Councillor Gary Dillon
Email: gary.dillon@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Council: Greenwich
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
62 meetings · Page 7 of 13
Local Planning Committee - Tuesday, 24th June, 2025 6.30 pm
The Royal Borough of Greenwich Local Planning Committee met to discuss several planning applications, including proposed houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) and alterations to existing structures. A decision on one HMO was deferred, while permission was granted for others, subject to specific conditions.
Planning Board - Tuesday, 17th June, 2025 6.30 pm
The Greenwich Council Planning Board met to discuss two planning applications: a deferred application for student housing at Greenwich Quay, and a new application for a mixed-use development at Millennium Retail Park. The board refused the Greenwich Quay application, citing concerns over height, massing, and impact on the local townscape and the Greenwich Maritime World Heritage Site. The board approved the Millennium Retail Park application, subject to conditions and a Section 106 agreement, after discussing traffic, infrastructure, and community benefits.
Local Planning Committee - Tuesday, 10th June, 2025 6.30 pm
Councillor Gary Dillon, Chair of Planning, opened the meeting of the Local Planning Committee on 10 June 2025. The committee approved a temporary change of use for a cafe in Greenwich, and the construction of three new homes in Blackheath. A decision on a proposed house in multiple occupation (HMO) in Plumstead was approved with additional conditions, while a decision on an outbuilding in Blackheath was deferred for further information.
Planning Board - Tuesday, 27th May, 2025 6.30 pm
The Planning Board of Greenwich Council met to discuss several planning applications, including a student accommodation complex at Greenwich Quay, a residential development at Flint Glass Wharf, and amendments to existing permissions at Kidbrooke Village and the Royal Arsenal Riverside. The board deferred a decision on Greenwich Quay for a site visit, approved the Flint Glass Wharf application with amendments, and approved changes to material specifications at Kidbrooke Village and the Royal Arsenal Riverside.
Council Annual Meeting - Wednesday, 14th May, 2025 7.00 pm
At the annual meeting of the Royal Borough of Greenwich council, Councillor Linda Bird was elected as Mayor for 2025-26, and Councillor David Gardner was appointed as Deputy Mayor. Councillors also approved the establishment of committees, panels and boards, and agreed on the allocation of seats to political groups. They also approved the outline calendar of meetings, and the
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