 5. For Powis Street closures alternative routes for diverted vehicles under 8 metres would be available via local roads and would be indicated via local signage. 6. For Beresford Square closure alternative routes for vehicles would be available and would be indicated via local signage. 7. Whilst the closures are in operation, vehicular and pedestrian access to properties affected by these works would be maintained wherever possible subject to the extent and operations of the works. 8. The Order would come into force on Tuesday 2nd January 2024 and works are expected to be completed in 74 weeks. However, the Order remain in force for 18 months to be re-introduced should further works be required. 9. Queries concerning these works should be directed to traffic.team@royalgreenwich.gov.uk quoting reference 12-23 Beresford Square and Powis Street.
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Ryan Nibbs Assistant Director, Transport. The Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street, SE18 6HQ Dated 04/12/23 (INTERNAL REF: PL/610/LA431477) ROYAL BOROUGH of GREENWICH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) TRINITY GROVE PLANNED ROAD CLOSURE (ORDER) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
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The Royal Borough of Greenwich make’s this Order in exercise of powers under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. This is to facilitate works by SHIRE UK who need to carry out structural works. The Order will come into operation on 8th January 2024 and would continue to be valid for 18 months. However, the works are expected to take 6 weeks. The duration of the Order can be extended with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport. The effect of the Order would be to temporarily prohibit vehicles from entering, exiting, proceeding, or waiting (including waiting for the purposes of loading or unloading), in Trinity Grove outside 14. Whilst the Order is in operation traffic will be diverted via the placing of the appropriate signage. Prohibitions remain in force; pedestrians are not affected, and vehicle access will be maintained wherever possible. Nothing in this Notice will apply to anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or traffic warden, to emergency service vehicles, or to vehicles being used in connection with the works. The restrictions described above will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by traffic signs as prescribed by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016. Queries concerning these works should be directed to the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s Directorate of Regeneration, Enterprise & Skills on 020 8921 6340.
Ryan Nibbs Assistant Director, Transport. The Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street, SE18 6HQ Dated 30/11/23 (INTERNAL REF: PL/612/LA00000) ROYAL BOROUGH of GREENWICH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) BELLOT STREET PLANNED ROAD CLOSURE (ORDER) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Assistant Director, Transport, Communities, Environment and Central, Royal Borough of Greenwich Dated 20th December 2023
The Royal Borough of Greenwich make’s this Order in exercise of powers under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. This is to facilitate works by Thames Water who needs to carry out a permanent reinstatement. The Order will come into operation on 8th January 2024 and would continue to be valid for 18 months. However, the works are expected to take 2 days. The duration of the Order can be extended with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport. The effect of the Order would be to temporarily prohibit vehicles from entering, proceeding, or waiting (including waiting for the purposes of loading or unloading), in Wilmount Street at the junction of Anglesea Avenue, and to reverse the direction of the one way in Anglesea Avenue. Whilst the Order is in operation traffic will be diverted via Anglesea Avenue, Anglesea Road, Brookhill Road, Sandy Hill Road, and Woolwich New Road. Prohibitions remain in force; pedestrians are not affected, and vehicle access will be maintained wherever possible. Nothing in this Notice will apply to anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or traffic warden, to emergency service vehicles, or to vehicles being used in connection with the works. The restrictions described above will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by traffic signs as prescribed by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016. Queries concerning these works should be directed to the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s Directorate of Regeneration, Enterprise & Skills on 020 8921 6340.
The Royal Borough of Greenwich intends to make this Order in exercise of powers under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. This is to facilitate works by Southern Gas Networks who need to carry out decommission works. The Order will come into operation on 8th January 2024 and would continue to be valid for 18 months. However, the works are expected to take 1 month. The duration of the Order can be extended with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport. The effect of the Order would be to temporarily prohibit vehicles from entering, exiting, proceeding, or waiting (including waiting for the purposes of loading or unloading), in Bellot Street at the junction of Azof Street. Whilst the Order is in operation traffic will be diverted via Azof Street, Christchurch Way and vice versa. Prohibitions remain in force; pedestrians are not affected, and vehicle access will be maintained wherever possible. Nothing in this Notice will apply to anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or traffic warden, to emergency service vehicles, or to vehicles being used in connection with the works The restrictions described above will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by traffic signs as prescribed by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016. Queries concerning these works should be directed to the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s Directorate of Regeneration, Enterprise & Skills on 020 8921 6340.
