Authority Monitoring Report

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Royal Borough ofGreenwich

Authority Monitoring Report2012/13


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2012/13 Authority Monitoring Report

Contents

Contents ............................................................................................................................................ 2

1. Executive Summary ................................................................................................................. 3

1.1 Key monitoring results ................................................................................................... 3

1.2 Summary of monitoring results .................................................................................... 5

2. AMR Context ........................................................................................................................... 8

2.1 Purpose .............................................................................................................................. 8

2.2 Legislative and policy context ....................................................................................... 8

2.3 Royal Greenwich’s Development Plan ....................................................................... 8

2.4 Royal Greenwich’s Local Plan ....................................................................................... 9

3. Local plan progress ............................................................................................................... 10

3.1 Procedural and review documents ............................................................................ 10

3.2 Local plans ....................................................................................................................... 10

4. Monitoring development/appraisal of UDP policies ...................................................... 13

4.1 Jobs and the local economy ........................................................................................ 13

4.2 Housing ............................................................................................................................ 15

4.3 Open space .................................................................................................................... 20

4.4 Environmental Protection .......................................................................................... 24 4.5 Design and conservation ............................................................................................ 28

4.6 Movement ...................................................................................................................... 32

4.7 Town Centres ............................................................................................................... 33

4.8 Tourism ........................................................................................................................... 35

4.9 Waterfront .................................................................................................................... 37

Appendix 1: Housing Trajectory ............................................................................................ 39

Appendix 2: Abbreviations ...................................................................................................... 43


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1. Executive Summary

1.1

Key monitoring results

Jobs and the local economy

1.1.1 In the reporting year, there was 6,975sqm of B1 floorspace lost to D1 due to

the granting of planning permission for Royal Greenwich University Technical

College.

1.1.2 There was a gain of 1,319sqm completed B1 office space and a gain of 1,190sqm

B8 warehousing floor space due to the Merry Weather Place scheme on

Greenwich High Road.

Housing

1.1.3

Planning permission was granted for 787 net additional dwellings and 922 netdwellings were completed. Although, this figure is below our annual housing

supply target of 2,595, Royal Greenwich is well placed to respond to any upturn

in the market as is demonstrated by the high levels of permissions in recent

years and a robust five year supply of deliverable sites for housing.

1.1.4 In the reporting year, 90% of dwellings delivered were on previously developed

land in line with the UDP target.

1.1.5 Of the 922 completed dwellings 19% were affordable. Although this is below

the target of 35%, the average percentage of affordable dwellings over the pastfive years is 42%.

1.1.6 Of the 922 completions 193 were for family homes with three or more

bedrooms, which is 21% of total homes delivered during the year.

Open spaces

1.1.7 In the Draft Core Strategy there were two changes to the current open space

designations. There was the additional designation of Community Open Space

within the Royal Arsenal and there was a change in the boundary of the existing

Community Open Space at St Paul's Academy.

1.1.8 Throughout the monitoring year, the Green Chain Project continued the

Schools Outreach Project and 12 new circular cycle routes on the Green Chain

were launched in partnership with Sustrans and South Eastern Railways.

1.1.9 All the borough’s sites of importance for nature conservation (SINCs) were

protected from inappropriate development.


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Environmental protection

1.1.10 No applications have been approved where objections have been received from

the Environment Agency.

1.1.11

The Council have worked with the Environment Agency in progressing theborough's Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) which is now published.

1.1.12 The combined recycling/composting rate for municipal waste is now 39.9%.

Design and conservation

1.1.13 There were no new entries on the English Heritage’s at Risk Register and two

entries were removed from the register, which indicates Greenwich’s policies

to protect heritage assets are working well.

1.1.14

The Council had 100% success rate in defending appeals against refusal ofconsent for inappropriate development requiring Listed Building or

Conservation Area Consent.

1.1.15 In the monitoring year, seven Conservation Area Appraisals were adopted and

six were awaiting adoption.

Movement

1.1.16 In 2012/13 there were no schemes that exceeded the relevant parking

standards.

Town centres

1.1.17 Woolwich had a relatively high amount of vacant frontage compared to the

borough's other major centre, Eltham. Greenwich Town Centre had a lower

rate of A1 frontage and a higher rate of A3, A4 and A5 frontage than the other

centres. This reflected the area's tourist offer.

Tourism

1.1.18 In 2012 Greenwich hosted 34 events for the Olympic and Paralympic games,

considerably raising the borough’s profile.

1.1.19

In recognition of its long-standing ties with the British monarchy the borough

was awarded royal status in 2012.

1.1.20 On 25 April 2012 the Cutty Sark was re-opened following a fire in May 2007.

1.1.21 In June 2012 a cable car across the Thames, known as the Emirates Air Line,

was opened. At the same time a new tourist attraction inviting people to scale

the domed roof of the O2, called Up at the O2, was unveiled.


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Waterfront

1.1.22 None of the existing water support facilities were lost in 2012/13 and there

were no new facilities introduced.

1.1.23

The Emirates Air Line was opened providing a new river crossing forGreenwich.

1.2

Summary of monitoring results

Table 1.2.1 monitoring results table - summary

Indicator Description 2012/13 monitoring results Source

Chapter 2: Jobs and the local economy

UDP 2.1 Area of land designated or in

use for employment purposeswhere planning permission is

granted for non-employment

uses

Planning permission for change

of use (CoU) from employmentto other uses: 6,975sqm B1 floor

space lost.

LDD

UDP 2.2 B1, B2, B8 floor space gained (i)

permitted, and (ii) completed,

exceeding 1,000sqm gross

(i) permitted

B1=0sqm; B2=0sqm;

B8=0sqm

(ii) completed

B1=1,319sqm; B2=0sqm;

B8=1,190sqm

LDD

Chapter 3: Housing

Plan period and housing targets 2,595 net additional dwellings

per year

London

Plan

Net additional dwellings - in

previous years

See table 4.3 LDD

Net additional dwellings for the

reporting year

787 units gained planning

permissions and 922 units

completed

LDD

UDP 3.2 New and converted dwellingson previously developed land

(PDL)

90% of completions on PDL LDD

UDP 3.3 Gross affordable housing

completions

19% LDD

UDP 3.4 Number and percentage of

dwellings by number of

bedrooms and by dwelling type

See Table 4.6 LDD


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Chapter 4: Open spaces

UDP 4.1 Designated open space lost to

non-ancillary development

See paragraph 4.37 LDD

UDP 4.2 The percentage of the borough

designated as open space and

accessible to the public

Over 1400 hectares, equivalent

to 30% of the borough's land

area

RBG

UDP 4.5 Area (hectares) of land

designated as a Sites of Nature

Conservation Importance(SINC)

or Site of Special Scientific

Interest (SSSI) that is lost to

non-ancillary development

1,122.66 hectares designated

GIGL as SINC. There has been

no loss to development since

monitoring began

UDP

Changes in areas of biodiversity

importance

Nil GiGL

Chapter 5: Environmental protection

Number of planning permissions

granted contrary to

Environment Agency advice on

flooding and water quality

grounds

Nil EA

Capacity of new wastemanagement facilities by waste

planning authorities

Nil RBG

Amount of municipal waste

arising and managed by

management type by waste

planning authority

104,913 tonnes of municipal

waste collected in the year.

RBG

Chapter 6: Design and conservation

UDP

6.2(a)

The number of buildings on the

English Heritage Listed Buildingsat Risk Register.

A – 0

B – 0C – 7

D – 3

E – 1

F – 9

Total = 20

EH


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UDP 6.2

(b)

Success rate in defending

appeals against refusal of

consent for inappropriate

development requiring listedbuilding or conservation area

consent

There was one application for

conservation area consent and

two applications for listed

building consent, all three ofwhich were dismissed by the

planning inspector

PINS

UDP 6.3 Number of approved

Archaeological Assessment

Statements.

