TWO key Olympics facilities for a borough have been given the go ahead.

Greenwich Council’s planning board has approved the use of Woolwich’s Royal Artillery Barracks to host the 2012 shooting events.

Planning approval for temporary shooting ranges and seating stands at the barracks and northern part of Woolwich Common was conditional on full restoration of the site once the Games are over.

A test event will be held in March or April 2012.

British Shooting, the sport’s UK governing body, had said it was against Woolwich as the venue for 2012, highlighting a lack of legacy for the sport.

Government run agency Sport England had also raised concerns that a number of sports clubs, including Woolwich Youth football team and Blackheath Rugby club would “be effectively evicted from the site for an, as yet, undefined time period”.

And community group the Charlton Society also highlighted how the 20m safety fence would obscure the barracks facade from spectators, removing one of the main reasons for holding the event on the site.

But council leader Councillor Chris Roberts said: “We will ensure that all possible measures will be taken to minimise any disruption to residents during both the preparation works and Games-time and will keep local people fully-informed of what is planned for the site.”

At the same February 17 meeting, the planning board also approved the application for temporary structures at The O2.

The venue, called North Greenwich Arena, will host rhythmic gymnastics, trampoline, basketball and wheelchair basketball events in 2012.

It will be in use until September 30 2012 and is expected to be removed by the end of that year.

Cllr Roberts said: “Hosting these prestigious sporting events here demonstrates the success of Greenwich Council and its key partners and stakeholders in transforming this area and developing one of the most successful entertainment venues in the world today.”

A decision on the controversial application to host equestrian events in Greenwich Park is expected next month.