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157/21

Minutes of Previous Meeting pdf icon PDF 208 KB

To approve the minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 4 November 2021 as an accurate record.

Minutes:

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 4 November 2021 be signed as a correct record.

 

158/21

Disclosure of Interest

Members and co-opted Members of the Council are reminded that, in accordance with the Council’s Code of Conduct and the statutory provisions of the Localism Act, they are required to consider in advance of each meeting whether they have a disclosable pecuniary interest (DPI), an other registrable interest (ORI) or a non-registrable interest (NRI) in relation to any matter on the agenda. If advice is needed, Members should contact the Monitoring Officer in good time before the meeting.

 

If any Member or co-opted Member of the Council identifies a DPI or

ORI which they have not already registered on the Council’s register of interests or which requires updating, they should complete the disclosure form which can be obtained from Democratic Services at any time, copies of which will be available at the meeting for return to the Monitoring Officer.

 

Members and co-opted Members are required to disclose any DPIs and

ORIs at the meeting.

 

· Where the matter relates to a DPI they may not participate in any discussion or vote on the matter and must not stay in the meeting unless granted a dispensation.

· Where the matter relates to an ORI they may not vote on the matter unless granted a dispensation.

· Where a Member or co-opted Member has an NRI which directly relates to their financial interest or wellbeing, or that of a relative or close associate, they must disclose the interest at the meeting, may not take part in any discussion or vote on the matter and must not stay in the meeting unless granted a dispensation. Where a matter affects the NRI of a Member or co-opted Member, section 9 of Appendix B of the Code of Conduct sets out the test which must be applied by the Member to decide whether disclosure is required.

 

The Chair will invite Members to make their disclosure orally at the

commencement of Agenda item 3, to be recorded in the minutes.

Minutes:

Cllr Fraser addressed the committee to advise that he had previously worked with Martin Scholar.

 

159/21

Urgent Business (if any)

To receive notice of any business not on the agenda which in the opinion of the Chair, by reason of special circumstances, be considered as a matter of urgency.

Minutes:

There was none.

160/21

Development presentations pdf icon PDF 108 KB

To receive the following presentations on a proposed development:

 

Minutes:

There were none.

161/21

21/01997/PRE Citiscape, Drummond Road and Frith Road, Croydon, CR0 1TW pdf icon PDF 367 KB

Demolition of existing buildings; redevelopment of the site to deliver approximately 130 new homes across two residential buildings, landscaping, car parking and associated works.

 

Ward: Fairfield

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Demolition of existing buildings; redevelopment of the site to deliver approximately 130 new homes across two residential buildings, landscaping, car parking and associated works.

 

Ward: Fairfield

 

Martin Scholar, James Mac Allister, Ben Ford and Dominique Oliver from Barratt London attended to give a presentation and respond to Members' questions and issues raised for further consideration prior to submission of a planning application.

 

The main issues raised at this meeting were as follows:

 

Residential redevelopment of site

 

Members noted the history of the site and recognise the applicant’s actions, the committee also welcomed the fact that there were proposals to redevelop the site.

 

Height

 

There was a mixed response from Members on the height of the proposed development. Whilst some Members were concerned with the height of the building, other Members encouraged the applicant to build the development furthest away from the conservation area higher, this would help to increase the viability of providing a greater affordable housing offer.

The Committee expressed some concern regarding the character of the Drummond Road site as they felt as though the appearance was bland and they had a desire to make the site look more attractive. Members also suggested that more detailing would be required to enable the building to appear more interesting.

 

Design

 

The Committee suggested that the balconies should be inset rather than overhang the highways and stated that they would prefer more distance between the tower and the smaller block.

 

Affordable housing provision

 

Members felt that it was incorrect for the applicant to act as though the building should be considered as vacant rather than being unfit for purpose.

The Committee were not persuaded that the affordable housing should apply solely to the uplift. Members encouraged the applicant to provide a policy compliant with the Councils affordable housing proposal.

If there was a viability issue Members encouraged the applicant to build the development furthest away from the conservation area higher, which would increase the viability of providing a greater affordable housing offer.

 

 

Other

 

The committee voiced their concerns regarding the impact of the development on the heritage assets, highlighting the fact that there was a similar sized tower located close by.

Members stated that when the application came before the committee they would like to see the cumulative impact of the development on heritage assets and would like to test any potential wind tumbling effects caused by the development.

Members welcomed the introduction of a green roof as part of the application and explained that they wanted to see more effort made in regards to sourcing materials, as well as an approach to construction that would endeavour to reduce the carbon footprint of the development as much as possible.