English Heritage records 34 sites

with pre-planning determination

material being submitted in

addition to post-determination

planning conditions relating to

heritage requirements. See

section 4.6 for more information

EH

UDP 6.4 Number of published

Conservation Area Appraisals

and Management Proposals

7 adopted by 31st March 2013.

Chapter 7: Movement

UDP 7.3 The proportion of planning

permissions that exceed the

maximum applicable parking

standards

None RBG

Chapter 8: Town centres UDP 8.1 Percentage of A1,non A1 and

vacant units in defined shopping

frontages

See table 4.10. RBG

Chapter 9: Tourism

Tourism improvements in the

borough

See section 4.9. LDD

Chapter 10: Waterfront

UDP 10.1 Number and type of watersupport facilities gained or lost

through the planning application

decisions.

No water support facilitiesgained or lost. Existing facilities

listed in Chapter ten.

RBG


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2. AMR Context

2.1

Purpose

2.1.1

The purpose of the Authority Monitoring Report (previously known as theAnnual Monitoring Report) is to assess the effectiveness of Royal Greenwich’s

planning policies in accordance with the statutory requirement. Section 113 of

the Localism Act 20111 amends the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act

20042 (“the Act”) and requires local authorities to produce a monitoring report

at a maximum of 12 month intervals. This report monitors the Council’s

performance in producing and implementing its planning policy for the financial

year 2012/13.

2.2

Legislative and policy context

2.2.1 Localism Act 2011 – The Localism Act came into force in November 2011. It

removed the requirement to submit the AMR to the Secretary of State, but

local authorities are still required to prepare reports monitoring the

implementation of the local development scheme and the extent to which

policies set out in the development plan documents are being achieved.

2.2.2 Local Plan Regulations 20123 – These regulations consolidate the previous

Town and Country Planning (Local Development) (England) Regulations 2004

and the amendments made to them; and make new provision and amendments

to take account of the changes made by the Localism Act 2011. Section 8 of

the Local Plan regulations sets out the information that the AMR.

2.2.3 The National Planning Policy Framework 20124 – The NPPF came into force

in March 2012 and streamlined over 40 separate pieces of planning policy into

one document. It also set new criteria against which local plans must be

assessed; ‘Local plans must be positively prepared, justified, effective and

consistent with national policy’.

2.3

Royal Greenwich’s Development Plan

2.3.1 Royal Greenwich’s Development Plan currently consists of:

The London Plan

Saved UDP policies

Proposals Map

1 Localism Act 2011 2 Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 3 Town and Country Planning (Local Plan) Regulations 2012 4 National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)

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2.4

Royal Greenwich’s Local Plan

What is a local plan?

2.4.1 A Local Plan is the plan for the future development of the local area, drawn up

by the local planning authority in consultation with the community. In law thisis described as the development plan documents adopted under the Planning

and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004. Current core strategies or other planning

policies, which under the regulations would be considered to be development

plan documents, form part of the Local Plan. The term includes old policies

that have been saved under the 2004 Act.

2.4.2 Greenwich’s Local Plan forms part of the local planning authority’s

Development Plan, which includes adopted local plans, neighbourhood plans and

the London Plan.

2.4.3

In addition, the term ‘local plan’ was introduced by the NPPF and the Local

Planning Regulations 2012. A local plan is a document that contains policies on

the development and use of land, the allocation of sites for a particular type of

development or use, and, development management and site allocations

policies, which are intended to guide the determination of planning applications.

2.4.4 The Council is currently producing two local plans; a core strategy with

development management policies local plan,5 which includes some proposed

changes to the existing UDP proposals map, and a site specific allocations local

plan,6 which will result in a new policies map once adopted.

2.4.5 For more information on these documents please see chapter 3.

2.4.6 This year’s AMR continues to monitor the relevant Greenwich UDP (2006)7

policies which were ‘saved’ under the transitional provisions of the Planning and

Compulsory Purchase Act 2004. The Council applied to the Secretary of State

in January 2009 to save certain policies beyond July where appropriate.

Following a direction from the Secretary of State in July 2009, approximately

80% of the policies have now been saved up until such time as the UDP is

superseded by newer local plan policies, which will be those set out in the Core

Strategy with Development Management Policies, and in the Site Allocations

local plans.

2.4.7 The indicators used in this document are set out in chapter 11 of the UDP

‘implementation’; however some of these indicators have been omitted as they

are no longer relevant or the information is not obtainable.

5 Core strategy with development management policies local plan 6 Site allocations local plan 7 Unitary development plan

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3. Local plan progress

3.1

Procedural and review documents

3.1.1

This section reviews progress in producing Royal Greenwich’s local plans, whichare specified in the Local Development Scheme (LDS)8. Once adopted, these

local plans, currently in preparation, will replace the existing Unitary

Development Plan (UDP).

3.1.2 The Local Development Scheme (LDS) was revised in February 2013 to update

the current timetable for production of the Council’s local plans and is

published on the Council website.

3.1.3 Authority Monitoring Reports (AMR) (this document) are completed annually

and published on the Council’s website.

3.2

Local plans

Core Strategy with Development Management Policies local plan

3.2.1 The Core Strategy has under gone three separate consultations as set out in

Table 3.2.1 below.

Table 3.2.1 Core Strategy consultations

Consultation stage Consultation period

Issues and Options Core Strategy 25 February to 7 April 2008

Draft Core Strategy 12 November 2010 to 5 February 2011

Proposed Submission Core Strategy 19 February to 14 May 2013

3.2.2 In early 2010, the decision was made to merge the Core Strategy and the

Development Management DPDs into a single document. The Draft Core

Strategy consultation in 2010/11 was therefore on the combined Core Strategy

with Development Management Policies. The 12-week period featured a

variety of consultation activities to ensure the Council actively engaged with

stakeholders. Numerous public consultation events were held at locations

across the borough, as well as policy workshops and meetings with developers.

3.2.3 Publication of the proposed submission Core Strategy in spring 2013 was the

formal stage of consultation in which respondents could only comment on

whether or not they considered the document to be ‘sound.’ During this

formal consultation, nearly 90 responses were received from a variety of

individuals, businesses, government agencies and interested community groups.

8 Local Development Scheme

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3.2.4 The Core Strategy was submitted to the Secretary of State in September 2013

with the Examination in Public held in December 2013.

Site allocations local plan

3.2.5

The Site Allocations local plan will replace the Site Schedules in the UDP andmay include site specific policies. Work on the document has commenced and

it is anticipated that an issues and options Site Allocations local plan will be

consulted upon in autumn 2014.

3.2.6 Once the Site Allocations local plan is adopted, the UDP will be fully

superseded and Greenwich’s Development Plan will be made up of the Core

Strategy with Development Management Policies (including the proposals map)

local plan, the Site Allocations local plan, and the Mayor’s London Plan .

3.2.7 Royal Greenwich Supplementary planning documents (SPDs) will need to be

consistent with the Council’s local plans, setting out detailed guidance for local

plan policies.

Community infrastructure levy (CIL)

3.2.8 Although not included in the Local Development Scheme because it is not a

local plan, an update on the production of the Community Infrastructure Levy is

included for information.

3.2.9 Royal Greenwich produced and consulted on its preliminary draft charging

schedule in autumn 2013. The comments from this consultation will then be

considered and used to inform the draft charging schedule, which will beconsulted upon in 2014.

Duty to cooperate

3.2.10 Section 110 of the Localism Act 2011 amends the Planning and Compulsory

Purchase Act 2004, placing a duty to co-operate on local planning authorities, in

relation to the planning of sustainable development. The duty to co-operate

includes activities such as the preparation of development plan documents and

other local development documents.

