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Local Planning Committee - Wednesday, 24 June 2026 - 6.30 pm
June 24, 2026 at 6:30 pm Local Planning Committee View on council websiteSummary
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The Local Planning Committee of Greenwich Council met on Wednesday 24 June 2026, granting planning permission for two Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and deferring a decision on a third. One planning application was withdrawn, and another was deferred for a site visit.
Planning Applications Granted
39 Bramblebury Road, Plumstead, London, SE18 7TF
Full planning permission was granted for the change of use from a single-family dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a six-bedroom, six-person HMO (Use Class C4). This also includes the construction of a single-storey rear infill extension, an L-shaped dormer extension, and the provision of cycle and refuse storage. Consent is subject to conditions detailed in Appendix 2 of the main report. The Assistant Director (Planning & Building Control) is authorised to make minor changes to the wording of these conditions.
47 Arbroath Road, Eltham, London, SE9 6RR
Planning permission was granted for the change of use from a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a six-person, six-bedroom, small HMO (Use Class C4). The permission also covers the construction of a single-storey ground floor rear extension, a loft conversion incorporating a rear and side wrap-around dormer, the addition of a rooflight on the front roof slope, and associated external alterations. Consent is subject to conditions outlined in Appendix 2, and the Assistant Director of Planning & Building Control is authorised to make minor amendments to their wording. This application had been previously deferred at the Local Planning Committee meeting on 7 April 2026.
Planning Applications Withdrawn and Deferred
409 Green Lane, Eltham, London, SE9 3TE
This item was withdrawn from the agenda to allow for further consideration of highways matters. It is expected to be returned to the committee in due course, potentially involving further consultation.
Land to the rear of 39-50 Vicarage Park, Plumstead, London, SE18 7TG
The committee resolved to defer this item to enable members to carry out a site visit. The process will recommence once the site visit has been arranged and members have had the opportunity to review the site with officers.
Other Business
The committee also dealt with housekeeping matters, including the confirmation of minutes from previous meetings held on 27 January, 19 February, 3 March, 24 March, and 7 April 2026. Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Patrick Ives and Councillor Christine St. Matthew-Daniel, who were replaced by Councillor John Fahy and Councillor Stacey Smith. Councillor George Edgar was also noted as being in attendance at another committee meeting within the building.
Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
Decision summaries below are AI-generated from the council’s published record. Check the council source or the full decision page before relying on them.
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409 Green Lane, Eltham, London, SE9 3TE - Ref: 25/3321/F
Recommendations ApprovedThe Local Planning Committee decided to approve the application for planning permission at 409 Green Lane, Eltham, London, SE9 3TE. The decision was made on 24 June 2026. The committee approved the reconfiguration of the front driveway, provision of ancillary structures, replacement of the front ground floor opening, alterations to the front main entrance, and subdivision of the rear garden, changing the ground floor from residential dwelling to nursery use.
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Land to the rear of 39-50 Vicarage park, Plumstead, London, SE18 7TG - Ref: 25/3803/F
Recommendations ApprovedThe Local Planning Committee decided to defer the decision on land to the rear of 39-50 Vicarage Park. This deferral was to enable members to carry out a site visit.
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39 Bramblebury Road, Plumstead, London, SE18 7TF - Ref: 25/4195/F
Recommendations ApprovedThe Local Planning Committee of Greenwich Council decided to grant full planning permission for the change of use of a single-family dwelling to a 6-bed, 6-person HMO, including a rear extension and associated alterations. This decision was made on 24 June 2026. The decision included conditions regarding the start of development, adherence to approved plans, external materials, provision of cycle parking, refuse storage, maximum occupancy, restrictions on further alterations, and an operational management plan.
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47 Arbroath Road, Eltham, London, SE9 6RR - Ref: 25/3760/F
Recommendations ApprovedThe Local Planning Committee decided to grant planning permission for the change of use to a six-person, six-bedroom small HMO, construction of a single-storey rear extension, loft conversion, and associated external alterations. This decision was made on 24 June 2026. The decision is subject to conditions including the provision of secure cycle parking, waste storage facilities, and an operational management plan.
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