Agenda and minutes

To approve the minutes of the meeting held on Thursday, 3 August 2023 as an accurate record.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held Thursday 3 August 2023 be signed as a correct record.

Members are invited to declare any disclosable pecuniary interests (DPIs) and other registrable and non-registrable interests they may have in relation to any item(s) of business on today’s agenda.

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

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.

There was none.

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

Demolition of 3no. garages at the rear of Nos. 172A - 174A (facing onto Helder Street) and erection of one two-storey 4-bed house; including associated works.

Ward: South Croydon

Recommendation: Grant permission

Ward: South Croydon

Chris Stacey gave a presentation on the development and answered questions from the members. He provided points of clarification on the omission of a window in a neighbouring property, and the distances between the development and the neighbouring property.

Jason Sam spoke in objection to the application; Miheer Mehta spoke in support of the application, and Councillor Denton as the substitute for the ward Member Councillor Maria Gatland, addressed the Committee with her view on the application. After the speakers had finished, the committee began the deliberation, during which they raised the following points:

·       The development was now detached from the neighbouring property and allowed access to a rear garden.

·       One parking space was provided which addressed the previous reason for refusal.

·       The design was improved and more in keeping with the character of the area.

·       The main concern was the impact on 172 A Selsdon Road, however, considering whether the harm was significant enough to refuse the application, this was not strong enough.

·       The two reasons for refusal previously had been addressed by removing a car parking space and changing the shape of the development.

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

The motion to grant the application was taken to a vote and carried with 6 Members voting in favour. The Committee RESOLVED to GRANT the application for Kickers House, 172A Selsdon Road, South Croydon, CR2 6PJ.