The Local Planning Committee meeting on Tuesday 22 October 2024 considered several planning applications, with decisions made on the hours of operation for a retail unit, the conversion of a school car park into a multi-use games area, and the construction of a rear extension to a dwelling. An application for a change of use to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) was deferred for further information.

123 Greenwich South Street, London, SE10 8NX - Ref: 24/1204/MA

The committee refused a minor material amendment to planning permission for a retail unit and residential flats at 123 Greenwich South Street. The application sought to extend the hours of operation and deliveries on Sundays and public holidays to match those already permitted from Monday to Saturday. Councillors voted against the proposal, believing that deliveries before 8 am on Sundays and public holidays would have an unacceptable impact on the amenity of nearby residents, particularly during a time when the area should be quiet.

24 Lucknow Street, Plumstead, London, SE18 2SN - Ref: 24/2093/F

A decision on the proposed change of use from a single-family dwelling to a five-bedroom HMO with two single-storey rear extensions at 24 Lucknow Street was deferred. The applicant was not present to answer detailed questions from the committee members regarding the adequacy of the proposed accommodation, cycle parking accessibility, and other concerns raised by residents. The committee agreed to defer the decision to allow for a more detailed response from the applicant at a future meeting.

43 The Slade, Plumstead, London, SE18 2NB - Ref: 24/2649/HD

Householder planning permission was granted for the erection of a single-storey rear extension at 43 The Slade. The application was brought before the committee as the applicant is a councillor. No objections were received, and the proposal was deemed to be in keeping with the character of the host building and the surrounding Plumstead Common Conservation Area, with no unacceptable impact on neighbouring amenity.

Plumstead Manor School, Old Mill Road, London, SE18 1QF - Ref: 24/0825/F

Full planning permission was granted for the conversion of a school car park at Plumstead Manor School into a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA). The decision was subject to amended conditions, including extending the hours of use to 7 pm on weekdays and weekends, and the addition of a new condition requiring secure, weatherproof cycle storage within the development site. The committee acknowledged concerns about noise and parking from local residents but concluded that the benefits of enhanced sporting facilities for the school and wider community outweighed these concerns, particularly with the proposed mitigation measures.