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Celebrate the season with festive fun, creativity and a sprinkle of nostalgia. With a Winter Carousel and Market Quarter brimming with mulled wine, bratwurst, and churros, discover the magic of Greenwich Peninsula.
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Enjoy a festive carols concert in the neoclassical setting of the Chapel of St Peter & St Paul in the Old Royal Naval College, performed by the award-winning Trinity Laban Choir.Included in your ticket is entry to the Painted Hall, which is now home to Luke Jerram’s out-of-this-world Mars installation.
Dates: Monday 2, Monday 9 and Monday 16 December 2024
Tickets: £16 to £32.50 Chapel of St Peter & St Paul, Old Royal Naval College, SE10 9NN ornc.org/whats-on/christmas-carol-concertin-the-chapel
Winter Solstice Festival
Make the most of the shortest day of the year and head to the Winter Solstice Festival at Greenwich Park, a midwinter celebration filled with attractions and activities. Folk meets science this December, with live performances, craft and food markets hosted by the Royal Parks, plus live science demos
Sticks’n’Santa
Resident host Chantel Nash, who was a finalist in the BBC New Comedy Awards 2023, will be bringing laughs to your doorstep with Bangers & Nash at The Albany this December. With familiar faces and rising stars in the UK comedy scene, you’ll be sure to have a giggle at this event for over 18s. The lineup includes Gbemi Oladipo, a new comic voice who is known for his playful approach to contentious topics. Gbemi regularly plays rooms such as Top Secret Comedy Club and Up The Creek. Ian Smith joins the line-up, a regular on BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz and comedian set to appear on the forthcoming series of Live at the Apollo. He is also the co-host of the Northern News podcast alongside Amy Gledhill. Next up is Laura Lexx, an impassioned regional comedian, born and bred in somerset, who brings warmth and energy to juxtapose biting wit. And finally, Sharifa Butterfly, celebrated for natural storytelling, her journey began as a professional hip-hop dancer, navigating societal expectations for a “grown-up” career. Get ready to laugh along as Sharifa’s story unfolds on stage.
Date: Friday 13 December 2024
Tickets: £11 to £13
Douglas Way, SE8 4AG www.thealbany.org.uk/shows/ bangers-nash-december
The Horne Section’s Christmas Shindig
led by Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers.The astronomers will be out and about, answering all your astronomy questions and explaining what makes the winter solstice such an important day in the astrological calendar. Find them next to the General Wolfe statue, just outside the Royal Observatory. Once you’ve explored the skies, it’s time to head to Greenwich
Experience Christmas at Sticks’n’Sushi as its festive set menus return, offering guests Japaneseinspired dishes with a Nordic twist – and a welcome alternative to the usual turkey and stuffing. From now until Christmas Eve, three Sticks’n’Santa set menus will be available for pre-booked tables of over six guests, featuring a festive spin on Sticks’n’Sushi dishes. The Yuki Menu includes dishes such as the Aka Ebi – Argentinian red shrimp, spicy gochujang, avocado, snow peas, miso aioli and trout roe, and the return of the annual favourite Chicks’n’Blankets, a playful take on the Christmas dinner essential. For those who want their Christmas celebration to sparkle a little brighter, the Touya Menu is also available, including premium dishes such as the Wagyu Temaki – seared Kyushu wagyu beef, sushi rice, tsume soy and crisp nori. The Evergreen Menu is available for guests who wish to opt for plant-based plates and features festive delights such as the ‘Red’n’Green’ roll made with roasted pepper, avocado, cucumber, yuzu-kosho, shiso and tsume.
Dates: Until Christmas eve 1 Nelson Road, SE10 9JB www.sticksnsushi.com/gb/en/lp/feelingfestive
Park for the craft and food market. Get into the festive spirit with a host of live music and performances.
Date: Saturday 21 December 2024
Tickets: Free Blackheath Avenue, SE10 8XJ www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/ royal-observatory/winter-solsticegreenwich-park
The Horne Section’s Christmas Shindig returns to Indigo at The O2 this December, a show from Alex Horne, the creator and co-host of the BAFTA and National Comedy Award-winning Taskmaster. Featuring five musicians and one non-musical stand-up comedian, The Horne Section is the six-headed musical comedy band where “freewheeling, ridiculous and surprisingly satisfying music happens”. There will be comedy, songs, enthusiastic dancing, and a lot of mucking about. Get into the festive spirit with this Christmas shindig.
Date: Sunday 8 December 2024
Tickets: £33.60
205 Peninsula Square, SE10 0ES www.theo2.co.uk/events/detail/thehorne-section
LDN Queer Mart
Visit the Deptford Lounge for another creative, festive and communityled event from LDN Queer Mart, Queermas. The day will showcase over 100 up-and-coming queer artists and small businesses, all from a wide range of artistic backgrounds, providing you with the opportunity to discover a whole range of artwork –from art prints and zines to clothing and sculptures. Enjoy a spot of festive shopping at this communityfocused market.
Date: Sunday 8 December 2024
Tickets: Suggested entry donation of £2
9 Giffin Street, SE8 4RJ deptfordlounge.org.uk/whats-on/ event/ldn-queer-mart-queermas
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Blossoming Winter
Greenwich Market florist Birdsong Floristry discusses creating eco-friendly seasonal wreaths
“Winter, in general, isn’t my favourite season, but working with the unique natural materials it has to offer helps me to make friends with it and appreciate its unmistakable beauty,” says Jessica Bird, founder of Birdsong Floristry.
The Greenwich Market florist believes people “appreciate flowers in the home more during colder months”, because “winter has us spending most of our time indoors, so bringing some elements of nature and the outdoors in is a great way to stay connected”, she says.
Jessica adds: “Flowers brighten up our homes with much-needed colour, they will lift moods and are a reminder that spring and summer do come back around again.”
At Birdsong Floristry, Jessica works with dried and preserved natural materials, homegrown in her garden in Kent and locally foraged. She then dries and preserves everything.
You will find lots of handmade creations on her stall at Greenwich Market, including seasonal wreaths, table decorations, dried and preserved bouquets, floral hair accessories, customised embroidery hoops, and botanical tree decorations.
She enjoys trading at the market as it brings “an opportunity to meet and talk to so many interesting people, some local and others visiting from all over the world”.
For the winter season, you will find lots of red and orange tones in the Birdsong Floristry bouquets. Jessica likes to use “fiery autumnal colours for lots of warmth in contrast to the colder weather outside”.
She adds that she also enjoys using
snowy whites and cooler colours, as well as grasses, seed heads and birch twigs, “to fully embrace the season and its natural beauty”.
