Greenwich Council has secured £9.4 million in new planning obligations during the 2024/25 financial year, according to a report presented at the Transport and Place Scrutiny Panel meeting on 3 July 2025.
The funds, which will become available as schemes are implemented and payment triggers are reached, represent a significant boost to the council's resources for infrastructure and community improvements. The council also received payment of £10.9m in planning obligations during the same period, including £5.6m secured from the Mast Quay scheme following enforcement action.
The enforcement action regarding Mast Quay Phase II involved a varied and upheld Enforcement Notice by the planning Inspector, and planning consent was granted for a conditioned scheme. This required significant alterations to the structures and financial contributions (totalling £7.8m) to be made to Council to provide remediation to address the developments short comings in respect to matters such as affordable housing.
Councillor Majid Rahman, Cabinet Member for Planning, Estate Renewal and Development, provided an update on the achievements and priorities of the Planning, Estate Regeneration and Development portfolio. The update highlighted the importance of developer contributions in supporting growth and ensuring that new developments benefit existing communities.
The report also noted that Greenwich collected £5,151,027 in Borough Community Infrastructure Levy (BCIL), bringing the total of BCIL collected to £29.9m since 2015. Additionally, the council collected £1,487,455 in Mayoral CIL in 2024/25.
The securing of these planning obligations and the collection of CIL funds will support various projects across the borough, including:
- New community facilities
- Affordable housing
- Transport improvements
- Public realm enhancements
The council's focus on developer contributions is part of a broader strategy to manage growth and ensure that new developments contribute positively to the borough's infrastructure and quality of life. The Cabinet Member Update - Planning Estate Regeneration and Development report detailed key successes over the past year, including the Planning Board resolving to permit 3,208 homes, of which 818 were affordable, with 380 of those being social rented.
The council adopted a revised Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Charging Schedule in July 2024, which is set to increase the amount collected by the Council by over £5m over the next 5 years. The meeting information does not specify the impact on specific types of developments.