Olu Babatola - Councillor for Greenwich (Thamesmead Moorings)

Councillor Olu Babatola

Labour and Co-operative Thamesmead Moorings Chair of Pension Fund Investment & Administration Panel

Email: olu.babatola@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Council: Greenwich

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Pension Fund Investment & Administration Panel (Chair) Council Special Meeting Planning Board (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Council Annual Meeting

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

36 meetings · Page 1 of 8

Pension Fund Investment & Administration Panel Chair

Pension Fund Investment & Administration Panel - Monday, 8th December, 2025 10.30 am

The Pension Fund Investment & Administration Panel are scheduled to meet to discuss the Royal Borough of Greenwich Pension Fund's [^2] investment strategy, funding, and performance. They will also receive an update on the London Collective Investment Vehicle (LCIV).

December 08, 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 Committee Member

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
Planning Board Committee Member

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 An application relating to Stadium Road and Baker Road was withdrawn.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
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 29th October, 2025 7.00 pm

The council meeting held on 29 October 2025 included discussion of petitions, changes to executive function schemes of delegation, and several motions concerning local issues. Councillors were also scheduled to answer questions from the public and from other members.

October 29, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

103 decisions · Page 3 of 21

Land bounded by Pettman Crescent, Nathan Way and Hadden Road, SE28

From: Planning Board - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 6.30 pm - December 02, 2025

...to grant planning permission for minor material amendments to a prior approval, increasing the number of homes on the land by 51, and to approve non-material amendments for design changes, subject to conditions including a viability assessment and legal agreement.

Recommendations Approved

Land at Penmon Road SE2 9PH, Ref 25/1949/F

From: Planning Board - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 6.30 pm - December 02, 2025

...to grant full planning permission, subject to conditions and a legal agreement, for the construction of a 5-storey building with residential units, access, parking, landscaping, and associated works at Land at Penmon Road SE2 9PH.

Recommendations Approved

Land bound by Beresford Street and Macbean Street SE18 6LW Ref 24/3273/F

From: Planning Board - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 6.30 pm - December 02, 2025

... Full Planning Permission was granted for a mixed-use development including demolition, refurbishment, and new construction of residential, commercial, and community spaces, subject to conditions, referral to the Mayor of London, and a Section 106 agreement.

Recommendations Approved

Playing Fields at 177 Footscray Road, SE9 2SZ Ref 25/0134/F

From: Planning Board - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 6.30 pm - December 02, 2025

... full planning permission was granted for new community sporting facilities at the Playing Fields at 177 Footscray Road, SE9 2SZ, including floodlit pitches, football pitches, a clubhouse, padel tennis courts, a play zone, car parking, and landscaping, subject to specific conditions regarding cycle parking, pedestrian access, parking design, and a liaison group for local residents.

Recommendations Approved

Land Bound By Vincent Road, Wilmount Street And Woolwich New Road, Woolwich, SE18 - Ref: 25/2824/MA

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

... planning application 25/2824/MA for a mixed-use redevelopment on land bound by Vincent Road, Wilmount Street, and Woolwich New Road was granted, allowing for demolition and phased redevelopment with increased building heights and residential units, reduced commercial space, and other internal and external changes, subject to conditions, legal agreements, and referral to the Mayor of London.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 36

Average per Month: 1.9

Decisions Recorded: 103