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  • Residents have the option to pay the annual subs of £5, either by cash, a cheque, or by a printed Standing Order form. If you wish, you can make one single annual payment, or set up an annual Standing Order instruction via your online bank account, or through your banking app.

    The RRA’s Bank details are:

    Name: Riddlesdown Residents Association

    Sort Code: 30-99-50

    Account Number: 37821768

    Ideally all future subscription payments of […]

    Published On: 11 February, 2025Categories: Subscriptions

Latest planning news

  • GRANTED 98 Hyde Road  16/05057/FUL – 03 Oct 2016 – Demolition of existing dwelling. Erection of a building with lower ground floor and accommodation in roofspace comprising 7 two bedroom apartments. formation of vehicular access and provision of associated parking spaces, bicycle storages and refuse store.

    Published On: 3 October, 2016Categories: Planning A LTags:

Latest transport news

  • Because there are no ‘Traffic Wardens’ patrolling the ‘Common’ car park, residents and users might think that by parking there for a few minutes, that they will ‘get away’ without paying.

    We have been advised by a number of users that they have received a ‘Park Charge Notice’ from District Enforcement. Users, by parking there in excess of 10 minutes (drivers only have 10 minutes grace to make a payment – there is no notification about this on site!) and not paying will receive a Park Charge […]

    Published On: 14 December, 2021Categories: News, Transport
  • GTR (Southern Railway & Thameslink) have announced today (8/11/25) in an e-mail that they are gradually reinstating the half-hourly service during the weekdays from 14 December 2025 for the East Grinstead line (including Riddlesdown). But there are some catches!

    They advise;
    “Services between East Grinstead and London Victoria – Monday to Friday
    To make it easier for people to travel during the middle of the day, services between East Grinstead and London Victoria will now be half-hourly during the middle of the day on weekdays, rather than hourly.

    Published On: 8 November, 2025Categories: News, TransportTags:
  • Not Approved – 33 Buttermere Gardens25/03418/NMA – 21 Oct 2025 – Non material amendment to planning permission 25/01227/HSE for a proposed two storey side extension and single storey rear extension The application seeks to amend: The approved pitched roof extension to a flat roof construction. The replacement of approved bi-fold doors with sliding doors. The reduction in height of the kitchen window (no longer full height). The reduction in width of the first-floor bedroom window.

    Published On: 8 November, 2025Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • Not Approved – 33 Buttermere Gardens25/03418/NMA – 21 Oct 2025 – Non material amendment to planning permission 25/01227/HSE for a proposed two storey side extension and single storey rear extension The application seeks to amend: The approved pitched roof extension to a flat roof construction. The replacement of approved bi-fold doors with sliding doors. The reduction in height of the kitchen window (no longer full height). The reduction in width of the first-floor bedroom window.

    Published On: 8 November, 2025Categories: News, Weekly List
  • Rail engineering works on the Riddlesdown (RDD) line

    There are no trains between South Croydon to/from East Grinstead and/or Uckfield, and including to/from Riddlesdown Station on Sunday 9 November, due to engineering works.

    For Riddlesdown, rail tickets will be accepted on the 412 bus service to/from Purley station. This will of course affect those fans travelling to Palace’s home game against Brighton on Sunday. More details on this Southern Railway link

    Published On: 3 November, 2025Categories: News, TransportTags:
  • SUBMITTED – 22 Rectory Park – 25/03419/DISC – 29 Oct 2025 – Discharge of Conditions 5 (SuDS) and 7 (Landscaping) of planning permission 23/00940/FUL (Erection of pair of semi-detached dwellings (2 no.) with associated parking and landscaping to the rear of 22 Rectory Park. Access off Rectory park via the approved access drive associated with development at 20 Rectory Park (ref 22/05329/FUL) (amended description)Erection of pair of semi-detached dwellings (2 no.) with associated parking and landscaping to the rear of 22 Rectory Park. Access off Rectory park […]

    Published On: 1 November, 2025Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • SUBMITTED – 1E Riddlesdown Avenue25/03493/LP – 27 Oct 2025 -Erection of single storey rear extension and installation of 4no. windows to the side elevations.

    Published On: 1 November, 2025Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • SUBMITTED – 1E Riddlesdown Avenue25/03493/LP – 27 Oct 2025 -Erection of single storey rear extension and installation of 4no. windows to the side elevations.

    SUBMITTED – 22 Rectory Park25/03419/DISC – 29 Oct 2025 – Discharge of Conditions 5 (SuDS) and 7 (Landscaping) of planning permission 23/00940/FUL (Erection of pair of semi-detached dwellings (2 no.) with associated parking and landscaping to the rear of 22 Rectory Park. Access off Rectory park via the approved access drive associated with development at 20 Rectory […]

    Published On: 1 November, 2025Categories: News, Weekly List
  • Not Approved – 11 Lower Barn Road25/03203/NMA – 01 Oct 2025 – Non-material amendment to planning permission ref. 22/00220/HSE for alterations, erection of single/two storey front/side and two storey rear extension. The amendment is for:
    1) Minor cavity wall extension to front wall in order to comply with building regulations, for maximum thermal efficiency.
    2) Flat roof over porch and side single storey extension.

    Published On: 26 October, 2025Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • SUBMITTED – 48 Mitchley Hill25/03332/DISC – 14 Oct 2025 – Details pursuant to condition 5 (Condtion 5- Sustainability C02 reduction) of planning reference 19/02209/FUL for the Demolition of single-family dwelling and erection of one 3-storey block, containing 6 x 2-bedroom apartments, 2 x 4-bedroom houses and 1 x 3 bedroom house with associated access, 10 parking spaces, cycle storage and refuse store.

    Published On: 26 October, 2025Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • SUBMITTED – 48 Mitchley Hill25/03332/DISC – 14 Oct 2025 – Details pursuant to condition 5 (Condtion 5- Sustainability C02 reduction) of planning reference 19/02209/FUL for the Demolition of single-family dwelling and erection of one 3-storey block, containing 6 x 2-bedroom apartments, 2 x 4-bedroom houses and 1 x 3 bedroom house with associated access, 10 parking spaces, cycle storage and refuse store.

    Not approved – 11 Lower Barn Road25/03203/NMA – 01 Oct 2025 – Non-material amendment to planning permission ref. 22/00220/HSE […]

    Published On: 26 October, 2025Categories: News, Weekly List
  • School Flashing signs on Mitchley Ave
    Some residents/motorists may have noticed the two amber flashing school signs on Mitchley Ave, in both directions (by No. 9 and opposite No.153), were flashing at weird times – like on a Sunday evening.

    The RRA took this up a few weeks ago with the Council and Milestone, their street lighting contactor, to reset the times – for the times/days, coinciding with Riddlesdown Collegiate’s start and finish times.

    However, the Council’s contractor came back to us to advise the signs required a software update, but this was […]

    Published On: 23 October, 2025Categories: Riddlesdown Collegiate, Schools
  • Fireworks
    With Diwali having just taken place and Halloween, Bonfire night and New Year’s Eve coming up, would residents please note this e-mail from one of our residents living in our area, […]
    Published On: 22 October, 2025Categories: Environment, News
  • APPROVED – 20 Rectory Park25/02437/DISC – 22 Jul 2025 – Discharge of Conditions 4 (SuDS) and 6 (Landscaping) of planning permission 22/05329/FUL (Demolition of existing garage, formation of access from Rectory Park and the erection two detached dwellings with associated parking and landscaping).

    Published On: 18 October, 2025Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • APPROVED – 20 Rectory Park25/02437/DISC – 22 Jul 2025 – Discharge of Conditions 4 (SuDS) and 6 (Landscaping) of planning permission 22/05329/FUL (Demolition of existing garage, formation of access from Rectory Park and the erection two detached dwellings with associated parking and landscaping).

    Published On: 18 October, 2025Categories: News, Weekly List
  • SUBMITTED – 32 Riddlesdown Avenue25/03197/HSE – 07 Oct 2025 – Erection of a single storey side extension and front porch.

    Published On: 11 October, 2025Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • SUBMITTED – 32 Riddlesdown Avenue25/03197/HSE – 07 Oct 2025 – Erection of a single storey side extension and front porch.

    Published On: 11 October, 2025Categories: News, Weekly List
  • New Street Trees

    As we have lost a number of old and mature street trees over the last few years in our area, the RRA decided last year to sponsor four street trees via the Council and ‘Trees for Streets’, https://www.treesforstreets.org/
    (for info, in the link, 20 litres is about 4 gallons).

    Unfortunately, the Council don’t have the full funds available to replace these felled trees.

    We sponsored four trees in streets last year (Coombe Wood Hill x 2, Westfield Ave and Purley Bury Close). All four new trees were in […]

    Published On: 8 October, 2025Categories: Environment, NewsTags:
  • Gas Main Renewal Works
    The RRA were recently contacted by WCB Utilities working on behalf of SGN about further gas main renewal works planned for our area and also in the adjoining in the Purley & Woodcote RA area.

    WCB advised: “The current gas mains are metallic and have come to the end of their lifespan, so we are replacing them with polyethylene pipes that have a 80-year lifespan. We use an insertion technique, so we don’t have long open cut trenches throughout the roads.

    We have a project starting at the beginning […]

    Published On: 5 October, 2025Categories: News, TransportTags: ,
  • We have been asked to advertise these Open mornings by the New Valley Primary School, Old Lodge Lane, Purley. We are told that Riddlesdown is within their catchment area. https://www.newvalleyprimary.com/

     

    Published On: 3 October, 2025Categories: News, Schools
  • Bookings are now being taken for the RRA Children’s Christmas Party on Saturday 6 December between 2 and 4pm. Suggested age range is about 2 to 10 years old.

    The party is open to children/grandchildren etc of all residents living within the RRA area. To check if you live in the area, please go to this link on our website; https://riddlesdownresidents.org.uk/the-rra-area/

    To book a place(s) or for enquiries, please e-mail; EventsRRA@gmail.com

    Footnote – please note there is a typo in the e-mail address on the front page […]

    Published On: 1 October, 2025Categories: Events, NewsTags:
  • Approved (prior approvals only) – 13 Tandridge Gardens25/02571/GPDO  – 25 Sept 2025 – Erection of single storey rear extension projecting out 5 metres with an eaves height of 2.30 metres and a maximum height of 2.57 metres.

    Published On: 30 September, 2025Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • GRANTED – 43 Lower Barn Road  – 25/02489/HSE – 19 Sept 2025 – Proposed ground floor, side and rear, wraparound extension and extension of patio.

    Published On: 30 September, 2025Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • SUBMITTED – 31 Copthorne Rise – 25/02443/CONR – 22 Sept 2025 – Variation of conditions 2 (approved drawings and documents) and 13 (arboricultural assessment) pursuant to permission 23/03091/FUL for ‘Demolition of a detached garage, alterations to land levels and erection of a detached single storey dwellinghouse with accommodation within the roof space, formation of a vehicular accesses and car parking spaces (including an access and parking space for the host property), provision of associated cycle and refuse storage’ to allow for changes to width, depth, and height […]

    Published On: 30 September, 2025Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • Certificate Refused (Lawful Dev. Cert.)  – Surgery 15 Rectory Park25/02842/LE – 2 Sep 2025 – Continued use as a self-contained residential dwelling.

    Published On: 30 September, 2025Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • SUBMITTED – 28 Riddlesdown Avenue25/02945/HSE – 19 Sep 2025 -Demolition of existing conservatory, alterations including alterations to land levels at rear and erection of single storey rear extension.

    Published On: 30 September, 2025Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • SUBMITTED – 8 Honister Heights – 25/02959/HSE – 12 Sep 2025 – Alterations to existing porch, erection of a two-storey side extension, infill single storey rear extension with internal layout reconfiguration and external alterations, and creation of patio.

    Published On: 30 September, 2025Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • SUBMITTED – 8 Honister Heights25/02959/HSE – 12 Sep 2025 – Alterations to existing porch, erection of a two-storey side extension, infill single storey rear extension with internal layout reconfiguration and external alterations, and creation of patio.

    SUBMITTED – 28 Riddlesdown Avenue25/02945/HSE – 19 Sep 2025 -Demolition of existing conservatory, alterations including alterations to land levels at rear and erection of single storey rear extension.

