Skip to content

Planning in Kenley

Approved
78%
196 of 245 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Kenley in the last 24 months, from London Borough of Croydon's planning register.

Decided by London Borough of CroydonCouncil page

Around Kenley

For home projects and trades

About Kenley

Kenley is a suburban area in the London Borough of Croydon, situated 13 miles south of Charing Cross and bordered by the Metropolitan Green Belt. Notable for its expansive green spaces, including Kenley Common and Kenley Aerodrome, the area has a rich history, having been part of the ancient parish of Coulsdon in Surrey. Kenley became part of Greater London in 1965 and, as of the 2011 Census, has a population of 14,966, making it an important location for planning applications within a growing urban environment.

Property prices in Kenley show an average sale price of £556,940, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Kenley has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kenley 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.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Kenley, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 277 planning applications were submitted near Kenley. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.

The most common types were tree works (29), full planning applications (14), discharge of conditions (8).

8 planning appeals were lodged, of which 5 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (71% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Kenley?
In the last 24 months, 277 planning applications were submitted near Kenley. The approval rate is 78%.
How long do planning decisions take near Kenley?
The average planning decision time near Kenley is 47 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Kenley?
The planning approval rate near Kenley is 78%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Kenley?
The most common type of planning application near Kenley is tree works applications, with 29 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Kenley?
You can search and track planning applications near Kenley on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.