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
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99- 50 Account Number: 37821768
Ideally all future subscription payments of […]
Published On: 11 February, 2025Categories: Subscriptions
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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.
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 […]
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 ZSUBMITTED 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 ZSUBMITTED – 13 Tandridge Gardens – 25/01720/GPDO – 23 May 2025 – Erection of single storey rear extension projecting out 6 metres from the rear wall of the original property with an eaves height of 2.50 metres and a maximum height of 2.62 metres.
GRANTED – 131 Mitchley Avenue 25/01003/HSE – 3 April 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: 31 May, 2025Categories: Weekly ListSUBMITTED – 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).
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 […]
Published On: 31 May, 2025Categories: Weekly ListAPPROVED 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. 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)) 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). 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. 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. 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. Autumn Term 2025
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Published On: 13 May, 2025Categories: Riddlesdown CollegiateSUBMITTED – 33 Buttermere Gardens – 25/01227/HSE – 24 Apr 2025 – Proposed two storey side extension and single storey rear extension.
Updates
REFUSED – 26 Mitchley Ave 25/00721/HSE
APPROVED – 22 Rectory Park 25/01067/DISC
APPROVED 20 Rectory Park 25/01066/DISC
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Published On: 12 May, 2025Categories: Weekly List22 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.
20 Rectory Park – 25/01378/NMA – 22 Apr 2025 – Non-material amendment to planning permission 22/05329/FUL (Demolition of […]
Published On: 5 May, 2025Categories: Weekly ListAPPROVED 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.
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.
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.
(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.
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. 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: 14 April, 2025Categories: Planning, Weekly ListSUBMITTED 32 Eskdale Gardens –
25/01097/HSE – 07 Apr 2025 – 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 April, 2025Categories: Weekly ListSUBMITTED 32 Eskdale Gardens –
25/01097/HSE – 07 Apr 2025 – 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. 
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, NewsGRANTED 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. 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)) 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). GRANTED 43 Lower Barn Road – 25/00455/HSE –
10 Feb 2025 – Erection of a part first floor/part two- storey side extension, single storey rear extension and alterations to front, including installation of a porch. 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- Published On: 31 March, 2025Categories: Planning, Weekly List
FM Conway on behalf of Croydon Council will be carrying further drainage works on Mitchley Ave outside St Edmund’s Church from Mon 7 April until Sun 27 April 2025, which are to address the ongoing flooding issues there. The works involve the installation of 3 new gullies and a manhole chamber to capture the flow of rainwater from upstream.
Traffic on Mitchley Ave will be controlled by two-
way traffic lights and is being carried out mostly during the school Easter holidays, so hopefully they will not have […] GRANTED 11 Coombe Wood Hill –
25/00352/HSE – 03 Feb 2025 – Demolition of existing rear conservatory. Erection of single storey rear extension and front porch. Alterations include changes to land level and patio. APPEAL LODGED 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 […] Published On: 24 March, 2025Categories: Planning, Weekly ListSUBMITTED 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. SUBMITTED 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. GRANTED 48 […]
Published On: 17 March, 2025Categories: Weekly ListGRANTED 116 Mitchley Ave –
25/00233/FUL – 23 Jan 2025 – Change of use from Doctors Surgery (Class E(e)) to 1no. dwellinghouse (Class C3). GRANTED 75 Westfield Ave –
25/00138/HSE – 29 Jan 2025 – Erection of a first floor rear extension (resulting in a three- storey rear extension). SUBMITTED 36 Honister Heights –
25/00518/HSE – 06 Mar 2025 – Demolition of existing garage and the erection of a two storey side extension […] Published On: 10 March, 2025Categories: Weekly ListP. 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. 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. 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 CentreGRANTED 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. 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. The RRA and 6 six other local RAs (Hartley & District, East […] Published On: 24 February, 2025Categories: Weekly ListTerm Dates 2024-25
Spring Term 2025
- Half Term –
Monday 17th February 2025 to Friday 21st February 2025 (inclusive) - End of Spring Term –
Friday 4th April 2025
Summer Term 2025
- Start of Summer Term –
Tuesday 22nd April 2025 - Half Term –
Monday 26th May 2025 to Friday 30th May 2025 Inclusive) - End of Summer Term –
Friday 18th July 2025
Published On: 18 February, 2025Categories: Riddlesdown Collegiate- Half Term –
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. SUBMITTED 43 Lower Barn Road – 25/00455/HSE –
10 Feb 2025 – Erection of a part first floor/part two- storey side extension, single storey rear extension and alterations to front, including installation of a porch. Published On: 17 February, 2025Categories: Weekly ListResidents 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: SubscriptionsGRANTED 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 February, 2025Categories: Weekly ListGRANTED 43 Lower Barn Road – 25/00455/HSE –
10 Feb 2025 – Erection of a part first floor/part two- storey side extension, single storey rear extension and alterations to front, including installation of a porch. 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: TransportSUBMITTED 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. SUBMITTED 7 Honister Heights –
25/00261/HSE – 27 Jan 2025 – Erection of single storey front/side extension and front porch. Erection of first […] Published On: 3 February, 2025Categories: Planning, Weekly ListSUBMITTED 75 Westfield Ave –
25/00138/HSE – 29 Jan 2025 – Erection of a first floor rear extension (resulting in a three- storey rear extension). 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. SUBMITTED 75 Westfield Ave –
25/00138/HSE – 29 Jan 2025 – Erection of a first floor rear extension (resulting in a three- storey rear extension). 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: 27 January, 2025Categories: Planning, Weekly ListWe 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, PlanningGRANTED 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. GRANTED 116 Mitchley Ave –
