17-21 (Unity House), 18-32 (Wire Workshops), 25 (Junction Box), 37 (Faraday Building), Bowater Road, Westminster Industrial Estate, Charlton Riverside, Woolwich, SE18 5TF

This site has had 2 applications since 2019.

• 19/4304/F Withdrawn

  17-21 (Unity House), 18-32 (Wire Workshops), 25 (Junction Box), 37 (Faraday Building), Bowater Road, Westminster Industrial Estate, Charlton Riverside, Woolwich, SE18 5TF

  Redevelopment of the north western parts of Westminster Industrial Estate through a mixed-use scheme comprising residential units (Use Class C3(a)) and commercial and community floorspace (Use Class F1/F2, B2 and/or B8 and Class E (g) (i-iii)). Created through the erection of two new mixed-use buildings and a new general/light industrial building; the refurbishment and extension of 37 Bowater Road, 18-32 Bowater Road (The Wire Workshops) and 25 Bowater Road (The Junction Box), the external and ground floor refurbishment of 17-21 Bowater Road (Unity House), together with new public realm (hard and soft landscaping), vehicular and cycle parking, access and servicing arrangements, plant and all associated works Further detailed explanation (not forming part of the formal description of development set out above): Up to 359 residential units (Use Class C3(a)); Up to 8,085sq.m (GIA) of commercial and community floorspace, including: up to 5,028sq.m (GIA) office/commercial floorspace (Use Class E (g) (i-iii)); up to 2,636sq.m (GIA) commercial/industrial and/or storage and distribution floorspace (Use Classes E (g) (i-iii), B2 and/or B8); and up to 421sq.m (GIA) of community/affordable workspace (Use Class F1/F2 and/or Class E (g) (i-iii)) (The site is located within the Thames Barrier and Bowater Road Conservation Area). (The proposal may affect the setting of the following Grade II Listed Buildings: No. 37 Bowater Road, Former Police Station to Royal Dockyard, Former Smithery, Erecting Shop and Brass Foundry, Royal Dockyard, Chimney to Steam Factory, Former Royal Dockyard). (This re-consultation is required following submission of revised plans and reports incorporating several scheme amendments. These include: compliance with updated fire safety regulations through new residential cores, optimised internal layouts with a reduction in unit numbers, increased flexibility for the ground floor of Buildings A and D (allowing community space or affordable workspace), improved plant room locations, minor landscaping adjustments to accommodate building footprint changes and wind/microclimate considerations. Further updates include: a redesigned rooftop extension for Building A, reconfigured roof extension with added stair access for Building C, a reshaped building footprint for Building D, and minor changes for Buildings B, E and G). (This Full Planning Permission is linked with the Listed Building Consent under ref: 21/2455/L for the works to the Grade II Listed Building at No. 37 Bowater Road)

  Decided 9 Jan 2025 Full applications

1. 30 Jun 2021

   Received by Greenwich

2. 9 Jan 2025

   Decision issued: Withdrawn

3. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

• 19/4304/F Withdrawn

  17-21 (Unity House), 18-32 (Wire Workshops), 25 (Junction Box), 37 (Faraday Building), Bowater Road, Westminster Industrial Estate, Charlton Riverside, Woolwich, SE18 5TF

  Redevelopment of the north western parts of Westminster Industrial Estate through a mixed-use scheme comprising residential units (Use Class C3(a)) and commercial and community floorspace (Use Class F1/F2, B2 and/or B8 and Class E (g) (i-iii)). Created through the erection of two new mixed-use buildings and a new general/light industrial building; the refurbishment and extension of 37 Bowater Road, 18-32 Bowater Road (The Wire Workshops) and 25 Bowater Road (The Junction Box), the external and ground floor refurbishment of 17-21 Bowater Road (Unity House), together with new public realm (hard and soft landscaping), vehicular and cycle parking, access and servicing arrangements, plant and all associated works Further detailed explanation (not forming part of the formal description of development set out above): Up to 359 residential units (Use Class C3(a)); Up to 8,085sq.m (GIA) of commercial and community floorspace, including: up to 5,028sq.m (GIA) office/commercial floorspace (Use Class E (g) (i-iii)); up to 2,636sq.m (GIA) commercial/industrial and/or storage and distribution floorspace (Use Classes E (g) (i-iii), B2 and/or B8); and up to 421sq.m (GIA) of community/affordable workspace (Use Class F1/F2 and/or Class E (g) (i-iii)) (The site is located within the Thames Barrier and Bowater Road Conservation Area). (The proposal may affect the setting of the following Grade II Listed Buildings: No. 37 Bowater Road, Former Police Station to Royal Dockyard, Former Smithery, Erecting Shop and Brass Foundry, Royal Dockyard, Chimney to Steam Factory, Former Royal Dockyard). (This re-consultation is required following submission of revised plans and reports incorporating several scheme amendments. These include: compliance with updated fire safety regulations through new residential cores, optimised internal layouts with a reduction in unit numbers, increased flexibility for the ground floor of Buildings A and D (allowing community space or affordable workspace), improved plant room locations, minor landscaping adjustments to accommodate building footprint changes and wind/microclimate considerations. Further updates include: a redesigned rooftop extension for Building A, reconfigured roof extension with added stair access for Building C, a reshaped building footprint for Building D, and minor changes for Buildings B, E and G). (This Full Planning Permission is linked with the Listed Building Consent under ref: 21/2455/L for the works to the Grade II Listed Building at No. 37 Bowater Road)

  Decided 9 Jan 2025 Full applications

The applicant withdrew this application before Greenwich decided it, and is free to submit a revised scheme at any time. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• Thames Barrier Navigation Centre, Communications Tower Site, Unit 28, 34 Bowater Road, Woolwich, London SE18 5TF

  25/3049/F Submitted 16 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Construction of single storey building to house a new equipment room and generator for the Port of London Authority (PLA) existing Thames Barrier Navigation Centre Communications Tower site.