    Certificate Refused (Lawful Dev. Cert.) – Surgery 15 Rectory Park25/02842/LE – 2 Sep 2025 […]

    Published On: 30 September, 2025Categories: News, Weekly List
  • As many residents maybe aware, there is restricted access on Riddlesdown Open Space in Ragged Grove (the woodland behind the houses in Holmwood Ave). The woodland(s) in question has been partly fenced off by Whitgift Foundation, who own the land, due to ash die back and other unsafe trees – in particular oak trees with large limbs falling. They have signposted this woodland as closed.
    However, unknown persons are breaking down the fencing (or walking around it) […]
    Published On: 2 September, 2025Categories: News, Riddlesdown and its common
  • GRANTED – 46 Honister Heights – 25/01981/HSE – Demolition of single storey rear extension and conservatory, alterations, erection of single storey side/rear extension.

    Published On: 16 August, 2025Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • GRANTED – 46 Honister Heights – 25/01981/HSE – Demolition of single storey rear extension and conservatory, alterations, erection of single storey side/rear extension.

    Published On: 16 August, 2025Categories: News, Weekly List
  • Held on: 15 April 2025 at 7 pm

    At: St. Edmunds Hall

    Present were Sanderstead Ward Councillor Lynne Hale, and Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown Ward Councillors Endri Llabuti and Alasdair Stewart. Apologies were received from: Sanderstead Ward Councillors Yvette Hopley and Helen Redfern.

    The meeting was opened by Brian Longman, the RRA Chairman.

    Minutes of the previous AGM

    The Chairman presented the minutes from the last AGM (proposed by Phil Thomas and seconded by John Placek), […]

    Published On: 14 August, 2025Categories: Minutes
  • Income & Expenditure account at 31/12/2024

    INCOME

    31/12/2024

     31/12/2023

    Members subscriptions

    £2,965.00

     £2,837.50

    Advertisers in Recorder

    £255.00

     £250.00

    Other

    £1,693.19

     £400.00

    £4,913.19

     £3,487.50

    EXPENDITURE

    Donations, membership & affiliation fees

    Published On: 13 August, 2025Categories: Finances
  • APPROVED – 88 Riddlesdown Road – 25/01756/DISC – 27/5/25 – Discharge of Conditions 11 (Cycles, bins, EVCP, lighting, gradients) and 15 (privacy screens) of planning permission 22/00148/FUL (Demolition of existing five-bedroom detached house and erection of a block of flats comprising of 21no. units, refuse and recycling store, parking, landscaping and associated works).

    Published On: 26 July, 2025Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • P. Granted with 106 legal Ag. (3 months) – Land At 3-5 Barrowsfield – 24/03437/FUL – 23/10/24 – Erection of 6no. terraced dwellinghouses following demolition of Nos. 4 & 5 Barrowsfield.

    Published On: 19 July, 2025Categories: 3-5 Barrowsfield (Limpsfield Rd)Tags:
  • APPROVED – 48 Mitchley Hill – 25/01718/DISC – 23/5/25 – Details pursuant to conditions 4 (landscaping), 15 (playspace) and 18 (lighting scheme) of planning reference 19/02209/FUL for the demolition of single-family dwelling and erection of one 3-storey block, containing 6 x 2-bedroom apartments. 2 x 4-bedroom houses and 1 x 3 bedroom house with associated access, 10 parking spaces, cycle storage and refuse store, granted 02.08.2019.

    Published On: 19 July, 2025Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • (Approval) refused – 13 Tandridge Gardens – 25/01720/GPDO – 23/5/25 – Erection of single storey rear extension projecting out 6 metres with an eaves height of 2.50 metres and a maximum height of 2.62 metres.

    Published On: 5 July, 2025Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • NOT APPROVED – 20 Rectory Park – 25/01602/DISC – 14/5/25 – Discharge of Conditions 4 (SuDS) and 6 (Landscaping) of planning permission 22/05329/FUL (Demolition of existing garage, formation of access from Rectory Park and the erection two detached dwellings with associated parking and landscaping).

    Published On: 28 June, 2025Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • NOT APPROVED – 22 Rectory Park – 25/01603/DISC – 14/5/25 – Discharge of Conditions 5 (SuDS) and 7 (Landscaping) of planning permission 23/00940/FUL (Erection of pair of semi-detached dwellings (2 no.) with associated parking and landscaping to the rear of 22 Rectory Park. Access off Rectory park via the approved access drive associated with development at 20 Rectory Park (ref 22/05329/FUL).

    Published On: 28 June, 2025Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • APPROVED – 22 Rectory Park25/01851/DISC – 3/6/25 – Discharge of Condition 6 (External Materials) of planning permission 23/00940/FUL (Erection of pair of semi-detached dwellings (2 no.) with associated parking and landscaping to the rear of 22 Rectory Park. Access off Rectory Park via the approved access drive associated with development at 20 Rectory Park (ref 22/05329/FUL) (amended description)).

    Published On: 28 June, 2025Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • APPROVED – 20 Rectory Park – 25/01853/DISC – 4/6/25 – Discharge of Condition 5 (External materials) of planning permission 22/05329/FUL (Demolition of existing garage, formation of access from Rectory Park and the erection two detached dwellings with associated parking and landscaping).

    Published On: 28 June, 2025Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • GRANTED – 33 Buttermere Gardens 25/01227/HSE – 24/4/25 – Proposed two storey side extension and single storey rear extension.

    Published On: 28 June, 2025Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • APPEAL DISMISSED 17/6/25 – TO APPEAL 3/4/25 – REFUSED 9/10/24 – 79 Riddlesdown Rd – 24/02793/FUL – 14/8/24 – Demolition of the existing dwelling and alterations to the existing land levels and the erection of a new part two/three storey building comprising of 5 Passivhaus Certified residential dwellings (x3 2-bedroom and x2 3-bedroom units). The proposals offer private and communal amenity spaces and car parking provision (5 spaces) with associated refuse and cycle storage.

    Published On: 16 June, 2025Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • APPEAL ALLOWED 30/5/25 – TO APPEAL 16/12/24 – REFUSED – 15 Mitchley Ave 24/01105/HSE – 5/7/24 – Erection of first floor front/side extension.

    Published On: 7 June, 2025Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • GRANTED – 32 Eskdale Gardens – 25/01097/HSE – 7/4/25 – Demolition of existing garage, Erection of a single storey front/side extension incorporating a new front porch. Alterations include changes to fenestration arrangement and removal of chimney.

    Published On: 7 June, 2025Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • 88 Riddlesdown Road – 25/01756/DISC – 27 May 2025 – Discharge of Conditions 11 (Cycles, bins, EVCP, lighting, gradients) and 15 (privacy screens) of planning permission 22/00148/FUL (Demolition of existing five-bedroom detached house and erection of a block of flats comprising of 21no. units, refuse and recycling store, parking, landscaping and associated works).

    Published On: 2 June, 2025Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • SUBMITTED 20 Rectory Park – 25/01602/DISC – 14 May 2025 – Discharge of Conditions 4 (SuDS) and 6 (Landscaping) of planning permission 22/05329/FUL (Demolition of existing garage, formation of access from Rectory Park and the erection two detached dwellings with associated parking and landscaping).

    Published On: 1 June, 2025Categories: Planning M Z
  • SUBMITTED 22 Rectory Park – 25/01603/DISC – 14 May 2025 -Discharge of Conditions 5 (SuDS) and 7 (Landscaping) of planning permission 23/00940/FUL (Erection of pair of semi-detached dwellings (2 no.) with associated parking and landscaping to the rear of 22 Rectory Park. Access off Rectory park via the approved access drive associated with development at 20 Rectory Park (ref 22/05329/FUL).

    Published On: 1 June, 2025Categories: Planning M Z
  • APPROVED R/o 110 Riddlesdown Road – 25/00883/NMA 17 Mar 2025 –Non-material amendment (S96a) to planning permission ref. 24/03151/CONR for ‘Variation of condition numbers 6 (opening hours) and 7 (cat boarding numbers) attached to planning permission ref. 24/00665/FUL. (Erection of new single-storey timber framed cattery (following demolition of existing cattery). Alterations to land levels.’ The application seeks to reduce the number of pens and the overall footprint of the approved cattery.

    Published On: 20 May, 2025Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • APPROVED 22 Rectory Park – 25/01067/DISC – 27 Mar 2025 –Discharge of Condition 3 (Construction Logistics Plan) of planning permission 23/00940/FUL (Erection of pair of semi-detached dwellings (2 no.) with associated parking and landscaping to the rear of 22 Rectory Park. Access off Rectory park via the approved access drive associated with development at 20 Rectory Park (ref 22/05329/FUL) (amended description))

    Published On: 20 May, 2025Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • APPROVED 20 Rectory Park – 25/01066/DISC – 27 Mar 2025 –Discharge of Condition 3 (Construction Logistics Plan) of planning permission 22/05329/FUL (Demolition of existing garage, formation of access from Rectory Park and the erection two detached dwellings with associated parking and landscaping).

    Published On: 20 May, 2025Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • REFUSED 26 Mitchley Avenue – 25/00721/HSE – 13 Mar 2025 – Installation of an Air Source Heat Pump to be installed to the rear of the dwelling.

    Published On: 20 May, 2025Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • GRANTED 6 Mitchley Avenue – 25/00795/HSE – 10 Mar 2025 –Erection of a two storey side extension, single storey side and rear extension including new entrance porch, roof extension including increasing the ridge height and new glazing at roof level to front and rear, and extension of terrace/patio.

    Published On: 20 May, 2025Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • GRANTED 13 Grisedale Close – 25/00700/HSE – 19 Mar 2025 –Single storey rear/side extension and alterations to roof to side including raising height and provision of parapet wall.

    Published On: 20 May, 2025Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • Autumn Term 2025

    • Half Term – Monday 20th October 2025 to Friday 31st October 2025
    • End of Term – Friday 19th December 2025

    Spring Term 2026

    • Start of Spring Term – Monday 5th January 2026
    • Half Term – Monday 16th February 2026 to Friday 20th February 2026
    • End of Term of Spring Term – Friday 27th March 2026

    Summer Term 2026

    • Start of Term of Summer Term – Monday 13th April 2026
    • Half Term – […]
    Published On: 13 May, 2025Categories: Riddlesdown Collegiate
  • APPROVED 22 Rectory Park – 25/01380/NMA – 30 Apr 2025 – Non-material amendment to planning permission 23/00940/FUL (Erection of pair of semi-detached dwellings (2 no.) with associated parking and landscaping to the rear of 22 Rectory Park. Access off Rectory park via the approved access drive associated with development at 20 Rectory Park (ref 22/05329/FUL) (amended description)). The amendment is alterations to internal walls, door and window openings.

    Published On: 30 April, 2025Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • GRANTED 160 Riddlesdown Road – 25/01410/LP – 24 Apr 2025 -This application is for a hip to gable roof extension with side-facing window, rear dormer extension with rooflights to front.

    Published On: 24 April, 2025Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • 20 Rectory Park – 25/01378/NMA – 22 Apr 2025 – Non-material amendment to planning permission 22/05329/FUL (Demolition of existing garage, formation of access from Rectory Park and the erection two detached dwellings with associated parking and landscaping.) The amendment is alterations to internal walls, door and window openings.

    Published On: 22 April, 2025Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • (Approval) refused – 13 Tandridge Gardens – 25/01352/GPDO – 17 Apr 2025 – Erection of single storey rear extension projecting out 6 metres with a maximum height of 2.62 metres.

    Published On: 17 April, 2025Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • Yet again, a big thank you to all the residents, the 19th Purley Scout Group and Cllr Endri Llabuti for attending the RRA spring-clean of the area. About 40 people attended and many bags of rubbish were collected from the area – mainly from the privately owned, open space land.

    Also as usual, a big thank you to Tracey from Croydon Council, without whose help, with supplying of the equipment etc, these litter picks wouldn’t happen.

    We also understand from Tracey that the litter picks […]

    Published On: 6 April, 2025Categories: Environment, General, News
  • GRANTED 131 Mitchley Ave – 25/01003/HSE – 03 Apr 2025 – Partial demolition of existing side garage and single storey side element, Erection of single storey side/rear extension. Alterations include changes to land level and roof design.

