6.1 15/01811/P 81 Purley Downs Road, South Croydon, CR2 0RJ
Demolition of garage at rear; erection of 2 three bedroom
semi-detached dwellinghouses fronting Penwortham Road; formation of vehicular access and provision of associated parking
Ward: Purley
Mr Stephen Roberts, adjacent neighbour, spoke in objection
After considering the officer's report and addendum, which included a rewording of the tree protection condition to reference alterations to the ground level around the edge of the protected trees in 83's garden, Councillor Luke Clancy proposed and Councillor Sue Winborn seconded REFUSAL, on the grounds of overdevelopment and the loss of a TPO tree, and the Committee voted 2 in favour and 3 against, so this motion fell.
The Committee then voted on a second motion, supporting the officer's recommendation for APPROVAL, proposed by Councillor Paul Scott and seconded by Councillor Joy Prince, 3 in favour and 2 against, so permission was GRANTED for development at 81 Purley Downs Road, South Croydon, CR2 0RJ.
6.2 16/05779/HSE 15 Selcroft Road, Purley CR8 1AG
Erection of two/three storey side extension
Ward: Purley
Mr Andy Newbery, adjacent neighbour, and Mr Phil Reed, Chair of Purley & Woodcote Residents' Association, spoke in objection
Mr Oliver Norris spoke in support, as the applicant
Councillor Simon Brew, ward Member for Purley, spoke in objection, on behalf of local residents
Having considered the officer's report and addendum, Councillor Paul Scott proposed and Councillor Manju Shahul-Hameed seconded the officer's recommendation and the Committee voted 3 in favour and 1 against, with 1 abstention, so permission was GRANTED for development at 15 Selcroft Road, Purley CR8 1AG.
A second motion for REFUSAL, on the grounds of being out of character with neighbouring properties, and having an overbearing impact on and overshadowing the neighbouring property, proposed by Councillor Luke Clancy, was not seconded.