Councillor Peter Baker
Email: Peter.Baker@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Council: Greenwich
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
53 meetings · Page 2 of 11
Organisation and Communities Scrutiny Panel - Thursday, 12th March, 2026 6.30 pm
The Organisation and Communities Scrutiny Panel met on Thursday, 12 March 2026, to discuss the Council's Digital Strategy and the use of Artificial Intelligence in its services, alongside an update from the Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Social Value. The panel also reviewed community engagement efforts, freedom of information monitoring, and began planning for the 2026-2027 work programme.
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.
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.
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.
Council - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Council meeting on 28 January 2026 saw the approval of changes to the Council's Constitution regarding Directorate Schemes of Authorisation. Several motions were also presented, including one to oppose detrimental changes to the Freedom Pass scheme, one calling for modernising national gambling legislation, and one addressing the council's 'Red' rating for road maintenance.
Decisions from Meetings
162 decisions · Page 1 of 33
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
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
25 Gloucester Circus, Greenwich, SE10 8RY Ref: 25/0325/HD & 25/0326/L
From: Local Planning Committee - Tuesday, 3rd March, 2026 6.30 pm - March 03, 2026
...full planning permission and listed building consent were granted for a first and second floor side extension and associated works at 25 Gloucester Circus, SE10 8RY.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 53
Average per Month: 2.2
Decisions Recorded: 162