Norwood New Town, Croydon - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Norwood New Town, Croydon - Greater London.
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Planning applications in Norwood New Town are administered by London Borough Of Croydon. View the full London Borough Of Croydon planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Norwood New Town
Norwood New Town is a predominantly residential area situated in Upper Norwood, South London, within the London Borough of Croydon. Historically a working-class enclave, it shares its name with the nearby districts of West Norwood and South Norwood, all derived from the Great North Wood that once thrived in the region. This context may be particularly relevant for those considering planning applications in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Croydon
- Parliamentary constituency: Streatham and Croydon North
- LSOA: Croydon 001E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Norwood New Town.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Norwood New Town.
- 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 Norwood New Town based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
41 planning applications found near Norwood New Town.
- 26/01875/FUL · Received: Mon 29 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 29 Jun 2026 - 58 Downsview Road Upper Norwood London SE19 3XB
Erection of detached house to side of existing house
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-06-29 - 26/01713/LP - 32 Downsview Road Upper Norwood London SE19 3XB
Erection of roof extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-06-12 - - 32 Downsview Road Upper Norwood London SE19 3XB
Erection of roof extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - 26/01713/LP · Received: Fri 12 Jun 2026 · Validated: Fri 12 Jun 2026 - 32 Downsview Road Upper Norwood London SE19 3XB
Erection of roof extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-06-12 - 26/01588/HSE - 39 Pytchley Crescent Upper Norwood London SE19 3QT
Erection of a single-storey rear extension projecting out 7.5m with a maximum height of 3.75m.
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-06-01 - - 19 Downsview Road Upper Norwood London SE19 3XD
Application to vary conditions, 2 (plans) and 6 (landscaping) and remove condition 8 (accessibility) attached to planning permission 25/04067/FUL for Erection of a two-storey dwelling (with lower grou
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - 26/01587/CONR - 19 Downsview Road Upper Norwood London SE19 3XD
Application to vary conditions, 2 (plans) and 6 (landscaping) and remove condition 8 (accessibility) attached to planning permission 25/04067/FUL for Erection of a two-storey dwelling (with lower grou
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-06-01 - 26/01512/DISC - 19 Downsview Road Upper Norwood London SE19 3XD
Details pursuant to Conditions 3 (Construction Logistics Plan), 4 (drainage) and 12 (bins and cycles) attached to planning permission 25/04067/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-05-26 - - 19 Downsview Road Upper Norwood London SE19 3XD
Details pursuant to Conditions 3 (Construction Logistics Plan), 4 (drainage) and 12 (bins and cycles) attached to planning permission 25/04067/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - 13 Harold Road Upper Norwood London SE19 3PU
Single storey side/rear extension, rear facing roof dormer, added rooflights, replacement of existing roof and sash windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - 26/01468/HSE - 13 Harold Road Upper Norwood London SE19 3PU
Single storey side/rear extension, rear facing roof dormer, added rooflights, replacement of existing roof and sash windows.
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-05-19 - - Central Hill Upper Norwood London SE19 1BY
REPLACEMENT AND RELOCATION OF 12.5M POLE SUPPORTING 6NO. ANTENNAS WITH 20M POLE SUPPORTING 12NO. ANTENNAS, REPLACEMENT AND RELOCATION OF 3NO. EQUIPMENT CABINETS, REMOVAL OF 2NO. EQUIPMENT CABINET AND
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 88 Beulah Hill Upper Norwood London SE19 3EW
T1 Ash: Re-Pollard to previous points by approx 1m T2 Ash: Re-Pollard to previous points by approx 2m T3 Ash: Crown lift to 3m - Routine maintenance. T4 Ash: Crown lift to 3m - routine maintenance. T5
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 39 Pytchley Crescent Upper Norwood London SE19 3QT
Erection of a single storey rear extension which projects out from the rear wall of the original house by 7.5 metres, with an eaves height of 3.2 metres and a maximum roof height of 3.75 metres.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Land To The South Of 73 - 131 Marston Way Upper Norwood London SE19 3JB
Non-material amendment to application ref: 16/06438/FUL comprising internal alterations to Plot 7 (M4(3) unit).
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 202 - 204 Beulah Hill Upper Norwood London SE19 3UX
Details pursuit to Condition 5 (Fire Statement) attached to PP 25/01579/FUL for the erection of single-storey rear and side extensions with raised terraces on a pair of semi-detached (part-retrospecti
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 22 Harold Road Upper Norwood London SE19 3PL
T1 Oak: Fell -The tree works are proposed to stop the influence of the tree(s) on the soil below building foundation level and provide long term stability.to 24 Harold Road
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 19 Downsview Road Upper Norwood London SE19 3XD
Erection of a two-storey dwelling (with lower ground cycle and refuse storage) with associated parking and landscaping
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Land To Rear Of 12 And 12A Beulah Hill Upper Norwood London SE19 3LS
Erection of a terrace of 4 four bedroom 3 storey houses at rear. Associated landscaping, cycle paring, refuse storage, access, off street parking.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2025-12-18
View full details - - 1 Whiteoak House The Woodlands Upper Norwood London SE19 3EU
T1 Robinia - To reduce overall canopy by up to 3 metres shaping accordingly. T4 Robinia - Repollard - To reduce back to previous reduction points 2-3 metre reduction. T17 English Oak - To reduce south
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Croydon | Date: 2025-12-15
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A brief summary of Norwood New Town in Croydon - Greater London
Norwood New Town is a predominantly residential area situated in Upper Norwood, South London, within the London Borough of Croydon. Historically a working-class enclave, it shares its name with the nearby districts of West Norwood and South Norwood, all derived from the Great North Wood that once thrived in the region. This context may be particularly relevant for those considering planning applications in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Norwood New Town a particularly low-crime area.
Norwood New Town has 11 conservation areas within its boundaries: Upper Norwood Triangle, Harold Road, Dulwich Wood, Beulah Hill, Gipsy Hill, Westow Hill, Norwood Grove, Elderwood, Church Road, Upper Norwood, Belvedere Road, Anerley, West Norwood. 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 Norwood New Town 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, Norwood New Town 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 Norwood New Town
In the last 24 months, 215 planning applications were submitted near Norwood New Town. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 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 Norwood New Town.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Norwood New Town were tree works (57), outline applications (54), full planning applications (44). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 183 smaller schemes were submitted.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (40% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 112 applications
- Refused: 24 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 77 applications
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