Croydon, Croydon - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Croydon, Croydon - Greater London.
Croydon - Greater London · England · Town
Planning applications in Croydon are administered by London Borough Of Croydon. View the full London Borough Of Croydon planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Croydon
Croydon, located 9.5 miles south of Charing Cross in South London, is a bustling town within the London Borough of Croydon. Known for its extensive shopping district, it stands as one of the largest commercial hubs in Greater London. As of the 2011 census, Croydon had a population of 192,064, contributing to the borough's total of 384,837 residents, making it a significant area for potential planning applications and developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £382,759 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Croydon
- Parliamentary constituency: Croydon East
- LSOA: Croydon 030B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Croydon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Croydon.
- 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 Croydon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
26 planning applications found near Croydon.
- 26/01618/CAT - 20 St Bernard's Croydon CR0 5UL
G38 Conifers: Individually reduce each tree by 2.5-3m all over
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-06-03 - - 20 St Bernard's Croydon CR0 5UL
G38 Conifers: Individually reduce each tree by 2.5-3m all over
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - 60 Clyde Road Croydon CR0 6SW
G1. 2x Ash Tree: Reduce back to fence by 2.5 metres
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - 26/01363/FUL - 16 Elgin Road Croydon CR0 6XA
Change of use from 2 no. maisonettes (Use Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis) for a maximum of 9 occupants with the erection of a rear dormer loft extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-05-07 - - 27 Stanhope Road Croydon CR0 5NS
T4 Cider Gum: Height reduction by 3m, Reduce side branches by up to 1m to shape crown. T17 Cherry plum: Prune to Clear structure/wires/buildings by 0.5m T18 Cherry plum: Prune to Clear structure/wires
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - 38 Cedar Road Croydon CR0 6UD
Erection of rear dormer and 3 rooflights in the front rooflsope
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 5 Lebanon Road Croydon CR0 6UT
Use of the property as a small House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) for up to 6 persons.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - St Matthews Church Chichester Road Croydon CR0 5NQ
Discharge of Condition 4 (Materials and Detailed Design) attached to permission 26/00198/FUL for Alterations, replacement of aluminium roof with natural zinc and installation of solar PV panels
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Land At 17 Thanescroft Gardens Croydon CR0 5JR
Variation to planning permission Reference Number: 24/01016/FUL granted 08/07/2024 for Erection of two 3-storey four-bedroom semi-detached houses; formation of vehicular access and provision of associ
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 61 Cedar Road Croydon CR0 6UJ
Change of Use from Class C3 (Residential) to C2 (Children's Home) for up to 2 children
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 6 Bisenden Road Croydon CR0 6UN
Alterations, erection of single storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear extension and store.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Knollys House 17 Addiscombe Road Croydon CR0 6SR
The removal and replacement of 3 no. antennas and associated ancillary works thereto.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 11 Havelock Road Croydon CR0 6QQ
2x conifers - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Knollys House 17 Addiscombe Road Croydon CR0 6SR
The relocation of 1 x existing antenna and 2 x dish antennas onto a new tripod pole mount; removal of the old mount and grillage, replacement of a hooped ladder and safety gate, installation of cable
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 32 Paul Gardens Croydon CR0 5QL
Conversion of the garage into a habitable room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 2 Selborne Road Croydon CR0 5JQ
Discharge of condition 4 (Landscaping Details) of application 23/04095/FUL (Erection of 2 storey building comprising 2 flats attached to the end of the terrace, with external bike storage and landscap
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Croydon | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - 13 Brickwood Road Croydon CR0 6UL
Erection of annexe in rear garden (following demolition of garage).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2025-01-22
View full details - - 11A Radcliffe Road Croydon CR0 5QG
Conversion of garage to a habitable room
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2024-12-24
View full details - - 168 Oval Road Croydon CR0 6BN
Conversion of house into a 6 bedroom HMO (house in multiple occupancy) for 6 Occupants (amended description)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2024-10-30
View full details - 24/03402/TRE - 10B Havelock Road Croydon CR0 6QP
T1 Alder - Fell due to damage to wall
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Croydon | Date: 2024-10-04
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A brief summary of Croydon in Croydon - Greater London
Croydon, located 9.5 miles south of Charing Cross in South London, is a bustling town within the London Borough of Croydon. Known for its extensive shopping district, it stands as one of the largest commercial hubs in Greater London. As of the 2011 census, Croydon had a population of 192,064, contributing to the borough's total of 384,837 residents, making it a significant area for potential planning applications and developments.
Property prices in Croydon show an average sale price of £382,759, 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 Croydon a particularly low-crime area.
Croydon has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Chatsworth Road, St Bernards, East India Estate, Central Croydon. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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, Croydon 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 Croydon
In the last 24 months, 115 planning applications were submitted near Croydon. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 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 Croydon.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Croydon slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Croydon were outline applications (32), discharge of conditions (27), full planning applications (20).
In terms of development scale, 9 large-scale (major) developments, 2 medium-scale applications, 91 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (43% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 60 applications
- Refused: 12 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 42 applications
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