Coulsdon, Croydon - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Coulsdon, Croydon - Greater London.
Croydon - Greater London · England · Town
Planning applications in Coulsdon are administered by London Borough Of Croydon. View the full London Borough Of Croydon planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Coulsdon
Coulsdon is a town located in south London, within the London Borough of Croydon. Historically an ancient parish in Surrey, it encompassed the areas of Purley and Kenley and was merged with Sanderstead in 1915 to create the Coulsdon and Purley Urban District. Since 1965, Coulsdon has been an integral part of Greater London, making it a key area for prospective planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £552,198 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Croydon
- Parliamentary constituency: Croydon South
- LSOA: Croydon 043A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Coulsdon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Coulsdon.
- 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 Coulsdon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
524 planning applications found near Coulsdon.
- 26/01809/HSE · Received: Tue 23 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 23 Jun 2026 - 97 Mead Way Coulsdon CR5 1PR
Erection of rear conservatory
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-06-23 - 26/01771/TRE - 113 Mead Way Coulsdon CR5 1PR
Yew - Crown lift to line on annotated pictures, to a max cut size of 150mm (TPO 44, 1990)
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-06-22 - 26/01770/TRE · Received: Thu 18 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 22 Jun 2026 - 115 Mead Way Coulsdon CR5 1PR
Yew tree located at 115 meadway overhanging branches that are hitting the roof of my property. I would like to cut these back 1m from the property. (TPO 44, 1990)
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-06-22 - 26/01770/TRE - 115 Mead Way Coulsdon CR5 1PR
Yew tree located at 115 meadway overhanging branches that are hitting the roof of my property. I would like to cut these back 1m from the property. (TPO 44, 1990)
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-06-22 - 26/01771/TRE · Received: Thu 18 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 22 Jun 2026 - 113 Mead Way Coulsdon CR5 1PR
Yew - Crown lift to line on annotated pictures, to a max cut size of 150mm (TPO 44, 1990)
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-06-22 - - 115 Mead Way Coulsdon CR5 1PR
Yew tree located at 115 meadway overhanging branches that are hitting the roof of my property. I would like to cut these back 1m from the property. (TPO 44, 1990)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - 113 Mead Way Coulsdon CR5 1PR
Yew - Crown lift to line on annotated pictures, to a max cut size of 150mm (TPO 44, 1990)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - 26/01570/HSE - 7 Hillside Road Coulsdon CR5 1PD
Erection of first floor rear terrace and external staircase.
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-05-29 - 26/01571/LP - 7 Hillside Road Coulsdon CR5 1PD
Erection of rear dormer, two part-hip-to-gable roof extension and 4no. front rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-05-29 - - 73 Bradmore Way Coulsdon CR5 1PE
T1 - Oak: Reduce back to previous pruning points (1.5-2m reduction) T2 - Ash: Reduce back to previous pruning points (2-3m reduction) (TPO 05,1987)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 127 Marlpit Lane Coulsdon CR5 2HH
Details pursuant to Condition 3 (contamination) of planning permission 24/03893/FUL for "Change of use from MOT and servicing centre (Use Class B2) to vehicle rental premises (Sui Generis). Demolition
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 97 Chaldon Way Coulsdon CR5 1DN
Erection of a single storey rear extension which projects out from the rear wall of the original house by 5 metres, with an eaves height of 3 metres and a maximum roof height of 3.35 metres.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 97 Mead Way Coulsdon CR5 1PR
Erection of a HUP Conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 13 Marlpit Avenue Coulsdon CR5 2SD
Alterations, erection of single storey side/rear extensions, first floor side/rear extension and roof terrace, front porch extension, and roof canopies, including the provision of solar panels
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 90 Chaldon Way Coulsdon CR5 1DD
Erection of single-storey side extension. Extension of existing rear patio.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 25 Rossetti Gardens Coulsdon CR5 2LR
Demolition of existing rear conservatory, Erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 52 Chaldon Way Coulsdon CR5 1DD
Erection of a single storey rear extension which projects out from the rear wall of the original house by 4.3 metres, with an eaves height of 3 metres and a maximum roof height of 3 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 38 Coulsdon Rise Coulsdon CR5 2SB
Demolition of outbuilding and part of existing extension, alterations and erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 20 Tollers Lane Coulsdon CR5 1BA
Erection of single storey side and rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 6 Betjeman Close Coulsdon CR5 2LU
T1 - Sweet Chestnut - 2 metre crown reduction (TPO 34, 1991)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-02-16
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A brief summary of Coulsdon in Croydon - Greater London
Coulsdon is a town located in south London, within the London Borough of Croydon. Historically an ancient parish in Surrey, it encompassed the areas of Purley and Kenley and was merged with Sanderstead in 1915 to create the Coulsdon and Purley Urban District. Since 1965, Coulsdon has been an integral part of Greater London, making it a key area for prospective planning applications.
Property prices in Coulsdon show an average sale price of £552,198, 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 Coulsdon a particularly low-crime area.
Coulsdon has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bradmore Green. 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 Coulsdon includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Farthing Downs and Happy Valley SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Coulsdon
In the last 24 months, 162 planning applications were submitted near Coulsdon. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Coulsdon.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Coulsdon were full planning applications (62), tree works (31), outline applications (28). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
23 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 18 were dismissed (14% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 114 applications
- Refused: 15 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 32 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.