A resident of the Lesnes Estate in Thamesmead has begun legal action against Bexley Council in an attempt to save the 1960s blocks, which are due to be demolished for 1,950 new homes. Councillors approved the plans from the Peabody housing association in 2022, and Bexley planning officers finally rubber-stamped the decision two days before […]
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We’re not moving, Thamesmead residents tell Peabody in Lesnes Estate row
Residents in the Lesnes Estate in Thamesmead are refusing to leave so it can be demolished and replaced with 1,950 new homes, with one branding the redevelopment scheme “pure evil”. Bexley Council approved the plans for the 600-home estate, off Yarnton Way, in 2022. Most residents have found new homes elsewhere, but campaigners who remain […]
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Thamesmead residents protest against Peabody’s plans to demolish estate
Residents in Thamesmead are occupying an empty house to protest against plans to knock down their estate to build 1,950 homes. Peabody housing association’s plans for the estate won outline planning permission from Bexley Council for the project in October 2022. The Lesnes Estate, off Yarnton Way, would be demolished as part of the proposals. […]
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Peabody rethinking plans for historic Abbey Wood pub site to fit new fire rules
The developer behind plans to build 66 flats on the site of a historic Abbey Wood pub says it is rethinking its plans so they comply with new fire safety rules. Peabody won the backing of Bexley councillors three years ago for a 10-storey block on land once occupied by the Harrow Inn, on the […]
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Greenwich councillors swallow doubts to back 1,750 homes on former Arsenal football ground
A major development of 1,750 new homes on land which was once home to Arsenal Football Club has been given the go-ahead by Greenwich councillors – despite strong reservations about the lack of local schools and healthcare facilities. The former industrial site at Griffin Manor Way, close to Plumstead bus garage, was the venue for […]
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10-storey development on site of Abbey Wood pub set for approval
Bexley councillors are poised to approve a 10-storey block of flats on the site of the old Harrow Inn pub, two months after their counterparts in Greenwich approved a five-storey development across the road. Members of Bexley’s planning committee will vote on whether to allow the housing association Peabody to build 66 flats on the […]
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Greenwich Council cools on London Overground to Thamesmead
Greenwich Council’s top transport officer has downplayed hopes that the London Overground could be extended to Thamesmead – telling a scrutiny meeting that the borough would prefer to see the Docklands Light Railway run to the area. Graham Nash told councillors on Tuesday that Thamesmead would need a new bus rapid transit system – a […]
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