25/00233/FUL – 23 Jan 2025 – Change of use from Doctors Surgery (Class E(e)) to 1no. dwellinghouse (Class C3). 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 CentreGRANTED 15 Coombe Wood Hill –
24/04153/HSE – 10 Jan 2025 – Erection of a single- storey side extension (following demolition of existing side addition). 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. 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.
[…]
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, NewsREFUSED 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. 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 commonSUBMITTED 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 residentialGRANTED 32 Hyde Road –
24/03527/HSE – 15 Oct 2024 – Retrospective installation of an air conditioning unit to the outbuilding. 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. GRANTED 11 Lower Barn Road –
24/02755/HSE – 13 Sep 2024 – Formation of off- street parking with associated landscaping (retrospective). 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). 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. GRANTED 154 Riddlesdown Road –
24/02854/HSE – 28 Aug 2024 – Erection of rear dormer roof extension. 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. 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). 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. 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). 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. REFUSED 32 Hyde Road –
24/02268/HSE – 1 Aug 2024 Retrospective installation of an air conditioning unit to the outbuilding. GRANTED 55 Purley Bury Ave –
24/02197/HSE – 22 Jul 2024 – Erection of single storey side/rear extension. 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. 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 CollegiateGRANTED 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. 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. TO APPEAL 16/12/24 REFUSED 15 Mitchley Ave –
24/01105/HSE – 5 Jul 2024 – Erection of first floor front/side extension. 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). 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. 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.” 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. 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). 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. 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.” 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. 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]. 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. 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: MinutesThe 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.
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. 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. 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. 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 […] 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 CentreGRANTED 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. 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. GRANTED 15 Copthorne Rise –
24/00801/HSE – 06 Mar 2024 – Erection of two storey side and single/two storey rear extension. 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. 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. 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). GRANTED 33 Lower Barn Road –
23/04760/HSE – 12 Feb 2024 – Alterations, erection of single/two storey side/rear extension. 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). 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). 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. 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. […]
GRANTED 5 Rectory Park –
24/00174/HSE – 17 Jan 2024 – Erection of single storey rear extension and new rear patio. 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. 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. 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: FinancesAPPEAL 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 […] 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 CollegiateNOT 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). Lawful Dev. Cert. Granted (proposed) 6 Mitchley Ave –
23/04523/LP – 05 Dec 2023 – Erection of an outbuilding to the rear garden. 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). 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. 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. 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. 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 […] Published On: 16 November, 2023Categories: 823-825 Brighton Road Purley - former Milk & More Depot, Non residentialAPPEAL 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. 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. 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: Dunmail Drive, Mitchley WoodGRANTED 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. WITHDRAWN 5 Rectory Park –
23/04021/LP – 24 Oct 2023 – Erection of a single storey rear extension. 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. Consent Granted (Tree App.) 5 Purley Bury Close –
23/03759/TRE– 13 Oct 2023 – G1, 7 X Sycamore – Repollard. (TPO no. 92). GRANTED 59 Derwent Drive –
23/03886/HSE – 13 Oct 2023 – Erection of single storey rear/ side extension. Alterations to garage. 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. 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. 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 […] 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. 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. 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. 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.’ 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). 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. 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). 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. 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). 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. 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. GRANTED 54 Ingleboro Drive –
23/02698/HSE – 11 Jul 2023 – Erection of a first floor side extension and single storey rear extension. 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. 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. 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. GRANTED 67 Riddlesdown Road –
23/01926/HSE – 19 Jun 2023 – Retrospective application for the erection of a basketball court at rear garden. 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). 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. 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. 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. 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). 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). GRANTED 105 Brancaster Lane –
23/01791/HSE – 18 May 2023 – Alterations, erection of single storey front/side/rear extension to include altered porch. 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. 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. 
