News on Woolwich Leisure Centre

Planning permission has been granted unanimously by the Royal Greenwich Planning Board for an impressive new leisure centre, high quality homes, commercial floorspace and a new community square, in the heart of Woolwich town centre.

The state of the art leisure centre will provide space for a wide range of sports and leisure facilities, including swimming pools for serious swimmers, learners and those who just want to have fun. The centre includes a gym and spa, sports hall, squash and badminton courts, and five-a-side football pitch, along with a café, creche, soft play area and flexible community spaces.

The scheme will also provide 482 one, two and three bedroom apartments which will be built by the Council’s development partner, The Hill Group. This includes 168 affordable homes, made up of 117 homes for shared ownership and 51 homes for rent by local people on the Council's housing list.

The approved plans include new commercial space which will offer places to eat and workspace, complemented by new public spaces for everyone to enjoy.

The Council's decision is still subject to referral to the Mayor of London for final approval, before construction can begin.

Read more about the decision.

The site will now be prepared for development. The public toilets on Vincent Road will close shortly, with alternative toilets available close by in Beresford Square. Demolition of Viscount House and the toilets will begin in October.

The work will be carefully managed to minimise the impact on local residents and businesses as much as possible.

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