    Published On: 3 April, 2025Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • SUBMITTED 22 Rectory Park – 25/01014/DISC – 01 Apr 2025 – Discharge of Condition 6 (External Materials) of planning permission 23/00940/FUL (Erection of pair of semi-detached dwellings (2 no.) with associated parking and landscaping to the rear of 22 Rectory Park. Access off Rectory park via the approved access drive associated with development at 20 Rectory Park (ref 22/05329/FUL) (amended description))

    Published On: 1 April, 2025Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • SUBMITTED 20 Rectory Park – 25/01016/DISC – 01 Apr 2025 –Discharge of Condition 5 (External materials) of planning permission 22/05329/FUL (Demolition of existing garage, formation of access from Rectory Park and the erection two detached dwellings with associated parking and landscaping).

    Published On: 1 April, 2025Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • P. Granted with 106 legal Ag. (3 months) 22 Rectory Park – 23/00940/FUL – 07 Mar 2023 – Erection two detached dwellings with associated parking and landscaping to the rear of 22 Rectory Park. Access off Rectory park via the approved access drive associated with development at 20 Rectory Park (ref: 22/05329/FUL). This application is in the Sanderstead RA area.

    Published On: 7 March, 2025Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • GRANTED 36 Honister Heights  25/00518/HSE  06 Mar 2025 – Demolition of existing garage and the erection of a two storey side extension and single storey wrap around rear extension, incorporating alterations to the front window and the use of render in place of brick.

    Published On: 6 March, 2025Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • New Proposals for the Redevelopment of Purley Leisure Centre and Multi-Storey Car Park

    The application was presented to the Planning Committee on 27 February and was granted permission subject to the completion of a Section 106 agreement, and the approval of the GLA.

    The seven RAs submitted a further letter on 5 February 2025 objecting to this revised application.

    Seven local Residents’ Associations (RAs) in and around the Purley area have got together to look at the controversial planning application from Polaska to demolish […]

    Published On: 28 February, 2025Categories: Non residential, Purley Leisure Centre
  • GRANTED 8 Borrowdale Drive – 25/00523/HSE – 25 Feb 2025 – Erection of a single storey rear/side extension, Alterations includes partial conversion of the existing garage.

    Published On: 25 February, 2025Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • GRANTED by the Planning Committee (but subject to the completion of a S106 agreement and approval by the GLA) Purley Leisure Centre 50 High Street Purley 24/00775/FUL 15/3/24 – Demolition of the existing buildings and erection of buildings of 5 to 12 storeys to provide a leisure centre (Use Class F2), commercial unit (Use Class E), an Integrated Retirement Community comprising a mix of Specialist Older Persons Housing and Care Accommodation for older people (Use Classes C2 and […]

    Published On: 24 February, 2025Categories: Weekly List
  • Term Dates 2024-25

    Summer Term 2025

    • End of Summer Term – Friday 18th July 2025
    Published On: 18 February, 2025Categories: Riddlesdown Collegiate
  • Residents have the option to pay the annual subs of £5, either by cash, a cheque, or by a printed Standing Order form. If you wish, you can make one single annual payment, or set up an annual Standing Order instruction via your online bank account, or through your banking app.

    The RRA’s Bank details are:

    Name: Riddlesdown Residents Association

    Sort Code: 30-99-50

    Account Number: 37821768

    Ideally all future subscription payments of […]

    Published On: 11 February, 2025Categories: Subscriptions
  • Please check train times before travelling. For more information, please click/tap on the relevant date on the link engineering works.

    Published On: 7 February, 2025Categories: Transport
  • GRANTED – 75 Westfield Ave – 25/00138/HSE 29 Jan 2025 – Erection of a first floor rear extension (resulting in a three-storey rear extension).

    Published On: 29 January, 2025Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • GRANTED 48 Purley Bury Ave – 25/00291/HSE  28 Jan 2025 –Demolition of garage. Erection of replacement detached garage and single storey side and rear extensions. Alterations to land levels including raised patio and formation of retaining walls. Erection of fence and gate to side access. Installation of wheelchair lift. Enlargement of existing vehicle crossover.

    Published On: 28 January, 2025Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • We quote from Croydon Council’s website:-

    “The Local Plan is the most important planning policy for the borough, providing a vision of how Croydon will look in 2040.  It will act as a framework for the planning and management of development in the borough over that period. The plan will serve as the foundation for a range of other planning documents that will form the Local Development Framework for Croydon.

    The Local Plan was submitted to the Secretary of State for Examination in Public on 29 […]

    Published On: 27 January, 2025Categories: Croydon Council's Local Plan, Non residential, Planning
  • GRANTED 7 Honister Heights – 25/00261/HSE – 27 Jan 2025 – Erection of single storey front/side extension and front porch. Erection of first floor side extension.

    Published On: 27 January, 2025Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • GRANTED 116 Mitchley Ave – 25/00233/FUL – 23 Jan 2025 – Change of use from Doctors Surgery (Class E(e)) to 1no. dwellinghouse (Class C3).

    Published On: 23 January, 2025Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • Update 11/1/25 – New and revised plans and documents have been submitted by the applicant and further comments need to be made by 6 February 2025. The provision of further public parking appears not to have been increased from 50.

    Published On: 11 January, 2025Categories: Non residential, Purley Leisure Centre
  • GRANTED 15 Coombe Wood Hill – 24/04153/HSE – 10 Jan 2025 –Erection of a single-storey side extension (following demolition of existing side addition).

    Published On: 10 January, 2025Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • REFUSED 6 Mitchley Avenue 24/04261/HSE – 09 Jan 2025 – Erection of a two storey side extension, single storey side and rear extension including new entrance porch, roof extension including increasing the ridge height and new glazing at roof level to front and rear, and extension of terrace/patio.

    Published On: 9 January, 2025Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • Despite the awful and stormy weather, about 40 children, plus parents/grandparents, attended the annual RRA’s Children’s Christmas Party on 7 December.

    The 40 children seemed to enjoy themselves with entertainment and a tea, and so did the adults tea, coffee, cake and some with mulled wine! And of course Father Christmas put in an appearance! As usual, special thanks need to go to all the helpers and members from the RRA Committee and in particular to the organisers Neil & Rachel Tarrant.

    […]

    Published On: 14 December, 2024Categories: General, News
  • A big thank you to all those residents; the beavers, cubs and scouts from the 19th Purley Scout Group; the two Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown Ward Cllrs; and some members of the RRA committee who attended the litter pick on 16 November – about 35 people in total.

    Litter was collected in a number of areas, and about 30 bags of rubbish were left in two locations for Veolia to collect.

    The farm field opposite the shops in Mitchley Ave was particularly bad this time and […]

    Published On: 26 November, 2024Categories: Environment, General, News
  • REFUSED 75a Riddlesdown Rd – 24/03822/FUL – 19 Nov 2024 –Proposed first floor extension with new single storey rear extension and conversion of existing dwelling into 4no self contained units with four parking spaces to front.

    Published On: 19 November, 2024Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • From 22 October 2024, the RRA received a number of enquiries from residents about two men, who with a digger, were clearing the shrubs and bushes on this land. There is a TPO on one tree on this land and a blanket TPOs on the part of land r/o 36 to 46 Honister Hts. See TPO No. 8; 2013 – Land r/o 36 to 46 Honister Heights – Link

    The RRA took this up with the Planning Department on 22 October.

    We […]

    Published On: 25 October, 2024Categories: Riddlesdown and its common
  • SUBMITTED Land at 3-5 Barrowsfield (Limpsfield Rd) – 24/03437/FUL  23 Oct 2024 – Erection of 6no. terraced dwelling houses following demolition of Nos. 4 & 5 Barrowsfield.

    Published On: 23 October, 2024Categories: 3-5 Barrowsfield (Limpsfield Rd), Non residential
  • GRANTED 32 Hyde Road – 24/03527/HSE – 15 Oct 2024 – Retrospective installation of an air conditioning unit to the outbuilding.

    Published On: 15 October, 2024Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • NOT APPROVED 48 Mitchley Hill – 24/03325/DISC 27 Sep 2024 – Details pursuant to conditions 4 (landscaping), 15 (playspace) and 18 (lighting scheme) of planning reference Demolition of single-family dwelling and erection of one 3-storey block, containing 6 x 2-bedroom apartments, 2 x 4-bedroom houses and 1 x 3 bedroom house with associated access, 10 parking spaces, cycle storage and refuse store granted 02.08.2019.

    Published On: 27 September, 2024Categories: Planning M ZTags:
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    Published On: 13 September, 2024Categories: News
  • GRANTED 11 Lower Barn Road  24/02755/HSE – 13 Sep 2024 – Formation of off-street parking with associated landscaping (retrospective).

    Published On: 13 September, 2024Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • GRANTED r/o 110 Riddlesdown Road  24/03151/CONR – 12 Sep 2024 – Variation of condition numbers 6 (opening hours) and 7 (cat boarding numbers) attached to planning permission ref. 24/00665/FUL. (Alterations. Erection of new single-storey timber framed cattery (following demolition of existing cattery). Alterations to land levels).

    Published On: 12 September, 2024Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • GRANTED 5 Honister Heights  24/01750/HSE – 11 Sep 2024 – Erection of a two-storey side extension. Erection of a single-storey rear/side extension. Installation of solar panels to rear roof slope. Removal of one chimney stack.

    Published On: 11 September, 2024Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • GRANTED 154 Riddlesdown Road  24/02854/HSE – 28 Aug 2024 – Erection of rear dormer roof extension.

    Published On: 28 August, 2024Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • TO APPEAL 3/4/25 REFUSED 79 Riddlesdown Road – 24/02793/FUL – 14 Aug 2024 – Demolition of the existing dwelling and alterations to the existing land levels and the erection of a new part two/three storey building comprising of 5 residential dwellings (x3 2-bedroom and x2 3-bedroom units). The proposals offer private and communal amenity spaces and car parking provision (5 spaces) with associated refuse and cycle storage.

    Published On: 14 August, 2024Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • WITHDRAWN APPLICATION 116 Mitchley Ave  24/02761/GPDO – 12 Aug 2024 – Change of use of the building from Doctor surgery (Class E(e)) to residential (Use Class C3) to create one self-contained dwelling under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended).

    Published On: 12 August, 2024Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • Lawful Dev. Cert. Granted (proposed) 90 Hyde Road – 24/02696/LP  7 Aug 2024 – Hip to gable roof extension and the erection of a rear dormer window to accommodate a loft conversion.

    Published On: 7 August, 2024Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • Consent Refused (Tree application) 1 Cranford Close  24/02515/TRE – 2 Aug 2024 – T1. Birch. Reduce by 3 meters, Tree has overgrown and blocking natural light to the block. T2. Birch. Reduce by 3 meters, Tree has overgrown and blocking natural light to the block. (TPO 55, 1987).

    Published On: 2 August, 2024Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • Certificate Refused (Lawful Dev. Cert.) 15 Coombe Wood Hill  24/02650/LP – 2 Aug 2024 – Single storey side extension (following demolition of existing side extension). Removal of one chimney.

    Published On: 2 August, 2024Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • REFUSED 32 Hyde Road  24/02268/HSE –1 Aug 2024 Retrospective installation of an air conditioning unit to the outbuilding.

    Published On: 1 August, 2024Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • GRANTED 55 Purley Bury Ave  24/02197/HSE – 22 Jul 2024 – Erection of single storey side/rear extension.

    Published On: 22 July, 2024Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • Lawful Dev. Cert. Granted (existing) 16 Oakwood Avenue  24/02473/LE – 19 Jul 2024 – Use of the land for siting a mobile unit for use incidental to the main dwelling.

    Published On: 19 July, 2024Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • By Dr Parimal Bhatt Principal

    It is a pleasure to be writing my first article in the Riddlesdown Recorder as Principal of Riddlesdown Collegiate. I enjoyed meeting members of the Riddlesdown Resident’s Association along with the Headteacher of Pegasus College, Mr Lee Harkness, to discuss how to create an even stronger bond between our students and our community. We are in the process of planning a series of community projects to take place over the next academic year and look forward to sharing news about […]

    Published On: 18 July, 2024Categories: Riddlesdown Collegiate
  • GRANTED 81 Westfield Ave  24/01314/HSE – 15 Jul 2024 – Alterations and proposed single storey extension and porch to front elevation, first floor side extension over existing garage and single storey rear extension.

