Monks Orchard, Croydon - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Monks Orchard, Croydon - Greater London.
Croydon - Greater London · England · settlement
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: £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 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
13 planning applications found near Monks Orchard.
- - 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 - - 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 - - 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 - - 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 £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 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.
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Planning Activity in Monks Orchard
In the last 24 months, 57 planning applications were submitted near Monks Orchard. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Monks Orchard maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 56 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 full planning applications (25), outline applications (24), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 55 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 31 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 21 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Elmers End planning applications
- Shirley planning applications
- Upper Elmers End planning applications
- Woodside planning applications
- Addiscombe planning applications
- Eden Park planning applications
- Spring Park planning applications
- Anerley planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.