Jessica also creates seasonal wreaths. They are always made from naturally preserved materials, which means the wreaths can be used
year after year if used indoors. They can also be used outdoors and if you have good weather protection, such as a porch, “this improves their longevity”, Jessica adds.
But a wreath from Birdsong Floristry will last for months, even when
exposed fully to the elements, this makes them a biodegradable ecofriend alternative and a “great option for people who like long-lasting wreaths but prefer not to buy plastic or artificial ones”, says Jessica.
Each wreath has a different colour palette and style, you’ll
find traditional red and green Christmas colours available, too.
“Everyone has different tastes, so I like to provide a lot of variety,” says Jessica.
She adds: “I have used a lot of natural pinks, rusty warm browns, silvers and greens this year, using
hydrangea, preserved autumn leaves of different shades and textures, lavender and dried bracken.
“There are also the more classic and traditional ones with bountiful pinecones, holly, ivy and citrus slices.”
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get into The spirit of Christmas at Eltham Palace
The immersive festive experience will take you on a theatrical adventure to meet Father Christmas
Step into the season at Eltham Palace as The Spirit of Christmas promises to take families on a theatrical adventure through the former royal residence.
You are invited to join in an interactive one-hour journey through the grand rooms of the English Heritage property, once a royal medieval and Tudor residence and childhood home to King Henry VIII, and later a 1930s millionaire mansion owned by Stephen and Virginia Courtauld.
Guests will be joined by whimsical characters who will guide children of all ages through the palace’s halls, telling the tale of how the true meaning of Christmas has been lost.
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Expect plenty of photo opportunities as the cast leads you to an encounter with Father Christmas, who will gift children with an ethically sourced present as a reward for saving the festive season.
The Spirit of Christmas will run every weekend to Sunday 22 December, with relaxed sessions available on selected dates. It is the latest project from Sneaky Experience.
Julia Benfield, founder of Sneaky Experience, said: “This year, we’re excited to bring something really special to the Royal Borough of Greenwich with our immersive Christmas event at Eltham Palace.
“The Spirit of Christmas captures Sneaky Experience’s offering with exquisite costumes, beautiful character creations and immersive environments, plus the opportunity for our audiences to become
part of the story, guided by our professional cast of actors.”
Martin Coat, Sneaky Experience’s creative director, added: “Being part of the Sneaky Experience creative team is like having the keys to a magical toy box, creating wonderful worlds for our audiences to get lost in.
“Watching the reactions of our visitors’ faces makes me wish I was
seeing it all for the first time, too. It’s a truly engaging and exciting journey to be part of for all ages.”
Christina Pascoe, national venue hire manager at English Heritage, added: “There’s something extra special about hosting Christmas within such a grand setting, especially with our rich history of royal festive feasts and opulent parties.
“The Spirit of Christmas will complement the eccentricity and extravagance of Eltham Palace to a tee and will be a real treat for our visitors.”
Dates: Every weekend to Sunday 22 December 2024
Tickets: Children (2-15 years) from £30, adults (16+) from £25, under 1s free sneakyexperience.co.uk/events/thespirit-of-christmas-eltham-palace
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Plan your visit to Sparkle in the Park
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Our team of elves have been busy transforming Charlton House and Gardens into a winter wonderland for this year’s free light trail, Sparkle in the Park.
The festive fun starts tomorrow (Thursday, 28 November) and runs to 1 December, between 4.30 and 9pm. Entry is free, and you don’t need a ticket.
On Sunday 1 December, the first hour will be a quiet session, for children and adults with special educational needs and disabilities and sensory sensitivities. There will also be an audio described tour. To book a headset email access@festival.org
Charlton House will come alive with light, telling stories from around the world. You’ll also be able to make the most of the market, fun fair and pop-up performances from local school choirs.
Other features include ‘Evanescence’, beautiful, iridescent bubbles by artists Atelier Sisu and ‘Globoscope’ by Collectif Coin, an outdoor artwork of music and over 200 lights, plus ‘LightWeight’, a giant illuminated globe by Impossible Arts.
Charlton House are also running their own festive activities inside the historic property, from 4.30 to 8pm. Book your tickets now to visit the Christmas grotto, ice gingerbread biscuits, create your own Christmas tree decoration and listen to a story with Mrs Claus and her elves. Tickets are £10 plus booking fee per child plus an accompanying adult, for a 45-minute experience.
Getting there
Please use public transport, walk or cycle to the event.
There is limited Blue Badge parking available in Charlton Park car park and a designated Blue Badge drop-off point on Hornfair Road, directly opposite the entrance to Charlton House.
We will do our best to cut down waiting times, but please be prepared to queue at busy times. If your access needs mean queuing is difficult for you, please speak to staff or security at the entrance.
Accessibility
The event has level flooring throughout. Please be aware this is a trail experience with limited opportunities for seating.
There will be a Changing Places (you’ll need to bring your own hoist sling) and accessible toilets on site.
The lights in ‘Globoscope’ flash on and off and pulse. They do not strobe. Speak to staff if you want to avoid this display. Most displays are speech free, and any speech in the audio will be displayed via signage.
More tips for your visit:
Stalls will be selling a wide variety of food and drink, but you may bring in your own treats too.
Only alcohol purchased on site is allowed to be consumed.
Be prepared for chilly weather. Wrap up warm, wear sensible shoes or boots, and you may need raincoats and an umbrella too
We recommend you don’t bring your dog as the event can get very busy and noisy. Dogs must be kept on a lead and under control at all times and please clean up after them.
First aiders will be on site. In the event of accident or injury please inform the nearest member of event staff who will call for help.
Filming and photography will take place at this event. If you do not wish your image to be taken, please let a member of staff know.
If you lose a child or vulnerable person, please notify the nearest member of security staff immediately.
Plan your visit, including full accessibility information, at royalgreenwich.gov.uk/christmas
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Sleeping Beauty comes to Broadway Theatre
Once upon a time, in Lewishtonia, a princess was born – but can she take charge of her own destiny after the wicked fairy Carabosse casts an evil spell?
“This is a delightful reworking of the Sleeping Beauty fairytale, with a brilliant, empowering twist to it,” says actor Justin Brett, who will play Nanny Nora.
You can also expect “lots of silly jokes with plenty of room to boo or hiss, oodles of audience participation, great song and dance numbers, references to the locality and a feisty heroine who doesn’t just wait helplessly for a man’s assistance”, adds Lisa Davina Phillip who will take up the role of wicked fairy Carabosse.
This rendition of Sleeping Beauty is set in Lewishtonia, where once upon a time, a princess is born. Not invited to the celebration party, wicked fairy Carabosse casts an evil spell that changes the Princess’s life forever – but can she take charge of her own destiny?
