Detached bungalow at 47 Graham Road, Purley

What was proposed

The application sought a detached two-bedroom bungalow with roof accommodation after demolishing the existing garage, with parking, cycle and refuse storage.

“PLANNING SUB COMMITTEE AGENDA03 September 2026 PART 5: Planning Applications for Decision Item 5.1 1 APPLICATION DETAILS Ref: 26/00005/FUL Location: Graham Road, Purley, CR8 2EN Ward: Purley And Woodcote Description: Demolition of existing garage, alterations to include alterations to land levels, erection of detached bungalow with accommodation within the roofspace at rear and associated parking, cycle and refuse Drawing Nos: Location Plan, S01-1 Rev 2, GR-01 Rev 3,…”

Officer report

Earlier applications

Earlier residential schemes were refused or withdrawn, including a dismissed appeal, while pre-application advice was sought for another dwelling.

“The appeal was dismissed as the Planning Inspector concluded that the proposal would harm the character and appearance of the area, road user safety and provide unsatisfactory waste storage facilities. 3.14 21/03344/FUL - Demolition of existing property and erection of 5 x 3 bedroom two storey units and associated refuse and parking – Application withdrawn on 06.01.2022.”

Officer report

Why officers recommended approval

Officers considered the reduced bungalow design acceptable, with suitable living conditions, manageable transport effects and acceptable impacts on neighbours, trees, ecology, drainage and fire safety subject to conditions.

“SUMMARY OF KEY REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION The principle of a new residential dwelling at the site is acceptable and would contribute to the Borough’s housing targets. The amended design and reduced scale in the form of a bungalow with roof accommodation represents a more appropriate form of development, better reflecting the spatial hierarchy and grain of development within the local context.”

“The development would be acceptable in terms of fire safety, subject to condition. The following sections of this report detail the officer’s assessment of the application against the material planning considerations and the relevant policies which have contributed to the recommendation that planning permission is granted. CONSULTATION RESPONSE 5.1 The views of the Planning Service are expressed in the MATERIAL PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS section below.”

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What residents said

Twenty-four neighbours objected over development intensity, design, accommodation, neighbour impacts, highways, construction, trees, ecology, flooding and drainage; one submitted a comment.

“The number of representations received from neighbours, local groups etc in response to notification and publicity of the application were as follows: No of individual responses: Objecting: Supporting: Comment: 1 6.2 The following issues were raised in representations that are material to the determination of the application, and they are addressed in substance in the next section of this report: Objection Officer comment Overdevelopment Overdevelopment of the…”

“Trees and ecology Detrimental Impact on trees/bushes and wildlifeAddressed in paragraph 8.77-8.89 of this report. Flooding, drainage and services Addressed in paragraph 8.90-8.91 of this report.”

Officer report

Who spoke

A person spoke against the application, while the agent spoke in support; the committee clerk read the written statement submitted by the objector.

The committee’s consideration

After the speakers finished, the committee deliberated and considered a motion to grant permission in accordance with the officer recommendation.

“After the speakers had finished, the Committee deliberated.”

“The motion to GRANT the application in accordance with the officer recommendation was proposed by Councillor Redfern and seconded by Councillor Johnson.”

Minutes

The vote

The motion to grant permission was carried unanimously, with six members voting for, none against and none abstaining.

“The motion to GRANT the application was taken to a vote and carried unanimously, with six members voting in favour, no members voting against and no members abstaining.”

Minutes

The decision

The committee resolved to grant planning permission for the detached bungalow development at the application site.

“Therefore, the Committee RESOLVED to GRANT the application for 47 Graham Road, Purley, CR8 2EN”

Minutes

Conditions of permission

Permission was recommended with conditions covering construction, drainage, trees, materials, storage, landscaping, energy, biodiversity, parking, fire safety and permitted development rights.

“3) Submission of a Construction Logistics Plan (including footway survey) 4) Submission of drainage and SuDs details 5) Submission of arboricultural details (including land levels/spot heights and the service runs) 6) Submission of a Construction Environmental Management Plan for Biodiversity (CEMP: Biodiversity)”

“Compliance 13) In accordance with the Preliminary Ecological Appraisal and Preliminary Roost Assessment Report 14) Parking layout/number of cars/parking allocation 15) Fire Safety Strategy (Planning) Report and Fire Strategy Plan 16) Compliance with water efficiency requirements 17) Removal of permitted development rights 18) Any other planning condition(s) considered necessary by the Director of Planning and Sustainable Regeneration…”

Officer report