Agenda and minutes

To approve the minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 3 December 2020 as an accurate record.

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RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 3 December 2020 be signed as a correct record with the following amendments:

To record the change in Chair during the meeting, from Councillor Chris Clark to Vice Chair, Councillor Ben-Hassel.

In reference to Item 19/04661/FUL 34 Brownlow Road, Croydon, CR0 5JT, comments made by Councillor Paul Scott suggesting that one parking space on the site was a very low amount, and that parking permits should not be restricted, that there was enough bays for residents to have their own parking provision on site and therefore to allow residents to access parking permits.

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.

Councillor Pat Clouder disclosed for transparency in relation to item 20/01658/FUL 36 Oakwood Avenue, Purley, CR8 1AQ that she is a long-term customer at the cattery.

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 receive the following presentations on a proposed development:

Demolition of existing single storey commercial building and construction of mixed development of commercial/residential use in a single block a maximum of 11 storey in height to provide 60 new homes and ground floor commercial floorspace with alterations associated landscaping, new highway access and car/cycle parking as well as bin storage.

Ward: Broad Green

Demolition of existing single storey commercial building and construction of mixed development of commercial/residential use in a single block a maximum of 11 storey in height to provide 60 new homes and ground floor commercial floor space with alterations associated landscaping, new highway access and car/cycle parking as well as bin storage.

Ward: Broad Green

Richard Hyams, Matt Arnold and Ana Lopes 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:

·         Comments were raised by Members relating to the commercial elements on the ground floor with concerns of the unit being empty, and the applicants informed that they would be seeking a community use to the market which will provide a flexible space. Members supported the commercial/community use and the rationale for it, particularly in support for a nursery provision. There was a request for how the nursery provision would work with the open space which is provided for young people.

·         Members expressed concerns regarding the materials and how they might appear in on a winter day, the applicants informed that the materials was appropriate for all seasons.

·         A Member had questions around the shading effect of the building.

·         Open space and play provision within the scheme was discussed and Members would like the focus to remain within the afford element.

·         There was indication from Members to explore the play and communal space design further and whether it was publicly accessible. The applicants explained the different areas for different ages and further explained the opportunity of sharing space with the neighbouring development, with the ground floor to be a play space for different ages and the terrace to be a more general use.

·         Members raised concerns with how the servicing of the building was to run.

·         There was concerns from Members for the concept of a pocket park at the front of the building, the execution of it and the design, and also accommodating provision for disabled parking spaces.

·         Comments from Members were raised in relation to the privacy on the balconies, there was a suggestion for storage on the balconies as part of the design.

·         There were mixed views by Members on the height and place specific policy, some Members expressed support on the increased height against the policy due to the affordable housing offer, other Members expressed their concern about the height and that policy should be adhered to in regardless to the affordable offer as it was not justified.

·         Members raised comments about the design of having a top middle and bottom expression was working in particular with regards to the balconies.

·         There was support for the 10% accessible units, though there was a steer from Members that the opportunity to increase that provision should be explored.

·         There were comments made around the other public spaces around the building beyond the play space and how the public realm works at the ground  ...  view the full minutes text for item 296/20

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

Demolition of existing garages and erection of a three storey residential development of 8 flats, together with parking, landscaping improvements and other associated works.

Ward: South Croydon

Recommendation: Grant permission

Demolition of existing garages and erection of a three storey residential development of 8 flats, together with parking, landscaping improvements and other associated works.

Ward: South Croydon

THIS ITEM WAS WITHDRAWN FROM THE AGENDA FOR THIS MEETING.

Erection of a six-storey building to provide 17 flats together with car parking, landscaping and other associated works.

Ward: New Addington South

Recommendation: Grant permission

Erection of a six-storey building to provide 17 flats together with car parking, landscaping and other associated works.

Ward: New Addington South

THIS ITEM WAS WITHDRAWN FROM THE AGENDA FOR THIS MEETING.

Demolition of a single-family dwellinghouse and erection of 4x two-storey semi-detached houses with accommodation in the roof, and 4x one-storey semi-detached houses with accommodation in the roof, with associated access, car parking, cycle and refuse storage.

Ward: Purley and Woodcote

Recommendation: Grant permission

Demolition of a single-family dwelling house and erection of 4x two storey semi-detached houses with accommodation in the roof, and 4x one-storey semi-detached houses with accommodation in the roof, with associated access, car parking, cycle and refuse storage.

Ward: Purley and Woodcote

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

Mr Paul Rice spoke against the application.

Mr Ian Woodward-Court, the applicant’s agent, 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 taken to the vote having been proposed by Councillor Paul Scott. This was seconded by Councillor Clive Fraser.

The substantive motion fell with four Members voting in favour, five Members voting against and one Member abstaining their vote.

Councillor Helen Pollard proposed for a motion to REFUSE the application on the grounds of out of character, over intensification and over development of the site and impact on neighbouring businesses and overdevelopment. Councillor Ian Parker seconded the motion.

The motion to refuse was put forward to a vote and carried with five Members voting in favour, four Members voting against and one Member abstaining their vote.

The Committee therefore RESOLVED to REFUSE the application for the development of 36 Oakwood Avenue, Purley, CR8 1AQ.

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.

There were none.

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

Attached is the list of Delegated and Planning Committee/Sub- Committee decisions taken between 23 November 2020 and 4 December 2020.

The report was received for information.