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Minutes of Previous Meeting pdf icon PDF 64 KB

To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 2 August 2018 as an accurate record.

Minutes:

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 2 August 2018 be signed as a correct record.

 

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Disclosure of Interest

In accordance with the Council’s Code of Conduct and the statutory provisions of the Localism Act, Members and co-opted Members of the Council are reminded that it is a requirement to register disclosable pecuniary interests (DPIs) and gifts and hospitality to the value of which exceeds £50 or multiple gifts and/or instances of hospitality with a cumulative value of £50 or more when received from a single donor within a rolling twelve month period. In addition, Members and co-opted Members are reminded that unless their disclosable pecuniary interest is registered on the register of interests or is the subject of a pending notification to the Monitoring Officer, they are required to disclose those disclosable pecuniary interests at the meeting. This should be done by completing the Disclosure of Interest form and handing it to the Democratic Services representative at the start of the meeting. The Chair will then invite Members to make their disclosure orally at the commencement of Agenda item 3. Completed disclosure forms will be provided to the Monitoring Officer for inclusion on the Register of Members’ Interests.

Minutes:

Councillor Millson made a declaration in relation to the application of 5-9 Surrey Street that he had supported the Matthew’s Yard Crowdfunding Campaign with a £50 donation earlier in the year. For transparency this did not sway his decision and was not a pecuniary interest.

 

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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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Development presentations pdf icon PDF 108 KB

To receive the following presentations on a proposed development:

 

 

Additional documents:

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18/01011/PRE Site Of The Former Taberner House And The Queen's Gardens pdf icon PDF 2 MB

Proposals for the layout and landscaping for Queen’s Gardens (discharge of Condition 4 attached to permission17/05158/CONR).

 

Ward: Fairfield

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Proposals for the layout and landscaping for Queen’s Gardens (discharge of Condition 4 attached to permission 17/05158/CONR).

 

Ward: Fairfield

 

Representatives of the applicant attended to give a presentation to the Members’ as questions and issues were raised for discussion with further consideration prior to their submission of a planning application.

 

The main issues raised during the meeting were as follows:

 

§  Public Realm – Members of the Committee discussed the water feature in the Queen’s Garden suggesting that it would be an essential element for a major town like Croydon, which had worked well in recent years and had transported the way in which the place worked. The Committee encouraged the idea of a water theme that did not have to be big to be effective, but one that was modest within its cost.

 

§  The Committee discussed the history of the Queen’s Garden to reflect the railway heritage, which could be encouraged by way of panel boards or a wall in the area to show its historical significance.

 

§  The Committee discussed the overall maintenance costs of the Queen’s Garden which was a general requirement to deliver play and the wider use of the community. The cost of the maintenance was important, and needed to be factored in with the on-going discussions to enlighten the garden to factor in antisocial behaviour and the transformation of the garden.

 

§  Pedestrian access was welcomed, although Members of the Committee noted on there being more pathway and less grass.

 

§  The Committee welcomed the idea that utilising the landscape of the Queen’s Garden for children and members of the public to play on rather than just having play equipment, would make the play space more effective and be a better fit for the garden. To create something more intelligent rather than just a traditional playground was encouraged. 

 

§  The Committee was pleased with the way the application was coming along and for further decisions to be delegated by officers.

 

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Planning applications for decision pdf icon PDF 86 KB

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

 

Additional documents:

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17/06314/FUL Land to the North and South of Shrublands Avenue, Croydon, CR0 8JD pdf icon PDF 138 KB

Demolition of garages and erection of one four-storey building and two three-storey buildings comprising of 26 residential units (15 x one-bedroom and 11 x two-bedroom flats) together with associated car parking and cycle parking spaces, hard and soft landscaping, alterations to ground levels, servicing arrangements, refuse and recycling facilities, and public and private amenity space.

 

Ward: Shirley South

Recommendation: GRANT permission

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Demolition of garages and erection of one four-storey building and two three-storey buildings comprising of 26 residential units (15 x one-bedroom and 11 x two-bedroom flats) together with associated car parking and cycle parking spaces, hard and soft landscaping, alterations to ground levels, servicing arrangements, refuse and recycling facilities, and public and private amenity space.

 

Ward: Shirley South

 

Details of the planning application was presented by the officers and officers responded to questions and clarifications.

 

Martin Warner spoke against the application.

 

MarziaNicodemi-Ehikioya spoke against the application.