    Published On: 15 July, 2024Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • NO OBJECTION Telecommunications Mast, Mitchley Hill (near Collegiate)  24/02384/PDO – 12 Jul 2024 – Removal of 3no existing antennas to be replaced with 6 no new antennas, removal and replacement of 1no equipment cabinet, installation of 1no new GPS node and associated ancillary works thereto.

    Published On: 12 July, 2024Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • TO APPEAL 16/12/24 REFUSED 15 Mitchley Ave  24/01105/HSE – 5 Jul 2024 – Erection of first floor front/side extension.

    Published On: 5 July, 2024Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • APPROVED 88 Riddlesdown Road – 24/02204/DISC  27 Jun 2024 – Discharge of Condition 9 (Fire Statement) of planning permission 22/00148/FUL (Demolition of existing five-bedroom detached house and erection of a block of flats comprising of 21no. units, refuse and recycling store, parking, landscaping and associated works).

    Published On: 27 June, 2024Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • Lawful Dev. Cert. Granted (proposed) 55 Purley Bury Ave  24/02025/LP  27 Jun 2024 – Erection of hip to gable and rear dormer includes installation of three rooflights on front roof slope and Juliet balcony at rear.

    Published On: 27 June, 2024Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • APPROVED 1 Riddlesdown Ave  24/01992/DISC – 10 Jun 2024 – Discharge of condition 9 (Written Scheme of Investigation) attached to planning permission 23/01613/FUL for “demolition of existing side garage, erection of a two-storey dwelling with raised rear patio, and on-site parking provision for both houses.”

    Published On: 10 June, 2024Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • GRANTED 113 Mitchley Ave – 24/01893/HSE – 7 Jun 2024 – Demolition of conservatory and wc, alterations, erection of two storey side extension with a roof canopy at front and erection of single storey rear extension.

    Published On: 7 June, 2024Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • APPROVED 154 Riddlesdown Road  24/01285/DISC – 16 May 2024 – Discharge of condition 5 (Written Scheme of Investigation) attached to planning permission 22/03123/HSE for Alterations. Erection of part two-storey, part single-storey front/side/rear wraparound extension incorporating a Juliet balcony to the first floor rear elevation (following demolition of an existing rear addition and a detached garage).

    Published On: 16 May, 2024Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • APPROVED 1 Riddlesdown Avenue – 24/01545/DISC – 15 May 2024 – Discharge of condition 7 (surface water drainage) attached to planning permission 23/01613/FUL for demolition of existing side garage, erection of a two-storey dwelling with raised rear patio, and on-site parking provision for both houses.

    Published On: 15 May, 2024Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • NOT APPROVED Agnes House 89 Hyde Road – 24/01676/DISC  13 May 2024 – Discharge of conditions 9 (Cycle/Refuse/EVPC etc.) of planning permission 20/00108/FUL for “Demolition of existing two-storey dwelling and erection of a four/five storey (including excavation and lower ground level) building comprising of 9 residential flats, hard and soft landscaping, boundary treatment, land level alterations, undercroft and external car parking, private/communal/play space and internal refuse/cycle storage.”

    Published On: 13 May, 2024Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • Lawful Dev. Cert. GRANTED (proposed) 11 Coombe Wood Hill  24/01591/LP – 8 May 2024 – Erection of hip to gable roof extensions and rear dormer, including insertion of three rooflights to the front roofslope.

    Published On: 8 May, 2024Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • GRANTED 13 Lower Barn Road – 24/01113/HSE – 7 May 2024 – Demolition of detached garage and excavation of front garden with retaining wall and metal railing above to create car parking area, new front boundary wall and landscaping of front garden, creation of rear patio and terracing of rear garden [Retrospective].

    Published On: 7 May, 2024Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • APPROVED 22 Rectory Park – 24/01438/NMA  24 Apr 2024 – Non-material amendment to planning permission 23/00940/FUL (Erection of pair of semi-detached dwellings (2 no.) with associated parking and landscaping to the rear of 22 Rectory Park. Access off Rectory park via the approved access drive associated with development at 20 Rectory Park (ref 22/05329/FUL) (amended description). The amendment is the relocation of the parking bays for Unit 2.

    Published On: 24 April, 2024Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • Held on: 17 April 2024 at 7pm

    At: St. Edmund’s Hall

    Apologies were received from: Sanderstead Ward Councillors Lynne Hale, Yvette Hopley and Helen Redfern; and Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown Councillors Endri Llabuti and Alasdair Stewart. Also from Helen Chase, Jenny & Roger Boff.

    The meeting was opened by Brian Longman, RRA Chairman.

    Minutes of the previous AGM

    The chairman presented the minutes from the last AGM 2023 (proposed by Phil Thomas and seconded by John Placek), which were accepted by the meeting:

    Action items:

    No […]

    Published On: 18 April, 2024Categories: Minutes
  • The RRA AGM 2024 for the RRA took place on Wednesday 17 April 2024.

    Here the annual election of Committee members took place (new Committee members are always welcome to stand for election) and residents were updated on all the happenings within the area since the last AGM. At the AGM residents can also ask questions and raise any matter or topic. The minutes for the 2024 AGM are on this link.

    Published On: 18 April, 2024Categories: General, News
  • GRANTED 75A Riddlesdown Road – 24/01057/HSE – 05 Apr 2024  – Erection of a single storey rear extension. Alterations include the extension of rear patio and fenestration arrangement.

    Published On: 5 April, 2024Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • Granted by the Planning Committee 4/4/24 – subject to a S106 legal agreement (see below) – 26-52 Whytecliffe Road South & Purley Station Car Park21/01753/FUL – 7/4/21 – Demolition of the existing three terraces of houses, redevelopment of these and the existing surface level car park. Erection of a part 6/part 8/part 9 storey building and separate part 4/part 5 storey building to provide 238 residential units together with replacement station car park, together with ancillary community indoor space, disabled car parking, communal amenity space, […]

    Published On: 1 April, 2024Categories: Weekly List
  • GRANTED r/o 110 Riddlesdown Road  24/00665/FUL – 26 Mar 2024 – Alterations. Erection of new single-storey timber framed cattery (following demolition of existing cattery). Alterations to land levels.

    Published On: 26 March, 2024Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • Approved (prior approvals only) 75A Riddlesdown Road  24/01056/GPDO – 25 Mar 2024 – Notification for prior approval under the GPDO 2015 under Class AA for an upwards extension of one storey to a dwellinghouse.

    Published On: 25 March, 2024Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • APPROVED 154 Riddlesdown Road  24/00979/NMA – 19 Mar 2024 – Non-material amendment to planning permission 22/03123/HSE for ‘Alterations. Erection of part two-storey, part single-storey front/side/rear wraparound extension incorporating a Juliet balcony to the first floor rear elevation (following demolition of an existing rear addition and a detached garage)’. The amendment relates to the addition of two windows to the side elevation were previously one was proposed, and the removal of the rooflights to the roof slope of the […]

    Published On: 19 March, 2024Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • GRANTED Purley Leisure Centre 50 High Street Purley  24/00775/FUL – 15 Mar 2024 – Demolition of the existing buildings and erection of buildings of 5 to 12 storeys to provide a leisure centre (Use Class F2), commercial unit (Use Class E), an Integrated Retirement Community comprising a mix of Specialist Older Persons Housing and Care Accommodation for older people (Use Classes C2 and C3), car parking, landscaping, and associated works.

    This application is for a new leisure centre, plus 220 Later Living […]

    Published On: 15 March, 2024Categories: Non residential, Purley Leisure Centre
  • GRANTED 14 Ingleboro Drive  24/00870/HSE – 11 Mar 2024 – Erection of part single/part double storey side/ rear extension, conversion of garage into habitable space. Alterations include land level changes.

    Published On: 11 March, 2024Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • Lawful Dev. Cert. GRANTED (proposed) 14 Hill Close – 24/00813/LP – 07 Mar 2024 – Erection of hip to gable roof extensions and rear dormer, including three rooflights to the front roofslope.

    Published On: 7 March, 2024Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • GRANTED 15 Copthorne Rise – 24/00801/HSE  06 Mar 2024 – Erection of two storey side and single/two storey rear extension.

    Published On: 6 March, 2024Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • APPEAL WITHDRAWN 28/5/24  TO APPEAL 20/5/24 REFUSED 134 Brancaster Lane – 24/00734/HSE – 29 Feb 2024 – Raise the roof to the rear of the dwelling (above lounge area) to create loft area.

    Published On: 29 February, 2024Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • REFUSED 170 Riddlesdown Road – 24/00557/HSE – 22/2/24 – Erection of part single, part two storey side/ rear extension (following demolition of the existing rear conservatory). Erection of hip to gable. Alterations include land level changes.

    Published On: 22 February, 2024Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • GRANTED 8 Coombe Wood Hill – 24/00573/HSE – 19 Feb 2024 – Erection of single-storey front/ rear/side extension and front porch, Alterations include raising height of the garage and changes to existing raised decking. (Amendment to 18/01516/HSE).

    Published On: 19 February, 2024Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • GRANTED 33 Lower Barn Road  23/04760/HSE –12 Feb 2024 – Alterations, erection of single/two storey side/rear extension.

    Published On: 12 February, 2024Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • APPROVED 88 Riddlesdown Road  24/00464/DISC – 08 Feb 2024 – Discharge of Condition 6 (Materials, detailing and finishes) of planning permission 22/00148/FUL (Demolition of existing five-bedroom detached house and erection of a block of flats comprising of 21no. units, refuse and recycling store, parking, landscaping and associated works).

    Published On: 8 February, 2024Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • APPROVED 88 Riddlesdown Road  24/00401/DISC – 05 Feb 2024 – Discharge of Condition 8 (Finished floor levels) of planning permission 22/00148/FUL (Demolition of existing five-bedroom detached house and erection of a block of flats comprising of 21no. units, refuse and recycling store, parking, landscaping and associated works).

    Published On: 5 February, 2024Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • NO OBJECTION Telecommunication Mast, Dunmail Drive (near scout hut) – 24/02210/PDO – 27 Jun 2024 –Remove 3no. existing MHAs. Swap 6no. existing antenna for 6no. new antenna. Install 9no. RRU units, 3no. BOBs on the existing 20m Monopole Tower, Existing EE BTS 3900A cabinet to be replaced by 1no. AIRO cabinet. 1 no. GPS module & 3no. BOBs will be installed at ground level on a gantry pole.

    Published On: 27 January, 2024Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • We still do need a few more Road Stewards to help us out and deliver the Recorder magazine and collect subs. So if any resident living in our area would be available to become a Road Steward please let us know.

    We try and give each Steward about 30 properties, and if you live in that street, it is a good way of meeting your neighbours. The Recorder is issued once a year and the Summer edition will involve the collection of subs at the same time. […]

    Published On: 20 January, 2024Categories: General, News
  • GRANTED 5 Rectory Park – 24/00174/HSE – 17 Jan 2024 – Erection of single storey rear extension and new rear patio.

    Published On: 17 January, 2024Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • GRANTED 45 Purley Bury Avenue – 23/04768/HSE – 16 Jan 2024 – Demolition of the existing garage, and erection of a part single, part two storey front and side extension.

    Published On: 16 January, 2024Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • REFUSED 79 Riddlesdown Road – 24/00062/FUL – 08 Jan 2024 – Demolition of the existing dwelling and alterations to the existing land levels to provide a new part two/four storey building comprising 6 Passivhaus Certified residential dwellings (4×2 bedroom and 2×3 bedroom units). The proposals offer private and communal amenity spaces and car parking provision (5 spaces). Associated refuse and cycle storage is proposed.

    Published On: 8 January, 2024Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • Income & Expenditure account at 31/12/2023

    INCOME

    31/12/2023

    31/12/2022

    Members subscriptions

    £2,837.50

    £5.00

    Advertisers in Recorder

    £250.00

    £0.00

    Other

    £400.00

    £400.00

    £3,487.50

    £405.00

    EXPENDITURE

    Published On: 1 January, 2024Categories: Finances
  • APPEAL DISMISSED 18/9/24 TO APPEAL 6/3/24 REFUSED 77 – 79 Mitchley Ave – 23/04559/CONR – 21 Dec 2023 – Variation of Condition 6 (opening hours) of planning permission ref. 22/01643/FUL for Amalgamation and change of use from professional services (class E(c)) to mixed use cafe/restaurant (class E(b)) & takeaway (Sui Generis). Installation of new shopfronts, erection of single storey rear extension and extraction flue at rear. The proposal is to allow opening until 23:00 on Friday and Saturdays. Opening hours would change from: 12:00 […]

    Published On: 21 December, 2023Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • Term dates

    School Times and Facilities

    Normal school day timings: 8.30am – 3 pm EVERY day.

