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Planning in Norwood New Town

Approved
79%
358 of 447 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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Around Norwood New Town

Postcode districts

SE19 254 applications in the last 12 monthsSE27 175 applications in the last 12 monthsCR7 325 applications in the last 12 monthsSW16 755 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: London Borough of Croydon

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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.

The area around Norwood New Town has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Norwood New Town, 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, 500 planning applications were submitted near Norwood New Town. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (127), outline applications (86), tree works (86). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

21 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 17 were dismissed (19% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Norwood New Town?
In the last 24 months, 500 planning applications were submitted near Norwood New Town. The approval rate is 79%.
How long do planning decisions take near Norwood New Town?
The average planning decision time near Norwood New Town is 65 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 Norwood New Town?
The planning approval rate near Norwood New Town is 79%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Norwood New Town?
The most common type of planning application near Norwood New Town is full planning applications, with 127 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Norwood New Town?
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