3.2.11

Royal Greenwich has cooperated with a number of other local planningauthorities, including adjoining boroughs, and prescribed bodies, on a variety of

issues. Royal Greenwich regularly engages with neighbouring authorities both

individually and as part of the southeast London group as well as on a London-

wide basis. For example, the Council regularly participates in working group

meetings, forums and consultations and contributes to the southeast London

duty to cooperate meetings set up by the southeast London boroughs.

3.2.12 The Council also works closely with other government organisations such as

the Greater London Authority, Transport for London, the Environment


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Agency, Port of London Authority and English Heritage with regard to regional

issues, regeneration schemes, local plan progress and relevant development

schemes.

3.2.13

Royal Greenwich has therefore met its requirements under the duty tocooperate.


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4. Monitoring development/appraisal of UDP policies

4.1

Jobs and the local economy

4.1.1 Council policies seek to meet the needs of businesses and residents by both

expanding and diversifying the Royal Greenwich’s economy and range of

employment opportunities, and by protecting existing business and industrial

operations. They also address the location of employment activities in relationto public transport and freight access and in relation to protecting residential

amenity and the environment.

4.1.2 This chapter of the UDP includes background information on the economic and

job trends in Royal Greenwich since the decline of the industrial sector in the

1960s. Further, it outlines the Council's recent initiatives around funding, mixed

use areas, transport improvements and identifying potential growth sectors.

Policies

4.1.3

There are five strategic policies in the Jobs and the Local Economy chapter ofthe UDP. Those that relate most to achieving the strategic objectives are

Policies SJ1 and SJ4.

Indicators for jobs and the local economy

4.1.4 Two indicators measure the effectiveness of these policies in meeting the

strategic objectives of the UDP.

4.1.5 The retention of a sufficient supply of good quality employment land provides

for future business growth, and scope to increase employment opportunities

and diversify the local economy.

Strategic objectives

To protect sites in designated employment areas, and sites elsewhere in active

employment use, from change of use to non-employment activity ('employment

uses' are as defined in Paragraph 2.1 of the UDP) (Policy SJ4).

To increase the quantity of modern business floorspace in the borough (Policy SJ1).

UDP Indicator 2.1: Area of land designated or in use for employment purposes

(including employment Site Schedules) where planning permission is granted for

non-employment uses (sites exceeding 0.25 hectares)

UDP Indicator 2.2: B1, B2, B8 floorspace (i) permitted (ii) completed (schemes

exceeding 1,000m2 gross)


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4.1.6 It is important that land

allocations are realistic to

avoid land being safeguarded

for employment which might

otherwise be productivelyused for other priorities such

as housing or community

facilities. The UDP seeks to

strike a balance between

retention and release of

employment land to benefit

the Royal Greenwich’s

economy.

4.1.7 In recent years, the Council

has adopted a managed approach to the release of surplusindustrial/warehousing land. Industrial land that is viably utilised has continued

to be protected. However, regeneration initiatives within the Royal Greenwich

have brought about the release of genuinely surplus former industrial land back

into effective use. Prime examples of this approach are Greenwich Peninsula

and Woolwich Arsenal, where around 90% of the land released is being reused

for purposes other than industrial.

UDP Indicator 2.1

4.1.8 Table 4.1 sets out change of use from employment to other uses. In the

2012/13 reporting year, 6,975sqm of B1 floor space was lost due to the grantingof planning permission for Royal Greenwich University Technical College.

There was no other net additional floor space gained or lost during the financial

year.

Table 4.1.1 Planning permission for change of use from employment to other uses

Change of Use from…

Change of use to…

A1 A2 A3 C3 D1 D2 SG Lost

B1 0 0 0 0 6,975 0 0 6,975

B2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

B8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

UDP Indicator 2.2

4.1.9 Industrial, office space and warehousing completions and permissions are

summarised in table 4.2. This includes only developments of more than

1,000sqm. There was a gain in B1 and B8 floor space both of which relate to

the Merry Weather Place scheme on Greenwich High Road.


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Table 4.1.2 Additional employment floorspace 2012/13

Use Classes Completed Sites Permissions Granted

Gross Net Gross Net

B1 (Office) 1319 1319 0 0B2 (Industrial) 0 0 0 0

B8 (Warehouse) 1190 1190 0 0

4.2

Housing

4.2.1 The UDP seeks to ensure that developments provide housing of different types,

size and tenure to meet the needs of the community.

4.2.2 The London Plan 2011 provides a housing supply figure for Royal Greenwich of

25,950 additional dwellings from 2011-2021 with an annual figure of 2,595.

Policies

4.2.3 There are six strategic objectives and a further 22 policies in the Housing

chapter of the UDP. Those that relate most to achieving the strategic

objectives are SH5, H1, H7, H15 and H19.

Indicators for housing

4.2.4 Four indicators measure the effectiveness of these policies in meeting the



To make provision for at least 25,950 net additional dwellings over the period

from 2011 to 2021 (target inclusive of vacant and non-self-containedaccommodation) (relates to London Plan 2011).

To exceed 90% of dwellings provided on previously developed land (relates to

Policy H1).

To provide at least 35% of total housing provision as affordable housing between

1997 and 2016 (relates to Policy SH5).

To provide a mix of dwellings by size and type (relates to Policy H15).

To achieve a high standard of design quality and environmental performance in

new housing development (relates to Policy H7).

To ensure 10% of new build dwellings (including affordable housing) on

developments of 25 units or more are at full wheel chair standard or capable of

being adapted (relates to Policy H19 ).


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UDP Indicator 3.1

4.2.5 Table 4.2.1 sets out the net additional dwellings for the reporting year 2012/13

and the net additional dwellings achieved over the last 10 years. The table also

contains the London Plan housing targets and plan periods to put these figuresinto context.

Table 4.2.1 Net additional dwellings

Monitoring Year Permissions

(net)

Completions

(net)

Plan period London Plan supply

target

2012/13 787 922 2012/13 – 2020/21 2595

2011/12 4,828 1,323 2011/12 – 2020/21 2595

2010/11 1,305 1,059 2007/08 – 2010/11 2010

2009/10 2,399 548 2007/08 – 2010/11 2010

2008/09 427 783 2007/08 – 2010/11 20102007/08 4,484 784 2007/08 – 2010/11 2010

2006/07 6,627 1,029 1997/98 – 2006/07 805

2005/06 457 1,606 1997/98 – 2006/07 805

2004/05 880 2,082 1997/98 – 2006/07 805

2003/04 11,391 1,921 1997/98 – 2006/07 805

Ten year total 33,585 12,057 16,450

4.2.6 The target for housing provision in Royal Greenwich in the monitoring year was

2,595 net additional dwellings per annum. As shown in the table above, 922 net

additional self-contained dwellings were completed in 2012/13.

4.2.7 Completions are below the London Plan target, although Royal Greenwich is

well placed to respond to any upturn in the market as is demonstrated by the

high levels of permissions in recent years. The completions figure is expected

to rise in coming years with the continued implementation of major schemes

such as the Greenwich Millennium Village, Royal Arsenal, the Peninsula and

Kidbrooke Village.

UDP Indicator 3.1: number of net additional dwellings permitted and completed

annually, monitored from planning permissions and completions

UDP Indicator 3.2: The percentage of dwellings delivered on previously

developed land through planning permissions and completionsUDP Indicator 3.3: Additional number of gross affordable units provided annually

monitored from planning permissions and completions.

UDP Indicator 3.4: Number and percentage of dwellings by number of bedrooms

and by dwelling type


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Housing trajectory (five year supply of deliverable sites)

4.2.8 Greenwich remains in a healthy position in terms of housing land supply.

Appendix Two of this report shows the supply of housing for the next five, ten

and fifteen years. The housing target for the coming years is fairly high;

however, land has been identified for this level of growth as set out in thetrajectory, and 70% of these schemes already have planning permission.