Ryan Nibbs Assistant Director, Transport. The Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street, SE18 6HQ Dated 14/12/23 (INTERNAL REF: PL/620/LA463352)
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public notices ROYAL BOROUGH of GREENWICH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) ELTHAM HILL PLANNED ROAD CLOSURE (ORDER) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
The Royal Borough of Greenwich intends to make this Order in exercise of powers under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. This is to facilitate works by Thames Water who need to carry out excavation works. The Order will come into operation on 8th January 2024 and would continue to be valid for 18 months. However, the works are expected to take 11 days. The duration of the Order can be extended with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport. The effect of the Order would be to temporarily prohibit vehicles from parking, or waiting (including waiting for the purposes of loading or unloading), in Eltham Hill between 116 to 102 westbound. Whilst the Order is in operation traffic will not need to be diverted. Prohibitions remain in force; pedestrians are not affected, and vehicle access will be maintained wherever possible. Nothing in this Notice will apply to anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or traffic warden, to emergency service vehicles, or to vehicles being used in connection with the works. The restrictions described above will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by traffic signs as prescribed by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016. Queries concerning these works should be directed to the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s Directorate of Regeneration, Enterprise & Skills on 020 8921 6340.
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Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (AS AMENDED) Town & Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 Planning (Listed Buildings & Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (AS AMENDED) Planning (Listed Buildings & Conservation Areas) Regulations 1990 (AS AMENDED) Town & Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) Regulations 2007 (AS AMENDED) Notice is hereby given that application(s) have been made to The Royal Borough of Greenwich in respect of the under mentioned premises/ sites. You can see the submissions and any plans at http://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/planning. If development proposals affect Conservation Areas and/or Statutorily Listed Buildings under the Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Area) Act 1990 (As Amended) this will be shown within the item below. Anyone who wishes to comment on these applications should be made in writing to Development Planning within 24 days of the date of this notice.
Ryan Nibbs Assistant Director, Transport. The Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street, SE18 6HQ
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Publicity For Planning Applications. ROYAL BOROUGH of GREENWICH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) HIGHBROOK ROAD PLANNED ROAD CLOSURE (ORDER) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
The Royal Borough of Greenwich intends to make this Order in exercise of powers under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. This is to facilitate works by Thames Water who need to carry out a new connection. The Order will come into operation on 8th January 2024 and would continue to be valid for 18 months. However, the works are expected to take 5 days. The duration of the Order can be extended with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport. The effect of the Order would be to temporarily prohibit vehicles from entering, exiting, proceeding, or waiting (including waiting for the purposes of loading or unloading), in Highbrook Road at the Junction of Halsbrook Road. Whilst the Order is in operation traffic will be diverted via Langbrook Road, Halsbrook Road & vice versa. Prohibitions remain in force; pedestrians are not affected, and vehicle access will be maintained wherever possible. Nothing in this Notice will apply to anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or traffic warden, to emergency service vehicles, or to vehicles being used in connection with the works. The restrictions described above will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by traffic signs as prescribed by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016. Queries concerning these works should be directed to the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s Directorate of Regeneration, Enterprise & Skills on 020 8921 6340.
Applicant: Site Address: Development:
Mr Serkan Birgel 23/0342/HD 185 PLUM LANE, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 3HQ Construction of a single storey side/rear extension, garage conversion, new pitched roof existing rear extension and change of windows and doors. Conservation Area: SHREWSBURY PARK ESTATE Applicant: Site Address: Development:
Ryan Nibbs Assistant Director, Transport. The Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street, SE18 6HQ
Variation of Condition 1 to accommodate proposed alterations –
Dated 14/12/23
