Plans for a £400m regeneration scheme in the middle of Woolwich by a team of architects including Glenn Howells, Panter Hudspith and Purcell have been given the green light by local planners.

Drawn up by developer St Modwen and housing association Notting Hill Genesis, the Woolwich Exchange will feature just over 800 homes along with a nursery, children’s play areas and workspaces as well as new public space.

The work will include revamping the former covered market which will be turned into a five-screen Picturehouse cinema, along with cafés, bars and restaurants.

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