    However, there are various after school clubs (and some weekend activities), meaning that some schoolchildren pass through Riddlesdown later than these times.

    The 6th Form pupils also pass through Riddlesdown at different times, depending on when they have lessons and breaks during the day. There are also some ‘holiday clubs’ running in the school holidays. These are listed on […]

    Published On: 12 December, 2023Categories: Riddlesdown Collegiate
  • NOT APPROVED 88 Riddlesdown Road – 23/04609/DISC – Discharge of Condition 6 (Materials, detailing and finishes) of planning permission 22/00148/FUL (Demolition of existing five-bedroom detached house and erection of a block of flats comprising of 21no. units, refuse and recycling store, parking, landscaping and associated works).

    Published On: 8 December, 2023Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • Lawful Dev. Cert. Granted (proposed) 6 Mitchley Ave – 23/04523/LP  05 Dec 2023 – Erection of an outbuilding to the rear garden.

    Published On: 5 December, 2023Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • NOT APPROVED 88 Riddlesdown Road – 23/04526/DISC  04 Dec 2023 – Discharge of Condition 8 (Finished floor levels) of planning permission 22/00148/FUL (Demolition of existing five-bedroom detached house and erection of a block of flats comprising of 21no. units, refuse and recycling store, parking, landscaping and associated works).

    Published On: 4 December, 2023Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • GRANTED 29 Dalegarth Gardens  23/04521/HSE – 04 Dec 2023 – Erection of detached two-storey double garage with store and garden office below. Formation of vehicle access. Excavation and erection of a retaining wall to boundary to facilitate levelling of garden.

    Published On: 4 December, 2023Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • TO APPEAL 26/2/24 REFUSED 46 Riddlesdown Ave  23/04045/HSE  21 Nov 2023 – Erection of single storey rear extension and front roof extension. Alteration.

    Published On: 21 November, 2023Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • REFUSED 11 Coombe Wood Hill  23/04173/HSE – 17 Nov 2023 – Alterations including erection of hip to gable roof extensions and rear dormer, front porch, demolition of garage, and landscaping alterations to the front of the property to provide an additional off street parking space including retaining walls, and landscaping alterations to the rear of the property to provide a patio area.

    Published On: 17 November, 2023Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • GRANTED 823 – 825 Brighton Road Purley (former Milk & More Depot – proposed new M&S Foodhall) – 23/04071/FUL – 16 Nov 2023 -Partial retention of 823 Brighton Road together with demolition of structures to the rear and no.825 to provide a mixed-use development comprising a single retail unit (Class E) fronting Brighton Road together with light industrial / Studio space (Use Class E) for a Creative and Cultural Enterprise Centre to the rear. Creation of new vehicular access and loading bay […]

  • APPEAL DISMISSED 26/1/25 TO APPEAL 2/8/24 REFUSED 90 Riddlesdown Road – 23/04275/FUL – 13 Nov 2023 – Demolition of existing detached house and alterations to the existing land levels; erection of a single block of 9 apartments with associated landscaping, car parking and refuse/cycle storage facilities.

    Published On: 13 November, 2023Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • Lawful Dev. Cert. GRANTED (proposed) 11 Coombe Wood Hill  23/04160/LP – 03 Nov 2023 – Erection of hip to gable roof extensions, including insertion of three rooflights to the front roof slope and two rooflights to the rear roof slope.

    Published On: 3 November, 2023Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • NO OBJECTION Telecommunication Mast, Mitchley Wood, Dunmail Drive – 23/04073/PDO – 26 Oct 2023 – Removal of existing headframe to be replaced with proposed headframe c/w replacement 3no antennas (height to top 20.03m), relocated 4no antennas (height to top 20.03m) and relocated GPS module. Removal of existing 1no antenna (height to top 20.03m). Ancillary development thereto to include the relocation of existing 4no Remote Radio Units and existing 3no ERS units to new headframe, replacement of 6no ERS units, and the addition […]

    Published On: 26 October, 2023Categories: Planning A L, Planning M ZTags: ,
  • GRANTED 73 Westfield Ave – 23/04007/HSE – 24 Oct 2023 – Alterations including the erection of two storey side and rear extensions, enlargement of raised patio to the rear, insertion of a bay window to the front elevation at first floor level, conversion of the existing garage to a habitable room, insertion of windows to the side elevations at ground and first floor levels, and alterations to the forecourt.

    Published On: 24 October, 2023Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • WITHDRAWN 5 Rectory Park – 23/04021/LP – 24 Oct 2023 – Erection of a single storey rear extension.

    Published On: 24 October, 2023Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • GRANTED 29 Lower Barn Road – 23/03953/HSE – 18 Oct 2023 – Erection of a first floor side and roof extension to accommodate the conversion of the existing loft into a habitable room.

    Published On: 18 October, 2023Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • Consent Granted (Tree App.) 5 Purley Bury Close – 23/03759/TRE 13 Oct 2023 – G1, 7 X Sycamore – Repollard. (TPO no. 92).

    Published On: 13 October, 2023Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • GRANTED 59 Derwent Drive – 23/03886/HSE  13 Oct 2023 – Erection of single storey rear/ side extension. Alterations to garage.

    Published On: 13 October, 2023Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • Lawful Dev. Cert. Granted (proposed) 132 Riddlesdown Road – 23/03858/LP  12 Oct 2023 – Demolition of existing rear outbuilding and erection of rear outbuilding used as a garden room/studio/home office.

    Published On: 12 October, 2023Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • REFUSED 35 Lower Barn Road  23/03666/HSE – 11 Oct 2023 – Erection of detached outbuilding at rear for use as a gymnasium/games room/garden storage.

    Published On: 11 October, 2023Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • REFUSED 77 – 79 Mitchley Ave  23/03669/CONR – 27 Sep 2023 – Variation of Condition 6 (opening hours) of planning permission ref. 22/01643/FUL for Amalgamation and change of use from professional services (class E(c)) to mixed use cafe/restaurant (class E(b)) & takeaway (Sui Generis). Installation of new shopfronts, erection of single storey rear extension and extraction flue at rear. The proposal is to allow opening until midnight on Friday and Saturdays. Opening hours would change from: 12:00 until 22:30 Monday […]

    Published On: 27 September, 2023Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • GRANTED 36 Honister Heights – 23/03665/HSE – 26 Sep 2023 – Demolition of existing garage and the erection of a two storey side extension and single storey wrap around rear extension.

    Published On: 26 September, 2023Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • Lawful Dev. Cert. Granted (proposed) 54 Ingleboro Drive – 23/03468/LP  11 Sep 2023 – Hip to gable roof extension, rear-facing dormer with roof lights to front.

    Published On: 11 September, 2023Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • APPROVED 88 Riddlesdown Road 23/03441/NMA – 07 Sep 2023 – Non-material amendment to planning permission 22/00148/FUL (Demolition of existing five-bedroom detached house and erection of a block of flats comprising of 21no. units, refuse and recycling store, parking, landscaping and associated works). Amendment is the construction of additional bin store near property entrance at lower ground floor level for use of M4(3) unit residents and storage area.

    Published On: 7 September, 2023Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • APPROVED 1 Riddlesdown Avenue  23/03363/DISC – 01 Sep 2023 – Discharge of condition 9 (WSI) pursuant to permission 23/01613/FUL dated 19.06.2023 for the ‘Demolition of existing side garage, erection of a two-storey dwelling with raised rear patio, and on-site parking provision for both houses.’

    Published On: 1 September, 2023Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • Lawful Dev. Cert. Granted (proposed) 85 Mitchley Avenue  23/03302/LP – 29 Aug 2023 – Change of use of from C3 to use under Class C3(b) as a children specialist care home (to accommodate up to 4 people include residents and carers).

    Published On: 29 August, 2023Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • GRANTED 31 Copthorne Rise  23/03091/FUL – 14 Aug 2023 – Demolition of a detached garage, alterations to land levels and erection of a detached single storey dwelling house with accommodation within the roof space, formation of a vehicular accesses and car parking spaces (including an access and parking space for the host property), provision of associated cycle and refuse storage. This application was granted by the Planning Sub Committee on 22 February 2024.

    Published On: 14 August, 2023Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • APPROVED 88 Riddlesdown Road – 23/03068/DISC – 10 Aug 2023 – Discharge of Condition 5 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy) of planning permission 22/00148/FUL (Demolition of existing five-bedroom detached house and erection of a block of flats comprising of 21no. units, refuse and recycling store, parking, landscaping and associated works).

    Published On: 10 August, 2023Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • GRANTED 62 Holmwood Ave  23/02942/HSE – 30 Jul 2023 – Demolition of existing rear conservatory. Erection of single storey front/rear/side extension. Conversion of garage into habitable space and Alterations.

    Published On: 30 July, 2023Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • APPROVED 88 Riddlesdown Road  23/02930/DISC – 28 Jul 2023 – Discharge of Condition 7 (Landscape) of planning permission 22/00148/FUL (Demolition of existing five-bedroom detached house and erection of a block of flats comprising of 21no. units, refuse and recycling store, parking, landscaping and associated works).

    Published On: 28 July, 2023Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • Lawful Dev. Cert. Granted (proposed) 59 Westfield Ave – 23/02900/LP – 27 Jul 2023 – Erection of a rear roof extension including four rooflights to the front roofslope.

    Published On: 27 July, 2023Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • Certificate REFUSED (Lawful Dev. Cert.) 102 Downs Court Road – 23/02814/LP – 19 Jul 2023 – Erection of 2 side dormers and a raised central ridge to enable a loft conversion, new windows and a new pitched roof on the existing porch.

    Published On: 19 July, 2023Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • GRANTED 54 Ingleboro Drive – 23/02698/HSE – 11 Jul 2023 – Erection of a first floor side extension and single storey rear extension.

    Published On: 11 July, 2023Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • Lawful Dev. Cert. Granted (proposed) 55 Brancaster Lane 23/02650/LP – 07 Jul 2023 – Demolition of existing two rear dormers and erection of two dormers in the rear roof slopes, including 1 roof lights on the rear roof slope.

    Published On: 7 July, 2023Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • APPROVED 88 Riddlesdown Road – 23/02584/NMA – 03 Jul 2023 – Amendment to the affordable housing residential tenure for application ref. 22/00148/FUL for Demolition of existing five-bedroom detached house and erection of a block of flats comprising of 21no. units, refuse and recycling store, parking, landscaping and associated works. The proposed amendment is to change the tenure from 2 x London Affordable Rent and 1 x London Shared Ownership to 3 x First Homes.

    Published On: 3 July, 2023Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • REFUSED 33 Lower Barn Road – 23/02425/FUL – 21 Jun 2023 – Demolition of existing detached dwelling and erection of 2 storey building with accommodation in the roof accommodating 5 dwelling units along with off street parking and landscaping.

    Published On: 21 June, 2023Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • GRANTED 67 Riddlesdown Road – 23/01926/HSE – 19 Jun 2023 – Retrospective application for the erection of a basketball court at rear garden.

    Published On: 19 June, 2023Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • Consent Granted (Tree App.) 35 Lower Barn Road – 23/02209/TRE – 08 Jun 2023 – T1 Beech – 2 metres lateral and height reduction, 4 metre crown lift to a max cut size of 25mm measured from the road. (TPO 15, 2016).

    Published On: 8 June, 2023Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • APPROVED 19 Lower Barn Road – 23/02219/DISC – 7 Jun 2023 – Discharge of Condition 4 (Fire Safety) attached to planning permission ref. 23/01205/HSE for alterations including the erection of a two storey side extension and single storey rear extension, including landscaping alterations to the rear.

    Published On: 7 June, 2023Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • REFUSED 35 Lower Barn Road – 23/01950/HSE – 05 Jun 2023 – Erection of detached outbuilding at rear for use as a gymnasium/games room/garden storage.

    Published On: 5 June, 2023Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • Certificate Refused (Lawful Dev. Cert.) 132 Riddlesdown Road  23/02021/LP – 24 May 2023 – Demolition of existing rear outbuilding and erection of new rear outbuilding.

