6.1 15/04163/P 35 Croham Mount, South Croydon, CR2 0BR
Retention and erection of 2 metre high boundary fencing
Ward: Croham
(N.B. Councillor Humayun Kabir entered the Chamber at 5:44pm but did not take part in this item)
Mr Rayon Walters spoke as the applicant
Councillor Maria Gatland, ward Member for Croham, spoke in objection, on behalf of local residents.
After consideration of the officer's report, Councillor Chris Wright proposed and Councillor Paul Scott seconded REFUSAL, on the grounds of character and appearance, and the Committee voted, unanimously in favour (4), so permission was REFUSED for retention of the boundary fencing. The Committee hoped this would encourage ongoing dialogue to reach an acceptable solution on the corner of the site.
6.2 16/01178/P 21 Riddlesdown Avenue, Purley, CR8 1JH
Erection of single storey detached building at rear
Ward: Purley
Mr Donald Marshall, a resident of Brancaster Lane, at the rear of the site, spoke in objection, representing a number of neighbouring properties
Councillor Donald Speakman, ward Member for Purley, spoke in objection on behalf of local residents
Following consideration of the officer's report and the addendum, Councillor Paul Scott proposed and Councillor Humayun Kabir seconded the officer's recommendation and the Committee voted, unanimously in favour (5), so permission was APPROVED for development at 21 Riddlesdown Avenue, Purley, CR8 1JH, with additional conditions regarding approval of materials (timber cladding) and retention and maintenance of existing landscaping.
6.3 16/01979/P 127 Godstone Road, Kenley, CR8 5BD
Demolition of existing building; erection of 2 three storey three bedroom semi detached houses; formation of vehicular access and provision of associated parking
Ward: Kenley
Mr Adrian Cheale, a neighbour, spoke in objection
Councillor Steve O'Connell, ward Member for Kenley, spoke in obection, on behalf of local residents
The Committee wanted to investigate the situation regarding ownership of one of the garages included in the application, as the applicant claimed ownership of the entire site but Mr Cheale claimed ownership of one of the garages and had not been notified of the application by the applicant. Councillor Paul Scott therefore proposed and Councillor Humayun Kabir seconded DEFERRAL, pending verification of the situation, and the Committee voted unanimously (5) in favour.
6.4 16/02307/P 2 Douglas Drive, Croydon, CR0 8PS
Retention of single storey detached building at rear
Ward: Shirley
Ms Beverley Banton (property to rear) and Mr David Eveniss (next door neighbour) spoke in objection, on behalf of members of Spring Park Residents' Association
After having considered the officer's report and the addendum, Councillor Chris Wright proposed and Councillor Sue Winborn seconded REFUSAL, on the grounds of being out of character, obtrusive and detrimental to the amenities of neighbours, and the Committee voted, 2 in favour and 3 against, so this motion thereby fell.
The Committee then voted on a second motion, 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 retention of the outbuilding at 2 Douglas Drive, Croydon, CR0 8PS.
The Chair stressed that anyone with evidence of the building being used other than as a garage/outbuilding should contact Planning Enforcement.
6.5 16/02755/P 46 Riddlesdown Avenue, Purley, CR8 1JJ
Demolition of garages at rear; erection of three bedroom detached house with carport fronting Riddlesdown Road
Ward: Purley
Mr Brian Longman, Chair of Riddlesdown Residents' Association, spoke in objection, on behalf of local residents
Mr Paul Stephens spoke as the agent, on behalf of the applicant
After consideration of the officer's report and the addendum, Councillor Chris Wright proposed and Councillor Paul Scott seconded the officer's recommendation and the Committee voted, unanimously in favour (5), so permission was APPROVED for development at 46 Riddlesdown Avenue, Purley, CR8 1JJ, with a condition regarding a sustainable urban design solution, so rainfall onto forecourt will be caught and mitigated, rather than creating wider potential flooding risk, and an informative about liaison with the highways department regarding street lighting and other highways issues.
6.7 16/03789/P 44 Riddlesdown Avenue, Purley, CR8 1JJ
Erection of three bedroom detached house at rear
Ward: Purley
There were no speakers on this application.
After consideration of the officer's report, Councillor Paul Scott proposed and Councillor Chris Wright seconded the officer's recommendation and the Committee voted, unanimously in favour (5), so permission was APPROVED for development at 44 Riddlesdown Avenue, Purley, CR8 1JJ, with the same condition and informative as for item 6.5 above.
6.6 16/03185/P 21 Foxley Hill Road, (formerly adj 3 The Close Dale Road) Purley, CR8 2HD
Retention of two storey two bedroom detached dwelling and formation of pedestrian stepped access (revision of planning permission LBC Ref 11/00735/P - Allowed on appeal)
Ward: Purley
Mr Ron Urquhart, neighbour, spoke in objection
Mr Mark Ramnath spoke as the applicant
Councillor Simon Brew, ward Member for Purley, spoke in objection on behalf of local residents
After having considered the officer's report and the addendum, Councillor Humayun Kabir proposed and Councillor Paul Scott seconded the officer's recommendation and the Committee voted, 4 in favour and 1 abstention, so permission was GRANTED for retention of the development at 21 Foxley Hill Road, Purley, CR8 2HD but with an additional condition about screening to reduce overlooking into a bedroom at No.19.