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, GeneralCertificate Refused (Lawful Dev. Cert.) 132 Riddlesdown Road –
23/01699/LP – 2 May 2023 – Demolition of existing rear outbuilding and erection of rear outbuilding. 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). GRANTED 18 Tandridge Gardens –
23/01617/HSE – 25 Apr 2023 – Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey side/rear extension. 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. 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. 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). 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). GRANTED 49 Riddlesdown Avenue –
23/01474/HSE – 14 Apr 2023 – Erection of external balcony at rear of property. GRANTED 37 Purley Bury Close –
23/01390/HSE – 06 Apr 2023 – Alterations. Erection of first floor rear extension. Removal of existing chimney. (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 […] GRANTED 40 Eskdale Gardens –
23/01198/HSE – 31 Mar 2023 – Erection of single storey side and rear extension. 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 […]
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. GRANTED 26 Lower Barn Road –
23/00936/HSE – 24 Mar 2023 – Erection of single storey front, side and rear extension. 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. 
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, GeneralLawful Dev. Cert. Granted (proposed) 68 Hyde Road –
23/01137/LP – 21 Mar 2023 – Erection of a single storey rear extension. 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. 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). GRANTED 115 Mitchley Avenue –
23/00350/HSE – 07 Mar 2023 – Alterations and single storey side/rear extension. 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). 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). 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). 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. GRANTED 21 Lower Barn Road –
23/00051/HSE – 17 Jan 2023 – Erection of first floor side extension. 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. Lawful Dev. Cert. Granted (proposed) 59 Purley Bury Ave –
23/00171/LP – 16 Jan 2023 – Conversion of garage to a bathroom. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.) 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 […] 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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: TransportRiddlesdown 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 […]
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 […] 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. 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. 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. 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: FloodingGRANTED 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. 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: FloodingAPPROVED 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. 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 […] Published On: 7 April, 2021Categories: 26-52 Whytecliffe Road South & Purley Station Car Park, Non residentialSUBMITTED 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 […] 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. 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. 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: FloodingSome 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 commonAPPROVED 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. 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 TowerAPPEAL 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. 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. 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: FloodingWe 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 CollegiatePublic 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 TowerFollowing 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 […]
