FORMER NATIONAL GRID SITE, MILLENNIUM WAY, GREENWICH, SE10 0BB Data via plota.co.uk

PA/26/01255/NC - Observations to Other Authorities Approved

Proposal

Observation requested by Royal borough of Greenwich for Construction of two buildings for use as Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) (sui generis) and Large-Scale Purpose Built Shared Living (LSPBSL) (sui generis), landscaping, access works, car parking, and associated works. Further detailed explanation of the proposal for consultation purposes (not forming part of the formal description of development set out above): Construction of two buildings for use as Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) (sui generis) and Large-Scale Purpose Built Shared Living (LSPBSL) (sui generis) consisting of: PBSA Building of 13 and 27 storeys with 673 student bedspaces LSPBSL/Co-living of building 23 storeys with 380 bedspaces and landscaping, access works, 4 car parking spaces, and associated works. (This application is an EIA development and is accompanied by Environmental Statement) (The development may impact on the setting of the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site, Conservation Areas - Greenwich Park, East Greenwich, Island Gardens, Coldharbour as well as nearby Grade II*, Grade II listed buildings and scheduled monument) 30 day Reconsultation - To rectify error in number of PBSA student bedspaces reported of 373 bedspaces to 673 bedspaces and error in publication of ES and application documents. Additionally revised chapter 11 of ES… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
22 Jul 2026
Approved
18 Aug 2026

Approved on 18 Aug 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 18 Aug 2026

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Important details

Application type
Observations to Other Authorities
Postcode
SE10 0BB
Received
22 Jul 2026
Validated
22 Jul 2026
Case officer
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Decision
No Objection (Observations Applications)
Decision date
18 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No
Tower Hamlets
Planning Authority Score
3.9/10
Below average
#201 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Tower Hamlets is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #207 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Tower Hamlets decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #229 of 296
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #167 of 296
56%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #207 of 296
42%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #167 of 296
63%
Minor dwellings approved
52 decided (1-9 homes)
80%
Major dwellings approved
15 decided (10+ homes)
55%
Change of use approved
67 decided
998
Total decisions
164 refused in the year to March 2026