Packed with fun for all the family, and brought right up to modern day, writer and director Susie McKenna has crafted a show with colourful characters and knockabout comedy, plus magic and sparkle.
Justin says that Susie “is a veteran of writing and directing pantos, and it’s always great to work with people who properly know their chestnuts”.
Sleeping Beauty, presented by Joy Productions and Broadway Theatre, is showing from Wednesday 4 to Tuesday 31 December 2024.
For her role as Carabosse, Lisa is drawing on inspiration from the “baddies” she feared as a child, such as Grotbags (Emu’s World), the Child
Catcher (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) and Cruella de Vil (101 Dalmatians).
She explains: “Carabosse is the evil fairy who gatecrashes the baby naming ceremony of the princess. The royal couple were only able to conceive because of Carabosse’s wizardry, so the baby owes her very existence to her.
“She’s consumed with rage because she wasn’t chosen to be Godmother as promised and she curses the child, forever seeking revenge for this terrible injustice.
“Carabosse brings powerful dark magic, cruelty and an evil villain laugh, ‘Mwah ha ha!’ otherwise it would be all sunshine and lollipops – and no one wants that.”
And playing Dame Nanny Nora, Justin says the role will “hopefully bring laughter and warmth, and a certain amount of acerbic wit” to the show.
He explains: “The Dame is such an important ingredient of a panto, and is quite a responsibility. She’s Tahlia’s (Beauty’s) stepmum, so she has to bring that maternal vibe, but she’s also got the hots for the King, so she’s got to be sassy, too.
“The Dame is kind of a trickster – she’s ultimately got a good heart, but she’s also got her eye on the main chance.”
Justin is looking forward to getting stuck into the panto. He says: “I’ve been doing them for years, and it’s very exciting to be doing my first one at Broadway Theatre.
“When you are involved in a panto, you get to be part of the gang that gets to kick off Christmas.”
For Lisa, as a Lewisham local, performing at Broadway Theatre “feels like a homecoming”.
“I was born in Lewisham hospital and attended Lewisham Bridge Primary School (now Prendergast Vale),” she explains, “I’ve performed as the good fairy in pantos across the country and finally I get to perform on my own doorstep, it feels fantastic.”
At a panto, “we ultimately want everyone to have a fabulous time and feel satisfied good triumphed over evil,” says Lisa. “Performing
in such shows feels great, it’s a tradition that dates back to 16th century Italy, commedia dell’arte, and it means we’re in good hands.”
For Justin, who grew up going to pantos, this form of theatre is an important part of British culture.
With a panto often being a child’s first experience of a theatre, he believes it should be “affordable and should always try to be the best it can possibly be”.
“Panto is The High Art of Low Comedy™,” he says, “and is, or should be at least, the exemplar of community theatre.”
Justin believes panto should be local, funny, “just bawdy enough”, inclusive, irreverent, committed, revolve around the story and, above all, bursting with heart. He adds: “I firmly believe that this Broadway Theatre panto ticks all those boxes. It has the community at its heart, a fabulous, funny script and a bunch of great people who are genuinely good at their jobs.”
Dates: Wednesday 4 to Tuesday 31 December 2024
Tickets: £12.50 to £43.50
Broadway Theatre, Rushey Green, Catford, SE6 4RU www.broadwaytheatre.org.uk/ events/sleeping-beauty
The Huguenots in Greenwich
I’ve been interested in the Huguenots community in Greenwich for a long time - after all Huguenots had a reputation for hard work and innovation. Just the sort of thing we just needed in Greenwich and I wanted to find out what they contributed to that. A new book out this month is telling me about them.
Perhaps I had better start by saying something about Huguenots and who they were. It may be the case that those of you who are not historians will know nothing about them. They were basically refugees from France – apparently even the word ‘refugee’ comes from these French people who escaped a hostile regime and came here.
Calvinist Protestants in France were persecuted by the Catholic monarchy in the 16th century and later and they fled to England. In 1572 the terrible Saint Bartholomew’s day massacre in Paris led to widespread sympathy for them. The persecution which they had suffered was really terrible and many of them arrived in England smuggled in baskets of vegetables or under heaps of coal. If they were found they would often be killed by officials from the King of France.
These arrivals were hard working with many skills and the British government wished to encourage them - but some native Londoners blamed the Huguenots for an outbreak of plague in 1593 and attacked their homes. Some of the refugees settled in the Spitalfields area included many doctors, schoolmasters,
merchants, mariners and shipwrights.
A number of highly-skilled gunsmiths, goldsmiths and silversmiths helped transform the London economy. By 1690 goods that had previously been imported from France were made in London because of the Huguenots. They revolutionised production with new methods of manufacture in, for example, glass-making. Huguenot goldsmiths produced a surge of improvement in the quality of gold and silver smithing in London. They were most famous for weaving and known for their work with silk in the Spitalfields area. Much of their involvement was with what we would call luxury trades and helped establish London as a major market for quality goods.
Perhaps the best known example of a successful Huguenot family is that of the Courtauld family, who came to London in the late 17th century, initially working as gold and silversmiths. A younger generation set up a fabric business in Essex which was to become the world’s leading man-made fabrics producer. They are still with us today, along with the art gallery which they founded. They remain
an important international company specialising in fibre and chemicals.
The picture we have of the Huguenots in London is of weavers and other workers in craft industries producing expensive items in areas like Spitalfields and Soho. Was there a community like that in Greenwich? They seem to have lived mainly in Crooms Hill. What were the backgrounds and what were the lives like of some of the families who came as refugees to Crooms Hill over the centuries and what did they do to make a living? I also have the feeling that Crooms Hill was a bit posh even in the 17th century.
I am not sure if music counts as an industry or not? We can clearly argue that it is an industry today, as many copies of a musical piece are sold and promoted commercially. I’m far from sure if it counted in the 17th century with individual musicians playing at what were effectively social events. The earliest known family to come to Greenwich was a family of musicians - the Laniers. They came here when they were headhunted by Elizabethan courtiers looking to impress the Queen
with a new group of musicians. So they were not actually refugees. Many Lanier family members were talented musicians and succeeding generations included some with many cultural gifts. As musicians they were a group who played at events as required and, obviously, as the Court was often in Greenwich they moved here to be close to their audiences. They were wealthy people and able to patronise other artists. Their cultural interests and their wealth all show in, for example, the pictures they bought and the artists they knew. Some of the pictures they owned are in our national collections. They lived not only in Crooms Hill, but in various places in Greenwich, Deptford and of course elsewhere. Yet their focus seems to have been Crooms Hill and they were perhaps the first people from a Huguenot background to do so.
