Sorry folks, the Ecology Park inner boardwalk and Gatehouse are currently closed to the public due to coronavirus restrictions. Staff are checking the site daily on a rota for health and safety reasons. The outer boardwalk will remain open unless there are problems with any gatherings or social distancing. Our regular Wednesday and Saturday conservation … Continue reading Coronavirus Closure
Park Open to Public on Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays
Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park is open to the public again, starting from Wednesday 29th July 2020 but with limited days, limited opening hours and session times which must be booked in advance. The park is a small site with access in and out through a single building and with long stretches of boardwalk and several … Continue reading Park Open to Public on Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays
Plot 201 Current Situation
Because GMVL have won the appeal on the original application (19/4092/F), the package of mitigation and compensation in the 2 newer connected applications (19/4064/R and 19/4092/F) is the best and only package available to the Ecology Park and it is a good package. GMVL are going ahead with the 2 newer connected applications despite winning … Continue reading Plot 201 Current Situation
First Plot 201 Application Appeal Upheld
We have all been waiting with some trepidation for the outcome of the developers appeal to the Planning Inspectorate re: plot 201. Note that this was for application 18/0825/R which was refused at Planning Board in November 2018. Well, news came through on Friday that the Inspectorate has upheld the developers' (GMVL) appeal against Greenwich … Continue reading First Plot 201 Application Appeal Upheld
Dr Mike Wells on Plot 201 & the Ecology Park
GREENWICH PENINSULA PARKS REVIEW COMMENT ON SHADING IMPACTS OF RESUBMITTED SCHEME FOR BLOCK 201 Dr Mike Wells In summer 2019 The Land Trust commissioned my Practice, Biodiversity by Design, to review the current status and future potential of both the Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park (henceforth just the ‘Ecology Park’) and the Southern Park, within the … Continue reading Dr Mike Wells on Plot 201 & the Ecology Park
Statement from Developers on Plot 201
The following is a statement from GMVL, the developers of Plot 201, on their plans: 19/4064/R and 19/4092/F GMVL wish to clarify a few points in relation to the above mentioned planning applications which are currently submitted with the Royal Borough of Greenwich (RBG). Plot 201 is currently the subject of an ongoing planning appeal … Continue reading Statement from Developers on Plot 201
Planning Applications Q & A
Following the TCV and Land Trust information evening on Wednesday 22nd January, there were a few outstanding questions and clarifications about the connection between the 2 applications and any guarantees for the second application (the one that details the new visitor centre and replacement of the gatehouse with habitat). Sorry this is so long but … Continue reading Planning Applications Q & A
Ecology Park Changes
This leaflet provides more information about the mitigation and compensation package for the Ecology Park together with images that we hope make the proposals a bit clearer.
Plot 201 Consultation
Plot 201: Consultation and information evening this WEDNESDAY 22nd JANUARY 2020 at GREENWICH PENINSULA ECOLOGY PARK in the Gatehouse, 6.30 to 8.30pm Please drop in if you would like to find out more information about the two new applications related to Plot 201 mentioned in previous emails. Tony and Joanne and other staff from TCV … Continue reading Plot 201 Consultation
Greenwich Eco Park Celebrates Massive Win
“A fantastic result for our wildlife and local community” that is the verdict of resident and Friend of Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park, Sue Younghouse, to news that Greenwich Council Planning Board last night turned down plans for the 13 storey building overshadowing the Eco Park. The Council received 499 letters of objection from local residents … Continue reading Greenwich Eco Park Celebrates Massive Win
