Eric Allen
Email: eric.allen@sutton.gov.uk
Council: Sutton
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
263 meetings · Page 3 of 53
Planning Committee - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 7.00 pm
The Planning Committee of Sutton Council met on Wednesday 4 February 2026 to discuss several planning applications. The committee granted planning permission for a single-storey rear extension at 11 Overhill Road, Sutton, and approved amendments to an existing planning permission for 1 Wildes Cottages, Ewell Road, Cheam, to allow for an internal garage and other alterations. The committee also granted planning permission for the significant London Cancer Hub development on Cotswold Road, a hybrid application seeking detailed permission for Phase 1 and outline permission for future phases.
Council - Monday, 26 January 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Council meeting on 26 January 2026 addressed several key issues, including financial governance of major projects, efforts to tackle bowel cancer, plans for job creation and affordable housing, and the retention of the council's committee system. A significant debate also took place regarding the future of the Beddington Energy Recovery Facility.
Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday, 19th January, 2026 10.30 am
The Licensing Sub-Committee is scheduled to consider a new premises licence application for Rose Hill Bowling Club. The committee will also review the procedure for licensing hearings.
Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday, 12th January, 2026 10.30 am
The Licensing Sub-Committee is scheduled to consider a new premises licence application for Chicken World. The committee will also review the standard procedure for licensing hearings.
Planning Committee - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm
The Planning Committee of Sutton Council met on 3 December 2025 to discuss several planning applications. Key decisions included the approval of amendments to the Elm Grove Estate outline planning permission, the granting of reserved matters approval for the same development, the refusal of a change of use application for a property in Surrey Grove to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO), and the approval of a new industrial unit at Sutton Business Park. The committee also granted permission for a change of use at 6 Woodcote Road, Wallington, to a flexible commercial or drinking establishment use.
Decisions from Meetings
36 decisions · Page 1 of 8
Welcome and introductions
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday, 1st October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 01, 2025
For Determination
Designation of a Monitoring Officer
From: Extraordinary Meeting, Council - Monday, 29th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 29, 2025
The Council of Sutton Council decided to approve recommendations regarding the designation of a Monitoring Officer on 29 September 2025. Siraj Choudhury was designated as Monitoring Officer from 3 November 2025, and Alexa Coates was noted as the interim Monitoring Officer until that date.
Recommendations Approved
APPLICATION NO. DM2025/00431, 37 Longfield Avenue, Hackbridge SM6 7AZ
From: Planning Committee - Wednesday, 6th August, 2025 7.00 pm - August 06, 2025
...to GRANT planning permission for the provision of two additional bedrooms to an existing House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) at 37 Longfield Avenue, Hackbridge SM6 7AZ, subject to a S106 Legal Agreement preventing future occupants from attaining parking permits.
For Determination
Scrutiny Committee Annual Report 2024/25
From: Council - Monday, 14th July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 14, 2025
The Council approved the Scrutiny Committee Annual Report 2024/25 on 14/07/2025. The report was noted, and it was agreed that it would be submitted to a future meeting of the Council.
Recommendations Approved
Motion: Parkinson’s Awareness Day
From: Council - Monday, 14th July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 14, 2025
The Council of Sutton Council approved recommendations on 14/07/2025 regarding Parkinson's Awareness Day. The Council resolved to partner with Parkinson's UK to mark World Parkinson's Day, host an awareness event at the Civic Offices, promote the event, and encourage attendance from councillors and staff.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 263
Average per Month: 1.3
Decisions Recorded: 36