Some incomers were welcomed by the Government – a Huguenot French general who came here in the 1680s as a refugee was the Marquis de Ruvigny. Because of his military record and his status he had been allowed to leave France without any violence. He needed somewhere to live and was lucky enough
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to be housed by the Government. He was given the Queen’s House in Greenwich - you know the Queen’s House, it’s the central bit of the Maritime Museum with colonnades on either side. I always think it looks a bit cold to live in but it beats a back room in a dodgy hotel.
Most of these Crooms Hill based refugees seem to have had sources of income which are not really anything to do with industry except in its widest definition. They were sugar traders and, yes, some were involved with slavery. Others had wharves and other commercial interests rather than manufacturing. There were doctors and merchants and all sorts of traders and bankers. Many had businesses in the City of London.
One example were the Galabins who came to London from Amsterdam - the son, Jean Baptiste, working initially as a Weaver and then as a watchmaker. He lived and maybe worked in Greenwich,
had numerous children and several important properties. One of his sons became a successful printer.
Perhaps the most well known and distinguished descendant of all the Huguenots in Greenwich was the architect Samuel Sanders Teulon, whose Gothic churches and other buildings have original decoration and idiosyncratic interpretation, characterised by the use of polychromatic brickwork’. He has been the subject of both admiration and dislike. There is apparently a description by Pevsner, who says that the building is describing ‘is particularly revolting’. I’ve always rather liked Teulon buildings which are at least noticeable.
However as far as the Crooms Hill Huguenots and industry is concerned we need to look at Samuel’s background. The original Teulon family member in Greenwich was Antoine de Teulon, described as a hatter and felt maker.
He came here in 1689 finding the water of the Ravensbourne suitable for felt making. He settled here, living not in Crooms Hill but in the more downmarket Billingsgate Street down by the river. Felt making in France had been revolutionised when one of the workers at a particular works had suffered from syphilis. It was noticed that the felt he made was better matted and easier to mould and waterproof. From then on French felt makers added mercury to their felt and this was made by Antoine Teulon. He stayed in Greenwich and was very involved with the early John Roan School. His daughter married another refugee hatter called Melchior Wagner, who got himself a warrant as hatter to the king which included a grace and favour house in Pall Mall.
His son, Antony, was also a felt maker but later changed his profession to become a cabinetmaker. In 1810 a younger son, Samuel, married a Louise Sanders, daughter of a carpenter. They moved briefly into Hillside on Crooms Hill but soon went down the hill to a property near the Mitre Pub. I found a newspaper report - which I used in one of my Deptford Creek articles. This featured Samuel Teulon who wanted to sell a wharf on the river Ravensbourne at Deptford Bridge. This sounds quite big and grand - it’s got stables for 11 horses and is clearly an important wharf. I had come across him in my researches on the goings on in the early gas industry in Greenwich. In the 1820s he was appointed collector for the South Metropolitan Gas Company
in Greenwich .- which really means I think that he was going off chasing what were effectively bad debtslike a bailiff or a debt collector.
He was also a parish overseer. I’m not entirely sure what that means but I suspect it excludes debt collecting for Defaulters on their rates. It was reported by the vestry that these had been collected ‘very partially’. And also that he had reduced the rents of persons holding leases under the Hatcliffe’s charity to half because of pleas of agricultural distress. I’m far from sure if debt collector is industry.
This Greenwich Huguenot Community was in effect a rather elite group of people living in Crooms Hill, which then as now had some of the nicer houses and a general air of prosperity. This was a refugee community and one which had come about when they had to flee their homes because they were Protestants. Their income came from work in luxury trades or in commercial and financial services.
Usually we would see Calvinists like this as being rather severe. If you look at Scotland for instance or the Puritans in England, they wore plain black and had rigid rules about the way people conducted themselves. Fun was not allowed. That doesn’t seem to be true of these French refugees - we see pictures of their lovely houses and the beautiful clothes the women wore and the general air of comfort and ease. It really doesn’t sound so bad living in the 17th century if you could be in Crooms Hill with lots of servants like the Huguenots community in Greenwich.
All of this – and much much more - can be found in a great new book: ‘Huguenots of Crooms Hill’ by local author and resident, Adam Pollock.
Crooms Hill house once home to a Huguenot family
Cutting about Teulon owned Ravensbourne Wharf
ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH
The Greenwich (Free Parking Places, Loading Places and Waiting, Loading and Stopping Restrictions) (Amendment No. 137) Order 2024
ROYAL BOROUGH of GREENWICH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) VILLACOURT ROAD PLANNED ROAD CLOSURE (ORDER)
1. 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 sewer cover replacement.
2. The Order will come into operation on 12th December 2024 and would continue to be valid for 18 months. However, the works are expected to take 1 day. The duration of the Order can be extended with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport.
3. 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 Villacourt Road
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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 17 September 2024
INTERNAL REF: PL / FN 701 LA 477072 / Lic. No: 72074
ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH
The Greenwich (Free Parking Places, Loading Places and Waiting, Loading and Stopping Restrictions) (Amendment No. *) Order 202*
The Greenwich (Charged For-Parking Places) (Amendment No. *) Order 202*
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the Royal Borough of Greenwich (hereinafter referred to as “the Council”) proposes to make the above-mentioned Orders under sections 6, 45, 46, 49, 124 and Part IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended.
2. The general effect of the Orders would be to:
a) Replace the free parking bay with a No Waiting Mon-Sat 9am-6.30pm restriction on Victoria Way, north-east side, outside Nos. 103 and 105 Victoria Way.
b) Replace part of the Permit Holders Only Mon-Fri 11am-12.30pm (E) bay with a No Waiting Mon-Fri 11am-12.30pm restriction on Balcaskie Road, north-east side, from the common boundary of Nos. 27 and 29 Balcaskie Road for 5.4 metres in a north-westerly direction.
c) Replace part of the Permit Holders or Limited Waiting Mon-Sat 8.30am-6.30pm Max stay 1 Hour No return within 3 hours Zone WB bay with a Disabled badge holder bay on St James’s Close, west side, from a point 3 metres north of the common boundary of Nos. 2 and 3 St James’s Close for 6.6 metres in a northerly direction.
d) Introduce Disabled badge holder bays at the following locations:
i. Eynsham Drive, south-east side, from a point 9 metres north-east of its junction with Grovebury Road for 6.6 metres in a north-easterly direction.
ii. Alnwick Road, south-west, from a point 17.7 metres north-west of its junction with Mottingham Lane Service Road for 13.2 metres in a north-westerly direction.
iii. Milverton Way, east side, from a point 8.2 metres north of the southern boundary of Nos. 31/33 Milverton Way for 6.6 meters in a northerly direction.
