Decisions

Resolved that full planning permission be granted for the removal and replacement of combustible materials and build-ups in the existing external cladding materials on buildings within the original phases 1 & 2 of Greenwich Millennium Village (Maurer Court, Metcalfe Court, Faraday Lodge, Alamaro Lodge, Da Vinci Lodge, Newton Lodge, Holly Court & New Becquerel Court).

Subject to –

·      The Conditions set out in Appendix 2 of the report and its addendum.

·      Amendment to Condition 7 – Materials, that the Sto Render Grain: Strukturmuster 1.0 / be colour matched to the original vibrant colour pallet on the Faraday, Alamaro & Newton blocks (in Phase 2); so as to maintain the original architectural design ideal of these iconic blocks.

·      The following additional Informative:

Informative 2

‘In respect of the Greenwich Millenium Village blocks Faraday Lodge, Alamaro Lodge & Maurer Court only, the applicant and the management company are advised to engage in discussions with residents to conduct an investigation into the feasibility of the cladding product Parklex Prodema GRCLAD-B as a potential alternative replacement material for the existing Cedar Wood cladding as suggested by residents.’  

That the Assistant Director (Planning & Building Control) be authorised to make any minor changes to the detailed wording of the recommended conditions as set out in Appendix 2 of the report, its addendum and the minutes of this Planning Board meeting, where the Assistant Director (Planning & Building Control) considers it appropriate, before issuing the final decision notice.

Resolved that full planning permission be granted for the demolition of the existing building and redevelopment of the site to provide a development comprising residential units (Use Class C3) with associated amenity space, cycle and refuse storage.

Subject to:

(i)    The satisfactory completion of a Section 106 (S106) Legal Agreement (planning obligations set out in Section 15 of the addendum report); and

(ii)   The development proceeding in accordance with the drawings as set out in Appendix 1 and the recommended conditions set out in Appendix 2 of the report and its addendum.

That the Assistant Director (Planning & Building Control) be authorised to:

(i)    Make any minor changes to the detailed wording of the recommended conditions as set out in Appendix 2 of the report and the minutes of this Planning Board meeting, where the Assistant Director (Planning & Building Control) considers it appropriate, before issuing the final decision notice;

(ii)   Finalise the detailed terms of the Section 106 Legal Agreement (including appended documents) and form of the planning obligations as set out in Section 30 of the report, its addendum, and the minutes of this Planning Board meeting;

(iii)  Consider, in the event that the Section 106 Legal Agreement is not completed within three (3) months of the date of this Planning Board resolution, whether consent should be refused on the grounds that the agreement has not been completed within the appropriate timescale, and that the proposals are unacceptable in the absence of the recommended planning obligations; and if the Assistant Director (Planning & Building Control) considers it appropriate, to determine the application with reasons for refusal which will include the following:

•   In the absence of a legal agreement to secure the necessary obligations regarding affordable housing, sustainability, transport and highway works, public realm improvements, employment and training, the development would fail to mitigate its impact on local character and streetscape, heritage and conservation, environmental sustainability, and open space contrary to policies D1, D4, D6, D8, H1, H4, H5, H7, S4, SI 2, HC1, G6, G7,T1, T2, T3, T4, T6, T9 and DF1 of the London Plan (2021) and Policy H1, H2, H3, H5, H(e), EA(a), EA(c), DH1, DH3, OS1, OS4, OS(f), OS(g), E1, IM4, IM(a) and IM(b) of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan: Core Strategy with Detailed Policies (Adopted July 2014), and the Planning Obligations (s106) Guidance SPD (July 2015).

Ward budget.

1.    Agreed the allocation of a one-off payment of £506.23 to the Avery Hill Youth Club to purchase an artificial greenery screen to line the street-side fencing of the club to create a secure and private space for youth club members to enjoy outdoor activities.

2.    Noted that the proposal has been submitted by Councillor Charlie Davis, Councillor Lauren Dingsdale and Councillor Pat Greenwell.

To agree the Register

Noted the Royal Borough’s updated Strategic Risk Register (Appendices A, B and C of the report).

Noted that the updated Strategic Risk Register was presented to the Audit & Risk Management Panel for consideration on 25th February 2025.

Noted that the Strategic Risk Register will be presented to Full Council for noting.

(February Cabinet) To note the outcome of the public consultation and approve the Prohibition of Ice Cream trading at designated locations in the Borough and refer to full Council

(March Council ) To note the outcome of the public consultation and approve the Prohibition of Ice Cream trading at designated locations in the Borough

Noted the outcome of the consultation process pursuant to section 37 of the London Local Authorities Act 1990 to designate King William Walk as a prohibited street for itinerant ice cream trading. 

Recommended to Full Council that the King William Walk, SE10 be designated as a prohibited street for itinerant ice cream trading. 