UDP Indicator 3.2

4.2.9 98% of new dwellings constructed in Royal Greenwich in 2012/13 were built on

previously developed land (PDL). The 2% built on open space was through two

small applications for social rented housing. The Council has met its strategic

objective to ensure 90% of dwellings are provided on previously developed

land, which is a reflection of the success of UDP Policy H1.

4.2.10

Royal Greenwich's planning policies, along with its accessible urban location,have ensured that new residential development has been provided on PDL. The

Council has again met both the UDP and national targets and this trend is

expected to continue.

UDP Indicator 3.3

4.2.11 A strategic objective of the 2006 UDP is to provide at least 35% of total

housing provision as affordable housing between 1997 and 2016. The Council's

ability to meet this objective depends on the successful implementation of UDP

policy H14.

4.2.12 Table 4.2.2 shows data for gross (it is not possible to monitor the net figures

through the London Development Database) permissions and completions for

affordable dwellings for the last five years. For the five monitoring years

between 2008/09 and 2012/13, an average of 52% of gross completed dwellings

has been affordable.

Table 4.2.2 Permissions and completions of affordable dwellings

Year Permission (gross) Completions (gross)

Total % affordable Total % affordable

2012/13 851 29% 922 19%

2011/12 4,944 32.7% 1,323 28.1%

2010/11 3,970 25.1% 1,183 69.7%

2009/10 4,363 37.7% 874 49.3%

2008/09 530 28.1% 1,037 43.4%

Last five years 14,658 30.5% 5,339 42%


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4.2.13 The Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA)9 identifies the appropriate

affordable housing requirement for Royal Greenwich within a sub-regional

context. In addition, an affordable housing viability assessment has been

prepared to support the policy requirement for affordable housing in the Core

Strategy (see section 3.6).

4.2.14 While the table's figures suggest that policy SH5 has been successfully

implemented there remains an on-going need in Royal Greenwich for more

affordable housing and it is important that the Council continues to strive to

meet that need.

UDP Indicator 3.4

4.2.15 A strategic objective of the Greenwich UDP is to provide a mix of dwellings by

size and type. Successful implementation of UDP Policy H15 would ensure that

this objective is reached. UDP Indicator 3.4 can be used to assess the

effectiveness of this policy.

4.2.16 Table 4.2.3 shows the gross completions and permissions of dwellings of

different bedroom sizes broken down by type and tenure. There were 922

completions in total, of which 193 units were for three or more bedrooms

(family housing).

Table 4.2.3 Housing by tenure type and dwelling size (gross permissions and completions 2012/13)

No. of bedrooms Total

permissions

No. of bedrooms Total

completions

1 2 3 4+ 1 2 3 4+House (market) 0 10 31 15 56 0 0 18 11 29

House (social rented) 0 0 3 0 3 0 10 46 31 87

House (intermediate) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Flat (market) 188 310 49 1 548 276 368 75 0 719

Flat (social rented) 42 84 41 6 173 25 50 12 0 87

Flat (intermediate) 24 44 0 0 68 0 0 0 0 0

Flat (Affordable

Rented)

1 2 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0

Total 255 450 124 22 851 301 428 151 42 922

4.2.17 Table 4.2.4 sets out gross permissions and completions for dwellings of

different bedroom size, separated by build type.

9 Strategic Housing Market Assessment 2009

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Table 4.2.4 Housing by build types and numbers of bedrooms (gross permissions and completions

2012/13)

No. of bedroomsTotal

PermissionsNo. of bedrooms

Total

Completions

1 2 3 4+ 1 2 3 4+

New Build 184 324 113 19 640 283 419 147 42 891

Conversion 38 28 4 2 72 16 5 1 0 22

Change of Use 28 95 7 1 131 1 2 2 0 5

Extension 4 4 0 0 8 1 2 1 0 4

Total 254 451 124 22 851 301 428 151 42 922

4.2.18 As can be seen in the preceding tables, over 95% of all completions and

permissions were for new build units and a significant proportion of both

permissions and completions remain flats.

4.2.19 The UDP protects Royal Greenwich’s existing traveller and gypsy site in

Thistlebrook and sets out the criteria by which any proposal for a new site

would be assessed (Policy H22). The current dedicated site for travellers at

Thistlebrook provides 40 pitches (20 large and 20 medium) meaning Greenwich

already has one of the higher capacities in London. No additional pitches were

provided in 2012/13.

4.2.20 In line with the London Plan, research will be carried out by the Council to

identify any additional need in Royal Greenwich in coordination with

neighbouring local authorities and any additional sites will be included in the Site

Allocations local plan.

4.2.21 The above indicator is not set in the UDP, but has been added for information,

as the emerging policy in the Core Strategy needs to be consistent with

DCLG’s Planning for Traveller Sites. This guidance document replaced Circular

01/2006: Planning for Gypsy and Traveller Caravan Sites and Circular 04/2007:

Planning for Travelling Showpeople.

Net additional pitches (Gypsy and Traveller) (To show the number of Gypsy and

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4.3

Open space

4.3.1 Open spaces play an important role in sustaining and improving amenity,

attracting new investment, employment opportunities and improving health and

the quality of life. Their protection and improvement is particularly important

in areas of intense regeneration activity such as Royal Greenwich. Accordingly

open spaces are afforded significant protection in the UDP from inappropriate

development.

4.3.2 The UDP protects open space, leisure, sports grounds and playing fields by

resisting granting planning permission for any development which would lead to

the loss or prejudice the use of a playing field, except in special circumstances,

which are listed in the UDP. It also seeks to enhance the provision of park

facilities.

4.3.3 For planning purposes, the main categories of open space within Royal

Greenwich are Metropolitan Open Land and Community Open Space. In

addition to those spaces identified on the Proposals Map there are other open

spaces such as amenity open spaces that are too small to be defined on the

Proposals Map but they are protected in the UDP (Policy O8). Some of these

can also be a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC).

4.3.4 The London Plan sets the strategic context for open space planning and outlines

the classification and hierarchy of open spaces used for London-wide

benchmarking. Local Authorities should assess needs and opportunities and set

locally derived standards for the provision of open space, sports and

recreational facilities in their areas. Such standards form the basis of redressing

quantitative and qualitative deficiencies through the planning process.


To prevent inappropriate development on identified open space (relates to Policies

SO2, SO4).

To protect viable existing and encourage new provision for leisure and sports

facilities (relates to Policy SO1 and Greenwich Strategy ).

To complete the riverside footpath and cycleway as part of any new development

proposal adjacent to the route (relates to Policy O17, Greenwich Strategy).

To protect the 'Green Chain Walk' and riverside footpath (relates to Policies O14

and O15).

To protect Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation from inappropriate

development (relates to Policy O18).


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Policies

4.3.5 There are four strategic and a further 25 Part Two policies in the Open Spaces

chapter of the UDP. Those that relate most to achieving the strategic

objectives are Policies SO1, SO2, SO3, and SO4 as well as Part Two Polices

O14, O15, O17 and O18.

Indicators for open space



UDP Indicator 4.1

4.3.7 UDP Policy SO2 seeks to safeguard, improve and enhance existing public and

private open space. Policy SO4 specifically relates to the protection of

Metropolitan Open Land (MOL), and Policy O7 specifically relates to

Community Open Space. Policy O2 states that proposals for redevelopment,extension or change of use of existing built development within MOL which is

non-ancillary development will be controlled according to a set of criteria.

4.3.8 In addition to this, the Proposals Map Proposed Changes which was published

as part of the consultation on the Draft Core Strategy made two changes to the

current open space designations. There was the additional designation of

Community Open Space within the Royal Arsenal and there was a change in the

boundary of the existing Community Open Space at St Paul's Academy. These

sites were included in the final version of the Proposals Map which was

submitted to the Secretary of State along with the Core Strategy in September2013.

UDP Indicator 4.2

4.3.9 There are over 1,400 hectares of different types of open space, about 30% of

Royal Greenwich’s total area.

4.3.10 There are 455 hectares of public parkland, equating to nearly one third of all

open space. The majority of residents have good access to public parks. The

other open spaces in Royal Greenwich include:

UDP Indicator 4.1: Designated open space lost to non-ancillary development

UDP Indicator 4.2: The percentage of the Royal Borough designated as open

space and accessible to the public.

AMR Indicator: Update on the work of the Green Chain Project

UDP Indicator 4.5: Area (hectares) of land designated as a Site of Importance for

Nature Conservation or Site of Specific Scientific Interest that is lost to non-

ancillary development.


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379 hectares of natural green space;

280 hectares of woodland (including the ancient Oxleas Wood);

19.7 hectares of allotment space; and

62 separate open spaces with outdoor pitch sport provision.

4.3.11 In total there are 249 sport pitches across Royal Greenwich, which totals

46,000m2 of play space.

4.3.12 Through effective planning, access to a variety of open space will continue to

improve for residents.

4.3.13 The emerging Open Space Strategy and published Open Space Study, which are

prepared as part of the evidence base for the Council’s local plans, assess all of

Royal Greenwich’s open spaces and detail the Council's plan for addressing

accessibility issues moving forward. The Open Space Strategy will be released

for consultation before it is adopted so that it has the benefit of feedback fromthe public before being finalised.

AMR Indicator

4.3.14 UDP Policy O15 safeguards existing footpaths and seeks to improve and extend

the Green Chain Walk. Policy O16 requires development proposals on

riverside sites to incorporate provision for a riverside walkway or contribute to

improvements where the existing footpath needs it. Policy O17 states that the

Council will use its planning powers to secure the provision of cycleways along

the riverside.

4.3.15 The Thames footpath now extends along most of Royal Greenwich’s riverside

providing residents and visitors with an enjoyable walkway, although sections of

the path still require improvement.

4.3.16 When proposals have a potential impact on the network of open spaces that

comprises the SE London Green Chain, the application is referred to the

Working Party for comment.

4.3.17 Throughout the monitoring year, the Green Chain Project continued the

Schools Outreach Project which involves working with ten local primary

schools that are located near the Green Chain to encourage sustainabletransport in Royal Greenwich. Twelve new circular cycle routes on the Green

Chain were also launched in partnership with Sustrans and South Eastern

Railways.

UDP Indicator 4.5

4.3.18 One of the strategic objectives of the UDP is to protect SINCs from

inappropriate development. Successful implementation of Policy O18 of the


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UDP helps Royal Greenwich meet that objective. The Council's SINCs are

clearly identified on the UDP Proposals Map (site label 'nc').

4.3.19 Table 4.3.1 shows that the 'appropriate management' sought in Policy O18 has

led to the Council successfully retaining 100% of the SINC designations in the2012/13 monitoring year. Change in biodiversity importance will continue to be

tracked by the addition or removal of land and movement between categories.

The information is provided annually to the Council by GIGL (Greenspace

Information for Greater London), which is the biodiversity and open spaces

records centre for London.

Table 4.3.1 Changes in sites of importance for nature conservation (SINCs)

Site of

Importance for

Nature

Conservation(SINC)

Total

hectares

2007/8

Total

hectares

2008/9

Total

hectares

2009/10

Total

hectares

2010/11

Total

hectares

2011/12

Total

hectares

2012/13

% of Royal

Greenwich

2012/13

Metropolitan

Importance (7

Sites)

630.03 630.03 630.03 630.03 630.03 630.03 12.53%

Borough

Importance,

Grade I (17

Sites)

337.29 337.29 337.29 337.29 337.29 337.29 6.71%

Borough

Importance,

Grade II (23

Sites)

133.43 133.43 133.43 133.43 133.43 133.43 2.65%

Local Importance

(14 Sites)

21.91 21.91 21.91 21.91 21.91 21.91 0.44%

Total 1,122.66 1,122.66 1,122.66 1,122.66 1,122.66 1,122.66 22.33%

4.3.20 There has been no change to the amount of land classified as a SINC since

monitoring data first became available in 2006/07 and no land designated as a

SINC has been lost to non-ancillary development during that six year period.

Royal Greenwich’s SINCs include both privately and publicly owned sites.


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4.4

Environmental Protection

4.4.1 Environmental protection policies are concerned with land use and the planning

implications of the need to care for the environment and to provide safe public

services. They deal with those aspects of planning which make people's

surroundings safe, comfortable and compatible with preservation of quality of

the natural environment. They specifically deal with air, water and land

pollution, noise, energy conservation, and the disposal of waste, the reclamation

of contaminated land, protection from flooding, the conservation of the water

environment, and the protection of the amenities of sensitive residential and

working environments.

4.4.2 In addition to policies directly concerned with environmental protection,

safeguarding the quality of the environment underlies most of the Council'splanning policies. Policies on the location of commercial and industrial uses

which may cause such problems are set out in the Jobs and Local Economy

chapter.

Policies

4.4.3 There are four strategic and a further 19 Part Two policies in the

Environmental Protection chapter of the UDP. Those that relate most to

achieving the strategic objectives are Policies SE2, E8, E9, E18 and E19.

Indicators for environmental protection4.4.4 Three indicators measure the effectiveness of these policies in meeting the



To prevent development within fluvial flood risk areas or catchment areas whereinadequate flood defence or attenuation measures are taken (relates to Policies

E18 and E19).

To prevent development that would have an unacceptably damaging impact on

the environment. This will be assessed by scrutiny of Environmental Impact

Assessments (relates to Policy SE2).

To improve energy efficiency and increase the proportion of energy generated

from renewable sources (relates to Policies E8 and E9).


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Flooding

4.4.5 According to the NPPF, local plans should be supported by strategic flood risk

assessments and develop policies to manage flood risk from all sources, taking

account of advice from the Environment Agency and other relevant flood risk

management bodies, such as lead local flood authorities and internal drainage

boards (paragraph 100). Also, planning authorities should ensure flood risk is

not increased elsewhere and only consider development appropriate in areas at

risk of flooding where certain special requirements are met (paragraph 103).

4.4.6 UDP policies E18 and E19 have been shown to be effective and, in 2012/13, no

applications have been approved where objections have been raised by the

Environment Agency.

4.4.7 Additionally, the Council have worked with the Environment Agency in

progressing Royal Greenwich’s Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) which is

now published.

AMR Indicator on changes in areas of biodiversity conservation

4.4.8 Conservation of biodiversity is vital in responding to climate change in the

delivery of key ecosystem services such as flood management, and provision of

clean air and water. Local authorities have a key role to play in conserving

biodiversity through their role in planning and development control (DEFRA

2007).

4.4.9 The Council recognises the importance of preserving our natural biodiversity

and in recent years has: piloted a green roof scheme;

promoted biodiversity in our parks and open spaces;

implemented environmental good practices in our parks and open spaces;

designated Sutcliffe Park as a Local Nature Reserve; and

set out plans to protect habitats and species in our Biodiversity Action Plan.

AMR Indicator: Any changes in areas of biodiversity importance

AMR Indicator: Capacity of new waste management facilities by waste planning

authority (To show the capacity and operational throughput of new waste management

facilities as applicable)AMR Indicator: Amount of municipal waste arising, and managed by management

type by waste planning authority (To show the amount of municipal waste arising and

how it is being managed by type)


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4.4.10 Additionally, the Council:

planted 2,012 trees in Royal Greenwich prior to the London 2012 Olympic

and Paralympic Games; and

requires developers to consider the impact that schemes have on biodiversityand to reduce such impacts, for example through landscaping, choosing

appropriate plant species and installing green roofs.

4.4.11 The Greenwich Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) was published in March 2010

and forms part of the evidence base for the Submission Version Core Strategy.

The BAP identifies things that can be done to enhance biodiversity as well as six

priority habitats and six priority species.

4.4.12 The priority habitats identified are: acid grassland and heathland; gardens; parks

and green spaces; wasteland; waters' edge, rivers and wetland; and woodland.

4.4.13 The priority species identified are: bat; black poplar; black redstart; hedgehog;

stag beetle; and water vole.

4.4.14 Section 4.3 of this document on Open Spaces contains further information,

including the latest data from Greenspace Information for Greater London

(GIGL).

AMR Indicator on capacity of new waste management facilities

4.4.15 No additional waste management facilities were opened in 2012/13. The

Council considers that it currently has sufficient access to disposal routes tohandle the forecasted yearly municipal waste arising for the Plan period.

4.4.16 In the long term, the Council intends establishing an Anaerobic Digestion facility

within Royal Greenwich for the treatment of organic waste. In addition to

being used by Royal Greenwich, other neighbouring Local Authorities and the

commercial sector will be able to bring their organic materials to it for

processing.

AMR Indicator on amount of municipal waste arising and managed by type

4.4.17 Table 4.4.1 shows the volume of municipal waste collected in Royal Greenwich

and the different treatment/disposal methods from 2005/6 – 2012/13.


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Table 4.4.1 Waste arisings and treatment routes (2005/06 – 2012/13)

Management

Type

2005/06

tonnes

(%)

2006/07

tonnes

(%)

2007/08

tonnes

(%)

2008/09

tonnes

(%)

2009/10

tonnes

(%)

2010/11

tonnes

(%)

2011/12

tonnes

(%)

2012/13

tonnes

(%)

Recycling 19,122(18.2%)

22,740(19.5%)

26,035(23.1%)

23,365(21.69%)

18,687(17.53%)

20,534(19.34%)

26,823(25.23%)

25,854(24.64%)

Composting3,724

(3.5%)

3,428

(2.9%)

5,939

(5.3%)

20,788

(19.30%)

20,458

(19.19%)

19,910

(18.75%)

16,70

(15.71%)

16,525

(15.75%)

Energy

Recovery

71,910

(68.3%)

82,239

(70.7%)

77,505

(68.9%)

60,083

(55.78%)

56,771

(53.25%)

59,702

(56.24%)

55,727

(52.42%)

60,102

(57.29%)

Landfill10,530

(10.0%)

7,908

(6.9%)

2,993

(2.7%)

3,486

(3.27%)

10,698

(10.03%)

6,014

(5.67%)

7,061

(6.64%)

2,432

(2.32%)

Total waste

collected105,286 116,329 112,472 107,722 106,615 106,160 106,314 104,913

4.4.18

By studying the trend in the Table 4.4.1, it is evident that:

In recent years the number of households has increased but municipal waste

arisings have remained relatively constant. There has been a small reduction

in 2012/13.

In a typical year RBG landfills around 6% of its municipal waste, the actual

annual figure being dependant on the level of downtime experienced at the

incinerator. The level of diversion in 2012/13 was low resulting in only 2.3%

of municipal waste arisings being landfilled.

The combined recycling/composting rate for municipal waste is now 39.9%.

Table 4.4.2 National performance indicators (2005/06 - 2012/13)

Performance Indicator 05/06 06/07 07/08 08/09 09/10 10/11 11/12 12/13

NI 191Residual household waste per

household (kg)831 795 708 562 623 582 572 560

NI 192% household waste sent for reuse,

recycling and composting21.66% 23.61% 30.52% 42.1% 35.4% 36.5 % 39.1% 39.9%

NI 193 % municipal waste landfilled 12.37% 6.80% 2.66% 3.17% 10.1% 5.70 % 6.60% 2.3%

4.4.19 Whilst contamination in the mixed dry recycling service continues to be a

problem, the combined recycling rate has increased to 39.9%, with aconsequent reduction in the amount of residual waste per household being sent

for disposal.


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4.5

Design and conservation

4.5.1

High standards of environmental quality and design contribute to the health,

safety and well-being of all communities and are important in supporting growth

and intensification. Design and conservation policies are also key to energy

efficiency and they are central to promoting a sense of place. The UDP

contains a number of policies to ensure improvements in design and the

management of Royal Greenwich’s built heritage. They cover both major

developments and small alterations.

4.5.2 The Design and Conservation chapter of the UDP is concerned with

environmental quality in terms of urban design; the external appearance of

buildings, the design, appearance and usefulness of urban space and the qualityof the townscape. It is also concerned with conservation and heritage issues,

and contains policies designed to promote a high standard of design, preserve

and enhance the existing character of an area, to ensure the creation of a safe

and accessible environment, and to promote environmental improvements.

4.5.3 Maritime Greenwich is an inscribed World Heritage Site. There are 20

Conservation Areas, almost 1,000 statutory Listed Buildings, historic gardens

and parks, sites of ancient monuments and areas of special character in Royal

Greenwich.

4.5.4

The control of development has to be seen in the context of the need toconserve the heritage whilst encouraging appropriate new development. This

sustainable approach will facilitate economic and social development that also

safeguards the environment in which we live.

4.5.5 The Council finds it important to encourage and promote a higher quality

environment through design and conservation policies, by carrying out

environmental improvements, by achieving high standards of design in new

developments, by preserving the best of the past, and by helping to provide safe

and secure environments for all.


To ensure high quality design of all development particularly major schemes,

those located on key development sites and those that contribute strongly to theimage of the Royal Borough (relates to Policies SD1, D1 and D2).

To preserve all Listed Buildings from neglect or inappropriate changes, and

reduce the number of listed buildings at risk (relates to Policies SD3, D18-D22).

To preserve the archaeological heritage of the Royal Borough (relates to Policies

D30 and D31).

To preserve and enhance the character of designated conservation areas (relates

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4.5.6 Changes to the existing environment should help meet the needs of local

people and should help to promote good living and working conditions

generally. New development in particular should take note of urban design

principles and specific guidelines set out in policies, including respect for the

locality, and topography, character of adjoining buildings, local materials,context and scale, proper relationship with the street, the creation of a legible

environment, and concern for the needs of local residents.

Policies

4.5.7 There are five strategic objectives and a further 33 policies in the Design and

Conservation chapter of the UDP. Those that relate most to achieving the

strategic objectives are Policies SD1 and SD3 as well as Part Two Policies D1-

D2, D16-22 and D30-D31.

Indicators for design and conservation



UDP Indicator 6.2a

4.5.9 The English Heritage Listed Buildings at Risk Register is published annually.

Buildings at risk are graded by priority for action, as follows:

A: Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; no solution

agreed.

B: Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; solutionagreed but not yet implemented.

C: Slow decay; no solution agreed.

D: Slow decay: solution agreed but not yet implemented.

E: Under repair or in fair to good repair, but no user identified; or under threat

of vacancy with no obvious new user (applicable only to buildings capable of

beneficial use).

F: Repair scheme in progress and (where applicable) end use or user identified;

functionally redundant buildings with new use agreed but not yet implemented.

UDP Indicator 6.2a: The number of buildings on the English Heritage Listed

Buildings at Risk Register.

UDP Indicator 6.2b: Success rate in defending appeals against refusal of consent

for inappropriate development requiring Listed Building or Conservation Area

Consent.

UDP Indicator 6.3: Number of approved Archaeological Assessment Statements.UDP Indicator 6.4: Number of published Conservation Area Appraisals and

Management Proposals.


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4.5.10 Table 4.5.1 shows the numbers of buildings that were determined to be within

each of the six risk categories in the last seven years.

Table 4.5.1 Greenwich sites in the English Heritage listed buildings at risk register

Risk category 2012/13 2011/12 2010/11 2009/10 2008/09A 0 2 2 1 4

B 0 0 1 1 0

C 7 7 11 12 13

D 3 8 5 4 2

E 1 2 2 1 1

F 9 3 4 3 2

Totals 20 22 25 22 22

4.5.11 There were no new entries on English Heritage's heritage at risk register in

2013. However, two entries were removed from the register: 91 GenestaRoad and 70 – 84 River Way.

UDP Indicator 6.2b

4.5.12 In 2012/13, there were three appeal cases contesting the Council's decision to

refuse applications for either Listed Building or Conservation Area Consent.

