Meeting documents

Planning Sub-Committee
Wednesday, 6th September, 2017

Planning Sub-Committee Minutes

Date:
Wednesday 6th September 2017
Time:
8:30pm
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 Maggie Mansell, Susan Winborn and Chris Wright

Also present:
Councillors Margaret Bird and Helen Pollard
Absent:
Councillor Bernadette Khan
Apologies for absence:
Councillor Bernadette Khan

Item Item/Resolution
MINUTES - PART A
A52/17 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.

A53/17 DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST

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

A54/17 URGENT BUSINESS (IF ANY)

There was none.

A55/17 EXEMPT ITEMS

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

A56/17 PLANNING APPLICATIONS FOR DECISION

THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION (6.1) WAS WITHDRAWN FOR DECISION UNDER DELEGATED AUTHORITY:

6.1 17/01562/FUL Development Site Adjoining 7 Westminster Avenue, Thornton Heath CR7 8BS
Erection of two storey building comprising 2 one bedroom flats 2 parking spaces and provision of ancillary bin/cycle store
Ward: Upper Norwood

 

6.2 17/01706/HSE 20 Mapledale Avenue, Croydon CR0 5TB
Alterations and erection of single/two storey extensions and porch
Ward: Fairfield


Mr Robert McQuillan spoke in objection, on behalf of neighbouring residents

Councillor Helen Pollard, ward Member for Coulsdon East, spoke in objection on behalf of local residents.

 

After consideration of the officer's report, Councillor Chris Wright proposed and Councillor Sue Winborn seconded REFUSAL, on the grounds of overdevelopment and being detrimental to the amenities of adjoining properties, and the Committee voted 2 in favour, 3 against, so this motion thereby fell.

The Committee then voted on a second motion for APPROVAL, supporting the officer's recommendation, proposed by Councillor Paul Scott and seconded by Councillor Humayun Kabir, 3 in favour and 2 against so planning permission was GRANTED for development at 20 Mapledale Avenue, Croydon CR0 5TB.

 

6.3 17/03656/HSE 55 Marlpit Lane, Coulsdon CR5 2HF
Erection of single storey side, single storey rear, two storey side and rear extension
Ward: Coulsdon East

 

Mrs Heather Wright, a neighbouring resident, spoke in objection

Mr Shailender Nagpal (Design & Plan consultants) spoke as the agent, on behalf of the applicant

Councillor Margaret Bird, ward Member for Coulsdon East, spoke in objection, on behalf of local residents
 

After consideration of the officer's report, Councillor Paul Scott proposed and Councillor Humayun Kabir seconded the officer's recommendation and the Committee voted 3 in favour, 2 against, so planning permission was GRANTED for development at 55 Marlpit Lane, Coulsdon CR5 2HF, with an informative recommending that the kitchen extraction be sited at the rear of the property, not on the side elevation facing Mrs Wright.

A second motion for REFUSAL, on the grounds of overdevelopment and loss of outlook for neighbouring properties, proposed by Councillor Chris Wright and seconded by Councillor Sue Winborn, thereby fell.

MINUTES - PART B
  None
The meeting ended at 9:22pm