Planning Permission Granted for 30-Storey Tower in Lower Riverside, Greenwich Peninsula, London
In a major development for the Greenwich Peninsula, our client Knight Dragon, in collaboration with Chapman Taylor, Whitby Wood, Sweco, Lichfields UK, and Exterior Architecture Ltd., has successfully secured planning permission from the Royal Borough of Greenwich planning committee for a new residential 30-storey tower.
The project represents a significant step forward in the ongoing efforts to enhance the residential landscape and contribute to the vibrant urban development of the area.
The tower is expected to become a distinctive feature of the Greenwich Peninsula skyline, offering not only a modern residential space but also contributing to the architectural richness of the surrounding area.
With planning permission secured, the team is poised to move forward with the next stages, including detailed design and construction planning.
This approval marks a significant achievement for all involved, and the project is set to make a lasting impact on the Lower Riverside community and the wider Greenwich Peninsula.
Situated on a riverside setting, Plot M0121 residential project is set to bring 300 new apartments to the heart of Greenwich. Aligned with the broader Greenwich Peninsula masterplan, Plot M0121's design draws inspiration from its well-established counterpart, the Waterman building, presenting a modern evolution rooted in the mirroring concept.
The tower, standing tall at 30 storeys, features a unique architectural design. The seven-story podium, hosting outward-facing apartments, establishes a compelling urban presence at street level. The podium volumes extend from the tower, creating dual-aspect apartments, eventually enclosing back to the tower with a deliberate reveal, emphasising the upper resident-only landscaped gardens and highlighting the primary entrance.
Noteworthy features include strategically incorporated corner balconies as the tower rises, tri-partite grouping of apartment levels with floor-to-ceiling windows, and a step-in design beyond the 22nd floor, culminating in a slim volume reaching its peak at the 29th floor. The tower's crown frames external terraces at levels 22 and 30, offering breathtaking panoramic views of London and Canary Wharf.
Amenity spaces play a key role, enhancing the resident experience. From a double-height main entrance and foyer to a well-equipped gym, co-working floor, landscaped courtyard, and exclusive external terraces, Plot M0121 promises unique opportunities within the peninsula.
With planning permission secured, the project moves into the next phases of detailed design and construction planning. The tower is poised to not only reshape the Greenwich Peninsula skyline but also contribute significantly to the area's architectural and residential landscape, marking a milestone in the ongoing efforts to elevate urban living in this dynamic London locale. The Plot M0121 project stands as a testament to innovation, aspiration, and a commitment to creating a 'best in class' residential scheme for the next generation of rental living.
With planning permission secured, the project moves into the next phases of detailed design and construction planning. The tower is poised to not only reshape the Greenwich Peninsula skyline but also contribute significantly to the area's architectural and residential landscape, marking a milestone in the ongoing efforts to elevate urban living in this dynamic London locale. The Plot M0121 project stands as a testament to innovation, aspiration, and a commitment to creating a 'best in class' residential scheme for the next generation of rental living.