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Plans for 1,251 flats on top of Greenwich Ikea’s car park have been passed by councillors – even though the Swedish furniture chain warned it may take legal action over the decision. Concerns about the strain on local infrastructure were raised, while the developer refused to help fund a nearby park. https://greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/06/19/greenwich-ikea-car-park-flats-approved-planning-board/
Controversial plans for nearly 600 student flats next to Deptford Creek have been thrown out after concerns that the blocks could affect views from Greenwich Park. Fears about the effect of more student blocks in an area that already hosts hundreds of students were also raised. https://greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/06/18/your-tribe-deptford-creek-rejected-greenwich-world-heritage-site/
It is five months since residents fought off Greenwich Council’s plans to close Maryon Wilson Animal Park – now the gates are being thrown open this Saturday so locals can see what all the fuss was about. https://greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/06/17/maryon-wilson-animal-park-open-day-june-2025/
Charlton Athletic are planning to install giant solar panels on two stands at The Valley. Details of the plans have been lodged with Greenwich Council, a week after the club signed a deal to have a new floodlight system installed at the stadium. https://greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/06/17/solar-panels-to-brighten-outlook-at-charlton-athletics-valley/
Labour’s candidate for the Shooters Hill by-election boycotted community hustings held over the weekend, claiming campaigns to stop council land sales in the ward had attracted little support. Six of the seven candidates did attend, while the hustings' organiser rejected accusations of bias. https://greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/06/16/jummy-dawado-labour-shooters-hill-by-elections-hustings-2025/
Buses on route 108 are running faster since the Silvertown Tunnel opened, with passengers now waiting less time for their service, Transport for London has said. The data was released as an investigation by ITV found that the new tunnel’s cycle shuttle bus is yet to take off – with only a single passenger using it in more than an hour on Monday morning. https://greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/05/20/buses-on-route-108-are-faster-now-silvertown-tunnel-has-opened-tfl-says/
Plans to build up to 500 homes next to the Thames Barrier could be approved by Greenwich councillors next week – seven years after proposals were first submitted. The Flint Glass Wharf development would replace a go-kart track, a paintball and laser-tag centre, two churches and a waste facility. https://greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/05/21/flats-next-to-the-thames-barrier-could-finally-be-approved-after-seven-years/
Charlton Athletic fans have been spending the weekend securing their seats at Wembley Stadium for the League One play-off final – a London derby against Leyton Orient. Nearly 37,000 tickets went on sale on Saturday - if any are left they will go on general sale on Wednesday. https://greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/05/19/charlton-athletic-play-off-final-tickets-2025/
A planned 15-storey tower block at Lee Green could grow to 18 storeys with the new developer hoping to squeeze in more homes. London Square hopes to start knocking down the old Leegate Shopping Centre later this summer. https://greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/05/22/leegate-shopping-centre-tower-london-square/
The congregation at Our Lady of Grace in Charlton have been told their church can stay for another year - but the row between two Catholic communities over its long-term future goes on. https://greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/05/16/our-lady-of-grace-church-charlton-assumptionists-archdiocese/