 

Adam Conchie (Agent) and Mr Douglas Mcintosh (Agent and Architect) spoke in support of the application.

 

Councillor Jason Cummings, Ward Councillor spoke against the application.

 

Councillor Mansell proposed a motion for APPROVAL of the application.

Councillor Clark seconded the motion.

 

Councillor Roche proposed a motion to DEFER the application for further investigation works on the potential of surface water flooding, over intensification of a dense area which caused dampness in the area and parking concerns. Councillor Perry seconded the motion.

 

The motion of approval was put forward to the vote and was carried with six Members voting in favour and four against. The motion to defer therefore fell.

 

The Committee therefore RESOLVED to GRANT the application of the development of Land to the North and South of Shrublands Avenue, Croydon, CR0 8JD.

 

 

At 8.04pm, the Planning Committee adjourned for a short break.

At 8.11pm, the Planning Committee reconvened.

 

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17/06344/FUL 29 Beech Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 0NN pdf icon PDF 99 KB

Demolition of existing single-family dwelling and erection of one 3-storey block, containing 9 flats with associated access, 9 parking spaces, cycle storage and refuse store.

 

Ward: Sanderstead

Recommendation: GRANT permission

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Demolition of existing single-family dwelling and erection of one 3-storey block, containing 9 flats with associated access, 9 parking spaces, cycle storage and refuse store.

 

Ward: Sanderstead

 

Details of the planning application was presented by the officers and officers responded to questions and clarifications.

 

Anthony Cave spoke against the application.

 

Jenima Dean spoke in support of the application.

 

Councillor Lynne Hale, Ward Councillor, spoke against the application.

 

Councillor Scott proposed a motion for APPROVAL of the application.

Councillor Mansell seconded the motion.

 

Councillor Millson proposed a motion for REFUSAL of the application on the grounds of overdevelopment and out of keeping with the local area. Councillor Brew seconded the motion.

 

The motion of approval was put forward to the vote and was carried with six Members voting in favour and four against. The motion for refusal therefore fell.

 

The Committee therefore RESOLVED to GRANT the application for the development of 29 Beech Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 0NN.

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18/01186/FUL 200-220 Selsdon Road, South Croydon, CR2 6PL pdf icon PDF 215 KB

Erection of two storey building with accommodation in roofspace comprising 8 one bedroom flats (Amendment to Planning Permission 18/00423/CONR to provide 2 additional flats in roofspace).

 

Ward: Croham

Recommendation: GRANT permission

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Erection of two storey building with accommodation in roof space comprising 8 one bedroom flats (Amendment to Planning Permission 18/00423/CONR to provide 2 additional flats in roof space).

 

Ward: Croham

 

THIS ITEM WAS WITHDRAWN FROM THE AGENDA FOR DECISION UNDER DELEGATED AUTHORITY.

 

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18/01211/FUL 5-9 Surrey Street pdf icon PDF 230 KB

Demolition of the existing building and replacement with a six/seven/eight storey development. Commercial units would be provided on the lower ground (sui generis, A3 and D1/D2) and ground floor (flexible use A1, A2, A3, D1, D2, B1(a)), with 55 flats above with associated public realm improvements and landscaping including courtyard area with, disabled car parking and cycle parking.

 

Ward: Fairfield

Reccommendation: GRANT permission

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Demolition of the existing building and replacement with a six/seven/eight storey development. Commercial units would be provided on the lower ground (sui generis, A3 and D1/D2) and ground floor (flexible use A1, A2, A3, D1, D2, B1(a)), with 55 flats above with associated public realm improvements and landscaping including courtyard area with, disabled car parking and cycle parking.

 

Ward: Fairfield

 

Details of the planning application was presented by the officers and officers responded to questions and clarifications.

 

Saif Bonar spoke against the application.

 

Richard Quelch (Agent) and Richard Hamilton (Hoodoos) spoke in support of the application.

 

Councillor Clark proposed a motion to DEFER the application to review the viability issues of creating affordable housing and improve the design of the application to reflect the sentiment of Surrey Street. Councillor Scott seconded the motion.

 

The motion to defer was put forward to the vote and was carried with all ten Members unanimously voting in favour.

 

The Committee therefore RESOLVED to DEFER the application for the development of 5-9 Surrey Street, Croydon, CR0 1RG for further review.

 

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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.

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Other planning matters pdf icon PDF 104 KB

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

 

There are none.

Minutes:

There were none.