iv. Badgers Croft, west side, from a point 1 metre north of the common boundary of Nos. 38 and 40 Badgers Croft for 6.6 metres in a northerly direction.
v. St Margaret’s Grove, north-west side, from a point 1.5 metres north-east of the common boundary of Nos. 5 and 6 St Margaret’s Grove for 6.6 metres in a south-westerly direction.
vi. Churchbury Road, south-west side, from a point 6.6 metres north-west of the north-western boundary of No.170 Churchbury Road for 6.6 metres in a north-westerly direction.
vii. Jason Walk, south-west side, from a point 1.8 metres north-west of the south-eastern boundary of No.33 Jason Walk for 6.6 metres in a north-westerly direction.
viii. Majendie Road, south side, from a point 1 metres west of the common boundary of Nos. 26 and 28 Majendie Road for 6.6 metres in an easterly direction.
ix. Speranza Street, south-east side, from a point 1.75 metres north-east of the common boundary of Nos. 35 and 37 Speranza Street for 13.2 metres in a south-westerly direction.
x. St Nicholas Road, west side, from a point 1 metre north of the common boundary of Nos. 28 and 30 St Nicholas Road for 6.6 metres in a southerly direction.
xi. Godstow Road fronting Nos.2-34, east side, from a point 4.5 metres north of the northern boundary of No. 26 Godstow Road for 3.6 metres in a northerly direction.
e) Introduce No waiting at any time restrictions at the following locations:
i. Alnwick Road, south-west, from a point 11 metres north-west of its junction with Mottingham Lane Service Road for 6.7 metres in a north-westerly direction.
ii. Alnwick Road, south-west, from a point 30.9 metres north-west of its junction with Mottingham Lane Service Road for 5 metres in a north-westerly direction.
iii. Nightingale Vale, west side, from a point 1 metres south of the northern boundary of No.21 Nightingale Vale for 9.8 metres in a northerly direction.
iv. Godstow Road fronting Nos.2-34, north-east side, from a point 5 metres west of the eastern kerbline adjacent to No. 28 Godstow Road for 7.5 metres in a westerly direction.
v. Godstow Road fronting Nos.2-34, west side, from a point 1.4 metres north of the southern boundary of No. 2 Godstow Road for 0.3 metres in a northerly direction.
vi. Godstow Road fronting Nos.2-34, south side, from a point 2 metres east of the western kerbline adjacent to No. 6 Godstow Road for 6 metres in an easterly direction.
f) Revoke the Disabled badge holder bays at the following locations:
i. The Course, west side, from a point 13.5 metres north of the northern boundary of No.10 The Course for 6.2 metres in a northerly direction.
ii. Speranza Street, south-east side, outside No. 37 Speranza Street.
iii. Godstow Road fronting Nos.2-34, east side, adjacent to No. 28 and 32 Godstow Road.
g) Introduce free parking bays at the following locations on Godstow Road:
i. fronting Nos.2-34, west side, from a point 1.4 metres north of the southern boundary of No. 2 Gostow Road for 15 metres in a southerly direction.
ii. fronting Nos.2-34, east side, from a point 4.5 metres north of the northern boundary of No. 26 Godstow Road to the southern boundary of No. 26 Godstow Road.
h) Revoke the No waiting at any time restrictions at the following locations:
i. Eynsham Drive, south-east side, from its junction with Boxgrove Road for 53 metres in a north-easterly direction.
i) Update the map tiles attached to The Greenwich (Free Parking Places, Loading Places and Waiting, Loading and Stopping Restrictions) Order 2018 and The Greenwich (Charged-For Parking Places) Order 2018 so as to reflect the provisions referred to in sub-paragraph (a) to (g).
3. A copy of the proposed Orders and other documents can be viewed by emailing parking-design@royalgreenwich.gov.uk (quoting reference Minor work 2024Batch1 24-11).
4. Further information may be obtained by emailing parking-design@royalgreenwich.gov.uk.
5. Any person who wishes to object to or make other representations about the proposed Orders, should send a statement in writing by 18th December 2024, specifying the grounds on which any objection is made by email to parking-consultations@royalgreenwich.gov.uk (quoting reference Minor work 2024Batch1 24-11).
6. Persons objecting to the proposed Orders should be aware that in view of current access to information legislation, this Council would be legally obliged to make any comments received in response to this notice, open to public inspection and all data will be handled according to GDPR regulations.
Assistant Director, Transport Communities, Environment and Central Royal Borough of Greenwich
Dated 27th November 2024
The Greenwich (Charged-For Parking Places) (Amendment No. 144) Order 2024
The Greenwich (Cycleway, Prohibited Access, One-way and Prohibited Turn) Order 2024
The Greenwich (Bus Only Routes) Traffic Order 2001 (Amendment No. 24) Order 2024
PERMANENT MAKING OF EXPERIMENTAL PROVISIONS FROM
The Greenwich (Free Parking Places, Loading Places and Waiting, Loading and Stopping Restrictions) (Amendment No. 98) Experimental Traffic Order 2023
The Greenwich (Charged-For Parking Places) (Amendment No. 102) Experimental Traffic Order 2023
The Greenwich (Cycleway, Bus Lanes, Prohibited Access, One-way and Prohibited Turn) Experimental Traffic Order 2023
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the Royal Borough of Greenwich (hereinafter referred to as “the Council”) has made the above mentioned Orders under sections 6, 45, 46, 49, 124 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended. The Orders will come into operation on 28th November 2024.
2. The general effect of the experimental Orders would be to:
a) provide a segregated two-way cycleway on:
i) Trafalgar Road, north side, from a point opposite No. 168 to its junction with Blackwall Lane;
ii) Woolwich Road, north side, from its junction with Blackwall Lane, crossing Angerstein Roundabout, to its junction with Gallions Road; [Note: Along the two-way cycleway no waiting at any time and no loading at any time will apply unless restrictions are already in place or are introduced as part of this Order.]
