Nearly 250 new flats could soon be built in Purley town centre.

A planning application for 247 new flats on the site of Purley Station car park has been submitted by RAA Ventures.

If approved it will also see the demolition of 14 terraced houses along Whytecliffe Road South.

A pre-application went to Croydon Council back in September where councillors raised concerns about a 10-storey proposed height – the final height of the building has been reduced by a single floor.

The proposal is made up of four ‘mansion blocks’ which are six storeys facing Whytecliffe Road South, increasing to nine-storeys backing onto the railway line. There is a separate five-storey building proposed as well.

The 21,000 square metre development would be made up of one, two and three bedroom flats.

Overall the development would include 192 car parking spaces 175 of which would be for people using Purley Station – there are currently 195.

The proposals would see the demolition of 14 terraced houses along Whytecliffe Road South

The proposals would see the demolition of 14 terraced houses along Whytecliffe Road South

And of the other 17, two will be used for a car club with the rest for blue badge holder new residents.

The planning application states: “The ever-evolving contemporary character of Purley is defined by intensification, and a shifting balance from a

predominantly suburban character, to one that is more urban.

“Intensification is witnessed through the marriage of many

plots, providing opportunity for an up-lift in density and development.”

The proposal also includes the creation of a small public garden and three courtyards for residents of the development.

Public consultation is open on the plans until May 13 and a decision is expected to be made by July 7.

The full plans can be found by searching 21/01753/FUL on the council’s planning portal.