Planning application
ROYAL ARSENAL GATEHOUSE, BERESFORD SQUARE, LONDON, SE18 6AR
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
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.
As published by the council, reference 25/3518/A
Application record
- Reference
- 25/3518/A
- Type
- Advertisement Consent
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: Approve
- Received
- 22 Oct 2025
- Validated
- 4 Nov 2025
- Decided
- 15 Jan 2026
- Ward
- WOOLWICH ARSENAL
- Parish
- Woolwich & Thamesmead
- 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.
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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
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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.
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23/0086/F 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.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 Oct 2025
Received by Greenwich
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4 Nov 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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15 Jan 2026
Decision issued: Approve
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11 Aug 2026
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Who's behind it
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Innovare Design Limited Agent, a design practice registered in Maidstone
Active · incorporated 2006 · Maidstone
4 applications on PlanIndex · across 3 councils
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14 documents on file for this application
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Greenwich granted permission on 15 January 2026, 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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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.
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