Extension of basement and change to lightwell Internal reconfigurations Installation of roof lights and changes to solar panels Changes to side addition including increased height, width, changes to windows, roof style and materials Removal of side window to main dwellinghouse
(INTERNAL REF: PL/626/LA459699)
ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS – PETTMAN CRESCENT 1.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the Royal Borough of Greenwich has made an Order to facilitate critical safety bridge deck works under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. 2. The effect of the Order will be to temporarily: (a) suspend one-way traffic flow (north-eastbound) in Pettman Crescent, north-eastbound carriageway, from its junction with Plumstead Road (A206) to its junction with Western Way (A2016). (b) suspend one-way traffic flow (south-westbound) in Orchard Road from its junction with Plumstead High Street to its junction with Griffin Road. (c) introduce one-way traffic flow (north-eastbound) in Orchard Road from its junction with Griffin Road to its junction with Plumstead High Street. (d) introduce a banned left turn from Plumstead Common Road to Orchard Road. (e) introduce a banned left turn from the Pettman Crescent Slip Road (between Pettman Crescent north-eastbound and southbound carriageways) to Pettman Crescent north-eastbound carriageway. (f) prohibit all vehicles (except for business and residential access and where marshals have granted access) from entering into, exiting from, proceeding in, or waiting (including waiting for the purposes of loading or unloading) in Pettman Crescent, southbound carriageway from its junction with Western Way (A2016) to its junction with Plumstead High Street. (g) prohibit all vehicles (except for business and residential access and where marshals have granted access) from entering into, exiting from, proceeding in, or waiting (including waiting for the purposes of loading or unloading) in Nathan Way, westbound carriageway from its junction with Pettman Crescent, southbound carriageway for a distance of 21.5 metres in an easterly direction. (h) suspend the pedestrian crossing on Plumstead Road (A206) at its junction with Lenton Street. (i) suspend the pedestrian crossing on Western Way (A2016) northbound carriageway, at its junction with Pettman Crescent, north-eastbound carriageway. 3. The above prohibitions will only apply to such times and such extent as shall be indicated by the placing or covering of appropriate traffic signs. 4. Alternative routes for diverted pedestrians would be available and indicated by local signage via the footway adjacent to Pettman Crescent, southbound carriageway at its junction with Nathan Way to the footway on Western Way (A2016) adjacent to property No. 1 Goldfinch Road. 5. Alternative routes for diverted vehicles would be available and indicated by local signage: (a) For eastbound traffic via South Circular Road (A205), Nightingale Place, Plumstead Common Road, The Slade, Kings Highway, Wickham Lane (A209) and Plumstead High Street. (b) For eastbound traffic via Western Way (A2016), Pettman Crescent north-eastbound carriageway (between Plumstead Road (A206) and Western Way (A2016)), Plumstead Road (A206), Burrage Road, Plumstead Common Road, The Slade, Kings Highway, Wickham Lane (A209) and Plumstead High Street. (c) For eastbound traffic via Nathan Way, the Pettman Crescent Slip Road (between Pettman Crescent north-eastbound and southbound carriageways), Pettman Crescent north-eastbound carriageway (between Plumstead Road (A206) and Western Way (A2016)), Plumstead Road (A206), Burrage Road, Plumstead Common Road, The Slade, Kings Highway, Wickham Lane (A209) and Plumstead High Street. (d) For westbound traffic via Plumstead High Street, Lakedale Road, Conway Road and Griffin Road. 6. Whilst the closures are in operation, vehicular access to residential and business properties affected by these works would be maintained wherever possible subject to the extent and operations of the works. 7. Whilst the closures are in operation the following locations will temporarily be controlled by: (a) 4-way traffic lights on Plumstead Road (A206), eastbound carriageway at a point 68.5 metres west of its junction with Pettman Crescent north-eastbound carriageway, on Pettman Crescent north-eastbound carriageway at its junction with Plumstead Road (A206), on Lenton Street at its junction with Plumstead Road (A206) westbound carriageway, and on Plumstead Road (A206), westbound carriageway at its junction with Pettman Crescent north-eastbound carriageway. (b) 3-way traffic lights on Pettman Crescent, north-eastbound carriageway at a point 41 metres south-west of its junction with the Pettman Crescent Slip Road (between Pettman Crescent north-eastbound and southbound carriageways), on the Pettman Crescent Slip Road (between Pettman Crescent north-eastbound and southbound carriageways) at its junction with Pettman Crescent north-eastbound carriageway, and on Pettman Crescent, north-eastbound carriageway at its north-eastern junction with the Pettman Crescent Slip Road (between Pettman Crescent north-eastbound and southbound carriageways). (c) 2-way traffic lights on Pettman Crescent, north-eastbound carriageway at its junction with Western Way (A2016), and on, and Western Way (A2016) at its junction with Pettman Crescent north-eastbound carriageway. (d) 2-way signalled controlled pedestrian crossing on Plumstead Road (A206) at its junction with Pettman Crescent. (e) 2-way signalled controlled pedestrian crossing on Pettman Crescent at its junction with Plumstead Road (A206). (f) 2-way signalled controlled pedestrian crossing on Plumstead Road (A206) at its junction with Lenton Street. (g) 2-way signalled controlled pedestrian crossing on Pettman Crescent at its junction with Western Way (A2016). 