    Published On: 24 May, 2023Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • APPROVED 88 Riddlesdown Road – 23/02000/DISC – 23 May 2023 – Discharge of Condition 10 (Delivery and Servicing Plan) of planning permission 22/00148/FUL (Demolition of existing five-bedroom detached house and erection of a block of flats comprising of 21no. units, refuse and recycling store, parking, landscaping and associated works).

    Published On: 23 May, 2023Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • Consent Granted (Tree App.) 11 Purley Bury Close – 23/01822/TRE – 19 May 2023 – T1, Beech – To reduce crown height by 3m, To reduce radial spread by 2m, To raise to 5m. T2, Copper Beech – To reduce crown height by 2m, To reduce radial spread by 1m, To raise to 5m.(TPO 73, 2009).

    Published On: 19 May, 2023Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • GRANTED 105 Brancaster Lane – 23/01791/HSE – 18 May 2023 – Alterations, erection of single storey front/side/rear extension to include altered porch.

    Published On: 18 May, 2023Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • SUBMITTED –  Hydethorne Heights 98 Hyde Road23/01368/CONR – 10 May 2023 – Retrospective planning application for the demolition of existing building, erection of two storey building with basement and accommodation in roof space comprising of 2 x one bedroom and 6 x two bedroom flats. Formation of vehicular access and 8 parking spaces, cycle and refuse storage. The RRA were contacted by nearby residents and we have objected to this application

    Published On: 15 May, 2023Categories: Weekly List
  • SUBMITTED – Hydethorne Heights 98 Hyde Road23/01368/CONR – 10 May 2023 – Retrospective planning application for the demolition of existing building, erection of two storey building with basement and accommodation in roof space comprising of 2 x one bedroom and 6 x two bedroom flats. Formation of vehicular access and 8 parking spaces, cycle and refuse storage. The RRA were contacted by nearby residents and we have objected to this application.

    Published On: 15 May, 2023Categories: News
  • Certificate REFUSED (Lawful Dev. Cert.) 102 Downs Court Road – 23/01869/LP – 14 May 2023 – Erection of 2 side dormers, loft conversion and new windows.

    Published On: 14 May, 2023Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • SUBMITTED Hydethorne Heights 98 Hyde Road – 23/01368/CONR – 10 May 2023 – Retrospective planning application for the demolition of existing building, erection of two storey building with basement and accommodation in roof space comprising of 2 x one bedroom and 6 x two bedroom flats. Formation of vehicular access and 8 parking spaces, cycle and refuse storage.

    Published On: 10 May, 2023Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • A big thank you to the 30 or so residents (including those from the 19th Purley scout group and three Ward Councillors; Hale, Redfern, & Llabutti) who turned up at the RRA litter pick on Saturday 29 April. For a change, it was a lovely day, weather wise!

    And thank you as well to Tracey Bellamy from the Council for supplying all the equipment.

    We collected in the region of 30 bags of rubbish, a metal safe, and a road barrier. It is quite noticeable that […]

    Published On: 6 May, 2023Categories: Environment, General
  • Certificate Refused (Lawful Dev. Cert.) 132 Riddlesdown Road – 23/01699/LP – 2 May 2023 – Demolition of existing rear outbuilding and erection of rear outbuilding.

    Published On: 4 May, 2023Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • APPROVED 88 Riddlesdown Road  23/01744/DISC – 04 May 2023 – Discharge of Condition 3 (Construction Logistics Plan) of planning permission 22/00148/FUL (Demolition of existing five-bedroom detached house and erection of a block of flats comprising of 21no. units, refuse and recycling store, parking, landscaping and associated works).

    Published On: 4 May, 2023Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • GRANTED 18 Tandridge Gardens – 23/01617/HSE – 25 Apr 2023 – Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey side/rear extension.

    Published On: 25 April, 2023Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • GRANTED 1 Riddlesdown Avenue – 23/01613/FUL – 25 Apr 2023 – Demolition of existing side garage, erection of a two-storey dwelling with raised rear patio, and on-site parking provision for both houses.

    Published On: 25 April, 2023Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • GRANTED 12 Eskdale Gardens – 23/01552/HSE – 20 Apr 2023 – Alterations, erection of single storey front/side/rear extension including front porch and raised patio area at rear with steps.

    Published On: 20 April, 2023Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • WITHDRAWN Surgery 15 Rectory Park – 23/01043/GPDO – 17 Apr 2023 – Change of use from dentist office (Use Class E) to residential (Use Class C3) to form part of the existing dwellinghouse (Class C3) on the site (Prior Approval Notification – Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA).

    Published On: 17 April, 2023Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • WITHDRAWN Surgery 15 Rectory Park – 23/01043/GPDO – 17 Apr 2023 – Change of use from dentist office (Use Class E) to residential (Use Class C3) to form part of the existing dwellinghouse (Class C3) on the site (Prior Approval Notification – Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA).

    Published On: 17 April, 2023Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • GRANTED 49 Riddlesdown Avenue – 23/01474/HSE – 14 Apr 2023 – Erection of external balcony at rear of property.

    Published On: 14 April, 2023Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • GRANTED 37 Purley Bury Close – 23/01390/HSE – 06 Apr 2023 – Alterations. Erection of first floor rear extension. Removal of existing chimney.

    Published On: 6 April, 2023Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • (Approval) refused) Telecommunication Mast Mitchley Wood Dunmail Drive – 23/01357/PA8 – 5 Apr 2023 – The installation of a new sharable 30m lattice mast which is collocated with an existing mast to the north of the site. The proposed new mast supports 6no. antennas over 1no. headframe, 2no. 600mm diameter transmission link dishes, 6no.equipment cabinets, 2.4m high perimeter fence and ancillary development thereto). This is required to facilitate enhanced network coverage for the Mobile Network Operators. This multiuser structure with secure compound and upgraded power […]

    Published On: 5 April, 2023Categories: Planning A L, Planning M ZTags: ,
  • GRANTED 40 Eskdale Gardens – 23/01198/HSE – 31 Mar 2023 – Erection of single storey side and rear extension.

    Published On: 31 March, 2023Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • By Nicola Hunt – a volunteer for the Sanderstead to Whyteleafe Countryside area

    Spring is now well on its way and the local wildlife is getting ready for a busy breeding season. If you are walking on Sanderstead to Whyteleafe Countryside Area (or otherwise known as Riddlesdown Open Space) you should hear the joyful song of the skylark in many of the fields. Look up and you may be able to see a speck hovering high in the sky. This is the male skylark proclaiming its territory and attracting a female. Sometimes […]

    Published On: 29 March, 2023Categories: General, News
  • GRANTED 19 Lower Barn Road – 23/01205/HSE – 27 Mar 2023 – Alterations including the erection of a two storey side extension and single storey rear extension, including landscaping alterations to the rear.

    Published On: 27 March, 2023Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • GRANTED 26 Lower Barn Road  23/00936/HSE – 24 Mar 2023 – Erection of single storey front, side and rear extension.

    Published On: 24 March, 2023Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • Prior Approval No Jurisdiction (GPDO) 2 Buttermere Gardens – 23/01140/GPDO – 21 Mar 2023 – Erection of a single storey rear extension projecting out 4.5 metres from the rear wall of the original house with a height to the eaves of 3 metres and a maximum height of 4 metres.

    Published On: 21 March, 2023Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • Over the last six weeks or so, students in Year 7, from Riddlesdown Collegiate have been carrying out litter picking near to the Collegiate building, ably assisted by Tracey Bellamy, the Council’s Street Champion Co-Ordinator.

    They have carried out litter picks, 30 students at a time, and they have litter picked for an hour, choosing to pick up litter, on the ‘White Path’, the footpath from Dunmail Drive to Grisedale Gardens, Honister Heights, the footpath to Hamsey Green on the ‘Common’ and the farm fields opposite […]

    Published On: 21 March, 2023Categories: Environment, General
  • Lawful Dev. Cert. Granted (proposed) 68 Hyde Road – 23/01137/LP – 21 Mar 2023 – Erection of a single storey rear extension.

    Published On: 21 March, 2023Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • APPROVED 7 Rectory Park – 22/05083/NMA – 20 Mar 2023 – Non-material amendment to planning permission ref. 18/00025/HSE for the erection of an enclosed porch extension, a false roof extension over existing garage and a ground floor rear extension to provide an enlarged kitchen and family room.

    Published On: 20 March, 2023Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • Lawful Dev. Cert. Granted (proposed) 85 Mitchley Avenue  23/00962/LP – 8 Mar 2023 – Change of use of from C3 to use under Class C3(b) as a semi-independent dwelling house for young people (to accommodate up to 4 people include residents and carers).

    Published On: 8 March, 2023Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • GRANTED 115 Mitchley Avenue – 23/00350/HSE – 07 Mar 2023 – Alterations and single storey side/rear extension.

    Published On: 7 March, 2023Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • NOT APPROVED 88 Riddlesdown Road – 23/00909/DISC  06 Mar 2023 – Discharge of Condition 3 (Construction Logistics Plan) of planning permission 22/00148/FUL (Demolition of existing five-bedroom detached house and erection of a block of flats comprising of 21no. units, refuse and recycling store, parking, landscaping and associated works).

    Published On: 6 March, 2023Categories: News, Planning M ZTags:
  • NOT APPROVED 88 Riddlesdown Road – 23/00910/DISC  06 Mar 2023 – Discharge of Condition 10 (Delivery and Servicing Plan) of planning permission 22/00148/FUL (Demolition of existing five-bedroom detached house and erection of a block of flats comprising of 21no. units, refuse and recycling store, parking, landscaping and associated works).

    Published On: 6 March, 2023Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • Consent Granted (Tree App.) 126 Riddlesdown Road – 23/00656/TRE – 01 Mar 2023 – Group G1, comprising 1 x mature Sycamore & 1 x mature Common Ash, identified on attached document as T2 and T3. Works specification- Extend existing driveway in proximity to and within the root protection areas (RPAs) of group G1. (TPO No. 41, 2010).

    Published On: 1 March, 2023Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • SUBMITTED – Hydethorne Heights 98 Hyde Road23/00330/DISC – 27 Jan 2023 – Discharge of Condition 10 (Emissions) attached to planning permission ref. 18/03682/CONR for variation of condition 1 (in accordance with approved plans) attached to planning permission 17/03542/FUL for the Demolition of existing building, erection of two storey building with basement and accommodation in roof space comprising of 2 x one bedroom and 6 x two bedroom flats. Formation of vehicular access and 8 parking spaces, cycle and refuse storage.

    Published On: 6 February, 2023Categories: Weekly List
  • GRANTED 63 Derwent Drive – 23/00384/HSE – 31 Jan 2023 – Demolition of existing garage and erection of part single, part two-storey side and rear extension.

    Published On: 31 January, 2023Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • GRANTED 117 Mitchley Ave – 23/00366/HSE – 30 Jan 2023 – Alterations and two storey side extension, in place of existing garage, single storey rear extension and new front porch.

    Published On: 30 January, 2023Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • SUBMITTED Hydethorne Heights 98 Hyde Road – 23/00330/DISC –27 Jan 2023 – Discharge of Condition 10 (Emissions) attached to planning permission ref. 18/03682/CONR for variation of condition 1 (in accordance with approved plans) attached to planning permission 17/03542/FUL for the Demolition of existing building, erection of two storey building with basement and accommodation in roof space comprising of 2 x one bedroom and 6 x two bedroom flats. Formation of vehicular access and 8 parking spaces, cycle and refuse storage.

    Published On: 27 January, 2023Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • P. Granted with 106 legal Ag. (3 months) 30 Riddlesdown Ave – 23/00010/FUL – 23 Jan 2023 – Demolition of existing garage and shed fronting Riddlesdown Road, alterations to land levels, erection of dwellinghouse (over two floors) and associated parking, cycle storage and refuse storage.

    Published On: 23 January, 2023Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • REFUSED 102 Downs Court Road 23/00211/HSE – 18 Jan 2023 – Proposed upward extension to provide accommodation at first floor and roof level, with associated alterations to the roof form, elevations and fenestration including new entrance canopy.

    Published On: 18 January, 2023Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • GRANTED 21 Lower Barn Road – 23/00051/HSE – 17 Jan 2023 – Erection of first floor side extension.

    Published On: 17 January, 2023Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • GRANTED 32 Honister Heights – 23/00189/HSE – 17 Jan 2023 – Alterations; demolition of existing garage and conservatory; erection of first floor rear extension above existing single storey rear extension; and erection of single storey side/rear extension.