  Granted Full applications 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 17-21 (Unity House), 18-32 (Wire Workshops), 25 (Junction Box), 37 (Faraday Building), Bowater Road, Westminster Industrial Estate, Charlton Riverside, Woolwich, SE18 5TF

  19/4304/F Submitted 19 Dec 2019 50 yards away

  Redevelopment of the north western parts of Westminster Industrial Estate through a mixed-use scheme comprising residential units (Use Class C3(a)) and commercial and community floorspace (Use Class F1/F2, B2 and/or B8 and Class E (g) (i-iii)). Created through the erection of two new mixed-use buildings and a new general/light industrial building; the refurbishment and extension of 37 Bowater Road, 18-32 Bowater Road (The Wire Workshops) and 25 Bowater Road (The Junction Box), the external and ground floor refurbishment of 17-21 Bowater Road (Unity House), together with new public realm (hard and soft landscaping), vehicular and cycle parking, access and servicing arrangements, plant and all associated works Further detailed explanation (not forming part of the formal description of development set out above): Up to 359 residential units (Use Class C3(a)); Up to 8,085sq.m (GIA) of commercial and community floorspace, including: up to 5,028sq.m (GIA) office/commercial floorspace (Use Class E (g) (i-iii)); up to 2,636sq.m (GIA) commercial/industrial and/or storage and distribution floorspace (Use Classes E (g) (i-iii), B2 and/or B8); and up to 421sq.m (GIA) of community/affordable workspace (Use Class F1/F2 and/or Class E (g) (i-iii)) (The site is located within the Thames Barrier and Bowater Road Conservation Area). (The proposal may affect the setting of the following Grade II Listed Buildings: No. 37 Bowater Road, Former Police Station to Royal Dockyard, Former Smithery, Erecting Shop and Brass Foundry, Royal Dockyard, Chimney to Steam Factory, Former Royal Dockyard). (This re-consultation is required following submission of revised plans and reports incorporating several scheme amendments. These include: compliance with updated fire safety regulations through new residential cores, optimised internal layouts with a reduction in unit numbers, increased flexibility for the ground floor of Buildings A and D (allowing community space or affordable workspace), improved plant room locations, minor landscaping adjustments to accommodate building footprint changes and wind/microclimate considerations. Further updates include: a redesigned rooftop extension for Building A, reconfigured roof extension with added stair access for Building C, a reshaped building footprint for Building D, and minor changes for Buildings B, E and G). (This Full Planning Permission is linked with the Listed Building Consent under ref: 21/2455/L for the works to the Grade II Listed Building at No. 37 Bowater Road)

  Withdrawn Full applications Extension 361 docs

• UNIT 9, MELLISH INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, WARSPITE ROAD, WOOLWICH, LONDON, SE18 5NR

  09/1671/F Submitted 13 Aug 2009 200 yards away

  Installation of EDF substation and minor elevational alterations.

  Granted Full applications 4 docs

• UNIT 6, MELLISH INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, HARRINGTON WAY, WOOLWICH, LONDON, SE18 5NR

  09/1433/F Submitted 13 Jul 2009 200 yards away

  Change of use from B1/B8 use to a training (D1) and indoor climbing centre (D2).

  Granted Full applications 6 docs

• UNIT 7, MELLISH INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, HARRINGTON WAY, WOOLWICH, LONDON, SE18 5NR

  08/1890/F Submitted 22 Jul 2008 200 yards away

  Change of use to D1(Dance Studio).

  Withdrawn Full applications 3 docs

• UNIT 9, MELLISH INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, WARSPITE ROAD, WOOLWICH, LONDON, SE18 5NR

  08/1444/CP Submitted 2 Jun 2008 200 yards away

  Certificate of Lawfulness for the provision of a custody facility within the Police Patrol Base.

  Withdrawn Lawful development 2 docs

• 26/2926/L Awaiting decision

  14 CROOMS HILL, GREENWICH, LONDON SE10 8ER

  Investigative works into the fabric of the Listed Building, including opening up in specific loca...

  Received 9 Oct, published by the council 20 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/2879/L Awaiting decision

  FLAT 37, ROAN COURT, 60 DEVONSHIRE DRIVE, LONDON, SE10 8LQ

  Internal alteration to create an open plan kitchen living space and a separate, including the cre...

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 15 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/0756/L Granted

  36 CROOMS HILL, LONDON, SE10 8ER

  Conversion of existing garage into a self-contained residential unit, internal reconfiguration, r...

  Received 10 Mar, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/0161/L Granted

  55 LEE ROAD, LEWISHAM, LONDON, SE3 9RT

  Refurbishment and replacent of existing timber sash and casement windows and doors across the pro...

  Received 19 Jan, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/1959/L Granted

  6 FEATHERS PLACE, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 9NE

  Replacement of the top floor front attic casement window with like for like design.

  Received 1 Jul, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings