Student Housing Towers Blocked Near Deptford Creek

0:00On March 5, plans to build two tall student housing towers near Deford Creek have been blocked on appeal. The planning inspectorate upheld Greenwich Council's refusal after eight months of review. The proposed 17-13 story blocks would have replaced three low-rise homes with 590 student units. Developers, your tribe, and Reddington Capital wanted to create luxury student accommodation right by Greenwich Quay on Clarence Road. Greenwich Council's planning board first turned it down back in June 2025, citing major issues. The decision hinsed on protecting historic views from places like Greenwich Park and the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site. Inspectors worried the towers would spoil the look from key spots, including the Queen's House at the National Maritime Museum, while some sites like the Cutty Sark and the Church of St. Alphague would stay mostly unaffected, the overall harm to irreplaceable heritage. Not weighed the upsides. Even with 207 affordable units among the new homes, public benefits weren't enough to

1:03tip the scales. This ruling keeps the skyline intact for now, prioritizing conservation over new housing in this sensitive area.