The information set out in Paragraph 4.5.13 has been sourced from the Planning

Casework Service, a service provided by the Planning Inspectorate.

4.5.13 There was one application for Conservation Area Consent and two applications

for Listed Building Consent, all three of which were dismissed by the planning

inspector. These applications involved the installation of steps, alterations toexisting dormer and formation of new dormer and demolition of existing

garages.

UDP Indicator 6.3

4.5.14 For the period 1 April 2012 to 31 March 2013, English Heritage recorded 34

sites, down from 61 for the previous year (not all within Areas of High

Archaeological Potential) with pre-planning determination material being

submitted in addition to post-determination planning conditions relating to

heritage requirements. In many cases more than one aspect of work was

undertaken in respect of a given site. The total number of 'activities' willtherefore be greater than the number of sites with heritage related conditions.

Last year’s figures have been shown in brackets.

Pre-determination:

Scoping Opinions for Environmental Impact Assessments = 5 (4)

Archaeological desk-based assessment = 8 (12)

Evaluation = 0 (0)

Observation + Recording = 1 (1)

No interest = 6 (-)


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Post-determination:

Archaeological desk-based assessment = 2 (3)

Standing building recording = 7 (10)

Evaluation = 9 (13)

Area excavation = 2 (6)Observation and Recording = 15 (32)

UDP Indicator 6.4

4.5.15 Since the Civic Amenities Act of 1967, the Council has designated 20

Conservation Areas. The Council uses Conservation Area Appraisals (CAA) to

explain the architecture and history of the conservation area concerned and

what makes it special.

4.5.16 The CAAs help to encourage good design and repair methods that are

sympathetic to the original architecture style and features of the building. Theywill also help the Council determine planning applications for external

alterations with the aim of maintaining and restoring the original character of

the area.

4.5.17 As of 31 March 2013, seven Conservation Area Appraisals had been adopted by

the Council, these were:

Sun in the Sands (Oct 2007)

Progress Estate (Dec 2007)

Eltham Palace (Jan 2008)

Ashburnham Triangle (Dec 2008)Plumstead Common (Mar 2010)

Westcombe Park (Mar 2010)

Rectory Fields (Mar 2010)

4.5.18 There are six Conservation Area Appraisals that have been through public

consultation and are currently awaiting adoption:

Woolwich Common

East Greenwich

West Greenwich

Greenwich ParkBlackheath

Blackheath Park

4.5.19 Although outside of the monitoring year, the Shrewsbury Park Conservation

Area Appraisal was adopted in May 2013.


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4.6

Movement

4.6.1 Given the imperative to manage climate change and other adverse

environmental consequences of travel, the main emphasis of policy is to achieve

a sustainable transport system. The emphasis is therefore on seeking to locatenew development, particularly major generators of travel demand, where it can

be served by public transport.

4.6.2 To assess this, a standard Public Transport Accessibility Level (PTAL)

methodology has been developed for London. Policies also emphasise better

provision for walking and cycling, encouraging other environmentally friendly

transport and appropriate traffic management and calming measures.

4.6.3 In 2007 Transport for London (TfL) assigned £200m to upgrade Docklands

Light Railway (DLR) stations and infrastructure so that an extra carriage can be

added to trains. The increase from two to three-carriage trains on the Bank toLewisham route was completed in early 2010, assisting commuters across the

DLR network, including the three stations in Royal Greenwich: Cutty Sark,

Greenwich and Woolwich Arsenal.

4.6.4 Crossrail is a multi-billion pound project investing in a east-west railway line

across London, include two stations within Royal Greenwich at Abbey Wood

and Woolwich Arsenal. It is a long term venture with an expected completion

date of 2018.

Policies

4.6.5 There are seven strategic and a further 42 Part Two policies in the Movement

chapter of the UDP. The policies that relate most to achieving the strategic

objectives are policy M8, M12, M23, M24, M25, M26 and M27.

Indicators for movement

4.6.6 One indicator measures the effectiveness of these policies in meeting the



To complete the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) link to Woolwich Arsenal(relates to Policy M8)

To complete the Waterfront Transit from Greenwich to Abbey Wood (relates to

Policy M12)

To implement car-parking provision in accordance with the maximum standards

set out in Policies M23 to M27.


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UDP Indicator 7.3

4.6.7 In 2012/13, no schemes exceeded the relevant UDP parking standards.

4.6.8 UDP standards are not absolute, but flexible depending on development

location and the extent and availability of existing provision. Standards are not

exceeded unless justified by special circumstances and particular operational

parking requirements (which UDP parking policies allow).

4.6.9 By enforcing parking standards the Council seeks to promote sustainable

transport choices, reduce the land-take of development, enable schemes to fit

into central urban sites and tackle traffic congestion.

4.6.10

The emerging Core Strategy will apply the parking standards set out in theLondon Plan, and also supports new developments being car capped and

enabling better access to more sustainable travel options.

4.7 Town Centres

4.7.1 There is a network of town centres in Royal Greenwich comprising Major,

District, and Local Centres and Neighbourhood Parades. By virtue of their

accessibility and existing diversity, town centres are considered the most

appropriate locations for a range of activities that attract and serve residents.

The UDP policies are intended to safeguard and improve town centre viability,

commercial viability and sustainability.

4.7.2

The Major Centres designated in the London Plan are Woolwich in the north ofRoyal Greenwich and Eltham in the south.

Woolwich Town Centre

4.7.3 Woolwich Town Centre is Royal Greenwich’s main centre for shopping, civic

and community services, and office employment. It is recognised to be in need

of regeneration. Woolwich is also the Council’s priority location for major

retail development, and a preferred location for employment, tourism and

leisure uses.


To maintain viable, vibrant and thriving Town Centres (Major, District & Local

Centres) with a range of shops and services (relates to Policies STC1 and STC2)

To increase the retail and leisure floorspace in Woolwich, Eltham and Greenwich

Town Centres over the lifetime of the Plan (relates to Policies STC1, STC2, TC2,

TC3, TC9 and TC14).

UDP Indicator 7.3: The proportion of planning permissions that exceed the

maximum applicable parking standards.


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Eltham Town Centre

4.7.4 Eltham is a significant employment centre and secondary office location, and

Royal Greenwich’s second largest retail centre. It compliments Woolwich by

providing a community focus for residents in the south of Royal Greenwich.

Policies

4.7.5 There are five strategic and a further 29 Part Two policies in the Town Centres


objectives are policies STC1, STC2, TC2, TC3, TC9 and TC14.

Indicators for town centres

4.7.6 One indicator measures the effectiveness of these policies in meeting the


UDP Indicator 8.1

4.7.7 Table 4.7.1 shows that Royal Greenwich’s town centres vary in terms of size of

frontage, types or retail and vacancy rates. Some points of note are:

Woolwich has a relatively high amount of vacant frontage compared Royal

Greenwich’s other major centre, Eltham;

Greenwich Town Centre has a lower rate of A1 frontage and a higher rate ofA3, A4 and A5 frontage than the other centres, which reflects the area's

tourist offer and

Lee Green and Blackheath town centres are both predominantly in the

neighbouring London borough of Lewisham.

Table 4.7.1 Breakdown of retail frontage in major and district town centres (2011 survey)

Retail Frontage

(metres and units)

% A1 frontage

(core)

% A1 frontage

(fringe)

%A3, A4 and A5

frontage

%

Vacant

Woolwich 2422m & 219 units 72.6% 41.2% 11.3% 16.2%

Eltham 2300m & 233 units 69.2% 42.4% 15% 7%

Greenwich 1518m & 160 units 54% 29% 31.5% 8.5%

Blackheath 122m & 13 units 74.2% 39% 29% 0%

Lee Green 168m & 21 units N/A 54.4% 17.6% 20.6%

Thamesmead 631m & 36 units 83% 10.5% 21% 0%

Plumstead 848m & 125 units 62.9% 42.5% 24.9% 5.4%

East

Greenwich

939m & 127 units 56% 32% 20% 18%

UDP Indicator 8.1: Percentage of A1, non-A1 and vacant units in defined

shopping frontages.


