The statutory consultation will give residents, businesses and stakeholders the opportunity to respond to the proposed changes to walking, cycling, junctions and parking in Greenwich Town Centre.
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is consulting on a proposed Traffic Management Order (TMO) for the ‘Greenwich Town Centre Link’, previously known as the ‘Greenwich Interim Connection’. The proposals aim to fill a missing link in the Greenwich to Woolwich Cycle Route, improving connections between existing cycle routes and making it easier to travel through the town centre.
What are the proposals?
The proposed changes aim to improve safety and accessibility for people travelling through Greenwich Town Centre. They include:
- Introducing a segregated cycle lane
- Widening pavements
- Changing junction priorities
- Updating signage
- Making changes to parking and waiting restrictions
The playground on the Meridian Estate will also be refurbished, with the cycle track running by it. However, as that is not on the carriageway its details are not a subject of this statutory consultation. The route would eventually connect Plumstead, Woolwich and Greenwich, providing a segregated safe cycling route through the borough and onwards towards central London.
These changes also pave the way for the Greenwich Liveable Neighbourhood scheme, which would see the pedestrianisation of parts of Greenwich Town Centre, greatly improving the pedestrian experience and creating opportunities for local businesses.
How would parking arrangements change?
The proposals include changes to existing parking arrangements on College Approach and King William Walk, alongside changes to parking and waiting restrictions on other streets along the route.
A new permit arrangement is proposed for eligible residents affected by the changes. Residents living at the following addresses would be able to park both in the Zone G permit area and in Cutty Sark Gardens Car Park:
- King William Walk, properties 20–42.
- All addresses on College Approach.
- Greenwich Church Street, properties 12–60 and 3–33.
Eligible residents would be automatically enrolled in the new arrangement, and would retain their eligibility to park elsewhere within Zone G into the future.
The new arrangement would not apply to business permit holders, who would need to find alternative parking within Zone G if affected by the changes.
Other proposed parking changes include two new loading bays on the southern side of College Approach, relocation of the taxi bays on Greenwich Church Street and a new motorcycle-only bay on Greenwich Church Street.
The proposals would also involve the removal of six resident permit holder-only bays on King William Walk and five on College Approach, alongside a net loss of four parking spaces on Thames Street and two spaces on Horseferry Place. These do not impact parking bays dedicated for residents of the Meridian Estate.
Background information
The proposals follow earlier public engagement in January and February 2025, when residents, businesses and other stakeholders were invited to share their views on the proposed improvements.
Feedback from that engagement helped identify views on the existing walking and cycling environment, the potential benefits of connecting cycle routes through the town centre, and concerns about the possible impacts of the scheme. An independent report by AECOM summarised the responses, including support for improved cycling infrastructure and wider pavements, alongside concerns about traffic congestion, pedestrian and cyclist safety, and parking. Please see here for report information.
How to take part
Residents, businesses and other interested parties can review the detailed proposals and submit an objection or representation during this period.
Online: Visit Royalgreenwich.gov.uk/gtc-link to view the proposals and find out how to submit a response.
The statutory consultation will run from Wednesday 4 November 2026 until Wednesday 25 November.
In person: Paper copies of the proposals will be available to view at Woolwich Centre Library during normal opening hours:
Monday and Thursday: 9am to 7pm
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 9am to 5.30pm
Saturday: 9am to 5pm
Sunday: 12pm to 4pm
By post: Written objections or representations can be sent to: Technical Support Team FAO Programme Delivery Team Transport 3rd Floor, The Woolwich Centre SE18 6HQ
Responses must be submitted by 11.59pm on the closing date.
All objections and representations received during the statutory consultation will be carefully considered before a final decision is made. Residents and stakeholders will be informed of the outcome following the conclusion of the statutory process.
Further information:
Find out more about the Greenwich Town Centre Link proposals and earlier public engagement.
View the previous decision report here