b) remove the bus, cycle and taxi lane on Trafalgar road, north side, from a point opposite its junction with Earlswood Street to a point outside No. 197;
c) prohibit access for all vehicles except pedal cycles and emergency vehicles to Rodmere Street at its junction with Trafalgar Road;
d) remove the one-way system on Rodmere Street, from its junction with its eastern arm to its junction with Trafalgar Road;
e) prohibit the right turn into:
i) Aldeburgh Street from Woolwich Road westbound carriageway for all vehicles except pedal cycles and emergency vehicles;
ii) Kemsing Road from Woolwich Road eastbound carriageway for all vehicles except emergency vehicles;
f) replace the existing advisory cycle lanes with segregated mandatory cycle lanes on Woolwich Road, both sides, from its junction with Gallions Road to its junction with Anchor and Hope Lane;
g) prohibit access for all vehicles except pedal cycles and emergency vehicles to Gallions Road at its junction with Woolwich Road;
h) provide bus, cycle and taxi lanes operational 7am-7pm Mondays to Sundays on:
i) Woolwich Road, north-eastbound, from a point 60 metres east of the junction with Charlton Church Lane to a point 55 metres west of its junction with Stone Lake Roundabout;
ii) Woolwich Road, north-eastbound, from its junction with Stone Lake Roundabout to a point 33 metres west of its junction with Westmoor Street;
iii) Woolwich Road, north-eastbound, from a point 44 metres east of its junction with Eastmoor Street to its junction with Warspite Road;
iv) Woolwich Road, south-westbound from its junction with Warspite Road to its junction with Westmoor Street;
v) Woolwich Road, south-westbound from its junction with Westmoor Street to a point 39 metres east of its junction with Stone Lake Roundabout;
vi) Woolwich Road, south-westbound from its junction with Stone Lake Roundabout to a point 65 metres east of its junction with Charlton Church Lane.
vii) Woolwich Church Street, eastbound, from a point 76 metres east of its junction with Ruston Road to a point 93 metres west of its junction with Leda Road;
viii) Woolwich Church Street, eastbound, from a point 48 metres east of its junction with Leda Road to its junction with the A205;
ix) Woolwich Church Street, westbound, from a point 65 metres west of its junction with A205 to a point 87 metres east of its junction with Frances Street;
x) Woolwich Church Street, westbound, from a point 58 metres west of its junction with Frances Street to a point 52 metres east of its junction with Woolwich Road;
i) replace single yellow line waiting restrictions with double yellow line ‘At Any Time’ waiting restrictions on:
i) Woolwich Road, northwest side, from its junction with Charlton Church Lane to a point 58 metres southwest of its junction with Warspite Road;
ii) Woolwich Road, northwest side, from its junction with Warspite Road in a south-westerly direction for 10 metres;
iii) Woolwich Road, southeast side, from its junction with Charlton Church Lane in a north-easterly direction for 12 metres;
iv) Woolwich Road, southeast side, from a point 31 metres northeast of its junction with Charlton Church Lane to its junction with Woolwich Church Street;
v) Woolwich Church Street, north side, from its junction with Woolwich Road to its junction with the A205;
vi) Woolwich Church Street, south side, from its junction with Woolwich Road a point 19 metres east of its junction with Prospect Vale;
vii) Woolwich Church Street, south side, from a point 31 metres east of its junction with Prospect Vale to its junction with A205;
viii) Anchor and Hope Lane, northeast side, from its junction with Woolwich Road in a north-westerly direction for 12 metres;
ix) Gallon Close, both sides, from its junction with Woolwich Road in a south-easterly direction for 9 metres;
x) Penhall Road, both sides, from its junction with Woolwich Road in a north-westerly direction for 12 metres;
xi) Charlton Lane, both sides, from its junction with Woolwich Road in a south-easterly direction for 10 metres;
xii) Westmoor Street, both sides, from its junction with Woolwich Road in a north-westerly direction for 10 metres;
xiii) Eastmoor Street, both sides, from its junction with Woolwich Road in a north-westerly direction for 10 metres;
xiv) Clevely Close, both sides, from its junction with Woolwich Road in a south-easterly direction for 7 metres;
xv) Warspite Road, west side, from its junction with Woolwich Road in a northerly direction for 10 metres;
xvi) Pett Street, both sides, from its junction with Woolwich Church Street in a southerly direction for 8 metres;
xvii)the access road to Woolwich Dockyard Industrial Estate, both sides, from its junction with Woolwich Church Street in a northerly direction for 15 metres;
xviii)Kingsman Street, both sides, from its junction with Woolwich Church Street in a southerly direction for 10 metres;
xix) Church Hill, north side, from its junction with Woolwich Church Street in a south-easterly direction for 12 metres; xx) Church Hill, south side, from its junction with Woolwich Church Street in an easterly direction for 38 metres; xxi) Mast Quay, both sides, from its junction with Woolwich Church Street in a northerly direction for 14 metres; and xxii) Hatcliffe Street, both sides, from its junction with Woolwich Road for 30 metres.
j) reduce by approximately 30 metres the start point of the westbound bus, cycle and taxi lane on Woolwich Road, opposite Commerell Place, and extend the hours and days of operation to all times;
k) remove 5.6 metres of shared use parking place for Zone EG permit holders and payment parking and replace with waiting restriction operating between 9am and 6.30pm on Monday to Saturday on Old Woolwich Road, south side, opposite No. 1;
l) remove 3.6 metres of shared use parking place for Zone EG permit holders and payment parking and replace with waiting restriction operating between 9am and 6.30pm on Monday to Saturday on Old Woolwich Road, south side, outside No. 4;
m) remove 5 metres of shared use parking place for Zone EG permit holders and payment parking with waiting restriction operating from 8am to 6.30pm on Monday to Saturday and 9am to 6.30pm on Sunday on Old Woolwich Road, south side, outside No. 54;
n) relocate limited waiting parking places operating between
q) remove the bus stop clearways on:
i) Trafalgar Road, outside No. 197, north side;
for 9 metres in a westerly direction.
r) reduce by approximately 21.5 metres the bus stop clearway on Woolwich Road, outside Hazel Lane, at its eastern end;
s) relocate the bus stop clearway on Woolwich Road, north side, from outside No. 201, to opposite Nos. 82-90 and replace with single yellow Mon-Sat 7am-7pm and no loading Mon-Sat 7am-10am and 4pm-7pm restrictions;
t) reduce the length of the bus stop clearway opposite No. 380 Woolwich Road, north side, by 8 metres on its eastern end and 15 metres on its western end.
u) increase the length of the following bus stop clearways:
i) outside Nos. 200 to 206 Trafalgar Road, south side, by 5 metres to the west.
ii) Woolwich Road, north side, outside No. 295 Woolwich Road, 3 metres to the west
v) introduce a bus stop clearway on Trafalgar Road, north side, from a point 2.5 metres west of the western boundary of No.201 for 25 metres in a westerly direction.
w) introduce single yellow line Mon-Sat 7am-7pm restrictions on:
i) Woolwich Road, north side, from 9.5 metres east to 10.5 metres west of its junction with Hatcliffe Street.
ii) Woolwich Road, north side, from 4.5 metres east to 3.5 metres west of its junction with Commerell Place.
iii) Woolwich Road, north side, from 5.5 metres east to 9.5 metres west of its junction with Armitage Road.
iv) Woolwich Road, north side, from its junction with Denford Street for 4.5 metres in a westerly direction.
x) introduce double yellow line ‘At Any Time’ waiting restrictions on Chilver Street, east side, from its junction with Woolwich Road to its junction with Dandridge Close.
y) introduce double yellow line ‘At Any Time’ waiting restrictions on Woolwich Road, north side, from a point 6 metres west to a point 8.5 metres east of its junction with Ramac Way.