8. The Order would come into force on Thursday 21st December 2023 and works are expected to occur between 27th December 2023 and 5th January 2024 for eight days. The works would be conducted on a ‘rolling’ programme and, as such, not all the restrictions stated in paragraph 2 would be in force in all the effected roads. However, the Order will remain in force for 18 months to be re-introduced should further works be required. 9. Queries concerning these works should be directed to traffic.team@royalgreenwich.gov.uk quoting reference 12-23 Pettman Crescent. Assistant Director, Transport, Communities, Environment and Central, Royal Borough of Greenwich Dated 20th December 2023
Mr Austin Kilroy 23/1749/MA 120 PLUMSTEAD COMMON ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 3RE An application submitted under Section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a minor material amendment in connection with the planning permission 16/0679/F dated 08/08/2016, for conversion of property into 1 x 4-bed and 1 x 2-bed flats comprising the erection of a part 1 part 2 storey side extension together with alterations to roof structure and replacement windows, to allow;
(Re-consultation Revised Description/Additional Drawings) Conservation Area: PLUMSTEAD COMMON Applicant: Site Address: Development:
OLA DILE LIMITED 23/2243/HD 39 HERVEY ROAD, KIDBROOKE, LONDON, SE3 8BS Construction of a single storey rear extension, double hip-to-gable roof alteration and box dormer extension on rear roof slope as well as alterations to the elevations consisting of the insertion of bay windows to first floor front and rear elevations, insertion of double doors to rear and western side elevations and bricking up of first floor window on eastern side elevation of rear outrigger. (re-consultation of amended description) Conservation Area: SUN IN THE SANDS Applicant: Site Address: Development:
Applicant: Site Address: Development:
Mr Joe Williams 23/2395/F 187 TRAFALGAR ROAD, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 9EQ Refurbishment of ground floor retail space and conversion of upper floors from office space (Class E) to two self-contained residential units (Class C3). Demolition of existing escape stair, replacement of roof materials and other associated external alterations including solar panels. APUK Ltd 23/3224/F UNIT C, ANCHORAGE POINT, 90 ANCHOR AND HOPE LANE, CHARLTON, LONDON, SE7 7SQ Application for change of use from 'data centre' to a flexible use including provision for: Class B8 (storage and distribution) and / or Class E(g)(iii) (industrial processes).
Applicant: Site Address:
Barack Holdings 23/3410/F 40-42 GREENWICH CHURCH STREET, LONDON, SE10 9BL Development: The installation of two vents/louvers into rear elevation. Conservation Area: WEST GREENWICH Applicant: Site Address:
Gail's Ltd 23/3527/F Unit 1 Woolwich Elizabeth Line Ticket Hall, WOOLWICH, SE18 6GD Development: Alterations to shopfront including the installation of door guard protection either side of the entrance and the addition two louvres on the north elevation with associated external alterations [ammended description] Conservation Area: ROYAL ARSENAL WOOLWICH Applicant: Site Address:
Mr Shira 23/3544/HD 31 NORTH PARK, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 5AW
Development:
Construction of a front porch, two storey side and rear wrap around extension, loft conversion with rear dormers and roof lights, installation of Air Source Heat Pump and MVHR systems, alterations to openings and external wall materials and all associated external works [amended plans]. Conservation Area: ELTHAM PALACE Applicant: Site Address:
Mr Sultan 23/3575/F 21 MANTHORP ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 7SZ Development: Retrospective change of use from a single family dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 6-bedroom HMO with a maximum capacity of six persons (Use Class C4) Conservation Area: PLUMSTEAD COMMON Applicant: Site Address:
Mr Nial Maclean 23/3594/HD 2 ASHRIDGE CRESCENT, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 3EB Development: Replacement of windows and door and garage doors. Conservation Area: SHREWSBURY PARK ESTATE Applicant: Mr Alex Bourne MIKESH GROUP 23/3826/HD Site Address: 13 LANGDALE ROAD, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8UA Development: Conversion of existing loft to a bedroom, including a new staircase, with 4no. roof lights to the rear and front elevation and associated external works. Conservation Area: ASHBURNHAM TRIANGLE Applicant: Site Address: Development:
Mr & Mrs Murray 23/3921/HD 34 BROOKWAY, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 9BJ Construction of a new garden swimming pool with pool house, garden store, pergola, wall and landscaped finishes. Conservation Area: BLACKHEATH PARK Applicant: Site Address:
