Greenwich Council to lead 8,000-home Charlton Riverside regeneration
A 20-year partnership with the GLA and TfL will transform industrial yards into a mixed-use neighbourhood
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Charlton Riverside will become one of London’s largest regeneration sites after Greenwich Council, the Greater London Authority and Transport for London signed a partnership on 3 August 2026. The agreement sets a 20-year timeline to replace industrial yards with 8,000 new homes and 1,000 jobs.
The site sits between the Greenwich Peninsula and Woolwich, two areas the council says have been transformed by investment over the past decade. Charlton Riverside remains largely industrial, with few residential or commercial spaces.
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Public sector to lead development
Greenwich Council leader Anthony Okereke said the partnership would not wait for private developers. Instead, the public sector will shape the project through a landowners’ partnership, aligning public land to attract investment.
Okereke told MyLondon the council had spent four years rebuilding momentum around Charlton Riverside. He said the agreement marked a step forward in delivering what he called "good growth, good jobs and better transport".
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Charlton Riverside deserves good growth, good jobs and better transport. That won't happen by accident - it requires leadership.
Anthony Okereke, Greenwich Council leader
The council is one of the largest landowners in the area. By working with the GLA and TfL, it aims to regenerate its own land while setting a vision for the wider site. The council’s Draft Local Plan, currently open for consultation, includes the Charlton Riverside proposals.
Funding and timeline unclear
No details have been released on how the project will be funded. The council, GLA and TfL have not specified whether public money, private investment or a mix of both will be used.
Deputy Mayor of London for Housing Tom Copley said the project would create a "vibrant new neighbourhood" for London. TfL’s Director of Spatial Planning Lucinda Turner said transport improvements would be central to unlocking growth.
What happens next
Greenwich Council’s Draft Local Plan consultation remains open. Residents can submit responses until the deadline, which has not yet been announced. The council says the plan will guide the long-term vision for Charlton Riverside.
The next formal step will be the adoption of the Local Plan, expected in 2027. Until then, no construction or land sales can proceed under the new framework.
Questions this report answers
+How many homes will the Charlton Riverside project create?
The scheme aims to deliver around 8,000 new homes over 20 years. The figure comes from Greenwich Council, the GLA and TfL, who announced the partnership on 3 August 2026.
+Who is leading the Charlton Riverside regeneration?
Greenwich Council is leading the project, working with the Greater London Authority and Transport for London. The council says it will form a public-sector landowners’ partnership to guide development.
+When will construction start at Charlton Riverside?
No start date has been set. The next formal step is the adoption of Greenwich Council’s Local Plan in 2027. Until then, no construction or land sales can proceed under the new framework.
+How can residents have their say on the Charlton Riverside plans?
Residents can respond to Greenwich Council’s Draft Local Plan consultation, which includes the Charlton Riverside vision. The deadline for submissions has not yet been announced.
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