Meeting documents

Planning Committee
Wednesday, 6th September, 2017

Planning Committee Minutes

Date:
Wednesday 6th September 2017
Time:
6:30pm
Place:
The Council Chamber, The Town Hall, Katharine Street, Croydon CR0 1NX
 

Attendance Details

Present:

Councillor Paul Scott (Chairman);

Councillor Humayun Kabir (Vice-Chairman);

Councillors Jamie Audsley, Simon Brew, Pat Clouder, Maggie Mansell, Jason Perry, Joy Prince, Susan Winborn and Chris Wright

Absent:
Councillors Luke Clancy, Bernadette Khan and Wayne Trakas-Lawlor
Apologies for absence:
Councillors Luke Clancy, Bernadette Khan and Wayne Trakas-Lawlor

Item Item/Resolution
MINUTES - PART A
A139/17 MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY 17TH AUGUST 2017

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 17 August 2017 be signed as a correct record.

A140/17 DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST

There were no disclosures of a pecuniary interest not already registered.

A141/17 URGENT BUSINESS (IF ANY)

There was none.

A142/17 EXEMPT ITEMS

RESOLVED that the allocation of business between Part A and Part B of the Agenda be confirmed.

A143/17 DEVELOPMENT PRESENTATIONS

There were none.

A144/17 PLANNING APPLICATIONS FOR DECISION

7.2 17/00824/FUL Land adjoining 105 Foxley Lane and to the Rear of 18 Rose Walk, Purley CR8 3HQ
Erection of 1 five bedroom and 1 six bedroom detached two storey houses on land to rear accommodation in roofspace; provision of associated garaging, refuse store and landscaping
Ward: Purley
 

Mr Leslie Aarons of Webb Estate, spoke in objection, on behalf of residents of the conservation area

Mr Lee Barker (Director WS Planning) and Mr Graham Rix (Graham Rix Architecture) spoke in support of the application, on behalf of the applicant

 

After consideration of the officer's report and addendum, Councillor Chris Wright proposed and Councillor Simon Brew seconded REFUSAL, on the grounds of overdevelopment and impact on the conservation area, and the Committee voted 4 in favour, 6 against, so this motion thereby fell.
 

The Committee then voted on a second motion for APPROVAL, in support of the officer's recommendation, proposed by Councillor Paul Scott and seconded by Councillor Maggie Mansell, 6 in favour and 4 against, so planning permission was GRANTED for development at land adjoining 105 Foxley Lane and to the rear of 18 Rose Walk, Purley CR8 3HQ

 

7.1 16/06394/FUL 39A and 39B Chatsworth Road, Croydon CR0 1HF
Demolition of existing buildings: erection of two storey building with accommodation in basement and roofspace comprising 2 one bedroom, 4 two bedroom and 1 four bedroom flats: provision of associated parking and bike storage. (This is an amendment to the planning application which originally included 8 flats, alternative internal layout and larger excavated area).
Ward: Fairfield
 

There were no speakers on this application.

 

After consideration of the officer's report, Councillor Jamie Audsley proposed and Councillor Paul Scott seconded the officer's recommendation and the Committee voted 7 in favour, 3 against, so planning permission was GRANTED for development at 39A and 39B Chatsworth Road, Croydon CR0 1HF, subject to a legal agreement.
 

7.3 17/02427/FUL 4, 6 and 8 Russell Hill, Purley CR8 2JA
Demolition of existing houses: erection of 2 two storey buildings, comprising a total of 15 two bedroom, 8 one bedroom and 7 three bedroom flats; formation of vehicular access and provision of associated parking
Ward: Purley
 

Mr David Ciccone (Buxted Building) spoke as the agent, on behalf of the applicant (who was also present)

 

After consideration of the officer's report and addendum, Councillor Paul Scott proposed and Councillor Humayun Kabir seconded the officer's recommendation and the Committee voted 6 in favour, 4 against, so planning permission was GRANTED for development at 4, 6 and 8 Russell Hill, Purley CR8 2JA, subject to a legal agreement and the inclusion of an informative for the highways team to explore additional parking bays where the access is to be removed.

 

A second motion for REFUSAL, on the grounds of overdevelopment, being out of character and the lack of parking, proposed by Councillor Chris Wright and seconded by Councillor Jason Perry, thereby fell.

 

7.4 17/03313/FUL 49 Bridle Road, Croydon CR0 8HP
Demolition of existing bungalow: erection of two storey building with accommodation in roofspace, comprising 1 three bedroom, 2 two bedroom
1 one bedroom flats: formation of vehicular access and provision of associated parking
Ward: Shirley
 

There were no speakers on this application.

 

After consideration of the officer's report and addendum, Councillor Humayun Kabir proposed and Councillor Paul Scott seconded the officer's recommendation and the Committee voted unanimously in favour (10), so planning permission was GRANTED for development at 49 Bridle Road, Croydon CR0 8HP, on the basis that officers are to negotiate with the applicant on reconfiguration of the parking, secured by condition.

A145/17 ITEMS REFERRED BY PLANNING SUB-COMMITTEE

There were none.

A146/17 OTHER PLANNING MATTERS

There were none.

MINUTES - PART B
  None
The meeting ended at 8:12pm