Carshalton, Sutton - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Carshalton, Sutton - Greater London.
Sutton - Greater London · England · Town
Planning applications in Carshalton are administered by London Borough Of Sutton. View the full London Borough Of Sutton planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Carshalton
Carshalton is a historic town located in the London Borough of Sutton, approximately 9.5 miles southwest of Charing Cross. Nestled in the picturesque valley of the River Wandle, it features a charming village centre and is home to Carshalton Ponds, a key local attraction. Once part of Surrey before Greater London's establishment in 1965, Carshalton offers a unique blend of historical significance and community amenities, making it an important area for planning applications and development projects.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £427,250 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Sutton
- Parliamentary constituency: Carshalton and Wallington
- LSOA: Sutton 001E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Carshalton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Carshalton.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Carshalton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
52 planning applications found near Carshalton.
- - The Old Rectory Festival Walk Carshalton SM5 3NY
Application to clear condition 7 (Fire protection and noise attenuation) of approved application DM2025/01563.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - 16 Rossdale Sutton SM1 4JU
Conversion of the garage to a habitable room with associated works including a new roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 44A Alma Road Carshalton SM5 2PF
Erection of a single storey front extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 60 Colston Avenue Carshalton SM5 2NU
Prior Approval for change of use from Class E to residential use providing 1 self contained residential unit including internal refuse and cycle stores.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 2 Talbot Road Carshalton SM5 3BS
01 x Sycamore tree. Reduce laterals by 3m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Land To The North West Of 8 Sheridan Walk Carshalton SM5 3RP
Prior Approval for the erection of a 20m high monopole mast with 2 separate equipment cabinets and associated ancillary works following the removal of an existing monopole mast and cabinets.
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 2A Meadow Road Sutton SM1 4NF
Erection of a single storey rear extension and alteration to existing extension roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 46 Milton Avenue Sutton SM1 3QE
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Bp Service Station 322 Carshalton Road Carshalton SM5 3QB
Installation of three vehicle charging stations including feeding pillars, ancillary equipment cabinets, new CCTV cameras and alteration to the site layout including relocation of the air and water st
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 32 Shirley Avenue Sutton SM1 3QT
Conversion of loft space involving alterations to existing roofline, a dormer extension at rear, a window to second floor flank elevation and rooflights to front roofslope.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 27 Milton Avenue Sutton SM1 3QB
Erection of a single storey side/rear extension, a first floor rear extension and alterations to fenestrations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - St Marys Cottage Church Hill Carshalton SM5 3PD
Application to clear condition 5 (materials) of approved application DM2025/00215.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 16 Rossdale Sutton SM1 4JU
Conversion of garage into habitable room involving alterations to roof and fenestrations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 67 Oxford Road Carshalton SM5 3QZ
Erection of a single storey side extension, alteration to the ground floor rear fenestration and provision of a front retaining wall.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - St Marys Cottage Church Hill Carshalton SM5 3PD
Application to clear condition 3 (materials) of approved application DM2025/00214.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - The Greyhound Hotel 2 High Street Carshalton SM5 3PE
Listed building consent for the provision of new external lighting, redecoration of external elevations including the cleaning of existing signage. Display of an externally illuminated fascia sign, a
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Land Rear Of 36-38 Coleridge Avenue Sutton SM1 3RQ
Application to clear condition 16 (biodiversity net gain plan and habitat management monitoring plan) of approved application DM2025/00234.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 21 Colston Avenue Carshalton SM5 2PH
Prior Approval for a single storey rear extension projecting from the rear of the original house by 4m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 20 Rochester Road Carshalton SM5 2LB
Conversion of loft space involving a dormer extension at rear, replacement ground floor window to flank wall and a rooflight to front roofslope.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 53 Oxford Road Carshalton SM5 3QZ
Erection of a part one, part two storey side and rear extension. Conversion of loft space involving alterations to existing roofline, a dormer extension at rear and rooflights to front roofslope.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-01-27
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A brief summary of Carshalton in Sutton - Greater London
Carshalton is a historic town located in the London Borough of Sutton, approximately 9.5 miles southwest of Charing Cross. Nestled in the picturesque valley of the River Wandle, it features a charming village centre and is home to Carshalton Ponds, a key local attraction. Once part of Surrey before Greater London's establishment in 1965, Carshalton offers a unique blend of historical significance and community amenities, making it an important area for planning applications and development projects.
Property prices in Carshalton show an average sale price of £427,250, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Carshalton a particularly low-crime area.
Carshalton has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Carshalton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Carshalton
In the last 24 months, 150 planning applications were submitted near Carshalton. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Carshalton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Carshalton were full planning applications (70), outline applications (34), tree works (16). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 10 medium-scale applications, 140 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 58 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 90 applications
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