THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION WAS WITHDRAWN FROM THIS AGENDA:
7.6 17/02135/FUL 26 Hilltop Road, Whyteleafe CR3 0DD
Demolition of existing building: erection of a pair of two storey four bedroom semi detached houses with accommodation in roofspace fronting Hilltop Road and a pair of two/three storey semi detached houses with accommodation in roofspace at rear fronting Marlings Close, formation of vehicular accesses and provision of associated parking, cycle and refuse storage
Ward: Kenley
7.7 17/02467/OUT 57 Welcomes Road, Kenley CR8 5HA
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two storey building with accommodation in roofspace comprising 7 two bedroom units with associated access, 7 car parking spaces, cycle storage and refuse store
Ward: Kenley
Mr Colin Brown, a resident of Welcomes Road, spoke in objection, on behalf of a number of neighbouring residents
Mr Yussuf Mwanza (MZA Planning) spoke as the agent, on behalf of the applicant
Councillor Steve O'Connell, ward Member for Kenley, spoke in objection, on behalf of local residents
After consideration of the officer's report, Councillor Humayun Kabir proposed and Councillor Paul Scott seconded the officer's recommendation and the Committee voted 6 in favour, 4 against, with an additional condition requiring one space to be allocated per flat, so planning permission was GRANTED for development at 57 Welcomes Road, Kenley CR8 5HA.
A second motion for REFUSAL, on the grounds of lack of parking and access, proposed by Councillor Luke Clancy and seconded by Councillor Jason Perry, thereby fell.
A further motion for DEFERRAL for a site visit, proposed by Councillor Luke Clancy was not seconded.
7.5 17/02545/FUL 76 and Land R/O 76-80 Keston Avenue, Coulsdon CR5 1HN
Demolition of no 76: erection of 3 x two storey three bedroom detached houses at rear and 1 x two storey four bedroom detached house at the front with accommodation in roofspace: formation of access road and provision of associated parking
Ward: Coulsdon East
Mr Danny Hockton (a near neighbour in Keston Avenue) spoke in objection, on behalf of a number of neighbours
Mr Graham Rix (Architect) spoke as the agent, on behalf of the applicant
Councillor Margaret Bird, ward Member for Coulsdon East, spoke in objection, on behalf of local residents
After consideration of the officer's report, Councillor Chris Wright proposed and Councillor Jason Perry seconded REFUSAL, on the grounds of highway safety and the width of the access road, and the Committee voted 4 in favour, 6 against, so this motion fell.
The Committee then voted on a second motion for APPROVAL, supporting the officer's recommendation, proposed by Councillor Paul Scott and seconded by Councillor Humayun Kabir, 6 in favour, 4 against, so planning permission was GRANTED for development at 76 and Land R/O 76-80 Keston Avenue, Coulsdon CR5 1HN.
Concerns were raised about flood risk in the valley and officers agreed to investigate further the issue of flooding in the area with all relevant parties.
7.4 17/02724/FUL 122 Riddlesdown Road, Purley CR8 1DD
Demolition of one existing building: erection of a two storey building including basement and with additional accommodation in roofspace comprising of 2 x one bedroom flats, 4 x three bedroom flats and 2 x two bedroom flats: formation of associated access, and provision of 8 parking spaces, cycle storage and refuse store.
Ward: Purley
Mr Frank Simpson, a local resident, spoke in objection
Mr Yussuf Mwanza (MZA Planning) spoke as the agent, on behalf of the applicant
After consideration of the officer's report, Councillor Sue Winborn proposed and Councillor Luke Clancy seconded REFUSAL, on the grounds of overdevelopment and lack of parking, and the Committee voted, 4 in favour, 6 against, so this motion thereby fell.
A second motion supporting the officer's recommendation was proposed by Councillor Sherwan Chowdhury and seconded by Councillor Humayun Kabir. The Committee voted, 6 in favour, 4 against, so planning permission was GRANTED for development at 122 Riddlesdown Road, Purley CR8 1DD.
7.1 17/00484/FUL 1 Duppas Hill Terrace, Croydon CR0 4BA
Demolition of existing dwelling: erection of two/three storey building with accommodation in roofspace comprising 1 one bedroom, 7 two bedroom and 1 three bedroom flat: provision of access drive and associated parking
Ward: Waddon
Mr Rob Davies, representing four neighbours, spoke in objection
Mr Richard Smith (St Marks Properties) spoke as the applicant
Councillor Robert Canning, ward Member for Waddon, spoke in objection, on behalf of local residents
After consideration of the officer's report, Councillor Jason Perry proposed and Councillor Chris Wright seconded REFUSAL, on the grounds of overdevelopment, bulk, massing, insufficient parking, and impact on the amenity of neighbouring properties, and the Committee voted, 4 in favour, 6 against, so this motion thereby fell.
A second motion supporting the officer's recommendation was proposed by Councillor Sherwan Chowdhury and seconded by Councillor Humayun Kabir. The Committee voted, 6 in favour, 4 against, so planning permission was GRANTED for development at 1 Duppas Hill Terrace, Croydon CR0 4BA.
It was agreed to include an informative on the decision notice to request tree planting, funded through CIL, outside the application site.
7.2 17/00650/FUL Rear of 1-9 Birchanger Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 5BA
Erection of 4 two-storey houses (3 x 3 bedroom, 1 x 4 bedroom) with accommodation in the roof space; formation of vehicle access and provision of 5 parking spaces, refuse storage and cycle stores
Ward: Woodside
This application was deferred at the Committee on 20 July, in order to make a site visit.
Ms Ellen Wilkinson, Chair of South Norwood Residents Association, spoke in objection, on behalf of local residents
Tom Weber (Montreaux) spoke as the agent, on behalf of the applicant
After consideration of the officer's report, Councillor Chris Wright proposed and Councillor Paul Scott seconded the officer's recommendation and the Committee voted 8 in favour, 2 against, so planning permission was GRANTED for development at Rear of 1-9 Birchanger Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 5BA, with conditions on obscure glazing to the rear dormer windows at low level and retention of the existing wall, including a maintenance plan.
7.3 17/02544/FUL 97 Woodcote Valley Road, Purley CR8 3BJ
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a two storey building with accommodation in the roofspace comprising 4 x two bedroom flats. Formation of new vehicular access and provision of associated parking and refuse storage
Ward: Coulsdon West
Mr Mahendra Shah, a neighbour, spoke in objection
After consideration of the officer's report, Councillor Luke Clancy proposed and Councillor Jason Perry seconded REFUSAL, on the grounds of over-intensification and impact on the amenity of neighbouring properties, and the Committee voted, 4 in favour, 6 against, so this motion thereby fell.
A second motion supporting the officer's recommendation was proposed by Councillor Paul Scott and seconded by Councillor Humayun Kabir. The Committee voted, 6 in favour, 4 against, so planning permission was GRANTED for development at 97 Woodcote Valley Road, Purley CR8 3BJ. The Committee stressed the importance of the getting the frontage landscaping right and officers confirmed this would be dealt with through the landscaping.