To note the demand for places and agree the resources and the Capital Programme

Noted the projected demand for primary, secondary and Post 16 school places in the borough and the proposed arrangements for managing projected trends from 2024/25 and beyond, as detailed in paragraphs 4.29 to 4.62 of the report (see also the Primary School Data Annex as Appendix A of the report).

Noted the projected demand and proposals for meeting the growing demand for specialist places in the borough for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) across all phases of education, including Post 16 (see paragraphs 4.63 to 4.93 of the report).

Noted that since the last Place Planning and Capital Programme report in November 2023, the Council has successfully completed a free school presumption process for the establishment of a new all-through special free school in Greenwich, and based on the Council’s recommendation, the Department for Education (DfE) has appointed Compass Partnership of Schools (CPS) as the academy sponsor for the new school.  The secondary and sixth-form phase of the new free school is now being delivered at Hargood Road SE3 (a former primary school site), whilst a site for the primary phase is yet to be identified (see paragraphs 4.79 to 4.82 of the report).

Further to the paragragh above, delegated to the Director of Place and Growth in consultation with the Director of Children’s Services and Director of Legal Services, the authority to:

a)  Negotiate and agree the specific terms for transferring the Hargood Road site under the 125-year academy lease at a peppercorn rent to CPS, in line with all relevant statutory requirements as set out by the DfE (see paragraph 4.79 of the report).

b)  Engage in necessary activities and negotiations required to identify a suitable site for the development of the primary phase of the new all-through special free school (see paragraph 4.82 of the report).

Delegated to the Director of Children’s Services the authority to facilitate the expansion of the Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys’ (WPSB) (part of PolyMAT), subject to the necessary DfE approval, to deliver a designated specialist provision (DSP) for children and young people diagnosed with Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD).

Noted that on 12 March 2025, Cabinet agreed for a part of the De Lucy Primary School site to be repurposed for the delivery of the MLD provision and delegated the authority to negotiate and agree the terms of the required lease to the relevant chief officers.

Delegated to the Director of Children’s Services the authority to facilitate the expansion of Newhaven School’s Kings Park Campus, including undertaking a statutory consultation, to increase the number of specialist secondary places to further support the Council’s delivery of its sufficiency duties for children and young people with SEND.

Noted the development of a pilot scheme to establish new primary designated special provisions for up to four primary schools in the borough, and delegated to the Director of Place and Growth in consultation with the Director of Children’s Services and Director of Legal Services, the authority to negotiate and agree the terms of any property related leases and/or agreements required with the schools (see paragraph 4.85 of the report).

Noted the urgent need for additional capital resources to fully implement the priorities outlined in this report, due to Royal Greenwich receiving a Basic Need (BN) allocation of £nil for 2024/26 and the uncertainty of the DfE’s announcement on High Needs Provision Capital Allocation (HNPCA) for the period beyond 2024/25.

Subject to any necessary consultation with the Schools’ Forum, delegated to the Director of Children’s Services and Director Place and Growth the authority to vary the School Capital Programme, as may be required to address future needs within the agreed level of resources.

Note the new pavement licensing provisions from the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Act 2023. Agree the new pavement licence fees of up to £350 for renewals and up to £500 for new applications.

1.            Noted the new pavement licensing provisions introduced by the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Act 2023.

2.            Agreed the new pavement licence fees of £350 for renewals and £500 for new applications, contributing towards full cost recovery of the service.

3.            Agreed a maximum duration of one year for all new pavement licences.

4.            Agreed that decisions to approve, amend or reject individual licence applications be delegated to the Markets Manager in discussion with the Head Of Service, taking account of the consultation with the Council's Highways Team, Police Licensing Team, and Counter Terrorism Security Advisors.

5.            Noted that the new legislation permits enforcement by amendment of licences including the removal of tables and chairs from the pavement and revocation if licensing conditions are not being complied with.

6.            Agreed that enforcement by amendment of licences be delegated to Markets Manager in discussion with the Head of Service.

7.            Noted that for all new pavement licence applications where seating is provided, businesses will be required to make reasonable provision for non-smokers and that smoking and non-smoking areas are adequately separated.

8.            Agreed the proposed fees and charges for Markets and Street Trading for 2025/26 as set out in Appendix 2 of the report, in accordance with the Leader’s Scheme of Delegation.

Ward budget.

1.    Agreed to the allocation of a one-off payment of £2,400 to the Friends of Charlton Park to deliver an open-air festival and free cultural entertainment for the local community.

2.    Noted that the proposal has been submitted by Charlton Village & Riverside and Charlton Hornfair ward Councillors and split across the two wards as follows:

·      Charlton Village & Riverside = £1,900

·      Charlton Hornfair = £500