Greenwich peninsula homes approved

The £5billion plus scheme is being delivered through a joint venture between Lend Lease and Quintain Estates and Development plc (Greenwich Peninsula Regeneration Ltd), working with the landowner English Partnerships, the national regeneration agency.

Work is expected to start on the site later this year.

The 207-home plot is being delivered by Mode Homes, a joint venture between Greenwich Peninsula Regeneration Ltd, London and Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) and Moat Homes, including the delivery of the private housing for sale.

The scheme, designed by Jestico and Whiles, faces west across Central Park towards the Pilot Inn pub and contains 40 per cent affordable homes. Sixty-two per cent of these will be rented units, with the balance intermediate affordable.

The successful application features ‘green’ roofs and rainwater recycling, and other renewable energy features.

Mike Youkee, joint chief executive of Greenwich Peninsula, said: “We are now firmly in the delivery phase of this important scheme for London and I’m delighted that this successful consent follows the first commercial pre-let to Transport for London and getting under way building the first new homes.

“With work about to start at Ravensbourne College, and more planning applications due to be
submitted in the next couple of months, this is an exciting time.”

Phil Dibsdale, area director for English Partnerships, said: “This is an important milestone in the
creation of a new urban district for London.

“As well as a great place to live and work, Greenwich Peninsula will be a sustainable community in every sense thanks to the provision of shopping and leisure facilities, excellent transport links and
environmentally-friendly buildings.

The peninsula will include The O2 entertainment venue, 48 acres of open spaces and parks – the size of Green Park – and a new business district called Peninsula Central.