Assael Architecture has secured councillors’ backing for its proposals to deliver 350 new homes on a 1ha site at North Woolwich, opposite the entrance to Woolwich Foot Tunnel.

The scheme, which was drawn up for Newham Council’s Populo Living housing-delivery company, will deliver 85 homes for social rent, 42 homes for London Living Rent, and 223 homes for private sale.

A report to Monday’s meeting of Newham’s Strategic Development Committee said the five-block development, which ranges in height from eight to 13 storeys, would also feature 815sq m of work and café space.

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