Monks Orchard, Croydon - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Monks Orchard, Croydon - Greater London.
Croydon - Greater London · England · settlement
Planning applications in Monks Orchard are administered by London Borough Of Croydon. View the full London Borough Of Croydon planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Monks Orchard
Monks Orchard is a suburban area located on the fringe of the London Borough of Croydon, approximately 10 miles southeast of Charing Cross. Once part of Surrey until 1965, it is bordered by Elmers End and Eden Park to the north, West Wickham to the west, and Shirley and Shirley Oaks to the east. This strategic position makes it an area of interest for planning applications and developments within Greater London.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £493,925 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Sutton
- Parliamentary constituency: Carshalton and Wallington
- LSOA: Sutton 011E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Monks Orchard.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Monks Orchard.
- 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 Monks Orchard based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
21 planning applications found near Monks Orchard.
- - Croydon Sports Arena Albert Road South Norwood London SE25 4QL
Proposed 20.0m high monopole supporting 6no. antennas, 2no. 0.3m dishes, 1no. equipment cabinet, 1no. meter cabinet within fenced compound and associated ancillary development.
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - 26/01944/PA8 · Received: Mon 06 Jul 2026 · Validated: Mon 06 Jul 2026 - Croydon Sports Arena Albert Road South Norwood London SE25 4QL
Proposed 20.0m high monopole supporting 6no. antennas, 2no. 0.3m dishes, 1no. equipment cabinet, 1no. meter cabinet within fenced compound and associated ancillary development.
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-07-06 - 26/01593/HSE - 263 The Glade Croydon CR0 7UP
Erection of drop kerb and front wall
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-06-16 - 26/01690/HSE - 62 Gladeside Croydon CR0 7RG
Single storey rear and side extension, with associated internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-06-10 - - 97 Coleridge Road Croydon CR0 7BT
Erection of a hip to gable roof extension and rear dormer, including insertion of three rooflights to the front roofslope.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 28 Keats Way Croydon CR0 7BX
Part demolition of existing lean-to outbuilding. Erection of a two-storey side extension and single storey front extension including a new porch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 120 Long Lane Croydon CR0 7AP
Details pursuant to condition 3 (hard and soft landscaping) and condition 4 (refuse/recycling and EVCP) attached to planning permission 25/01896/FUL (Conversion of existing dwelling into two flats (1x
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 37 Lorne Gardens Croydon CR0 7RZ
Single Storey Rear Extension And Rear Patio/Steps.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - O/S 52 - 54 Long Lane Croydon CR0 7AN
Remove the Payphone
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 12 Swinburne Crescent Croydon CR0 7BY
Erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 201 Long Lane Croydon CR0 7TE
Alterations and formation of new vehicular access
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - UNIT A, CROYDON ROAD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, TANNERY CLOSE, BECKENHAM, BR3 4BY
Change of use of premises from a use falling within Classes B1(c), B2 and B8 (as granted planning permission under reference 97/02264/FULMAJ) to a use falling within Classes E(g)(iii), B2, B8 and E(g)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 3 Bywood Avenue Croydon CR0 7RB
Erection of a hip to gable roof extension, rear dormer extension and 3 front rooflights
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - 263 The Glade Croydon CR0 7UP
Erection of vehicular crossover (dropped kerb) on a Classified Road.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - 118 Coleridge Road Croydon CR0 7BR
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - 20 Swinburne Crescent Croydon CR0 7BY
Erection Single Storey Rear Extension projecting out 4.5 metres with a maximum height of 3 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - Unit A Croydon Road Industrial Estate Tannery Close Beckenham BR3 4BY
Change of use of existing building from use within Class B8 of the Use Classes Order to allow use under Classes B2, B8 or E(g)(i)(ii)(iii) (Adjoining Borough Consultation from London Borough of Bromle
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2025-03-17
View full details - - 49 Delamare Crescent Croydon CR0 7BW
Erection of single storey side extension and side gate access, with associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2023-12-20
View full details - - 31 Chaffinch Avenue Croydon CR0 7SF
Alterations and construction of a hip to gable end roof addition and rear dormer extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2023-11-10
View full details - - 14 Brookside Way Croydon CR0 7RR
Loft conversion with erection of hip to gable extension and rear box dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2023-06-25
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A brief summary of Monks Orchard in Croydon - Greater London
Monks Orchard is a suburban area located on the fringe of the London Borough of Croydon, approximately 10 miles southeast of Charing Cross. Once part of Surrey until 1965, it is bordered by Elmers End and Eden Park to the north, West Wickham to the west, and Shirley and Shirley Oaks to the east. This strategic position makes it an area of interest for planning applications and developments within Greater London.
Property prices in Monks Orchard show an average sale price of £493,925, 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 Monks Orchard a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Monks Orchard includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Monks Orchard 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 Monks Orchard
In the last 24 months, 81 planning applications were submitted near Monks Orchard. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 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 Monks Orchard.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Monks Orchard were outline applications (28), full planning applications (27), discharge of conditions (7).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 66 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 36 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 36 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Upper Elmers End planning applications
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- Shirley planning applications
- Addiscombe planning applications
- Eden Park planning applications
- South Norwood planning applications
- Spring Park planning applications
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.