Single-storey rear extension at 11 Overhill Road, Purley

“The application seeks planning permission for the erection of a single storey rear extension.”

“The proposal seeks planning permission for the erection of a single storey rear extension to create a larger family kitchen and lounge to the rear of the house. The proposed extension would be 4 metres deep and would have a flat roof with a maximum height of 3 metres.”

“The application site relates to 11 Overhill Road situated at the northern end of Overhill Road. The property comprises a detached dwelling that has been extended at ground, first and roof level as indicated in the planning history section of the report further below.”

“The surrounding area is predominantly residential in character, comprising two-storey detached houses to the west and south. To the north of the site lies Roundshaw Park and the site shares its east boundary with the London Borough of Croydon.”

“D2004/53190 Erection of a first floor extension and provision of two ground floor bay windows at front and erection of a first floor and part ground floor extension at rear. Permission refused 13.12.2004”

“D2011/64789 Enlargement of front dormer window, enlargement of rear dormer window, provision of a pitched roof over existing front extension, and new pitched roof over dwelling involving the raising of the ridge height. Permission granted 29.09.2011”

“Increased Noise and Disturbance The proposed development would create an extension to a residential property, which would not change the residential use of the building and would involve alteration works to a residential dwelling. As such, it is considered that the proposal would not result in an unacceptable increase in noise and disturbance to the detriment of neighbouring properties.”

“Loss of Light The proposed single storey rear extension would be located to the north and set in by 1.1 metres from the shared boundary with No. Overhill Road and 3.5 metres from the flank and rear elevations of this property. Given its modest height, location to the north and separation distance from the rear windows and garden of No 9, the proposal would not result in an adverse impact on the occupiers of this property in terms of light.”

“A site notice was displayed in the vicinity of the site on 14th October 2025.”

“No letters of representation have been received in relation to the application.”

“The Committee agreed to the Chair's proposal to proceed directly to a vote on the application. A poll vote on the officers’ recommendation to grant permission was held in accordance with Standing Order 31.4, when there voted:”

“RESOLVED: To GRANT planning permission, subject to the conditions outlined at Appendix B.”

“SECOND SCHEDULE Condition(s): 1) The approved development shall be carried out in accordance with the following drawing/details: Site Location Plan (Ref: OI1328847), Existing Block Plan - 11 Overhill Road Purley, Proposed Block Plan - 11 Overhill Road Purley, 0811-1573 A (Existing plans and elevations), 0811-1573 A (Proposed plans and elevations), Fire Safety Statement - 11 Overhill Road, Purley, CR8 2JD.”

“4) The flat roof of the single storey rear extension hereby approved shall not be used, all or in part, as a terrace or other amenity space. No railings, fences, walls or other means of enclosure shall be erected on this flat roof, and no alterations shall be carried out to the elevation of the application property to form access onto the roof.”