The Local Planning Committee meeting on 3 March 2026 saw several applications for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) discussed, with two deferred due to insufficient information regarding management plans and noise mitigation. A proposal for a two-storey side extension to a Grade II listed building at 25 Gloucester Circus was refused due to concerns about its impact on heritage value, while a similar application at 888 Sidcup Road was deferred for further information. Planning permission was granted for HMO conversions at 73 and 57 Roydene Road, and 76 Riverdale Road. An application for an 8-bed HMO at 31 Eltham Hill was deferred.

888 Sidcup Road, Eltham - Ref. 25-4165-F

The committee deferred the decision on the application to convert 888 Sidcup Road, Eltham, into a six-bedroom HMO. This deferral was requested so that the applicant could provide a more comprehensive management plan and detailed information on proposed sound insulation and mitigation measures. Any proposed mitigation should be based on accurate noise monitoring and consider the impact on neighbouring properties, as well as internal and external background noise levels.

25 Gloucester Circus, Greenwich, SE10 8RY - Ref: 25/0325/HD & 25/0326/L

Full planning permission and listed building consent were refused for the proposed construction of a first and second-floor side extension at 25 Gloucester Circus. The refusal was based on the grounds that the development would result in an unacceptable loss and erosion of the distinctive single-storey design element of Nos. 25 and 26 Gloucester Circus. As this is the only remaining example of this feature within the Grade II listed group of properties (Nos. 21-42), the loss of this feature was deemed to have an adverse impact on the character and appearance of the host building, the wider group of Grade II listed buildings, and the West Greenwich Conservation Area. This decision was contrary to policies D3 and HC1 of the London Plan (2021) and Policies DH1, DH3, DH(h), and DH(i) of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan: Core Strategy with Detailed Policies (2014).

73 Roydene Road, Plumstead, London, SE18 1PZ - Ref: 25/1349/F

Full planning permission was granted for the change of use of 73 Roydene Road from a single-family dwelling to a six-bedroom HMO. This decision was subject to conditions, including the submission of a revised operational management plan and details of sound insulation and mitigation measures.

57 Roydene Road, Plumstead, London, SE18 1PZ - Ref 25/3324/F

Full planning permission was granted for the change of use of 57 Roydene Road from a single-family dwelling to a six-bedroom HMO. The decision was subject to conditions, including the submission of a comprehensive management plan and details of sound insulation and mitigation measures.

76 Riverdale Road, Plumstead, London, SE18 1PB - Ref: 25/3715/F

Full planning permission was granted for the change of use of 76 Riverdale Road from a single-family dwelling to a four-bedroom, five-person HMO. The decision was subject to conditions, including the submission of a parking management plan and details of refuse and cycle storage.

31 Eltham Hill, London, SE9 5SY - Ref: 25/3183/F

The committee deferred the decision on the application for a change of use at 31 Eltham Hill to an 8-bedroom HMO. The deferral was requested to allow the applicant to provide a more comprehensive management plan and details of sound insulation and mitigation measures, based on noise monitoring and consideration of neighbouring properties.

73 Roydene Road, Plumstead, London, SE18 1PZ - Ref: 25/1349/F

The committee deferred the decision on the application for a six-bedroom HMO at 73 Roydene Road. This deferral was to allow the applicant to address issues raised during the meeting, including the adequacy of the HMO management plan and to provide more robust details on sound insulation and mitigation measures.

57 Roydene Road, Plumstead, London, SE18 1PZ - Ref 25/3324/F

Full planning permission was granted for the change of use of 57 Roydene Road from a single-family dwelling to a six-bedroom HMO. The decision was subject to conditions, including the submission of a comprehensive management plan and details of sound insulation and mitigation measures.

76 Riverdale Road, Plumstead, London, SE18 1PB - Ref: 25/3715/F

Full planning permission was granted for the change of use of 76 Riverdale Road from a single-family dwelling to a four-bedroom, five-person HMO. The decision was subject to conditions, including the submission of a parking management plan and details of refuse and cycle storage.

888 Sidcup Road, Eltham - Ref. 25-4165-F

The committee deferred the decision on the application to convert 888 Sidcup Road, Eltham, into a six-bedroom HMO. This deferral was requested so that the applicant could provide a more comprehensive management plan and detailed information on proposed sound insulation and mitigation measures. Any proposed mitigation should be based on accurate noise monitoring and consider the impact on neighbouring properties, as well as internal and external background noise levels.