3. Further information about the Order may be obtained by emailing traffic-orders@royalgreenwich.gov.uk.
4. The Order and other documents giving more detailed particulars of the Order can be viewed by emailing traffic-orders@royalgreenwich.gov.uk requesting electronic copies.
5. If any person wishes to question the validity of the Orders or of any of the provisions contained therein on the grounds that they are not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, or that any requirement of that Act or of any instrument made under that Act has not been complied with, that person may, within six weeks from the date on which the Orders were made, apply for that purpose to the High Court.
Assistant Director, Transport Communities, Environment and Central Royal Borough of Greenwich
Dated 27th November 2024
Royal Borough of Greenwich 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)
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 21 days of the date of this notice.
Please quote the appropriate reference number.
Date: 27/11/2024
Victoria Geoghegan
Assistant Director - Planning and Building Control
List of Press Advertisements - 27/11/2024 Publicity for Planning Applications
Applicant: Ms Nazia Tingay 24/1320/F
Site Address: FLAT 4, 50 CROOMS HILL, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8HD
Development: Like-for-like replacement of existing wooden windows with new hardwood material windows across flat.
Conservation Area: WEST GREENWICH
Applicant: Mr Cheema 24/3116/HD
Site Address: 40 NADINE STREET, CHARLTON, LONDON, SE7 7PG
Development: Construction of a single storey rear extension (Retrospective).
Conservation Area: adjacent to Charlton Village
Applicant: Mr Andy Cutts Young' Pub Co.
24/3320/F
Site Address: RICHARD I, 52-54 ROYAL HILL, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8RT
Development: Removal of existing retractable roof pergola and jumbrella and erection of new metal frame retractable roof pergola with sliding glazed side panels to rear garden and associated works.
Conservation Area: WEST GREENWICH
Applicant: Miss Catherine Woodcock 24/3382/HD
Site Address: 50 MEREWORTH DRIVE, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 3EE
Development: Removal of existing front drive and resurfacing the area within the original dimensions. Average width of driveway 2.9m, to a maximum of 3.1m. Replacement with reproduction concrete, imprinted in random stones to create simulated crazy paving, coloured with neutral colours (Bideford Buff and Tan) to closely replicate original design. No Red shades are to be used. The proposed driveway is within the 3.3m allowed maximum, less than 38% of the front garden area is being taken up by hard surface. There are no changes proposed to the original privet hedge and there are no existing gates or posts. Access to the public highway is through the existing dropped kerb.
Conservation Area: SHREWSBURY PARK ESTATE
Applicant: The Hyde Group 24/3436/F
Site Address: 65, 65A, 67 & 67A GRANBY ROAD, LONDON, SE9 1EH
Development: Window and door replacement.
Conservation Area: PROGRESS ESTATE
Applicant: Mr Cooper 24/3437/HD
Site Address: 16 KINGS ORCHARD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 5TJ
Development: Construction of a single storey rear extension and associated external works.
Conservation Area: ELTHAM PALACE
Applicant: Ms Graham 24/3472/HD
Site Address: 135 CONGREVE ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 1LL
Development: Demolition of dilapidated garage and replaced with a new proposed garage.
Conservation Area: PROGRESS ESTATE
Applicant: James & Kat Pont & Gosling 24/3507/HD
Site Address: 102 WOODHILL, WOOLWICH, LONDON, SE18 5JL
Development: Demolition of the existing single-storey side and rear
extension, construction of a new single storey side and rear wraparound extension, removal of render paint to front and rear, replacement of all uPVC windows to the rear and associated works. (This may effect the setting of the surrounding Grade II Listed Buildings)
Conservation Area: WOOLWICH COMMON
Applicant: Mr Richie Collins 24/3520/F
Site Address: Premier Inn, 43-81 Greenwich High Road, London, SE10 8JL
Development: Replacement of louvres from existing timber to aluminium (This would impact the setting of the adjacent Ashburnham Triangle Conservation Area and a number of nearby listed buildings.)
Conservation Area: adjacent to Ashburnham Triangle
Applicant: Gordon Primary School 24/3531/F
Site Address: GORDON PRIMARY SCHOOL, CRAIGTON ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 1QG
Development: Demolition of existing boundary fencing and gates; Erection of fencing and gates including the enlargement of vehicle access gates on Grangehill Road, and associated material works. (Works affect the setting of the Grade II Listed Building).
Applicant: Jess Haines Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust 24/3545/MA
Site Address: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Stadium Road, Woolwich, SE18 4QH
Development: Application submitted under Section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a minor material amendment in connection with the planning permission 24/0822/F dated 20/05/2024 for "Construction of plant room, extension to existing hospital block, partial recladding of 'Block C' within the wider hospital site and associated works". to allow: - Amendment to Condition 2 (Approved Drawings)
Conservation Area: CHARLTON VILLAGE
Applicant: Mr David Albella 24/3552/HD
Site Address: 103 CONGREVE ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 1LL
Development: Installation of replacement front door and insertion of three roof lights to the rear roof slope.
Conservation Area: PROGRESS ESTATE
Applicant: Miss Old 24/3558/HD
Site Address: 65 ROSS WAY, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 6RJ
Development: Replacement of existing windows with PVCu double glazed windows with external glazing bars windows.
Conservation Area: PROGRESS ESTATE
Applicant: Mr Robert Gratwicke 24/3603/HD
Site Address: 73 COLERAINE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7PF
Development: Construction of a single storey rear extension and associated external works. (Resubmission)
Conservation Area: WESTCOMBE PARK
Applicant: The Hyde Group 24/3613/F
Site Address: 1 WHINYATES ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 6NW
BOROUGH of GREENWICH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) TUAM ROAD PLANNED ROAD CLOSURE (ORDER)
1. The Royal Borough of Greenwich makes this Order in exercise of powers under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. This is to facilitate works by BT/Openreach who need to carry out a pole replacement.
2. The Order will come into operation on 04th December 2024 and would continue to be valid for 18 months. However, the works are expected to take 1 days. The duration of the Order can be extended with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport.
3. 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 Tuam road, at the junction with Ennis Road. To restrict parking outside 5 to 11 Tuam Road and 27-37 Tuam Road.
