alterations and extensions to a property on Church Hill, Purley
Croydon's Planning Committee refused permission in May 2026 for alterations and extensions to a Purley property, citing design and overdevelopment concerns.
Croydon's Planning Committee refused permission in May 2026 for alterations and extensions to a property at 24 Church Hill, Purley, which aimed to create five new residential units. The committee cited design issues, including overdevelopment of the forecourt, clutter, and visual intrusion, as reasons for the refusal.
This decision followed two previous refusals and dismissed appeals for similar applications at the same site. A report to the committee said officers had argued the scheme was policy compliant and that previous inspectorate decisions held significant weight.
Key facts
- Croydon's Planning Committee refused permission for the project on 30 April 2026. Source
- The refusal was based on design, overdevelopment of the forecourt, clutter, and visual intrusion. Source
- The project aimed to create five new residential units. Source
- Officers argued the scheme was policy compliant. Source
- The application followed two previous refusals and dismissed appeals. Source
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