A developer has appealed Greenwich Council’s decision to refuse its plan to build a block of flats beside a 19th century chimney.
The Standard writes:
Lakeview Estates One Limited wanted to build a 13-storey block of flats on Woolwich Church Street… on the site which is currently occupied by a former pub, The Albion… in a ‘dilapidated’ condition according to planning documents. Several Grade II listed structures are present beside the site…
Greenwich Council officers said in their report on the scheme that the chimney dates back to 1837 and the new building would challenge and diminish the local landmark…
The applicant added that… the scheme would not be viable if affordable housing was included…
