David Gardner - Councillor for Greenwich (Greenwich Peninsula)

Councillor David Gardner

Labour and Co-operative Greenwich Peninsula Chair of Audit and Risk Management Panel and Deputy Mayor

Email: David.Gardner@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Council: Greenwich

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Licensing Sub-Committee C (Chair) Pension Fund Investment & Administration Panel (Committee Member) Council Special Meeting Audit and Risk Management Panel (Chair) Planning Board (Committee Member) Council (Deputy Mayor) Transport and Place Scrutiny Panel (Committee Member) Overview & Scrutiny Call-in Sub-Committee Licensing Committee (Committee Member) Local Planning Committee Licensing Sub-Committee B (Committee Member) Council Annual Meeting Licensing Sub-Committee A

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Pension Fund Investment & Administration Panel Committee Member

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 Deputy Mayor

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
Audit and Risk Management Panel Chair

Audit and Risk Management Panel - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 6.30 pm

The Audit and Risk Management Panel are scheduled to meet to review internal audit and anti-fraud performance, consider treasury management and capital updates, and evaluate their own effectiveness. The meeting will take place in Committee Rooms 4 & 5, Town Hall, Wellington Street, Woolwich and is open to the public, with proceedings recorded and broadcast on the internet.

November 26, 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

Decisions from Meetings

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Land to the rear of 182-184 Avery Hill Road, SE9 2EY Ref: 24/1100/F

From: Local Planning Committee - Tuesday, 26th November, 2024 6.30 pm - November 26, 2024

...to grant full planning permission for the erection of three dwellings with associated access, landscaping, and refuse facilities on land to the rear of 182-184 Avery Hill Road, subject to conditions outlined in Appendix 2 of the report, including an amendment for a SUDS drainage system, and authorization for minor wording changes by the Assistant Director (Planning & Building Control).

Recommendations Approved

Land Bounded by Pettman Crescent, Nathan Way and Hadden Road, London, SE28 Ref: 24/1565/R

From: Planning Board - Tuesday, 12th November, 2024 6.30 pm - November 12, 2024

...to approve the reserved matters (appearance, landscaping, layout, and scale) for Plot 1 of a development comprising 328 residential units at Land Bounded by Pettman Crescent, Nathan Way and Hadden Road, London, SE28, as per application 24/1565/R.

Recommendations Approved

Land Bounded by Nathan Way, Pettman Crescent and Hadden Road, and intersected by Western Way Ref: 24/1575/NM

From: Planning Board - Tuesday, 12th November, 2024 6.30 pm - November 12, 2024

...that proposed changes to parameter plans, wording of certain conditions, and the description of development for planning permission 22/3782/MA at the specified location are non-material amendments and the non-material amendment application is approved.

Recommendations Approved

The Island Site, Wellington Street, Woolwich, SE18 - Ref 22/3162/F and 22/3163/L

From: Planning Board - Tuesday, 12th November, 2024 6.30 pm - November 12, 2024

...full planning permission was granted for the redevelopment and refurbishment of the Island Site to provide a mix of residential, commercial, and community uses, subject to conditions, referral to the Mayor of London, completion of a Section 106 agreement, and listed building consent was granted for alterations to the Grade II listed University of Greenwich building to facilitate its change of use.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 71

Average per Month: 3.7

Decisions Recorded: 122