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4.8

Tourism

4.8.1 Greenwich capitalises upon its many historical assets, as visitors come to see

the royal, architectural, scientific and nautical legacy that has made Maritime

Greenwich a World Heritage Site. Principal attractions include the National

Maritime Museum, Royal Observatory Greenwich, Cutty Sark, Old Royal Naval

College, Greenwich Market and Greenwich Park, London's oldest Royal Park.

Other attractions include Eltham Palace, The Wernher Collection at Ranger'sHouse, the Royal Arsenal, Firepower Museum, the Thames Barrier, the Green

Chain network of open spaces and the Thames Path.

4.8.2 These visitor attractions are complemented by the ongoing regeneration of

Greenwich Peninsula. The O2 Arena, originally the Millennium Dome, opened

in June 2007. The arena has a seating capacity of 23,000 and is reportedly the

world's most popular music and entertainment venue10. It hosted several events

during the2012 Olympic Games, including all of the gymnastics as well as the

basketball finals, and there is also Entertainment Avenue with bars, restaurants,

music night clubs and a cinema complex.

4.8.3 The UDP promotes the protection of tourism activities around key sites,

particularly in the vicinity of Greenwich Town Centre, and the expansion of

tourism throughout the Borough. The policies in the UDP welcome tourism in

appropriate locations and support the provision of hotels and conference

centres in the light of a general shortage of hotel space in an area that has many

high profile tourist attractions. The Council wishes to attract new hotel

developments, in order to assist the local economy and increase the number

and variety of jobs available locally.

4.8.4

In 2012 the Council hosted 34 events for the Olympic and Paralympic games,considerably raising Royal Greenwich’s profile. The Olympics were followed by

initiatives to support the sustainable growth of the tourism sector across Royal

Greenwich. The aim has been to increase visitor spending by improving the

general tourism offer and extending the length of stay by supporting the

development of new attractions and increasing hotel accommodation.

10 Based on tickets sold

Strategic Objectives

To protect viable existing and encourage new provision for tourism, arts, culturaland entertainment facilities (relates to policies ST1 and ST2)

To locate major new tourist facilities within established town centres or on sites

identified in the Plan (relates to Policy T1).


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4.8.5 A destination management company (DMC) was set up in October 2012. This

is a single vehicle for organisations and businesses involved in the tourism

sector engaging in collaborative marketing and developing the destination

4.8.6

In recognition of its long-standing ties with the British monarchy RoyalGreenwich was awarded royal status in 2012.

Policies

4.8.7 There are two strategic and a further four Part Two policies in the Tourism


objectives are policy ST1, ST2 and T1.

Indicators for tourism

Cutty Sark

4.8.8 On 25 April 2012 the Cutty Sark was re-opened following a fire in May 2007.

Cutty Sark Gardens was also refurbished, the adjacent Greenwich Pier was also

refurbished and four new restaurants were opened on the pier.

O2 Arena (Millennium Dome)

4.8.9 Development around the O2 continued throughout the monitoring year,

enhancing the tourist offer and helping Royal Greenwich attract visitors from a

wider area. The area now includes a wide variety of leisure options:

The O2 Arena - the huge sports and concerts venue in the centre of the

dome with a capacity of 23,000;

Indigo O2 - a smaller and more intimate entertainment space with a 2,400

person capacity;

Vue Cinema - a multiplex cinema including Eye Max screen;

Entertainment Avenue - dozens of options for dining including TGI Fridays,

the Slug and Lettuce, Gaucho, and Cafe Rouge; and

The O2 Bubble - exhibition space and home to the British Music Experience.

4.8.10 In June 2012 the cable car across the Thames, known as the Emirates Air Line

was opened. At the same time a new tourist attraction inviting people to scale

the domed roof of the O2, called Up at the O2 was unveiled.

4.8.11 Royal Greenwich won a place in Frommer’s top ten world destinations in 2012.

AMR Indicator: Improvements to tourist facilities in the Borough.


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4.9

Waterfront

4.9.1 The Greenwich waterfront area stretches from Deptford to Thamesmead,

including all land to the north of the North Kent railway line. As a whole it is

an area of strategic importance benefiting from improved transport connections

to the West End, Canary Wharf and the City, other parts of London and the

South East.

4.9.2 Waterfront policies aim to deliver national and regional planning objectives for

sustainable land use by facilitating the regeneration of large tracts of previously

derelict land, set within areas of high heritage value and thriving residential

communities. The policies aim to achieve the right balance between

development, conservation, and community interests to deliver lasting

community benefits.

Policies

4.9.3

There are two strategic and a further seven policies in the Waterfront chapterof the UDP. The policies that relate most to achieving the strategic objectives

are Policy W7 and SW1.

Indicator Monitoring and Evaluation of Policies

4.9.4 To measure the effectiveness of these policies in meeting the strategic

objectives, two indicators were devised as part of the UDP.

4.9.5 Greenwich has the longest continuous stretch of riverfront of any borough in

London and there are a variety of waterway support facilities in the borough,

detailed below. None of the existing water support facilities were lost in

2012/13 and no new facilities were introduced.

Strategic Objectives

Protecting existing and providing new waterway support facilities andinfrastructure to enable use of the Thames and Deptford Creek for river-

dependent uses (relates to Policy W7 ).

To reduce the amount of vacant and/or derelict land in the Waterfront Area

(relates to Policy SW1).

UDP Indicator 10.1: Number and type of water support facilities gained or lost

through planning application decisions. Monitor through Planning and BuildingControl records.


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Water support facilities

Safeguarded wharves for river-

based cargo

Brewery WharfTunnel Glucose

Victoria Deep Water Terminal

Angerstein Wharf

Murphy's Wharf

Riverside Wharf

River crossings

Woolwich free ferry

Blackwall Tunnel

Woolwich foot tunnelGreenwich foot tunnel11

Emirates Air Line

Other piers, jetties, landing stages

Borthwick Wharf

Greenwich Pier

Greenwich Power Station

Alcatel

Millennium Pier

Peartree WayThames Barrier

Woolwich Arsenal

11 Both the Greenwich and Woolwich foot

tunnels have continued to undergo significant

restoration works.

Steps

Old Royal Naval College

Trafalgar Tavern

Slipways

Adj. Payne’s and Borthwick Wharves

Thames Street

Highbridge "Wharf"

Piper's/Badcock Wharf

Bay Wharf (VDWT)

Woolwich adj. Leisure centre

Boatyards/clubsAhoy Centre

Greenwich Rowing Club

Thames Craft Dry Docking

Greenwich Yacht Club


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Appendix 1: Housing Trajectory

Name

Planning

Permission

ref (if

applicable)

15 year supply of land available for housing development

2013

/14

2014

/15

2015

/16

2016

/17

2017

/18

2018

/19

2019

/20

2020

/21

2021

/22

2022

/23

2023

/24

2024

/25

2025

/26

2026

/27

2027

/28

Total

housing

supply

1-3, 9-27, 33 & 37 Blackwall Lane,SE10 11/2223 0 0 54 54 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 135

9 - 32 Brookhill Close 07/2409 0 0 0 0 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40

Broadwater Dock 02/0806 0 0 42 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 70

Former Eltham Baths 10/2266 0 0 32 48 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 80

Greenwich Reach East 05/1386 490 490 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 980

Lovell's, Granite, Badcock's &

Pipers wharves 06/1749 150 150 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 400

Gr

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