Agenda and minutes

Planning Sub-Committee - Thursday, 25th July, 2024 7.15 pm

Venue: Council Chamber, Town Hall, Katharine Street, Croydon CR0 1NX. View directions

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Disclosure of Interest

Disclosure of Interests Members and co-opted Members of the Council are reminded that, in accordance with the Members’ Code of Conduct and the statutory provisions of the Localism Act 2011, they are required to consider in advance of each meeting whether they have a disclosable pecuniary interest (DPI), some 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 must urgently 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 in general to disclose any relevant DPIs, ORIs or NRIs 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 room unless granted a dispensation. - Where the matter directly relates to the financial interest or wellbeing of 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 or affects their or a relevant person’s financial interest or wellbeing, whether they can participate in any discussion or vote on the matter or stay in the room depends on the detailed rules in paragraphs 7 to 9 of Appendix B of the Members’ Code of Conduct. The Chair will invite Members to make their disclosure of interests orally at the meeting and they will also be recorded in the minutes.

Minutes:

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

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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.

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Planning applications for decision pdf icon PDF 81 KB

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

 

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23/04771 - 11 Haydn Avenue, Purley, CR8 4AG pdf icon PDF 96 KB

Erection of 2 no. three bed semi-detached dwellinghouses and 2 no. two bed semi-detached dwellinghouses (following demolition of existing garage and side extension). Associated access driveway, parking, and hard and soft landscaping.

 

Ward: Kenley

Recommendation: Grant permission

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Erection of 2 no. three bed semi-detached dwellinghouses and 2 no. two bed semi-detached dwellinghouses (following demolition of existing garage and side extension). Associated access driveway, parking, and hard and soft landscaping.

 

Ward: Kenley

 

The officer presented details of the planning application and in response to members’ questions explained that:

 

  • The proposed development would be the only back land development on that side of the Haydn Avenue.
  • The proposed development would be subservient to the main dwelling.
  • The gradient of the access road was 1 in 7 at its steepest points and 1 in 12 at other points, this was quite a steep gradient but it was quite common on the steeper roads in that part of Purley. The width of the access road was 3.7m in total and 1.2m of which was for pedestrian access this met the guidance for the width of the access drive. The applicant had provided diagrams which showed that emergency vehicles could access and egress the site in a forward gear.
  • Lighting of the access path would be secured via condition.
  • There was no provision for affordable housing as it was a minor development.
  • The yardstick was 18-21m between windows and the proposed development was 17m and there was no direct sight line due to the change in land level.

 

Eamon Price spoke in objection to the application; Simon Grainger spoke in support of the application and Councillor Ola Kolade addressed the Committee with his view as the Ward Councillor. The sub-committee began the deliberation, during which they raised the following points:

 

  • The proposed development was out of keeping with the character of the local area.
  • This would set a precedent for back land development on that side of Haydn Avenue, however there were several back land developments in the local area.
  • There was no step free access to the living areas.
  • The retained garden would be smaller than policy required.
  • When the inspector dismissed the earlier appeal, they recognised the large gardens and sense of space along that side of Haydn Avenue. The inspector also wanted to maintain the character, appearance and development layout pattern of the local area.
  • Members wanted the design to match the size, scale and massing of properties in the area.
  • The scheme provided additional homes which people would want to live in.
  • The proposed development aligned with Croydon’s housing targets and local plan policies, as it provided a mixture of 2- and three-bedroom units which met the boroughs diverse housing needs.
  • The proposed development would enhance the street scene with high quality architecture.
  • The previous application was refused and was dismissed at appeal stage correctly as it was an overdevelopment.

 

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

 

The motion to grant the application was taken to a vote and fell with three Members voting in favour and three Members voting against. The Chair used his casting vote against the motion.

 

Councillor Parker  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4/24

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24/00987/FUL - 30 Wyvern Road, Purley, CR8 2NP pdf icon PDF 106 KB

Erection of single storey side and rear extension and rear dormer loft extension. Conversion of existing dwellinghouse into 2 self-contained homes, with sub-division of rear garden, associated landscaping and provision of car parking, cycle and refuse storage.

 

Ward: Purley and Woodcote

Recommendation: Grant permission

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Erection of single storey side and rear extension and rear dormer loft extension. Conversion of existing dwellinghouse into 2 self-contained homes, with sub-division of rear garden, associated landscaping and provision of car parking, cycle and refuse storage.

 

Erection of ground floor side and rear extensions and rear dormer roof extension to facilitate the conversion of the dwelling into 4 flats, and subdivision of rear garden to provide private and communal amenity spaces. Associated cycle storage, refuse storage and a heat pump enclosure, along with provision of play space, landscaping and 2no. onsite car parking spaces.

 

Ward: Purley and Woodcote

 

The officer presented details of the planning application and in response to members’ questions explained that:

 

  • Three previous applications were refused by officers under delegated authority.
  • The issues with the previous applications had been addressed, the proposed development had very minor impact on the appearance of the front elevation from the street.
  • The extension to the property proposed in both applications were similar, the differences were the conversion of the property internally and the subdivision of the garden; however. The dimensions of the extensions to the side and rear of the building remain the same, however the extension has been enlarged on the rear corner to ‘wrap around’ the existing building.
  • The rear extension would be of a similar depth to number 28
  • The wrap around portion of scheme and side extension would not count as permitted development.

 

Jack Connah spoke in objection to the application; James Cohen spoke in support of the application and Councillor Samir Dwesar addressed the Committee with his view as the Ward Councillor. The sub-committee began the deliberation, during which they raised the following points:

 

  • The previous substandard accommodation concerns had been addressed.
  • There was concern over a cumulative impact of these types of developments on Wyvern Road.
  • There were concerns on the detrimental impact that the proposed development would have on the character of the area.
  • The proposed development would offer welcome change and add diversity to the area and there were no concerns regarding the internal layout of both schemes.
  • The garden layout was considered confusing.
  • The extension was out of keeping with the character of the main dwelling.
  • The wrap around extension was not in keeping, the design was not appreciated.

 

The substantive motion to GRANT application 23/04490/FUL based on the officer’s recommendation was proposed by Councillor Fraser. This was seconded by Councillor Islam.

 

The motion to grant was taken to a vote and fell with three Members voting in favour and three Members voting against. The Chair used his casting vote to vote against the application.

 

Councillor Parker proposed to refused the application 23/04490/FUL on the grounds that it was out of keeping with the area and the host property. This was seconded by Councillor Fish.

 

The motion to refuse was taken to a vote and carried with three Members voting in favour and three Members voting against.  The Chair used his casting vote to in favour of the motion to refuse  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5/24

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23/04490/FUL - 30 Wyvern Road, Purley, CR8 2NP pdf icon PDF 106 KB

Erection of ground floor side and rear extensions and rear dormer roof

extension to facilitate the conversion of the dwelling into 4 flats, and subdivision of rear garden to provide private and communal amenity spaces. Associated cycle storage, refuse storage and a heat pump enclosure, along with provision of play space, landscaping and 2no. onsite car parking spaces.

 

Ward: Purley and Woodcote

Recommendation: Grant permission

Additional documents: