How long do planning decisions take near Kenley?

The average planning decision time near Kenley is 57 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 72%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 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 28 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Kenley?

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Kenley, Croydon - Greater London Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Kenley, Croydon - Greater London.

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Planning applications in Kenley are administered by London Borough Of Croydon. View the full London Borough Of Croydon planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £556,940 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Croydon
Parliamentary constituency: Croydon South
LSOA: Croydon 042A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kenley.

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 Kenley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

44 planning applications found near Kenley.

26/01898/DISC · Received: Wed 01 Jul 2026 · Validated: Wed 01 Jul 2026 - 8 Cedar Walk Kenley CR8 5JL
Details pursuant to conditions 3 (CLP), 5 (Written Scheme of Investigation), 6 (Tree protection plan and Arboricultural Method Statement), 7 (materials and details), 8 (Landscaping), 9 (Biodiversity e
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-07-01
26/01832/TRE · Received: Wed 24 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 29 Jun 2026 - 1 Bredune Kenley CR8 5DU
T1 Yew Tree: To reduce by 1.5-2m, crown thin by 10% and crown clean, crown raise to 2.5 -3m. Reasons - Repeat pruning to maintain the tree. (TPO 185)
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-06-29
26/01857/TRE · Received: Fri 26 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 29 Jun 2026 - 17 Hermitage Road Kenley CR8 5EA
T1 Beech: Fell - The main concern is that the tree is moribund and that branches are beginning to fail and are a high risk to the road, neighbour's and front driveway use. There is also a risk of tree
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-06-29
- 17 Hermitage Road Kenley CR8 5EA
T1 Beech: Fell - The main concern is that the tree is moribund and that branches are beginning to fail and are a high risk to the road, neighbour's and front driveway use. There is also a risk of tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-06-26
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- 1 Bredune Kenley CR8 5DU
T1 Yew Tree: To reduce by 1.5-2m, crown thin by 10% and crown clean, crown raise to 2.5 -3m. Reasons - Repeat pruning to maintain the tree. (TPO 185)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-06-24
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26/01754/TRE - 7 Abbots Lane Kenley CR8 5JB
T1 Lime: Reduce in height to approx. 1m below previous pruning points, to suitable growth points. Reduce North facing lateral branches by approx. 2m in branch length. Reduce South facing laterals by a
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-06-18
26/01754/TRE · Received: Wed 17 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 18 Jun 2026 - 7 Abbots Lane Kenley CR8 5JB
T1 Lime: Reduce in height to approx. 1m below previous pruning points, to suitable growth points. Reduce North facing lateral branches by approx. 2m in branch length. Reduce South facing laterals by a
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-06-18
26/01775/CONR · Received: Thu 18 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 18 Jun 2026 - Hampton Hawkhirst Road Kenley CR8 5DL
Variation of condition 2 (Approved plans) of planning permission 25/01540/FUL (allowed on appeal APP/L5240/W/25/3375462) for "Demolition of existing dwelling and garages; erection of 7 dwellings; form
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-06-18
26/01760/HSE · Received: Wed 17 Jun 2026 · Validated: Wed 17 Jun 2026 - 11 Hermitage Road Kenley CR8 5EA
Erection of two-storey front/side extension. Erection of single-storey side extension. Erection of rear dormer roof extension. Alterations to front gable projection. Installation of rooflights to fron
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-06-17
- 7 Abbots Lane Kenley CR8 5JB
T1 Lime: Reduce in height to approx. 1m below previous pruning points, to suitable growth points. Reduce North facing lateral branches by approx. 2m in branch length. Reduce South facing laterals by a
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-06-17
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26/01607/TRE - 4 Glenside Close Kenley CR8 5AX
T1 Maple Tree: Fell due to decline and pathogens. (08, 2001)
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-06-04
- 4 Glenside Close Kenley CR8 5AX
T1 Maple Tree: Fell due to decline and pathogens. (08, 2001)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-06-02
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26/01461/TRE - 50 Kenley Lane Kenley CR8 5DD
T1 Holly - To reduce in height by 3-4m and radius by 1.5m. (TPO 28, 2008) T2, Yew - To reduce in height by 2m and radius by 1-1.5m. Clients reasons: They feel like all the boundary trees are overly do
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-05-19
- 50 Kenley Lane Kenley CR8 5DD
T1 Holly - To reduce in height by 3-4m and radius by 1.5m. (TPO 28, 2008) T2, Yew - To reduce in height by 2m and radius by 1-1.5m. Clients reasons: They feel like all the boundary trees are overly do
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-05-18
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- Beech Tree Cottage 40 Kenley Lane Kenley CR8 5DD
T3 Beech: Shorten lower lateral branches to achieve a 2.5m clearance from house. (TPO 48, 2008)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-04-22
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- 44 Abbots Lane Kenley CR8 5JH
Details pursuant to the discharge of conditions 3 (external materials), 4 (landscaping), 5 (cycle and refuse storage), 7 (construction logistics plan), and 13 (external energy generation) attached to
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-04-15
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- Development Site Former Site Of 2 Welcomes Road Kenley CR8 5HD
Discharge of conditions 6 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy) and 7 (Landscaping) attached to planning permission ref. 22/02285/FUL for 'Demolition of existing bungalow and outbuildings and erection o
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-03-04
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- 2 Ravenswold Kenley CR8 5LL
T1 - T3 Sycamore: reduce back to previous pruning points. (TPO 110)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-03-02
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- 50 Welcomes Road Kenley CR8 5HD
Discharge of condition 17 (Tree Planting) attached to planning permission 23/04730/CONR for Variation of Condition 4 (Approved Plans) attached to PP 21/01273/OUT (allowed under appeal APP/L5240/W/21/3
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-02-02
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- 24 Abbots Lane Kenley CR8 5JH
Upwards extension to form additional storey. Installation of photovoltaic (PV) panels.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-01-28
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A brief summary of Kenley in Croydon - Greater London

Property prices in Kenley show an average sale price of £556,940, 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 Kenley a particularly low-crime area.

Kenley has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Kenley, Kenley Aerodrome. 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Kenley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Riddlesdown 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 Kenley

In the last 24 months, 78 planning applications were submitted near Kenley. Of these, 72% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 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 Kenley.

At 57 days on average, decisions near Kenley slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Kenley were tree works (28), full planning applications (16), discharge of conditions (9). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% 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: 23 applications
Refused: 9 applications
Awaiting decision: 46 applications

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