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.
50 meetings · Page 1 of 10
Local Planning Committee - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 6.30 pm
The Local Planning Committee is scheduled to consider three planning applications at its meeting on Tuesday 13 January 2026. The committee will review proposals for a commercial unit amalgamation, and two separate applications for the conversion of family homes into Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).
Local Planning Committee - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 6.30 pm
The Royal Borough of Greenwich Local Planning Committee met to discuss several planning applications, including changes of use for properties to houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), and the amalgamation of commercial units. Councillors approved two HMO applications with amendments, approved one HMO application, and deferred a decision on the amalgamation of two commercial units for a site visit.
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
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88 Corelli Road, Kidbrooke, London, SE3 8EW - Ref: 24/3979/F
From: Local Planning Committee - Tuesday, 25th February, 2025 6.30 pm - February 25, 2025
Recommendations Approved
141-143 Woolwich Road, London, SE10 0RJ - Ref: 24/2634/F
From: Planning Board - Thursday, 20th February, 2025 6.30 pm - February 20, 2025
...to grant full planning permission, subject to a Section 106 agreement and conditions, for the demolition of existing buildings at 141-143 Woolwich Road and the construction of a mixed-use development including student accommodation, commercial space, and associated amenities.
Recommendations Approved
148-156 Plumstead High Street, Plumstead, SE18 1JQ - Ref: 23/1433/F
From: Planning Board - Thursday, 20th February, 2025 6.30 pm - February 20, 2025
...to grant full planning permission, subject to a Section 106 legal agreement and specified conditions, for the demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment of the site at 148-156 Plumstead High Street to provide residential units with associated parking and landscaping.
Recommendations Approved
Local Council Tax Support Scheme
From: Council - Wednesday, 29th January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 29, 2025
...to ensure the affordability of the Local Council Tax Support scheme for working-age claimants, the council agreed to reduce the maximum support level from 100% to 80%, increase the earnings taper from 15% to 25%, increase the non-dependant deduction charge from £5 to £10 per week, remove the exemption for non-dependants receiving passported benefits or not in work, abolish the second adult rebate for working-age claimants, allow DWP notifications of Universal Credit claims to serve as LCTS claims, and create a discretionary Council Tax Hardship Fund, while delegating the fund's details and implementation to the Cabinet member for Inclusive Economy, Business, Skills and Greenwich Supports.
Recommendations Approved
Appointment of Cabinet Member for Equality, Culture & Communities
From: Council - Wednesday, 29th January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 29, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 50
Average per Month: 2.5
Decisions Recorded: 169