    Published On: 17 January, 2023Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • Lawful Dev. Cert. Granted (proposed) 59 Purley Bury Ave – 23/00171/LP  16 Jan 2023 – Conversion of garage to a bathroom.

    Published On: 16 January, 2023Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • Certificate REFUSED (Lawful Dev. Cert.) 62 Holmwood Ave – 23/02259/LP – 09 Jun 2023 – Demolition of existing rear conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension.

    Published On: 9 January, 2023Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • GRANTED 10 Honister Heights – 23/00019/HSE – 04 Jan 2023 – Demolition of existing garage and utility room and the erection of a single storey rear and two storey side extension.

    Published On: 4 January, 2023Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • GRANTED 14 Oakwood Ave – 22/04673/FUL – 8 Dec 2022 – Demolition of existing detached dwelling house and replacement 2 new detached dwelling houses with associated landscape and parking.

    Published On: 8 December, 2022Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • Lawful Dev. Cert. GRANTED (proposed) 16 Honister Heights  22/04767/LP – 15 Nov 2022 – Proposed single-storey ground floor side extension. Proposed loft conversion with 2no. hip to gable side extension, with a rear facing dormer, two front facing rooflights and a side facing window.

    Published On: 15 November, 2022Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • APPEAL ALLOWED 20/11/23 TO APPEAL 15/5/23 REFUSED 125 Mitchley Ave  22/02278/FUL – 13 Jun 2022 – The conversion of the existing 4 bedroom house into 1 x 2 and 1 x 3 bedroom flats with associated landscaping and vehicular parking.

    Published On: 13 June, 2022Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • Part Approved / Part Not Approved Agnes House 89 Hyde Road – 22/02312/DISC – 31/5/22 – Discharge of conditions 9 (Cycle/Refuse/EVPC etc.) of planning permission 20/00108/FUL. (Demolition of existing two-storey dwelling and erection of a four/five storey (including excavation and lower ground level) building comprising of 9 residential flats, hard and soft landscaping, boundary treatment, land level alterations, undercroft and external car parking, private/communal/play space and internal refuse/cycle storage.)

    Published On: 31 May, 2022Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • Not Determined Application Agnes House 89 Hyde Road – 22/02205/CONR – 25 May 2022 – Variation of condition 2 (plans) attached to permission 20/00108/FUL dated 22/02/21 (as amended by NMA application 22/01408/NMA) for the Demolition of existing two-storey dwelling and erection of a four/five storey (including excavation and lower ground level) building comprising of 9 residential flats, hard and soft landscaping, boundary treatment, land level alterations, undercroft and external car parking, private/communal/play space and internal refuse/cycle storage. The effect of the […]

    Published On: 25 May, 2022Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • APPEAL ALLOWED 11/10/23 TO APPEAL 16/6/23 REFUSED 20 Rectory Park – 22/01863/FUL – 19 May 2022 – Demolition of existing garage, formation of access from Rectory Park and the erection two detached dwellings with associated parking and landscaping. This application is in the Sanderstead RA area.

    Published On: 19 May, 2022Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • APPROVED Agnes House 89 Hyde Road – 22/01946/DISC – 10 May 2022 – Discharge of condition 22 (drainage) attached to planning permission 20/00108/FUL for the demolition of existing two-storey dwelling and erection of a four/five storey (including excavation and lower ground level) building comprising of 9 residential flats, hard and soft landscaping, boundary treatment, land level alterations, under croft and external car parking, private/communal/play space and internal refuse/cycle storage.

    Published On: 2 May, 2022Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • APPROVED Agnes House 89 Hyde Road – 22/01408/NMA – 03 Apr 2022 – Non-material amendment (alterations to floorplans, height and fenestration) linked to planning application 20/00108/FUL for the demolition of existing two-storey dwelling and erection of a four/five storey (including excavation and lower ground level) building comprising of 9 residential flats, hard and soft landscaping, boundary treatment, land level alterations, undercroft and external car parking, private/communal/play space and internal refuse/cycle storage.

    Published On: 3 April, 2022Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • APPROVED Agnes House 89 Hyde Road – 22/01254/DISC – 24 Mar 2022 – Discharge of condition 10 (Delivery and Service Management Plan) of planning permission 20/00108/FUL for the demolition of existing two-storey dwelling and erection of a four/five storey (including excavation and lower ground level) building comprising of 9 residential flats, hard and soft landscaping, boundary treatment, land level alterations, under croft and external car parking, private/communal/play space and internal refuse/cycle storage.

    Published On: 24 March, 2022Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • SUBMITTED – Hydethorne Heights 98 Hyde Road22/00211/CONR – 20 Jan 2022 – Variation of Condition 1 (in accordance with approved plans) attached to planning permission 18/03682/CONR for variation of condition 1 (in accordance with approved plans) attached to planning permission 17/03542/FUL for the demolition of existing building, erection of two storey building with basement and accommodation in roof space comprising of 2 x one bedroom and 6 x two bedroom flats. Formation of vehicular access and 8 parking spaces, cycle and refuse storage. The RRA […]

    Published On: 7 February, 2022Categories: Weekly List
  • Granted with 106 legal Ag. (3 months) 88 Riddlesdown Road – 22/00148/FUL – 28 Jan 2022 – Demolition of existing five-bedroom detached house and erection of a block of flats comprising of 21no. units, refuse and recycling store, parking, landscaping and associated works.

    Published On: 28 January, 2022Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • SUBMITTED Hydethorne Heights 98 Hyde Road – 22/00211/CONR – 20 Jan 2022 – Variation of Condition 1 (in accordance with approved plans) attached to planning permission 18/03682/CONR for variation of condition 1 (in accordance with approved plans) attached to planning permission 17/03542/FUL for the demolition of existing building, erection of two storey building with basement and accommodation in roof space comprising of 2 x one bedroom and 6 x two bedroom flats. Formation of vehicular access and 8 parking spaces, cycle and refuse storage.

    Published On: 20 January, 2022Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • Croydon Council no longer supply a list of road works in our area. So please refer to the One Network link for all of Croydon’s planned road works/closures (and further afield); OneNetwork

    Published On: 23 December, 2021Categories: Transport
  • Riddlesdown Open Space (end of Riddlesdown Rd) – Car Parking Charges commenced on 25 January 2021

    The City of London brought in new parking charges to both Riddlesdown and Farthing Downs car parks from Monday 25 January 2021. A number of residents contacted us and Ward Cllrs about this and particular about the concern of further on street parking to nearby roads, particularly close to Riddlesdown Open Space.

    We have taken some information below from the C of L website. There are also some ‘frequently asked […]

    Published On: 15 December, 2021Categories: News, Transport
  • Because there are no ‘Traffic Wardens’ patrolling the ‘Common’ car park, residents and users might think that by parking there for a few minutes, that they will ‘get away’ without paying.

    We have been advised by a number of users that they have received a ‘Park Charge Notice’ from District Enforcement. Users, by parking there in excess of 10 minutes (drivers only have 10 minutes grace to make a payment – there is no notification about this on site!) and not paying will receive a Park Charge […]

    Published On: 14 December, 2021Categories: News, Transport
  • APPROVED 89 Hyde Road – 21/05913/DISC – 25 Nov 2021 – Discharge of Condition 16 (Accessible Dwellings) of planning application 20/00108/FUL for Demolition of existing two-storey dwelling and erection of a four/five storey (including excavation and lower ground level) building comprising of 9 residential flats, hard and soft landscaping, boundary treatment, land level alterations, undercroft and external car parking, private/communal/play space and internal refuse/cycle storage.

    Published On: 25 November, 2021Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • APPROVED 89 Hyde Road  21/05790/DISC – 18 Nov 2021 – Discharge of condition 5 (Construction Logistics Plan) for Demolition of existing two-storey dwelling and erection of a four/five storey (including excavation and lower ground level) building comprising of 9 residential flats, hard and soft landscaping, boundary treatment, land level alterations, undercroft and external car parking, private/communal/play space and internal refuse/cycle storage dated 22.02.2021.

    Published On: 18 November, 2021Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • Part Approved/Part Not Approved 89 Hyde Road  21/04779/DISC – 16 Sep 2021 – Discharge of conditions 9 (Cycle/Refuse/EVPC etc) and 11 (Materials) pursuant to application reference: 20/00108/FUL dated 22.02.2021.

    Published On: 16 September, 2021Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • As we posted on 21 June (below) and after about 10 years of perseverance by the RRA and Cllrs, we have been advised by the Council that the flood alleviation works for Riddlesdown will be starting on Monday 26 July and run until 31 August (now 14 September). There will traffic disruption during this period with temporary traffic lights in place.

    We quote from the Council: “The works will initially start on Mitchley Ave at the junction to Lower Barn Rd. The works will involve the […]

    Published On: 27 August, 2021Categories: Flooding
  • GRANTED 98 Hyde Road  18/03682/CONR – 26 Jul 2018 – Variation of condition 1 (in accordance with approved plans) attached to planning permission 17/03542/FUL for the Demolition of existing building, erection of two storey building with basement and accommodation in roof space comprising of 2 x one bedroom and 6 x two bedroom flats. Formation of vehicular access and 8 parking spaces, cycle and refuse storage.

    Published On: 26 July, 2021Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • In view of the heavy rain over the last few days and flooding, we have recently been given a new start date for works by the Council to try and alleviate the surface water flooding issues in Riddlesdown.

    This work is on Mitchley Avenue near St Edmund’s and also in Lower Barn Road by the railway bridge.

    Phil Thomas from the RRA and Cllr Helen Redfern met with Steve Iles, the Council’s Director for Public Realm by video a few weeks ago, and […]

    Published On: 21 June, 2021Categories: Flooding
  • APPROVED 89 Hyde Road  21/02640/DISC – 20 May 2021 –  Discharge of Conditions 6 (Ecology Appraisal), 7 (Biodiversity Enhancement Layout), 8 (Bat license) pursuant to application reference: 20/00108/FUL dated 22.02.2021. Demolition of existing two-storey dwelling and erection of a four/five storey (including excavation and lower ground level) building comprising of 9 residential flats, hard and soft landscaping, boundary treatment, land level alterations, undercroft and external car parking, private/communal/play space and internal refuse/cycle storage.

    Published On: 20 May, 2021Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • SUBMITTED – 98 Hyde Road (Hydethorne Heights)21/01736/DISC – 7 Apr 2021 – Discharge of Conditions 2 (tree protection measures), 8 (construction logistics plan) and 9 (sustainable drainage strategy) attached to planning permission 18/03682/CONR for variation of condition 1 (in accordance with approved plans) attached to planning permission 17/03542/FUL for the Demolition of existing building, erection of two storey building with basement and accommodation in roof space comprising of 2 x one bedroom and 6 x two bedroom flats. Formation of vehicular access and 8 parking […]

    Published On: 26 April, 2021Categories: Weekly List
  • SUBMITTED – 98 Hyde Road (Hydethorne Heights)21/01672/NMA – 01 Apr 2021 – Non-material amendment to planning permission ref. 18/03682/CONR for the variation of condition 1 (in accordance with approved plans) attached to planning permission 17/03542/FUL for the Demolition of existing building, erection of two storey building with basement and accommodation in roof space comprising of 2 x one bedroom and 6 x two bedroom flats. Formation of vehicular access and 8 parking spaces, cycle and refuse storage.

    Published On: 12 April, 2021Categories: Weekly List
  • GRANTED (see below) 26-52 Whytecliffe Road South & Purley Station Car Park – 21/01753/FUL – 07 Apr 2021 – Demolition of the existing three terraces of houses, redevelopment of these and the existing surface level car park. Erection of a part 6/part 8/part 9 storey building and separate part 4/part 5 storey building to provide 238 residential units together with replacement station car park, together with ancillary community indoor space, disabled car parking, communal amenity space, all for the residents and improvements to the public […]

  • SUBMITTED 98 Hyde Road (Hydethorne Heights) – 21/01736/DISC – 7 Apr 2021 – Discharge of Conditions 2 (tree protection measures), 8 (construction logistics plan) and 9 (sustainable drainage strategy) attached to planning permission 18/03682/CONR for variation of condition 1 (in accordance with approved plans) attached to planning permission 17/03542/FUL for the Demolition of existing building, erection of two storey building with basement and accommodation in roof space comprising of 2 x one bedroom and 6 x two bedroom flats. Formation of vehicular access […]

    Published On: 7 April, 2021Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • SUBMITTED 98 Hyde Road (Hydethorne Heights) – 21/01672/NMA – 01 Apr 2021 – Non-material amendment to planning permission ref. 18/03682/CONR for the variation of condition 1 (in accordance with approved plans) attached to planning permission 17/03542/FUL for the Demolition of existing building, erection of two storey building with basement and accommodation in roof space comprising of 2 x one bedroom and 6 x two bedroom flats. Formation of vehicular access and 8 parking spaces, cycle and refuse storage.

