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.
48 meetings · Page 1 of 10
Local Planning Committee - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 6.30 pm
The Royal Greenwich Local Planning Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss several planning applications, including proposals for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) and the amalgamation of commercial units. The meeting will be held in Committee Rooms 4 & 5 at the Town Hall, Wellington Street, Woolwich.
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.
Local Planning Committee - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 6.30 pm
The Royal Borough of Greenwich Local Planning Committee met on 25 November 2025, and approved plans for two properties to become houses in multiple occupation (HMO). Permission was granted for the change of use of 47 Arbroath Road, Eltham, to a five-bedroom HMO, and for 32 Roydene Road, Plumstead, to become a six-bedroom HMO, subject to conditions.
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 An application relating to Stadium Road and Baker Road was withdrawn.
Decisions from Meetings
166 decisions · Page 27 of 34
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
Land To The Rear Of 28 West Park, Eltham, London, SE9 4RQ - Ref: 24/3211/F
From: Local Planning Committee - Tuesday, 28th January, 2025 6.30 pm - January 28, 2025
...to defer a decision on application 24/3211/F regarding land to the rear of 28 West Park, Eltham, London, SE9 4RQ, pending a site visit to assess the topography and potential impact on nearby residents.
Recommendations Approved
Riverside House, Beresford Street, Woolwich, London, SE18 6BU - 24/2813/F
From: Planning Board - Tuesday, 14th January, 2025 6.30 pm - January 21, 2025
...to grant full planning permission, subject to a Section 106 legal agreement and conditions, for the demolition, refurbishment, and extension of buildings at Riverside House to create student accommodation, a hotel, commercial space, and associated amenities.
Recommendations Approved
Vacant plot adjacent to development site at 81-88 Beresford Street SE18 6BG - Ref: 24/3095/F
From: Planning Board - Tuesday, 14th January, 2025 6.30 pm - January 21, 2025
...to grant full planning permission, subject to a Section 106 agreement and conditions, for the construction of a new purpose-built student accommodation building as an extension of the existing one at 81-88 Beresford Street SE18 6BG.
Recommendations Approved
Environmental Curriculum Service, 77 Bexley Road, Eltham, London, SE9 2PE - Ref: 24/2296/F
From: Planning Board - Tuesday, 10th December, 2024 6.30 pm - December 10, 2024
...to grant full planning permission, subject to conditions and a Director's Agreement, for the demolition of existing structures and construction of a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Transition Learning Centre with associated outbuildings, landscaping, and a minibus drop-off bay at 77 Bexley Road, Eltham.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 48
Average per Month: 2.5
Decisions Recorded: 166