Meeting documents

Planning Sub-Committee
Thursday, 22nd September, 2016

Planning Sub-Committee Minutes

Date:
Thursday 22nd September 2016
Time:
5:30pm
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 Kathy Bee, Jason Perry and Chris Wright

Item Item/Resolution
MINUTES - PART A
A57/16 MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER 2016

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 8 September 2016 be signed as a correct record.

A58/16 DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST

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

 

For Item 6.1, Councillor Jason Perry declared a personal interest, as he is a regular user of the facility at Factory Lane.

A59/16 URGENT BUSINESS (IF ANY)

There was no urgent business.

A60/16 EXEMPT ITEMS

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

A61/16 PLANNING APPLICATIONS FOR DECISION

The following application was WITHDRAWN from the agenda:

6.5 16/02755/P 46 Riddlesdown Avenue, Purley, CR8 1JJ
Demolition of garages at rear; erection of three bedroom detached house with garage fronting Riddlesdown Road
Ward: Purley
 

6.3 16/03311/P 69 Coulsdon Rise, Coulsdon, CR5 2SF
Alterations; construction of first floor with new roof and single storey rear extension
Ward: Coulsdon East

 

Councillor Margaret Bird spoke in objection, as a resident in the road, and representing the immediate neighbours either side of the application site

Mr Abraham Nomafo spoke as the applicant

Councillor James Thompson, ward Member for Coulsdon East, was not able to attend but his statement was circulated and included in the Addendum

 

After consideration of the officer's report, Councillor Chris Wright proposed and Councillor Jason Perry seconded REFUSAL, on the grounds of dominance, massing and loss of privacy and light to side windows for the occupiers of No.67, and the Committee voted, 2 in favour and 3 against. This motion thereby fell.

 

A vote was then taken on a second motion for APPROVAL, supporting the officer's recommendation, proposed by Councillor Humayun Kabir and seconded by Councillor Kathy Bee, and the Committee voted 3 in favour and 2 against, so permission was GRANTED for development at 69 Coulsdon Rise, Coulsdon, CR5 2SF, with a condition to ensure the flat roof cannot become a balcony and all the windows on the side walls to be obscured.

 

6.2 16/00711/P 14 Barnfield Road, South Croydon, CR2 0EY
Retention of single/two storey front/side/rear extensions to include porch and construction of roof extension (not built in accordance with PP 14/01941/P) and retention of raised patio at the rear; Alterations and part demolition of existing rear balcony and construction of an enclosed balcony within the rear roof slope
Ward: Croham

 

Mr Anthony Brown (next door neighbour) spoke in objection on behalf of a number of neighbours

Mr Josh Lambert (DMH Stallard) spoke on behalf of the applicant, Mr Stephen Spence

Councillor Maria Gatland, ward Member for Croham, spoke in objection on behalf of local residens

 

After consideration of the officer's report, Councillor Jason Perry proposed and Councillor Chris Wright  seconded REFUSAL, on the grounds of overdevelopment and size and massing having a significantly detrimental impact on adjoining occupiers, and the Committee voted, 2 in favour and 3 against. This motion thereby fell.

 

A vote was then taken on a second motion for APPROVAL, supporting the officer's recommendation, proposed by Councillor Paul Scott and seconded by Councillor Humayun Kabir, and the Committee voted 3 in favour and 2 against, so permission was GRANTED for development at 14 Barnfield Road, South Croydon, CR2 0EY.
 

6.4 16/01726/P 6A High Street, London, SE25 6EP
Alterations; Continued use as 1 two bedroom flat on first floor and 1 Studio flat on second floor ; Retention of rear external stairs and rear safety fence/railings at first floor level
Ward: South Norwood

 

Mr John Hickman, reprenting the North Croydon Conservation Area Advisory Panel, spoke in objection

 

After consideration of the officer's report, Councillor Kathy Bee proposed and Councillor Chris Wright seconded the officer's recommendation and the Committee voted, 3 in favour and 2 against so permission was GRANTED for development at 6A High Street, London, SE25 6EP, with condition that design of new staircase and railings submitted to Council and staircase is installed within 3 months.

 

A second motion for REFUSAL, on the grounds of two of the previous reasons, proposed by Councillor Jason Perry and seconded by Councillor Chris Wright, thereby fell.

 

6.1 16/00212/P Jubilee Bridge Car Park, Lower Church Street, Croydon, CR0 1XF
Use of 8 parking spaces as community wood recycling enterprise
Ward: Waddon

 

There were no public speakers.

 

Councillor Jason Perry declared an interest, as at A58/16.  He took no further part in this item.

 

After considering the officer's report, Councillor Paul Scott proposed and Councillor Humayun Kabir seconded the officer's recommendation and the Committee voted, 4 in favour, so permission was GRANTED for temporary change of use at Jubilee Bridge Car Park, Lower Church Street, Croydon, CR0 1XF

 

6.6 16/02910/P Land R/O 57-63 Pollards Hill South, Norbury, London, SW16 4LR
Demolition of the existing outbuilding; erection two bedroom detached bungalow with associated parking
Ward: Norbury

 

Councillor Shafi Khan, ward Member for Norbury, spoke on behalf of Councillor Maggie Mansell, and also representing Pollards Hill Residents' Association.

 

After consideration of the officer's report, Councillor Chris Wright proposed and Councillor Jason Perry seconded REFUSAL, on the grounds of overdevelopment, massing and the risk of water flooding, and the Committee voted, 2 in favour and 3 against. This motion thereby fell.

 

A vote was then taken on a second motion for APPROVAL, supporting the officer's recommendation, proposed by Councillor Paul Scott and seconded by Councillor Humayun Kabir, and the Committee voted 3 in favour and 2 against, so permission was GRANTED for development on Land R/O 57-63 Pollards Hill South, Norbury, London, SW16 4LR 

MINUTES - PART B
  None
The meeting ended at 7:22pm