Cheam, Croydon - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cheam, Croydon - Greater London.
Croydon - Greater London · England · settlement
Planning applications in Cheam are administered by London Borough Of Croydon. View the full London Borough Of Croydon planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Cheam
Cheam, located 11 miles southwest of Charing Cross, is a charming suburb within the London Borough of Sutton, comprising North Cheam, Cheam Village, and South Cheam. Notable for its historical architecture, Cheam Village features the listed Lumley Chapel and the 16th-century Whitehall, while the nearby Nonsuch Park is home to the distinguished Nonsuch Mansion. With parts of Cheam Village and Cheam Park situated in a conservation area, the suburb is bordered by Worcester Park, Morden, Sutton, and other localities, making it a key area for planning considerations amid its rich historical context and natural green spaces.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £449,868 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Epsom and Ewell
- Parliamentary constituency: Epsom and Ewell
- LSOA: Epsom and Ewell 010E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cheam.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cheam.
- 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 Cheam based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
30 planning applications found near Cheam.
- - 2 Wilbury Avenue Cheam SM2 7DU
T1 - Lawson Cypress - Fell to ground level. T2 - Cherry - Crown reduction by 1.5m and remove all deadwood.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 75 Sandy Lane Cheam SM2 7EP
Completion and retention of outbuilding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 37 Glebe Road Cheam SM2 7NS
Erection of a single storey rear extension and alterations to the fenestrations. Conversion of the garage to a habitable room with associated external works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 52 Sandy Lane Cheam SM2 7EN
Erection of a part one part two storey side extension, a single storey rear extension, conversion of garage into a habitable room, removal of chimney and alteration of fenestrations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 77 Sandy Lane Cheam SM2 7EP
Erection of a single storey rear extension, alteration to ground floor rear roof detail/presentation including the removal of rooflights, alterations to the ground floor rear and flank/rear fenestrati
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 50 West Drive Cheam SM2 7NA
Erection of a single storey rear extension and alterations to the fenestrations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 6 West Drive Cheam SM2 7NA
Non material amendment to approved application DM2025/01451 which allowed the ''Erection of a part one, part two storey rear extension, part conversion of the garage to a habitable room, alterations t
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 40 Cheyham Way Cheam SM2 7HX
Prior Approval for a single storey rear extension projecting from the rear of the original house by 4.2m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 11 Glebe Road Cheam SM2 7NS
Erection of a single storey side extension with a partial conversion of the garage to a habitable room with associated exteernal works. Provision of a new roof to the existing porch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 56 Harefield Avenue Cheam Surrey SM2 7NE
Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission 25/01163/FLH to allow the addition of a front porch extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 75 Sandy Lane Cheam SM2 7EP
Erection of a part one, part two storey sides and rear extension, conversion of garage into habitable room, formation of a front entrance porch. Conversion of loft space involving alterations to exist
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sutton | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 75 Sandy Lane Cheam SM2 7EP
Erection of part one, part two storey side and rear extension, front entrance porch, alteration to fenestrations and conversion of loft space involving alterations to existing roofline, a dormer exten
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Sutton | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - 44 Cheyham Way Cheam SM2 7HX
Erection of a single storey side extension to create annexe for use incidental to main dwelling.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Sutton | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - 87 Sandy Lane Cheam SM2 7EP
Erection of a front entrance porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sutton | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 75 Sandy Lane Cheam SM2 7EP
Prior Approval for a single storey rear extension projecting from the rear of the original house by 8m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sutton | Date: 2025-07-25
View full details - - 6 West Drive Cheam SM2 7NA
Erection of a first floor side extension and a single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sutton | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - 27 Burdon Lane And 1-6 Burdon Park Cheam Sutton SM2 7PP
Building operations in respect of the erection of the remaining dwellings under planning permission LB21/P3927/71/7213'O'.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sutton | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - 30 Glebe Road Cheam SM2 7NT
Erection of a single storey side extension, part conversion of garage into habitable room and alterations to fenestrations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sutton | Date: 2024-09-06
View full details - - 50 West Drive Cheam SM2 7NA
Erection of outbuilding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sutton | Date: 2024-06-24
View full details - - 77 Beresford Road Cheam SM2 6ER
Erection of a single storey rear extension, first floor side extension, formation of a front entrance porch and conversion of the garage to a habitable room.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sutton | Date: 2024-03-20
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A brief summary of Cheam in Croydon - Greater London
Cheam, located 11 miles southwest of Charing Cross, is a charming suburb within the London Borough of Sutton, comprising North Cheam, Cheam Village, and South Cheam. Notable for its historical architecture, Cheam Village features the listed Lumley Chapel and the 16th-century Whitehall, while the nearby Nonsuch Park is home to the distinguished Nonsuch Mansion. With parts of Cheam Village and Cheam Park situated in a conservation area, the suburb is bordered by Worcester Park, Morden, Sutton, and other localities, making it a key area for planning considerations amid its rich historical context and natural green spaces.
Property prices in Cheam show an average sale price of £449,868, 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 Cheam a particularly low-crime area.
Cheam 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Cheam includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Banstead Downs SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cheam 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 Cheam
In the last 24 months, 76 planning applications were submitted near Cheam. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Cheam.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Cheam slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Cheam were full planning applications (46), outline applications (10), amendments (8). Full planning applications account for 61% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 4 medium-scale applications, 70 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 30 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 37 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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