 

162/21

Planning applications for decision pdf icon PDF 148 KB

To consider the accompanying reports by the Director of Planning & Strategic Transport:

 

163/21

21/03083/FUL - 16D Highfield Hill, Upper Norwood, SE19 3PS pdf icon PDF 134 KB

Demolition of the existing dwelling, erection of 6 three storey houses, provision of associated off-street parking.

 

Ward: Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood

Recommendation: Grant permission

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Demolition of the existing dwelling, erection of 6 three storey houses, provision of associated off-street parking.

 

Ward: Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood

 

The officers presented details of the planning application and responded to questions for clarification.

 

Dr Pierre-antoine Bares spoke against the application.

 

MrAndrew Ryley spoke on behalf of the applicant in support of the application.

 

The Committee deliberated on the application presentation heard before them having heard all the speakers who addressed the Committee, and in turn addressed their view on the matter.

 

The substantive motion to GRANT the application based on the officer’s recommendation was proposed by Councillor Humayun Kabir. This was seconded by Councillor Clive Fraser.

 

The motion to grant was taken to a vote with five Members voting in favour and four Members voting against.

 

The Committee RESOLVED to GRANT the application for the development at 16D Highfield Hill, Upper Norwood, SE19 3PS.

 

 

 

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21/02846/FUL - 41 Fairdene Road, Coulsdon, CR5 1RD pdf icon PDF 114 KB

Demolition of existing dwellinghouse and the construction of a three storey plus lower ground floor level building comprising 9 flats, with associated vehicle and cycle parking, refuse store, hard and soft landscaping.

 

Ward: Coulsdon Town

Recommendation: Grant permission

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Demolition of existing dwelling house and the construction of a three storey plus lower ground floor level building comprising 9 flats, with associated vehicle and cycle parking, refuse store, hard and soft landscaping.

 

Ward: Coulsdon Town

 

The officers presented details of the planning application and responded to questions for clarification.

 

Ms Maureen Levy spoke against the application.

 

Mr Jan Slominski spoke on behalf of the applicant in support of the application.

 

Councillor Simon Brew spoke on behalf of the referring Ward Member Councillor Mario Creatura against the application.

 

The Committee deliberated on the application presentation heard before them having heard all the speakers who addressed the Committee, and in turn addressed their view on the matter.

 

The substantive motion to GRANT the application based on the officer’s recommendation was not supported.

 

The motion to REFUSE the application was proposed by Councillor Clive Fraser. This was seconded by Councillor Parker.

 

The motion to refuse was taken to a vote with eight Members voting in favour, no Members voting against and one Member abstained their vote.

 

The Committee RESOLVED to REFUSE the application for the development at 41 Fairdene Road, Coulsdon, CR5 1RD.

 

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21/01912/FUL - 25-27 Roke Road, Kenley, CR8 5DZ pdf icon PDF 113 KB

Demolition of two existing detached bungalows and replacement with 6 x3 storey townhouses and one 1.5 storey detached house with 7 car parking spaces.

 

Ward: Kenley

Recommendation: Grant permission

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Demolition of two existing detached bungalows and replacement with 6 x3 storey townhouses and one 1.5 storey detached house with 7 car parking spaces.

 

Ward: Kenley

 

The officers presented details of the planning application and responded to questions for clarification.

 

Mr Derek Ritchie spoke against the application.

 

Mr Ian Coomber spoke on behalf of the applicant in support of the application.

 

The Committee deliberated on the application presentation heard before them having heard all the speakers who addressed the Committee, and in turn addressed their view on the matter.

 

The substantive motion to GRANT the application based on the officer’s recommendation was proposed by Councillor Fraser. This was seconded by Councillor Kabir.

 

The motion to grant was taken to a vote with five Members voting in favour and four Members voting against.

 

The Committee RESOLVED to GRANT the application for the development at 25-27 Roke Road, Kenley, CR8 5DZ.

 

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Items referred by Planning Sub-Committee

To consider any item(s) referred by a previous meeting of the Planning Sub-Committee to this Committee for consideration and determination:

 

There are none.

Minutes:

There were none.

167/21

Other planning matters pdf icon PDF 104 KB

To consider the accompanying report by the Director of Planning & Strategic Transport:

 

Minutes:

There were none.

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Weekly Planning Decisions pdf icon PDF 286 KB

Attached is the list of Delegated and Planning Committee/Sub-Committee decisions taken between 25 October 2021 and 5 November 2021.

Minutes:

The report was received for information.