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ROYAL ARSENAL GATEHOUSE, BERESFORD SQUARE, LONDON, SE18 6AR

Granted Greenwich 23/0086/F Full Planning Permission

Works: Extension Windows or glazing

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Change of use of ground floor external spaces to Use Class F1(a), F1(b), F1(c), F1(e), F2(a) or F2(b). Ground floor alterations within the central area's east and west arches to introduce enclosed exhibition spaces. Removal of ramps and floor finishes to the central arched area to allow for provision of exhibition areas with new floor finishes. Introduction of one and a half storey stone clad extensions to the east and west ends of the Gatehouse to house new wheelchair accessible entrances to the ground floor offices thereby freeing the central area for increased public access. Limited internal alterations at ground floor and installation of secondary glazing, in association with the works to the central area and the extensions to the east and west ends of the building. Introduction of mezzanines at first floor to three central double height office spaces. Conversion of an existing modern kitchen at first floor into an office to the west side of the building and conversion of an existing office into a kitchen on the east side of the building at first floor. Limited repair works, re-pointing and redecoration works, and installation of external lighting to the exterior of the building.

As published by the council, reference 23/0086/F

Application record

Reference
23/0086/F
Type
Full Planning Permission
Status
Decided
Decision
Approve
Received
11 Jan 2023
Validated
11 Jan 2023
Decided
13 Mar 2023
Ward
WOOLWICH ARSENAL
Parish
Woolwich & Thamesmead
Decision by
Delegation
Postcode
SE18 6AR

Site history

Applications at this address on the Greenwich register

This site has had 4 applications since 2023: 4 approved, 0 refused.

  • 25/3518/A Granted

    ROYAL ARSENAL GATEHOUSE, BERESFORD SQUARE, LONDON, SE18 6AR

    Installation of seven (7) new signs across the existing building, including three (3) plaques, one (1) heritage display sign, two (2) Royal Arsenal Gatehouse lettering sign above main archway on front and rear elevations, one (1) tenant directory sign and all other associated works.

    Decided 15 Jan 2026 Advertising
  • 25/3499/L Granted

    ROYAL ARSENAL GATEHOUSE, BERESFORD SQUARE, LONDON, SE18 6AR

    Installation of seven (7) new signs across the existing building, including three (3) plaques, one (1) heritage display sign, two (2) Royal Arsenal Gatehouse lettering sign above main archway on front and rear elevations, one (1) tenant directory sign and all other associated works

    Decided 15 Jan 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 23/0087/L Granted

    ROYAL ARSENAL GATEHOUSE, BERESFORD SQUARE, LONDON, SE18 6AR

    Change of use of ground floor external spaces to Use Class F1(a), F1(b), F1(c), F1(e), F2(a) or F2(b). Ground floor alterations within the central area's east and west arches to introduce enclosed exhibition spaces. Removal of ramps and floor finishes to the central arched area to allow for provision of exhibition areas with new floor finishes. Introduction of one and a half storey stone clad extensions to the east and west ends of the Gatehouse to house new wheelchair accessible entrances to the ground floor offices thereby freeing the central area for increased public access. Limited internal alterations at ground floor and installation of secondary glazing, in association with the works to the central area and the extensions to the east and west ends of the building. Introduction of mezzanines at first floor to three central double height office spaces. Conversion of an existing modern kitchen at first floor into an office to the west side of the building and conversion of an existing office into a kitchen on the east side of the building at first floor. Limited repair works, re-pointing and redecoration works, and installation of external lighting to the exterior of the building.

    Decided 13 Mar 2023 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 11 Jan 2023

    Received by Greenwich

  2. 13 Mar 2023

    Decision issued: Approve

  3. 14 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Gort Scott Ltd. Agent, registered in London

Active · incorporated 2011 · London

5 applications on PlanIndex · across 3 councils

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Documents

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18 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Greenwich granted permission on 13 March 2023, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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  • ROYAL ARSENAL GATEHOUSE, BERESFORD SQUARE, LONDON, SE18 6AR

    25/3518/A Submitted 22 Oct 2025 0m away

    Installation of seven (7) new signs across the existing building, including three (3) plaques, one (1) heritage display sign, two (2) Royal Arsenal Gatehouse lettering sign above main archway on front and rear elevations, one (1) tenant directory sign and all other associated works.

    Granted Advertising 14 docs
  • ROYAL ARSENAL GATEHOUSE, BERESFORD SQUARE, LONDON, SE18 6AR

    23/0087/L Submitted 11 Jan 2023 0m away

    Change of use of ground floor external spaces to Use Class F1(a), F1(b), F1(c), F1(e), F2(a) or F2(b). Ground floor alterations within the central area's east and west arches to introduce enclosed exhibition spaces. Removal of ramps and floor finishes to the central arched area to allow for provision of exhibition areas with new floor finishes. Introduction of one and a half storey stone clad extensions to the east and west ends of the Gatehouse to house new wheelchair accessible entrances to the ground floor offices thereby freeing the central area for increased public access. Limited internal alterations at ground floor and installation of secondary glazing, in association with the works to the central area and the extensions to the east and west ends of the building. Introduction of mezzanines at first floor to three central double height office spaces. Conversion of an existing modern kitchen at first floor into an office to the west side of the building and conversion of an existing office into a kitchen on the east side of the building at first floor. Limited repair works, re-pointing and redecoration works, and installation of external lighting to the exterior of the building.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Windows or glazing 16 docs
  • ROYAL ARSENAL GATEHOUSE, BERESFORD SQUARE, LONDON, SE18 6AR

    25/3499/L Submitted 21 Oct 2025 0m away

    Installation of seven (7) new signs across the existing building, including three (3) plaques, one (1) heritage display sign, two (2) Royal Arsenal Gatehouse lettering sign above main archway on front and rear elevations, one (1) tenant directory sign and all other associated works

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 13 docs
  • HOSTEL ABOVE ORDNANCE ARMS, WOOLWICH NEW ROAD, LONDON, SE18 6AY

    24/2903/NM Submitted 9 Sep 2024 62m away

    An application submitted under Section 96a of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a non-material amendment in connection with the planning permission dated 3 December 2021 (Reference: 22/0891/F) for Conversion of first, second and third floors into serviced hotel rooms (C1 Use Class), retention and alterations to basement and ground floor public house (Sui Generis Use Class) and beauty salon unit (Sui Generis Use Class) with alterations of ground floor façade details and parapet details, construction of a three-storey infill extension at first, second and roof floor on the Woolwich New Road elevation, installation of a mansard roof with associated dormers and all associated external works, to allow: - To amend wording of Condition 6 (Noise Mitigation).

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    26/0967/SD Submitted 25 Mar 2026 62m away

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    25/1894/MA Submitted 10 Jun 2025 69m away

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    Granted Conditions Trees 16 docs

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