Kendra

SIGN IN TO YOUR MEMBERSHIP ACCOUNT

Menu
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Meetings & Minutes
    • Kendra’s Constitution
    • KENLEY WARD MAP
    • Kendra Mandate
    • Privacy Statement for Members
    • History of Kendra
  • Contacts
    • Kendra Contacts
    • Councillors & MP
    • Police Contacts and Action
  • Local Issues
    • Planning
    • LITTER
      • Croydon Clean & Green Champions
    • Fly-tipping
    • Other Nuisances
    • CRIME & POLICING
  • Leisure
    • Clubs & Societies
      • Scouting & Guiding
    • Sports Clubs & Keep Fit
    • Walks
    • Pubs & Hotels
  • Amenities
    • Churches
    • Wattendon Pond
    • Green Spaces
    • Kenley Memorial Hall
    • Historic Kenley
    • Schools
  • Join Us
  • What’s On
Menu

Purley SkyScraper Planning Inquiry

Posted on December 5, 2017January 23, 2018 by pk

Purley SkyScraper Planning Inquiry Hearing

The date has been set for the long awaited inquiry into the proposed Purley Skyscraper development, namely Russell Hill Road, PURLEY, CR8 2LE under Planning Inspectorate Reference: APP/L5240/V/17/3174139 detailed as:

‘A full phased planning application for the demolition of existing buildings on two sites; erection of a 3 to 17 storey development on the ‘Island Site’ (Purley Baptist Church, 1 Russell Hill Road, 1-4 Russell Hill Parade, 2-12 Brighton Road, Purley Hall), comprising 114 residential units, community and church space and a retail unit; and a 3 to 8 storey development on the ‘South Site’ (1-9 Banstead Road) comprising 106 residential units, and associated landscaping and works.’

This public inquiry will start on Tuesday 9th January 2018 at 10 am and will be held at Purley Baptist Church, Banstead Road, Purley, Surrey CR8 3EA. It is expected to last for eight days.

Local Resident Associations and/or individuals wishing make further representation or provide supporting evidence to the inquiry under previously submitted objections have been given a timetable to supply this material. Contact point at the Planning Inspectorate: Tim Salter, Room 3/ o Kite Wing, Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Temple Quay, Bristol, BS1 6PN. Tel: 0303 444 5520.

Chris Philp MP Blog on Skyscraper Public Hearing

See proposals and details at ShineRocks Property website

Keep up to date – subscribe to Kendra’s planning newsletter

While we are on the subject of skyscrapers, the UK’s second highest building is to be erected in Croydon according to ITV News.

Recent Posts

  • The Kenley Hotel: a community asset.

    The Kenley Hotel: a community asset.

    April 17, 2026
  • JOIN KENDRA NOW

    JOIN KENDRA NOW

    April 13, 2026
  • 2026 Annual General Meeting Tuesday 28th April

    2026 Annual General Meeting Tuesday 28th April

    April 10, 2026
  • Litter Picks for 2026

    Litter Picks for 2026

    February 9, 2026
  • Where's the bus?

    Where's the bus?

    November 28, 2025
  • Wattenden Pond: Scouts at Work

    Wattenden Pond: Scouts at Work

    November 22, 2025
  • Renew Your Subscription Now

    Renew Your Subscription Now

    November 20, 2025

What is Kendra?

Kendra is a non-profit and non-political organisation. We monitor and report on local issues, including health and safety, road and footpath maintenance, litter bins, refuse collection, street cleaning, lighting, planning applications, crime and policing.

Archives

Categories

©2026 Kendra | Theme by SuperbThemes