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. 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. 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 commonThe 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 commonGRANTED 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 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 commonSome 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 commonThe 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 commonBerkshire 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 commonGRANTED 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 TowerGRANTED 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. 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 commonThe 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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- Subscriptions 2024/25
- 98 Hyde Road
- Parking Charges and ANPR
- 20 Rectory Park
- 22 Rectory Park
- Planning Applications and Decisions Weekly List; Riddlesdown Area only – w/c 26/5/25
- Planning Applications and Decisions Weekly List; Riddlesdown Area only – w/c 19/5/25
- 110 Riddlesdown Road
- 22 Rectory Park
- 20 Rectory Park
- 26 Mitchley Avenue
- 6 Mitchley Avenue
- 13 Grisedale Close
- Riddlesdown Collegiate Term Dates 2025/26
- Planning Applications and Decisions Weekly List; Riddlesdown Area only – w/c 12/5/25
- Planning Applications and Decisions Weekly List; Riddlesdown Area only – w/c 5/5/25
- 22 Rectory Park
- 160 Riddlesdown Road
- 20 Rectory Park
- 13 Tandridge Gardens
- Planning Applications and Decisions Weekly List; Riddlesdown Area only – w/c 14/4/25
- Planning Applications and Decisions Weekly List; Riddlesdown Area only – w/c 7/4/25
- 32 Eskdale Gardens
- RRA Litter Pick April 2025
- 131 Mitchley Ave
- 22 Rectory Park
- 20 Rectory Park
- Planning Applications and Decisions Weekly List; Riddlesdown Area only – w/c 31/3/25
- Road Works on Mitchley Avenue
- Planning Applications and Decisions Weekly List; Riddlesdown Area only – w/c 24/3/25
- Planning Applications and Decisions Weekly List; Riddlesdown Area only – w/c 17/3/25
- Planning Applications and Decisions Weekly List; Riddlesdown Area only – w/c 10/3/25
- 22 Rectory Park
- 36 Honister Heights
- Purley Leisure Centre Complex
- 8 Borrowdale Drive
- Planning Applications and Decisions Weekly List; Riddlesdown Area only – w/c 24/2/25
- Riddlesdown Collegiate Term Dates
- Planning Applications and Decisions Weekly List; Riddlesdown Area only – w/c 17/2/25
- Subscriptions 2024/25
- Planning Applications and Decisions Weekly List; Riddlesdown Area only – w/c 10/2/25
- 43 Lower Barn Road
- Rail engineering works on the Riddlesdown (RDD) line
- Planning Applications and Decisions Weekly List; Riddlesdown Area only – w/c 3/2/25
- 75 Westfield Avenue
- 48 Purley Bury Ave
- Planning Applications and Decisions Weekly List; Riddlesdown Area only – w/c 27/1/25
- The Review of Croydon Council’s Local Plan 2018
- 7 Honister Heights
- 116 Mitchley Ave
- Purley Leisure Centre 50 High Street Purley
- 15 Coombe Wood Hill
- 6 Mitchley Avenue
- RRA Children’s Christmas Party
- RRA Litter Pick Nov 2024
- 75a Riddlesdown Rd
- Land r/o 36 to 60 Honister Hts and opposite the Collegiate Gates in Dunmail Drive
- 3-5 Barrowsfield (Limpsfield Rd)
- 32 Hyde Road
- 48 Mitchley Hill
- 11 Lower Barn Road
- 110 Riddlesdown Road
- 5 Honister Heights
- 154 Riddlesdown Road
- 79 Riddlesdown Road
- 116 Mitchley Ave
- 90 Hyde Road
- 1 Cranford Close
- 15 Coombe Wood Hill
- 32 Hyde Road
- 55 Purley Bury Ave
- 16 Oakwood Avenue
- Collegiate Report – The Riddlesdown Recorder- Summer 2024
- 81 Westfield Avenue
- Telecommunications Mast, Mitchley Hill (near Collegiate)
- 15 Mitchley Ave
- 88 Riddlesdown Road
- 55 Purley Bury Ave
- 1 Riddlesdown Avenue
- 113 Mitchley Ave
- 154 Riddlesdown Road
- 1 Riddlesdown Avenue
- Agnes House 89 Hyde Road
- 11 Coombe Wood Hill
- 13 Lower Barn Road
- 22 Rectory Park
- RRA AGM Minutes 2024
- RRA AGM 2024
- 75A Riddlesdown Road