.4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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 10 September 2024
Development: Replacement of the existing windows and doors. The proposed windows are to be double glazed PVCu casement windows with astragal bars. The doors are to be designed to the style of the original doors from when the properties were built - a white double glazed bespoke PVCu heritage door to the front elevation and a white double glazed PVCu door to the rear.
Conservation Area: PROGRESS ESTATE
Applicant: The Hyde Group 24/3614/F
Site Address: 5 WHINYATES ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 6NW
Development: Replacement of the existing windows and doors. The proposed windows are to be double glazed PVCu casement windows with astragal bars. The doors are to be designed to the style of the original doors from when the properties were built - a white double glazed bespoke PVCu heritage door to the front elevation and a white double glazed PVCu door to the rear.
Conservation Area: PROGRESS ESTATE
Applicant: The Hyde Group 24/3627/F
Site Address: 97A AND 99A GRANBY ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 1EJ
Development: Replacement of the existing front and rear windows to 97A Granby Road and the rear external door for 97A and 99A Granby Road. The proposed windows are to be double glazed PVCu casement windows with astragal bars. The proposal is also for a white double glazed PVCu door to the rear.
Conservation Area: PROGRESS ESTATE
Applicant: The Hyde Group 24/3629/F
Site Address: 88A, 90, 90A GRANBY ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 1EL
Development: Replacement of the existing windows to 90 and 90A Granby Road and the external doors to 88A, 90A and 90 Granby Road. The proposed windows are to be double glazed PVCu casement windows with astragal bars. The rear door will be a white double glazed PVCu door.
Conservation Area: PROGRESS ESTATE
Applicant: The Hyde Group 24/3633/F
Site Address: 22, 22A, 24 & 24A ADMIRAL SEYMOUR ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 1SL
Development: Replacements of all windows and rear doors (like for like).
Conservation Area: PROGRESS ESTATE
Applicant: Mr Iain MacLeod 24/3640/HD
Site Address: 41 MANOR WAY, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 9XG
Development: Demolition of existing side garage and rear porch and the construction of single storey rear/side wraparound extension. Conversion of the loft with a rear dormer, 1.no rooflight on west roof slope & 1.no rooflight on east roof slope with the removal of existing front porch and new front door and associated works.
Conservation Area: BLACKHEATH PARK
Applicant: P. Saunders & T. Jakobsen 24/3641/HD
Site Address: 30 BROOKWAY, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 9BJ
Development: Construction of a part single, part two storey rear extension with roof extension, modification of existing dwellinghouse roof form, replacement rear dormer, and removal of existing side dormer. Replacement single storey side extension, garage conversion with new roof over and removal of chimney stack. Replacement of entrance porch with new open roof canopy. New front extension over garage. New rooflights, replacement roof finishes, windows and associated internal and external alterations.
Conservation Area: BLACKHEATH PARK
Applicant: Mr Baranskas 24/3658/HD
Site Address: 20 GRANBY ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 1EW Development: Construction of a single storey rear extension,
[Re-submission].
Conservation Area: PROGRESS ESTATE
Applicant: Greenwich Enterprise Board 24/3666/SD
Development: Submission of details pursuant to partial discharge condition 6 Part A & B (Material Details) & 7 Part A, B & C (WSI) of planning permission reference 24/0316/L dated 26/03/2024.
Conservation Area: Woolwich Conservation Area
Applicant: Miss Carina Patterson 24/3721/HD
Site Address: 49 ASHRIDGE CRESCENT, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 3EA Development: Replacement of garage door, roof and associated works.
Conservation Area: SHREWSBURY PARK ESTATE
Publicity for Listed Building Consent
Applicant: Mr Andy Cutts Young' Pub Co. 24/3321/L
Site Address: RICHARD I, 52-54 ROYAL HILL, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8RT
Development: Removal of existing retractable roof pergola and jumbrella and erection of new metal frame retractable roof pergola with sliding glazed side panels to rear garden and associated works.
Conservation Area: WEST GREENWICH
Listed Building: Grade 2
Applicant: David Camilleri Gordon Primary School 24/3532/L
Site Address: GORDON PRIMARY SCHOOL, CRAIGTON ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 1QG
Development: Demolition of existing boundary fencing and gates; Erection of fencing and gates including the enlargement of vehicle access gates on Grangehill Road, and associated material works.
Listed Building: Grade 2
ROYAL BOROUGH of GREENWICH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) LANSDOWNE LANE PLANNED ROAD CLOSURE (ORDER)
1. 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 Cappagh Contractors LTD who need to carry out works on a sewer repair.
2. The Order will come into operation on 09th December 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.
3. 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 Lansdowne Lane outside 61 - 63.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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 26 September 2024
New guide for carers
On Carers Rights Day 2024, we launched ‘Our Greenwich, Our Carers’, a comprehensive new guide designed specifically for carers in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. This guide was coproduced with carers to provide them with resources, support, and information to help them navigate their vital roles.
The guide covers a wide range of topics, including access to services, financial support, and mental health resources. It is designed to empower carers with the knowledge they need to provide the best care possible, while also looking after their own wellbeing.
‘Our Greenwich, Our Carers’ will be available both online and in print at various community centres.
Find out more: royalgreenwich.gov.uk/carers-guide-launch
Tips on preventing car theft
Did you know?
Thieves can use specialist electronic devices to capture the signal from a car key and transmit it to a receiver. If this happens, thieves can start your car and drive it away.
Following an increase in reported car thefts and valuables being stolen, we are sharing tips on how to deter vehicle theft.
To protect your keyless car from being stolen:
• when at home keep your key fobs away from the car, doors, and windows
• put your key fob in a signal-blocking pouch, such as a Faraday Bag
• turn off wireless signals on your key fob when it’s not being used
• use a steering wheel lock or car alarm and consider installing a camera doorbell or CCTV at your home (if you’re a council tenant or leaseholder you will need to ask permission before doing this)
To prevent items being stolen from your vehicle:
• take any valuables in your parked car with you
• close your windows and sunroofs
• park in different spots as thieves might notice patterns and break in when they know you’ll be gone for a long period of time
• if you keep tools and technical equipment in your car, consider marking it and registering it online
• try to park in illuminated or staffed car parks
• install a tracker system which can increase the recovery of your vehicle if it’s stolen.
If you see theft happening, report it by calling 999 or 101 if it has already happened.
Have your say!
There’s still time to have your say on consultations, from street cleaning schedules to our budget for 2025.
Keeping Greenwich clean and tidy consultation – closes Sunday 8 December
Proposed changes to school admissions – closes 20 December
Have your say on the council’s budget for 2025 - closes 24 December
Have your say: greenwich-have-your-say.commonplace.is