    Published On: 1 April, 2021Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • GRANTED 48 Mitchley Hill – 20/06615/CONR – 23 Dec 2020 – SECTION 73 APPLICATION: Seeking to vary conditions 1 (drawings) attached to planning permission 19/02209/FUL seeking minor changes to the roof.

    Published On: 23 December, 2020Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • The RRA learnt with dismay and huge annoyance yesterday (15/11/20), that Croydon Council have now cancelled the 1st phase of the flood prevention works that should have commenced in September 2020 but have been delayed for various reasons for both the flooded hotspots of Mitchley Ave (by St Ed’s) and in Lower Barn Rd under the railway bridge.

    The Council have been given the money to spend on various flooding schemes in the Borough by DEFRA but because of the Section 114 issued last week […]

    Published On: 16 November, 2020Categories: Flooding
  • Some residents recently contacted the RRA about tree work that the 19th Purley Scout Group were undertaking by the scout hut in Dunmail Drive. Following a recent visit by the Council’s Planning Tree Officer it was stated by the Council Officer that the Scout compound was outside of the TPO areas. However, the Council Officer has now written back to the Scout leaders on 26 October to say he made an error in his previous assessment of the plans and available maps and has discovered that the […]

    Published On: 29 October, 2020Categories: Riddlesdown and its common
  • APPROVED 48 Mitchley Hill  20/05347/DISC  16 Oct 2020 – Discharge of Conditions 2 (Materials) and 11 (CLP) attached to planning permission 19/02209/FUL for Demolition of single-family dwelling and erection of one 3-storey block, containing 6 x 2-bedroom apartments, 2 x 4-bedroom houses and 1 x 3 bedroom house with associated access, 10 parking spaces, cycle storage and refuse store.

    Published On: 16 October, 2020Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • Purley Baptist Church Sites and 17 storey Tower – Redevelopment Site

    APPEAL ALLOWED by Secretary of State 9/7/20

    Second Public Inquiry took place from 3 to 6 December 2019

    DECISION OF SECRETARY OF STATE (MHCLG) QUASHED BY THE HIGH COURT ON 1 APRIL 2019;

    LEGAL CHALLENGE LODGED BY THE DEVELOPER against the Secretary of State (MHCLG), the London Borough of Croydon & the GLA 14/1/19;

    THE COUNCIL’S DECISION OVERTURNED BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE 3/12/18 – APPEAL DISMISSED […]

    Published On: 9 July, 2020Categories: Purley Baptist Church / Purley Tower
  • APPEAL DISMISSED 14/2/23 – APPEAL LODGED 26/5/22 REFUSED 14 Oakwood Ave  20/01625/FUL – 05 May 2020 – Demolition of 1 no. detached family house and erection of 1 no. apartment blocks, comprising of 20 new apartments, with associated hard and soft landscaping etc. This application is in the Purley & Woodcote RA area, but backs onto properties in Riddlesdown Rd and Coxley Rise.

    Published On: 5 May, 2020Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • P. Granted with 106 legal Ag. (3 months) 89 Hyde Road – 20/00108/FUL – 10 Feb 2020 – Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a four / five storey building comprising of 2 x 1 bedroom, 6 x 2 bedroom and 1 x 3 bedroom flats together with undercroft and external car parking, internal refuse store, internal bike store and landscaping.

    Published On: 10 February, 2020Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • Following heavy rain flooding has occurred at least three times in December (15th, 20th & 21st) as well as 26/27 November (see below), under the railway bridge in Lower Barn Rd. This has caused issues for rail commuters and also residents trying to access the shops. It was particularly bad on 21 December and lasted all morning and into the afternoon. The detour if residents and/or commuters don’t want to get wet feet, is about 1 mile.

    The RRA have been in regular contact with […]

    Published On: 7 January, 2020Categories: Flooding
  • We have sought clarification from Mr Dey about the release of children early (lunchtime) at the end of each full term. Mr Dey advises us that this only applies at the end of the Autumn and Summer terms i.e. December and July. It does not apply at the end of the Spring term (just before Easter, either in March or April)) when children will be in the Collegiate for the full day.

    Although TfL are advised of the early closure on these two days by the […]

    Published On: 6 January, 2020Categories: Riddlesdown Collegiate
  • Public Inquiry held on 3 to 6 December 2019

    Update 14/12/19

    The second Public Inquiry for the 17 storey Purley tower and associated development took place between 3 and 6 December 2019. The Planning Inspector was Mr Paul Jackson BArch RIBA. The RRA and six other local Residents’ Associations again acted as the Rule 6 Party.

    The RAs (Rule 6 Party) held two useful meetings with the Purley Baptist Church and the developer Thornsett in June and October and we agreed a certain […]

    Published On: 14 December, 2019Categories: Purley Baptist Church / Purley Tower
  • Following the heavy rain overnight and the early morning flooding under the railway bridge in Lower Barn Road which caused issues for some commuters, the RRA have contacted the Council about this.

    We have commented to the Council that many of Riddlesdown’s streets have not been cleaned by Veolia for well in excess of 6 weeks (if not longer). There are leaves everywhere on footways, gutters and in the carriageways. Many gully grids are blocked and have been for some time (especially in Lower Barn […]

    Published On: 27 November, 2019Categories: Flooding
  • The extract below is taken from the City of London’s Newsletter July 2019

    “We are thrilled to announce that the Coulsdon Commons have been declared part of a new National Nature Reserve; the South London Downs National Nature Reserve. National Nature Reserves are recognised for having nationally important habitats or species and bring greater levels of protection to conserve landscapes. The NNR will be the second biggest in London, joining Richmond Park and Ruislip Woods, and will bring together the 417 hectares of land […]

    Published On: 11 August, 2019Categories: General, News
  • GRANTED 48 Mitchley Hill  19/02209/FUL –: 14 May 2019 – Demolition of single-family dwelling and erection of one 3-storey block, containing 6 x 2-bedroom apartments, 2 x 4-bedroom houses and 1 x 3 bedroom house with associated access, 11 parking spaces, cycle storage and refuse store.

    Published On: 14 May, 2019Categories: Planning M ZTags:
  • Part Approved / Part Not Approved 98 Hyde Road – 18/02456/DISC – 07 Jun 2018 – Discharge of conditions 3, 6, 7, 8 and 9 attached to planning permission 17/03542/FUL for the Demolition of existing building, erection of two storey building with basement and accommodation in roof space comprising of 2 x one bedroom and 6 x two bedroom flats. Formation of vehicular access and 8 parking spaces, cycle and refuse storage.

    Published On: 7 June, 2018Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • The RRA have been made aware of surveying currently being undertaken to the farmland in Rectory Park/Mitchley Hill. The RRA do not know what this is about. The surveyors when questioned by the resident as to the purpose of their visits, gave no indication as to what they were doing, or who they were working for, but that they are there to conduct a survey.

    We know the land was up for sale by Wineham’s with any offers due in by end of September (see below), so […]

    Published On: 21 November, 2017Categories: Riddlesdown and its common
  • The RRA have received a number of enquiries from concerned residents that the farmland and some woodland in Riddlesdown has been put up for sale.

    The land has been advertised with Savills and offers were due in by 29 September 2017. Much of the land is let to local farmer.  

    This land is being sold by Wineham Investments, who bought much of this Green Belt land from Taylor Wimpey in 2009. Wineham’s in 2016, entered into an Option Agreement with Bovis Homes.

    With an […]

    Published On: 27 October, 2017Categories: Riddlesdown and its common
  • GRANTED 98 Hyde Road –17/03542/FUL – 21 Aug 2017 – Demolition of existing building: erection of a two storey building with basement and accommodation (4 storeys) in roof space comprising of 2 x one bedroom and 6 x two bedroom flats: formation of associated access, and provision of 8 parking spaces, cycle storage and refuse store. Planning Officer’s report

    Published On: 21 August, 2017Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • As some residents may have noticed, the local farmer (Church Farm Services) who have taken on the tenancy of the fields in Mitchley Ave and Rectory Park/Mitchley Hill have started to plough the farmland in preparation for sowing, “for long term grass leys this autumn and to cut it for hay and haylage next summer” (see our post below of 20 May 2017).

    A number of residents have contacted the RRA to say that Public Footpaths have been ploughed and are now uneven. This is particularly so, […]

    Published On: 4 August, 2017Categories: Riddlesdown and its common
  • Some residents may have noticed, that some works are taking place on the farmland opposite the shops in Mitchley Ave.

    It has been established via the Council that this work is bona fide and the new tenant of the land intends taking a hay crop on a commercial basis. The tenant has been made aware by the Council, of all the Tree Preservation Orders on trees around the field.

    We have subsequently found out via our Facebook page who the new tenant is. […]

    Published On: 20 May, 2017Categories: Riddlesdown and its common
  • The RRA have been contacted over the last few days by some residents concerned about GL Hearn (Property Consultants) who spoke at the Croydon Local Plan hearing on Tuesday morning (23/5/17), on behalf of Bovis Homes.

    Bovis were asking the Planning Inspector that Croydon Council remove the Green Belt status on the farmland in Riddlesdown (Mitchley Ave, Rectory Park/Mitchley Hill).

    The RRA have been attending a number of the hearing sessions but we were not made aware this subject would be discussed on […]

    Published On: 5 May, 2017Categories: Riddlesdown and its common
  • Berkshire Homes have sold the plot of land in Dunmail Drive (r/o 36 – 60 Honister Heights) and opposite Riddlesdown Collegiate gates, at a Barnard Marcus Auction on 10 April 2017 for £110,000. The land was purchased for £148,000 in June 2014.

    The land is Green Belt and was also subject to a recent Planning Inspector’s decision to dismiss the appeal for the building of 4 detached houses in 2013 (see update 17/12/13 below).

    Published On: 11 April, 2017Categories: Riddlesdown and its common
  • GRANTED BY LBC 15/12/16 Purley Baptist Church and Hall, Banstead Road, 1-4 Russell Hill Parade, Russell Hill Road and, 2-12 Brighton Rd, & 1-9 Banstead Rd – 16/02994/P 13 Jun 2016 – Demolition of existing buildings on two sites; erection of3/17 storey building comprising 114 flats community and church space and a retail unit on Island Site and a 3/8 storey building comprising 106 flats on south site.

    Published On: 15 December, 2016Categories: Purley Baptist Church / Purley Tower
  • GRANTED 98 Hyde Road  16/05057/FUL – 03 Oct 2016 – Demolition of existing dwelling. Erection of a building with lower ground floor and accommodation in roofspace comprising 7 two bedroom apartments. formation of vehicular access and provision of associated parking spaces, bicycle storages and refuse store.

    Published On: 3 October, 2016Categories: Planning A LTags:
  • Now covered by Tree Preservation Orders Made by Croydon Council 

    The RRA have been advised by Croydon Council that most of the woodland in Dunmail Drive, Mitchley Ave and Honister Heights are now covered by blanket Tree Preservation Orders (TPO’s). The Council have made these new TPO’s following the felling of many trees on land opposite the Collegiate gates in Dunmail Drive in August 2011 and May 2012, and the two subsequent planning applications on this Green Belt land for housing, both of which were refused […]

    Published On: 19 January, 2014Categories: Riddlesdown and its common
  • The RRA are aware that all the land owned by Taylor Wimpey, which comprises the farmland off Mitchley Hill, farmland off Mitchley Avenue, Mitchley Wood, and woodlands off Dunmail Drive and woodland in Honister Heights, is all currently on the market for freehold sale, either as one or in separate lots.

    This land is all Greenbelt land and subject to current planning laws and is not available for development.

    Update 17.9.09: The RRA has learnt that all the land has been purchased […]

    Published On: 4 September, 2009Categories: Riddlesdown and its common

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