Reduced-height tower block plans approved for Greenwich

Plans for a 33-storey tower block next to the Thames in Greenwich have been approved, after previous plans for a taller block were scaled back. Criterion Capital's new proposal for the Telcon Way site was discussed at a planning meeting for Greenwich Council on September 17th, with the two floors of the tallest tower being redistributed to the two other blocks in the scheme, bringing their heights up to 24 storeys each. In total, the developer will deliver 564 new homes to the site. “We believe the scheme now responds to the concerns raised and the building heights are now proportionate to the surrounding context", said Tim Bystedt, head of design at Criterion Capital. "Not only is the site providing much needed housing, including 35% affordable, we are also making 65% of the site available for public space".

BBC News (19/09/2024)