Gary Dillon - Councillor for Greenwich (Charlton Village and Riverside)

Councillor Gary Dillon

Labour and Co-operative Charlton Village and Riverside Chair of Planning

Email: gary.dillon@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Council: Greenwich

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Local Planning Committee (Chair) Council Special Meeting Planning Board (Chair) Council (Committee Member) Council Annual Meeting

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

50 meetings · Page 1 of 10

Planning Board Chair

Planning Board - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 6.30 pm

January 20, 2026
Local Planning Committee Chair

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).

January 13, 2026
Local Planning Committee Chair

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.

December 09, 2025
Council Committee Member

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 Chair

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

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

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

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

Summary

Meetings Attended: 50

Average per Month: 2.5

Decisions Recorded: 169