An old Catholic club in Woolwich could be bulldozed for a massive 300-bed student halls.

The disused property could finally be removed if proposals are signed off next week, with the club reportedly closed for more than a decade.

Council officers have recommended Greenwich Council go forward with the redevelopment, which could see the 14-storey high student halls built at the site.

This Is Local London: Woolwich Catholic Club has stood empty for several years now and could finally be replaced (photo: Google)Woolwich Catholic Club has stood empty for several years now and could finally be replaced (photo: Google)

But the proposal has provoked ire from some residents who fear noise and nuisance, and who say there are no universities in Woolwich to justify student accommodation.

The student halls would range between a 14-storey block in the centre, connected to a nine-storey block in the east and 11-storey block to the west.

A flexible community hub space which can be used for different functions would also be added under plans.

The council report concludes: “Whilst the proposed development would result in the loss of community floorspace, the scheme would deliver a flexible community use for the site that a wide range of local community groups subject to a fee hire would be able to access.”

Council officers add the 298 rooms would help with the council’s housing targets. Annoyed residents let their feelings be known when officers consulted with them. A total of 25 objections were logged from locals, whereas only one was in support.

One wrote: “300 students will certainly produce unacceptable noise levels and disturbances and is considered to be inappropriate in a residential area. Another said: “[I] object to student scheme in area as it will have [a] negative impact. Unnecessary given there are no universities in Woolwich.”

The single comment in favour said: “I am in support of the redevelopment of this building and area. The existing building has no architectural value.”

An unnamed charity also offered their support. It said: “[We] support this initiative as it will both offer cheaper accommodation for young people/students in Woolwich in an area where costs are rising but [in] additional offer a community space which as we are aware it is increasingly in short supply at reasonable costs for community organisations.”

The agent for B Woolwich Limited was repeatedly contacted for comment.

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