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

1. 16 Sep 2025

   Received by Greenwich

2. 5 Dec 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 30 Jan 2026

   Decision issued: Approve

4. 11 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• 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

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

  21/2455/L Submitted 30 Jun 2021 50 yards away

  Alteration and extension of the Grade II Listed building at No. 37 Bowater Road, this includes internal and external alterations, part one-story and part three-story roof extensions, and partial demolition all in association with a proposed mixed residential and commercial/community use of the building. (The development proposal may involve alterations, extensions, partial demolition of the Grade II listed building on-site at No. 37 Bowater Road. These works could potentially affect the building's character and appearance as a structure of special architectural or historic interest) (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 Building A (allowing community space or affordable workspace) and a redesigned rooftop extension for Building A). (This Listed Building Consent is linked with the Full Planning Permission under ref: 19/4304/F for the wider redevelopment of the site)

  Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings Extension Demolition 196 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

• 26/2895/F Awaiting decision

  37 GATLING ROAD, ABBEY WOOD, LONDON, SE2 0RE

  Change of use from a single family dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 7-bed, 7-person (Sui Generis...

  Received 8 Oct, published by the council 19 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/2154/F Refused

  REAR of 115 - 117 GARLAND ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 2PL

  Demolition of existing detached garage and construction of two semi-detached dwellings with assoc...

  Received 21 Jul, published by the council 13 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/2358/F Granted

  ANDREW SYKES, UNIT 9, LOMBARD TRADING ESTATE, ANCHOR AND HOPE LANE, CHARLTON, LONDON, SE7 7SN

  Installation of new roof with roof lights and PV panels, AC unit and EV charging point. Replaceme...

  Received 7 Aug, published by the council 17 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/1473/F Granted

  5 & 5A COLERAINE ROAD, LONDON, SE3 7PF

  The replacement of the existing windows with new PVCu double glazed casements. The replacement of...

  Received 14 May, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/1954/F Granted

  44A SHOOTERS HILL ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7BG

  Construction of a single storey ancillary outbuilding.

  Received 1 Jul, published by the council 26 Aug 2026 Full applications