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 (Committee Member) Planning Board (Chair) Council (Committee Member) Council Annual Meeting (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

62 meetings · Page 2 of 13

Planning Board Chair

Planning Board - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 6.30 pm

The Planning Board was scheduled to consider a minor material amendment to a previous planning permission at 260 Eltham High Street, Eltham, London, SE9 1AA. The amendment sought to extend the permitted opening hours of a self-storage facility.

March 10, 2026, 6:30 pm
Local Planning Committee Chair

Local Planning Committee - Tuesday, 3rd March, 2026 6.30 pm

The Local Planning Committee was scheduled to consider several planning applications, primarily focusing on changes of use to Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and extensions to existing properties. The committee was also due to review minutes from previous meetings.

March 03, 2026, 6:30 pm
Council Special Meeting Committee Member

Council Special Meeting - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm

The Council Special Meeting of Greenwich Council, held on Thursday 26 February 2026, focused primarily on the setting of the Council's budget and council tax for the 2026-27 financial year. Key decisions included approving a 4.99% increase in council tax, comprising a 2.99% rise for general service delivery and a 2% precept for adult social care, alongside the adoption of the Medium Term Financial Strategy and the Housing Revenue Account budget.

February 26, 2026, 7:00 pm
Planning Board Chair

Planning Board - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 6.30 pm

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for 24 February 2026 was set to discuss several significant planning applications within the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Key items on the agenda included proposals for mixed-use redevelopment at Greenwich Millennium Village and Woolwich, as well as significant amendments to conditions for the Morden Wharf development. The meeting also included the confirmation of previous minutes and declarations of interest.

February 24, 2026, 6:30 pm
Local Planning Committee Chair

Local Planning Committee - Thursday, 19th February, 2026 6.30 pm

The Local Planning Committee of Greenwich Council met on Thursday 19 February 2026, discussing several planning applications. The committee approved the proposed extension to Woodlands Heights, a change of use for 872 Sidcup Road to a seven-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO), the construction of a new dwelling at land to the rear of 62 and 64 Footscray Road, a six-bedroom HMO at 49 Tewson Road, and an eight-bedroom HMO at 33 Waverley Crescent. However, the committee refused the application to increase the number of occupants at 872 Sidcup Road from six to seven.

February 19, 2026, 6:30 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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260 Eltham High Street, Eltham, London, SE9 1AA - Ref: 25/3822/MA

From: Planning Board - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 6.30 pm - March 10, 2026

... refused the application to extend the opening hours of the self-storage facility due to concerns about increased early morning noise and disturbance for local residents.

Recommendations Approved

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

From: Local Planning Committee - Tuesday, 3rd March, 2026 6.30 pm - March 03, 2026

...the item is deferred so that the applicant can provide a more comprehensive management plan, along with details of any sound insulation/mitigation measures that they are proposing to incorporate, based on accurate noise monitoring and having regard to immediate neighbouring properties and internal and external background noise levels.

Recommendations Approved

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

From: Local Planning Committee - Tuesday, 3rd March, 2026 6.30 pm - March 03, 2026

...the application for a change of use from a dwellinghouse to an 8-bedroom, 8-person House in Multiple Occupation (HMO), including extensions and roof alterations at 31 Eltham Hill, London, SE9 5SY, was granted permission subject to conditions.

Recommendations Approved

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

From: Local Planning Committee - Tuesday, 3rd March, 2026 6.30 pm - March 03, 2026

...full planning permission was granted for the change of use of 76 Riverdale Road from a single-family dwelling to a 4-bed, 5-person House in Multiple Occupation (HMO), along with the construction of a single-storey rear extension, rear dormer, rooflights, and provision for cycle and refuse storage.

Recommendations Approved

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

From: Local Planning Committee - Tuesday, 3rd March, 2026 6.30 pm - March 03, 2026

...the item is deferred to allow the applicant to address issues raised at the meeting and to prepare a more robust management plan.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 62

Average per Month: 2.6

Decisions Recorded: 206