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'Dangerous' plan to replace six houses with 21 thrown out by council

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Monday, November 30, 2009

Overjoyed residents gave a standing ovation and cheered the decision to reject a "dangerous" application to build 21 houses where there are now six.

The proposal for the large project opposite Wattenden Primary School in Purley, was thrown out during a meeting of the...

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Plans to build homes and towering flats thrown out by planning chiefs

DELIGHTED: From left, residents Yatin Patel, John Ferguson and Chris Perry whose homes would all have been affected

Friday, November 13, 2009

An application to build four houses and a block of flats that would have overshadowed neighbouring residents' homes has been unanimously rejected. The...

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Purley housing study slammed as 'complete waste of money'

SET TO CHANGE?: The LDA has suggested building high-rise flats in Purley

Tuesday, September 08, 2009

A bizzare planning study which suggests putting up huge high-rise flats next to the Purley Cross Tesco and the town centre, has been branded a...

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Fresh fight looms over historic South Norwood site

HOW IT FITS: An aerial shot of how development would look slotted into South Norwood

Saturday, July 25, 2009

One of Croydon's most controversial planning battles has sparked back into life, after proposals were lodged to build 92 new homes on a historic site...

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Criticism for planned Waddon development which lacks community hall

MASTERPLAN: How the Waddon development could look

Sunday, July 12, 2009

A massive new community development planned for Waddon has been criticised - for not having a dedicated community hall. Residents got the chance last...

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Early victory for campaigners fighting housing plans for Crystal Palace Park

THE MASTERPLAN: What is planned for Crystal Palace Park

Tuesday, June 02, 2009

Community groups have scored an early victory after it was revealed the Crystal Palace Park public inquiry will be held in Upper Norwood. At a...

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Mobile phone mast could help residents block development

SIGNAL OF INTENT? The mobile phone mast in Lower Barn Road.Photo no: CCRdb250209A by David Berman.

Saturday, February 28, 2009

A mobile phone mast has given residents new hope that their opposition to a block of flats can still win the day – even though a planning...

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East Croydon Menta scheme up for debate

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

The mayor of London Boris Johnson has earmarked a date in July to discuss a controversial East Croydon sky-scraper scheme, to the delight of local...

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New Addington churches go head to head over centre for young people

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Two churches have found themselves in competition over plans to create a centre to help young people in New Addington after it emerged they both want...

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Historic home expected to sell for £4.25m

MILLIONAIRE'S PAD: Kenley House which is set to go on sale in May

Thursday, January 22, 2009

People in Kenley may soon be living next door to millionaire country squires, as one of the area's most high-profile homes is set to go on the market....

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