Plans to redevelop Woolwich Barracks when the army moves out will honour “our borough’s unique military history”, Greenwich Council’s leader has said – even though it has ruled out using the main building for the civic archive. A consultation about the masterplan has now opened, with residents being asked for their views about what the […]
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Woolwich Elizabeth Line station could still get second entrance, developer insists
Building 575 new homes on top of Woolwich’s Elizabeth Line station would not prevent TfL adding a second entrance at a later date, a developer said as Greenwich councillors approved its plans. The Armourer’s Court development is to be built at the eastern end of the station, with towers of up to 26 storeys built […]
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Woolwich Elizabeth Line station not busy enough for second entrance, planners say
There are too few passengers to justify building a second entrance at Woolwich’s Elizabeth Line station, despite complaints about crowding, Greenwich Council’s planning officers have concluded. Problems with crowds on the platforms are down to too many people choosing to get off trains close to the escalators, they said in a report to councillors. A […]
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Woolwich Barracks could host 1,900 homes – but not Greenwich’s archives
Greenwich Council has ruled out using Woolwich’s historic barracks building as a new home for the borough archives once the army moves out in 2028. Up to 1,920 homes could be built on the site – including converting the Grade II*-listed main building with its Georgian frontage, said to be one of the longest in […]
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Delays coming as Charlton to Woolwich Cycleway 4 work starts this month
Drivers and bus users are being warned of delays until spring 2027 as construction work on the new Charlton to Woolwich cycleway begins this month. Some preparatory work took place earlier this year, but the diggers will be moving in on September 29 to build the segregated two-way lane from Gallions Road in Charlton to […]
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Woolwich Works to throw open its doors for Heritage Open Days festival
Woolwich Works will be throwing open its doors later this month to show off the history of the Royal Arsenal as part of the Heritage Open Days festival. Free tours of Woolwich Works will be on offer on the open day, on Sunday September 21, along with talks and activities. The Chineke! orchestra, one of […]
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Council-backed developer plans homes for Woolwich and Abbey Wood
A Greenwich Council-backed developer has applied to build 45 new homes across two sites in Woolwich and Abbey Wood. Meridian Home Start is planning to convert an old office block on Artillery Place, opposite Woolwich Barracks, into 17 homes, by adding two floors to the block and building an extension to the rear. Meanwhile, in […]
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Brigade issues warning after Woolwich Common wildfire
The London Fire Brigade has issued a warning after four hectares of Woolwich Common were damaged in a fire on bank holiday Monday. Eight fire engines and about 60 firefighters attended the first after the first of 26 calls was received at about 11am. The fire was largely put out by 2pm. Crews from East […]
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