Gary Dillon - Councillor for Greenwich (Charlton Village and Riverside)

Councillor Gary Dillon

Labour and Co-operative Charlton Village and Riverside Chair of Planning

Email: gary.dillon@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Council: Greenwich

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Local Planning Committee (Chair) Council Special Meeting Planning Board (Chair) Council (Committee Member) Council Annual Meeting

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

48 meetings · Page 1 of 10

Local Planning Committee Chair

Local Planning Committee - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 6.30 pm

The Royal Borough of Greenwich Local Planning Committee met to discuss several planning applications, including changes of use for properties to houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), and the amalgamation of commercial units. Councillors approved two HMO applications with amendments, approved one HMO application, and deferred a decision on the amalgamation of two commercial units for a site visit.

December 09, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm

Royal Greenwich Council met in December 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including approving a draft local plan for consultation, adopting a revised licensing policy, and addressing community safety and road repairs through dedicated motions. Councillors also noted updates on treasury management and strategic risks.

December 03, 2025
Planning Board Chair

Planning Board - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 6.30 pm

The Planning Board met to discuss eight planning and licensing applications, approving all of them with amendments to some conditions. The most significant decisions concerned a new community sports facility in Eltham, and a large mixed-use development in Woolwich.

December 02, 2025
Local Planning Committee Chair

Local Planning Committee - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 6.30 pm

The Royal Borough of Greenwich Local Planning Committee met on 25 November 2025, and approved plans for two properties to become houses in multiple occupation (HMO). Permission was granted for the change of use of 47 Arbroath Road, Eltham, to a five-bedroom HMO, and for 32 Roydene Road, Plumstead, to become a six-bedroom HMO, subject to conditions.

November 25, 2025
Planning Board Chair

Planning Board - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 6.30 pm

The Planning Board convened to discuss planning applications, focusing primarily on amendments to a previously approved mixed-use development. Councillors approved the amended application for land bound by Vincent Road, Wilmot Street and Woolwich New Road, which includes increasing building heights and the number of residential units, and reducing commercial space. An application relating to Stadium Road and Baker Road was withdrawn.

November 18, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Woolwich Crossrail Station East Ventilation Shaft, Arsenal Way, Woolwich, SE18 - Ref: 21/4329/F

From: Planning Board - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 6.30 pm - October 21, 2025

...to grant full planning permission, subject to conditions, a Stage II referral to the Mayor of London, and the completion of a Section 106 agreement, for a mixed-use development including residential dwellings, non-residential floor space, the Woolwich Crossrail Station east ventilation shaft, and associated works at Arsenal Way, Woolwich, SE18.

Recommendations Approved

138-140 Nathan Way, Thamesmead, London, SE28 0AU- Ref: 25/2323/F

From: Planning Board - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 6.30 pm - October 21, 2025

...to grant full planning permission, subject to a Section 106 agreement including consideration of a crossing across Kellner Road and specified conditions, for the demolition of an existing industrial warehouse and erection of a building for flexible uses under Use Classes E(g)(iii), B2, and B8 at 138-140 Nathan Way, Thamesmead, London, SE28 0AU.

Recommendations Approved

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

From: Local Planning Committee - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 6.30 pm - October 14, 2025

...this item concerning 25 Gloucester Circus was withdrawn from the agenda to allow the Council to seek legal advice on whether additional consultees were required before a decision could be made, despite recommendations for approval.

Recommendations Approved

24 Eaglesfield Road, Plumstead, London, SE18 3BU - Ref: 25/1193/F

From: Local Planning Committee - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 6.30 pm - October 14, 2025

...to refuse full planning permission for the change of use of 24 Eaglesfield Road from a single-family dwelling to a 5-bed, 5-person HMO due to an unsatisfactory layout for two rooms, failing to protect the amenity and safety of residents, particularly a child under 10, and inadequate shared bathroom facilities.

Recommendations Approved

27 Hever Croft, Eltham, SE9 3HA - Ref: 25/0616/F

From: Local Planning Committee - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 6.30 pm - October 14, 2025

... full planning permission was granted, subject to conditions, for the change of use of 27 Hever Croft, Eltham, SE9 3HA from a single-dwelling house to a 6-bed, 6 person HMO, including a single storey rear extension and associated external alterations, with amendments to a condition regarding the Operational Management Plan and an additional informative about insulation for ensuite facilities.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 48

Average per Month: 2.5

Decisions Recorded: 169