Ms Melody Bailey 23/3928/HD 39 RED LION LANE, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 4LD Development: Construction of a loft conversion with rear and side dormer extensions, rooflight to front elevation and associated external works. Conservation Area: WOOLWICH COMMON Applicant: Site Address:
Mr Alexandre Moufle 23/3945/HD 2 CHARLTON PARK LANE, CHARLTON, LONDON, SE7 8QU Development: Proposed dropped kerb Conservation Area: adjacent to Charlton Village Publicity for Listed Building Consent Applicant: Site Address:
Barack Holdings 23/3412/L 40-42 GREENWICH CHURCH STREET, LONDON, SE10 9BL Development: Listed Building Consent for the installation of externally illuminated via swan neck lighting advertisements including a new fascia sign and projecting sign, installation of awning, painting of shopfront and installation of two louvers to rear elevation. Conservation Area: WEST GREENWICH Listed Building: Grade 2 Applicant: Site Address:
Barack Holdings 23/3413/L 40-42 GREENWICH CHURCH STREET, LONDON, SE10 9BL Development: Listed building consent for internal alterations to ground floor including installation of counters and air conditioning. Conservation Area: WEST GREENWICH Listed Building: Grade 2 Publicity for Advertisements Applicant: Site Address:
Barack Holdings 23/3411/A 40-42 GREENWICH CHURCH STREET, LONDON, SE10 9BL Development: Display of externally illuminated fascia and hanging sign and awning sign on front elevation. Conservation Area: WEST GREENWICH
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News from the Royal Borough of Greenwich
Your guide to opening hours over Christmas As families gather across the borough to celebrate Christmas or spend quality time with their families, support will still be on offer from the council. Here’s everything you need to know about using your local services during the festive season. Adventure Play Centres
Call 020 8854 8888 (24-hour line).
Parks
Closed from 21 December to 1 January.
A new free-phone line to report first time repairs is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm: 0808 175 6915.
All our parks will be open except on Christmas and New Year’s Day, when East Greenwich Pleasaunce, Maryon Park and Well Hall Pleasaunce will be the only parks open.
Cemeteries Open from 9am to 4pm daily including Christmas and New Year. Eltham Crematorium’s Chapel and Garden of Remembrance will be shut 15 mins before closing.
Contacting the Council Open normally apart from bank holidays and weekends. At this time an out of hours service will be available for emergencies. Call 020 8854 8888.
Leisure centres and libraries There will be some changes to opening hours over Christmas and New Year.
Leisure centres For leisure centres open between Friday 22 December and 1 January, opening times will change, so make sure to take check with your local leisure centre. 21, 25 and 26 December All leisure centres will be closed. 24 and 31 December Coldharbour and Plumstead Centre will be closed.
Advice Hubs Advice Hubs will be closed from the end of Friday 22 December. The first Advice Hub in the new year will be St Mary’s Community Centre on Wednesday 3 January.
1 January Sutcliffe Park will be the only leisure centre open, with reduced hours.
Council homes
Libraries
Repairs and caretaking will be running a normal service, apart from bank holidays and weekends, when there is an out of hours service for emergencies.
21, 24, 25, 26, 31 December and 1 January all libraries will be closed.
Tenancy will be closed on bank holidays and weekends, but between 27 to 29 December, will operate 9am to 5pm. The following housing services will be running a reduced service between 27 to 29 December, from 9am to 5pm; •
Housing Inclusion will provide an emergency service for people who are homeless or facing homelessness and need urgent advice and assistance.
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Temporary Accommodation will offer emergency support for urgent queries, or emergency repair issues.
www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Check opening hours and book sessions at better.org.uk/greenwich
20, 27 December and 3 January Abbey Wood Library, Charlton House Library, Coldharbour Library, New Eltham, Slade Library and West Greenwich Library will be closed.
Waste collections and recycling There will be revised bin collection days over the festive period. Check your collection day at royalgreenwich.gov. uk/bank-holiday-collections
Healthcare and Emergencies If you need clinical advice or medicines for minor health concerns, such as coughs, colds, upset stomach, aches and pains, you can visit your local pharmacy. Many are open late and at weekends and you do not need an appointment. If you have a non-life-threatening condition, please call 111 first. Need support over Christmas or have concerns about your mental health and wellbeing? Call Live Well Greenwich free on 0800 470 4831. Opening times are Monday to Saturday from 8.30am to 6pm.
23, 28 to 30 December All libraries are open except for Charlton House Library, some will operate reduced hours. Check opening hours at better.org.uk/library/ london/greenwich
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