The empty Laboratory building at 181a Huntingdon Road, situated behind the University buildings on Greenwich Rise, has been out of use since 2003 and in a state of disrepair. Planning permission for demolition was granted in April 2023. Demolition is scheduled to begin 2 September 2024.
The work is expected to take 6-7 weeks. The pathways around the building will still be open. There will be alternative routes for affected stakeholders, consisting of a small number of residents (Gravel Hill Cottages), who will need to access the area by car via Gravel Hill Road, and those who walk and cycle directly around the building.