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Riddlesdown Open Space (end of Riddlesdown Rd) – Car Parking Charges
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 [...]
Parking Charges and ANPR
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 [...]
Riddlesdown’s Flood Alleviation Works
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 [...]
Flood Prevention Works in Riddlesdown to go Ahead
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 [...]
PLANNING APPLICATIONS AND DECISIONS WEEKLY LIST: RIDDLESDOWN AREA ONLY – W/C 26/4/21
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 [...]
PLANNING APPLICATIONS AND DECISIONS WEEKLY LIST: RIDDLESDOWN AREA ONLY – W/C 12/4/21
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 [...]
Flood Prevention Works in Riddlesdown are Cancelled
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 [...]
Mitchley Wood and Dunmail Drive (White Path)
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 [...]
Purley Baptist Church Sites and 17 storey Tower
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 [...]
Flooding in Lower Barn Road
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 [...]
Update from Riddlesdown Collegiate
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 [...]
Purley Baptist Church Sites – Public Inquiry
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 [...]