6.1 16/02023/P 23 Melville Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 7HZ
Alterations; use of building as 5 two bedroom flats; erection of two/three storey rear extension with accommodation in roofspace and first floor side extension including balconies; erection of rear raised patio with pergola; formation of vehicular access and provision of associated parking, boundary wall railings and gate and cycle and refuse store
Ward: Croham
Mr Graham Lucas, a neighbour, spoke in objection
Mr Peter Knight, representing Croham Valley Residents' Association, spoke in objection on behalf of local residents
Mr Stephen Sawkings of Sawkings Norton, spoke as the agent of the applicant
Councillor Maria Gatland, ward Member for Croham, spoke in objection on behalf of local residents
Having considered and discussed the officer's report, Councillor Jason Perry proposed and Councillor Sue Winborn seconded REFUSAL, on the grounds of overdevelopment causing loss of amenity to neighbouring occupiers, and the Committee voted 2 in favour and 3 against, so this motion fell.
The Committee then voted on a second motion to APPROVE, proposed by Councillor Paul Scott and seconded by Councillor Humayun Kabir, 3 in favour and 3 against, so permission was GRANTED for development at 23 Melville Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 7HZ.