Old Coulsdon, Croydon - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Old Coulsdon, Croydon - Greater London.
Croydon - Greater London · England · settlement
Planning applications in Old Coulsdon are administered by London Borough Of Croydon. View the full London Borough Of Croydon planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Old Coulsdon
Old Coulsdon is a village located in the London Borough of Croydon, approximately 14.4 miles (23 km) south of Charing Cross. Notably, it is the southernmost settlement within Greater London, making it a unique area for planning applications and development considerations.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £552,198 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Croydon
- Parliamentary constituency: Croydon South
- LSOA: Croydon 041B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Old Coulsdon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Old Coulsdon.
- 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 Old Coulsdon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
382 planning applications found near Old Coulsdon.
- 26/01740/LP · Received: Tue 16 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 16 Jun 2026 - 51C Taunton Lane Coulsdon CR5 1SJ
Alterations to the rear fenestration of the building to facilitate the installation of sliding double glazed bi-fold doors.
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-06-16 - 26/01740/LP - 51C Taunton Lane Coulsdon CR5 1SJ
Alterations to the rear fenestration of the building to facilitate the installation of sliding double glazed bi-fold doors.
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-06-16 - 26/01456/LP - 54 Court Avenue Coulsdon CR5 1HE
Loft conversion includes erection of rear dormer and installation of 1x rooflight to front roofslope.
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-05-18 - - 22 Lacey Avenue Coulsdon CR5 1LQ
Alterations, erection of single storey front, single/two storey side and single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 1 Homefield Road Coulsdon CR5 1ET
Discharge of conditions 5 (CLP), 8 (cycle and refuse storage) and 9 (landscaping) attached to planning permission 25/00370/CONR dated 28/03/2025 for variation of Condition 2 (Approved Drawings) of pla
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 28 Keston Avenue Coulsdon CR5 1HL
Erection of rear dormer extension includes the installation of a Juliet balcony.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 167 Coulsdon Road Coulsdon CR5 1EG
Erection of single storey front extension incorporate a new front porch, Erection of first floor rear extension includes the installation of a Juliette balcony. Alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 28 Lacey Avenue Coulsdon CR5 1LQ
Erection of a single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory and day room. Enlargement of existing vehicular access and reconfiguration of front garden to create additional
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 22 Inwood Avenue Coulsdon CR5 1LN
Proposed ground floor and roof extension to existing bungalow including extension of existing loft conversion. External and internal alterations to include changing a door to a window and new roofligh
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 12 Waddington Avenue Coulsdon CR5 1QE
Hip to gable roof extension incorporating a rear dormer and front roof lights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 96 The Glade Coulsdon CR5 1SN
Erection of detached outbuilding.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - 10 Waddington Avenue Coulsdon CR5 1QE
Erection of a single storey rear extension which projects out from the rear wall of original property by 4 metres with an eaves height of 2.6 metres and a maximum overall height of 2.85 metres
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - 8 Margaret Way Coulsdon CR5 1HS
Erection of rear dormer extension includes the installation of a Juliet balcony.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - 99 Tollers Lane Coulsdon CR5 1BG
Hip to gable roof extension including new dormer and photovoltaic panel.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - 10 Homefield Road Coulsdon CR5 1ES
Erection of single storey rear extension, Alterations include changes to existing front porch and fenestration arrangement.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 2 Windmill Place Coulsdon Croydon CR5 1FB
T1 Beech suffering with meripilus - Fell and replant with a Field Maple. (TPO no. 158)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Croydon | Date: 2025-09-15
View full details - - 221 Coulsdon Road Coulsdon CR5 1EN
Installation of extract ducting to the rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - 23 Lacey Avenue Coulsdon CR5 1LQ
Demolition of existing rear extension. Erection of single storey front/side/rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2025-07-07
View full details - - 113 Coulsdon Road Coulsdon CR5 1EH
Alterations, demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single-storey side/rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - 5 Lacey Avenue Coulsdon CR5 1LQ
Alterations, demolition of existing rear extension and erection of single storey side/rear extension and front porch extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2025-06-12
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A brief summary of Old Coulsdon in Croydon - Greater London
Old Coulsdon is a village located in the London Borough of Croydon, approximately 14.4 miles (23 km) south of Charing Cross. Notably, it is the southernmost settlement within Greater London, making it a unique area for planning applications and development considerations.
Property prices in Old Coulsdon show an average sale price of £552,198, 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 Old Coulsdon a particularly low-crime area.
Old Coulsdon has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Kenley Aerodrome, Bradmore Green, Caterham Barracks. 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 Old Coulsdon includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Farthing Downs and Happy Valley SSSI; 9 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 Old Coulsdon
In the last 24 months, 148 planning applications were submitted near Old Coulsdon. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Old Coulsdon.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Old Coulsdon slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Old Coulsdon were full planning applications (37), discharge of conditions (33), tree works (32). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 131 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.
20 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 18 were dismissed (5% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 102 applications
- Refused: 13 applications
- Awaiting decision: 33 applications
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