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 Greenwich Council Local Planning Committee met to discuss several planning applications, including changes of use for properties to become houses in multiple occupation (HMOs)[^2], and the amalgamation of commercial units. Councillor Gary Dillon, Chair of Planning, was scheduled to chair the meeting.
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 An application relating to Stadium Road and Baker Road was withdrawn.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 28 of 34
Land at Nos. 6, 61-81 and Coopers Yard, Eastmoor Street and Nos. 6 & 10 Westmoor Street, Charlton, London, SE7 8LX - Ref: 24/1709/MA
From: Planning Board - Tuesday, 10th December, 2024 6.30 pm - December 10, 2024
...it would have granted planning permission for modifications to a previously approved development involving demolition and construction of buildings with residential units, employment floorspace, retail and community uses, subject to conditions, a legal agreement, and potential referral to the Mayor of London, but will not defend the appeal against non-determination.
Recommendations Approved
The Ropeyard, Royal Arsenal Riverside, Plots D & K, Land between Duke of Wellington Avenue and Beresford Street, London SE18 6NP - Ref:24/0848/R
From: Planning Board - Tuesday, 10th December, 2024 6.30 pm - December 10, 2024
...to grant reserved matters approval, subject to conditions and the satisfactory completion of a deed of variation to the Section 106 Legal Agreement, for residential units and non-residential floorspace within Plots D and K of The Ropeyard, Royal Arsenal Riverside.
Recommendations Approved
The Ropeyard, Royal Arsenal Riverside, Plots D & K, Land between Duke of Wellington Avenue and Beresford Street, London SE18 6NP - 24/0887/NM
From: Planning Board - Tuesday, 10th December, 2024 6.30 pm - December 10, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Deputy Leader of the Opposition
From: Council - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 7.00 pm - December 04, 2024
...to note the appointment of Cllr Charlie Davis as Deputy Leader of the Opposition for the 2024/25 Municipal Year.
Recommendations Approved
Proposed Changes to the Constitution
From: Council - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 7.00 pm - December 04, 2024
...to approve the changes outlined in Appendices A and B regarding Part 4, Schedule G (Contract Standing Orders) and Part 4, Section D (Criteria and Guidance on Key Decision) of the Council's Constitution.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 48
Average per Month: 2.5
Decisions Recorded: 166