The Croydon Council Planning Sub-Committee met on Thursday, 4 December 2025, to consider planning application 25/01331/FUL regarding the subdivision of a garden and the construction of a new dwelling. The committee was also scheduled to approve the minutes from their previous meeting.

Planning Application: 17 Convent Hill, Upper Norwood

The sub-committee was scheduled to review a planning application for the subdivision of the garden at 17 Convent Hill in Upper Norwood. The proposal was for the construction of a new four-bedroom dwelling with access from Beaumont Road, including associated cycle and refuse storage facilities.

The Director of Planning & Strategic Transport recommended that the committee grant planning permission, subject to the completion of a Section 106 agreement¹ to secure a financial contribution of £1,500 towards sustainable travel improvements. The report pack noted that Councillor Claire Bonham had objected to the proposed development, raising concerns about:

• Loss of spaciousness
• Overbearing impact on neighbouring properties
• Overlooking and harm to privacy due to location of windows
• Light pollution generated from development

Additionally, 25 objections were reportedly received from neighbours, with concerns raised including:

• Overdevelopment of the site
• The development not being in keeping with the surrounding area
• Overlooking and privacy concerns
• Insufficient parking leading to overspill parking on surrounding roads
• Impact on wildlife/biodiversity

The report pack stated that the proposed dwelling would have a private amenity area to the rear of the site, with access created from Beaumont Road, including a dropped kerb for a single car parking space. The area would also accommodate a refuse store and cycle storage for two bikes.

The report pack included a summary of the reasons for the recommendation to grant planning permission, stating:

The principle of residential development within this location is acceptable. Unit mix is acceptable and provides an uplift of one family dwelling within the borough for where there is an identified need. The design and appearance of the development is appropriate for the site and the surrounding context.

The report pack also stated that a number of conditions were recommended to be imposed, including:

• Submission of a Construction Management Plan and Construction Logistics Plan
• Submission of details relating to external materials/details and landscaping
• Details of energy plant and equipment
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points

Minutes of the Previous Meeting

The sub-committee was scheduled to approve the minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 6 November 2025 as an accurate record. The minutes of the previous meeting document shows that the committee considered applications for 1 Blenheim Crescent, South Croydon, and Land rear of 30 Northampton Road.