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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 website Read transcript (Professional subscription required)

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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 One planning application was withdrawn, and another was deferred for a site visit.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Planning Applications Withdrawn and Deferred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This item was withdrawn from the agenda to allow for further consideration of highways matters.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.

  • The 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.

    Council website ↗

  • The 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.

    Council website ↗

  • The 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.

    Council website ↗

  • The 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.

    Council website ↗

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Stacy Smith
Councillor Stacy Smith Green Greenwich Park
Profile image for Councillor John Fahy
Councillor John Fahy Chair of Overview and Scrutiny Labour and Co-operative Kidbrooke Park
Profile image for Councillor Nathan Baffour-Awuah
Councillor Nathan Baffour-Awuah Labour West Thamesmead
Profile image for Councillor Nikki Thurlow
Councillor Nikki Thurlow Labour and Co-operative Kidbrooke Park
Profile image for Councillor George Edgar
Councillor George Edgar Green East Greenwich
Profile image for Councillor Patricia Greenwell
Councillor Patricia Greenwell Conservative Eltham Town and Avery Hill
Profile image for Councillor Christine St. Matthew-Daniel
Councillor Christine St. Matthew-Daniel Labour and Co-operative Blackheath Westcombe
Profile image for Councillor Jummy Dawodu
Councillor Jummy Dawodu Labour and Co-operative Abbey Wood
Profile image for Councillor Patrick Ives
Councillor Patrick Ives Green East Greenwich
Profile image for Councillor Jeremy Fraser
Councillor Jeremy Fraser Chair of Planning Labour and Co-operative Eltham Park and Progress
Profile image for Councillor Tillie Muir
Councillor Tillie Muir Labour Greenwich Creekside

Topics

Councillor Stacey Smith Greenwich Council 39 Bramblebury Road, Plumstead, London, SE18 7TF planning application 47 Arbroath Road, Eltham, London, SE9 6RR planning application 409 Green Lane, Eltham, London, SE9 3TE planning application Land to the rear of 39-50 Vicarage Park, Plumstead, London, SE18 7TG planning application Councillor Patrick Ives Councillor Christine St. Matthew-Daniel Councillor John Fahy Councillor George Edgar Assistant Director (Planning & Building Control)

Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 24th-Jun-2026 18.30 Local Planning Committee.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 24th-Jun-2026 18.30 Local Planning Committee.pdf

Additional Documents

Minutes LPC 27 January 2026.pdf
Minutes LPC 19 February 2026.pdf
Minutes LPC 3 March 2026.pdf
Minutes LPC 24 March 2026.pdf
Minutes LPC 7 April 2026.pdf
47 Arbroath Road SE9 6RR Ref 25.3760.F.pdf
Addendum to 47 Arbroath Road SE9 6RR Ref 25.3760.F.pdf
Appendices to 47 Arbroath Road SE9 6RR Ref 25.3760.F.pdf
Appendices to Land to rear of 39-50 Vicarage Park - 25.3803.F.pdf
409 Green Lane Ref. 25-3321-F.pdf
Appendices to 409 Green Lane Ref. 25-3321-F.pdf
Land to rear of 39-50 Vicarage Park - 25.3803.F.pdf
Main report - 39 Bramblebury Road SE18 7TF Ref 25.4195.F.pdf
Appendices - 39 Bramblebury Road SE18 7TF Ref 25.4195.F.pdf
Addenum to 39 Bramblebury Road report.pdf
Public Information Planning.pdf
Declarations of Interests report.pdf
Decisions 24th-Jun-2026 18.30 Local Planning Committee.pdf
Minutes cover report.pdf