- 110 Riddlesdown Road
- 75A Riddlesdown Road
- 154 Riddlesdown Road
- Purley Leisure Centre 50 High Street Purley
- 14 Ingleboro Drive
- 14 Hill Close
- 15 Copthorne Rise
- 134 Brancaster Lane
- 170 Riddlesdown Road
- 8 Coombe Wood Hill
- 33 Lower Barn Road
- 88 Riddlesdown Road
- 88 Riddlesdown Road
- Telecommunication Mast, Dunmail Drive (near scout hut)
- Road Stewards and Committee Members
- 5 Rectory Park
- 45 Purley Bury Avenue
- 79 Riddlesdown Road
- RRA Finances 2023
- 77-79 Mitchley Ave
- Riddlesdown Collegiate School Day
- 88 Riddlesdown Road
- 6 Mitchley Ave
- 88 Riddlesdown Road
- 29 Dalegarth Gardens
- 46 Riddlesdown Ave
- 11 Coombe Wood Hill
- 823-825 Brighton Road Purley – former Milk & More Depot
- 90 Riddlesdown Road
- 11 Coombe Wood Hill
- Telecommunication Mast, Mitchley Wood, Dunmail Drive
- 73 Westfield Avenue
- 5 Rectory Park
- 29 Lower Barn Road
- 5 Purley Bury Close
- 59 Derwent Drive
- 132 Riddlesdown Road
- 35 Lower Barn Road
- 77-79 Mitchley Ave
- 36 Honister Heights
- 54 Ingleboro Drive
- 88 Riddlesdown Road
- 1 Riddlesdown Avenue
- 85 Mitchley Avenue
- 31 Copthorne Rise
- 88 Riddlesdown Road
- 62 Holmwood Ave
- 88 Riddlesdown Road
- 59 Westfield Avenue
- 102 Downs Court Road
- 54 Ingleboro Drive
- 55 Brancaster Lane
- 88 Riddlesdown Road
- 33 Lower Barn Road
- 67 Riddlesdown Road
- 35 Lower Barn Road
- 19 Lower Barn Road
- 35 Lower Barn Road
- 132 Riddlesdown Road
- 88 Riddlesdown Road
- 11 Purley Bury Close
- 105 Brancaster Lane
- 102 Downs Court Road
- Hydethorne Heights 98 Hyde Road
- RRA Litter Pick May 2023
- 132 Riddlesdown Road
- 88 Riddlesdown Road
- 18 Tandridge Gardens
- 1 Riddlesdown Avenue
- 12 Eskdale Gardens
- Surgery 15 Rectory Park
- 15 Rectory Park
- 49 Riddlesdown Avenue
- 37 Purley Bury Close
- Telecommunication Mast Mitchley Wood Dunmail Drive
- 40 Eskdale Gardens
- Signs of Spring: Skylarks over Riddlesdown
- 19 Lower Barn Road
- 26 Lower Barn Road
- 2 Buttermere Gardens
- RRA Litter Pick March 2023
- 68 Hyde Road
- 7 Rectory Park
- 85 Mitchley Avenue
- 115 Mitchley Avenue
- 88 Riddlesdown Road
- 88 Riddlesdown Road
- 126 Riddlesdown Road
- 63 Derwent Drive
- 117 Mitchley Ave
- Hydethorne Heights 98 Hyde Road
- 30 Riddlesdown Avenue
- 102 Downs Court Road
- 21 Lower Barn Road
- 32 Honister Heights
- 59 Purley Bury Ave
- 62 Holmwood Ave
- 10 Honister Heights
- 14 Oakwood Ave
- 16 Honister Heights
- 125 Mitchley Ave
- Agnes House 89 Hyde Road
- Agnes House 89 Hyde Road
- 20 Rectory Park
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- 88 Riddlesdown Road
- Hydethorne Heights 98 Hyde Road
- Roadworks
- Riddlesdown Open Space (end of Riddlesdown Rd) – Car Parking Charges
- Parking Charges and ANPR
- 89 Hyde Road
- 89 Hyde Road
- 89 Hyde Road
- Riddlesdown’s Flood Alleviation Works
- 98 Hyde Road
- Flood Prevention Works in Riddlesdown to go Ahead
- 89 Hyde Road
- 26-52 Whytecliffe Road South & Purley Station Car Park
- 98 Hyde Road (Hydethorne Heights)
- 98 Hyde Road (Hydethorne Heights)
- 48 Mitchley Hill
- Flood Prevention Works in Riddlesdown are Cancelled
- Mitchley Wood and Dunmail Drive (White Path)
- 48 Mitchley Hill
- Purley Baptist Church Sites and 17 storey Tower
- 14 Oakwood Ave
- 89 Hyde Road
- Flooding in Lower Barn Road
- Update from Riddlesdown Collegiate
- Purley Baptist Church Sites – Public Inquiry
- Flooding in Lower Barn Road
- The new ‘South London Downs National Nature Reserve’
- 48 Mitchley Hill
- 98 Hyde Road
- Green Belt Farm and Woodland in Riddlesdown
- Farm and Woodland For Sale
- 98 Hyde Road
- Public Footpaths across the farm fields in Mitchley Avenue
- Farmland in Mitchley Ave & Rectory Park
- Farmland in Mitchley Ave & Rectory Park
- Land in Dunmail Drive (rear of houses in Honister Heights) sold at auction
- Purley Baptist Church and Hall
- 98 Hyde Road
- Woodland in Honister Heights, Dunmail Drive, Mitchley Wood & Mitchley Avenue
- Taylor Wimpey Put Up Farmland and Woodland for Sale
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