Search Sanderstead planning applications
39 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Sanderstead · updated daily · London Borough of Croydon
- Ragged Grove Mitchley Hill South CroydonAwaiting decisionT7, Common Ash: To shorten NE crown sections towards woodland footpath by 50% so they are no longer within falling distance of the footpath. Tree is unmarked due to difficult access to base. Arrow on small Oak by footpath points to tree. Reasons - Crown sections towards woodland footpath are significantly dying back due to Ash Dieback Disease. Brittle Crown. (TPO 47)Received 2 Nov 202626/03014/TRE
- 12 Hook Hill South Croydon CR2 0LAAwaiting decision1 x Horse chestnut - Re-pollard removing new growth back to secondary pollard points (TPO 23, 2003)Received 2 Nov 202626/03012/TRE
- 103 Purley Downs Road South Croydon CR2 0RHAwaiting decisionT1. Copper Beech. To reduce the overall height by 3m and laterally round by 2m to suitable future growth points. Due to loss of light to the neighbouring upper floors. Leaf litter blocking gutters and making for slippery pathways. T2. Robinea. To laterally reduce the two larger lower branches that protrude east/south east across the neighbouring out building by 3m. On the north/northwest side of the crown, to laterally reduce the tree by 2-3m for full height. All due to loss of light/slippery footpath due to overshading and heavy leaf littering. (TPO 145 and 80, 2009)Received 2 Nov 202626/03013/TRE
- O/s 2 Rectory Park South Croydon CR2 9JLAwaiting decisionTo install 1 x 12m high wooden pole.Received 20 Oct 202626/02992/PDO
- 9 The Windings South Croydon CR2 0HWAwaiting decisionT1, Horse Chestnut- Reduce height of tree by up to 1.5m in branch length. Reduce lateral branches growing towards 33c Sanderstead Hill back to previous pruning points to clear side of building. Reduce laterals over clients garden by up to 2m to reduce branch end weight. (TPO 21, 1983Received 14 Oct 202626/02914/TRE
Planning in Sanderstead
- Approved
- 81%
- 217 of 265 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Sanderstead in the last 24 months, from London Borough of Croydon's planning register.
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CR2 468 applications in the last 12 monthsCR8 478 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: London Borough of Croydon
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About Sanderstead
Sanderstead is a picturesque village located in the southern part of Croydon, within the London Borough of Croydon. Historically part of Surrey until 1965, it features notable areas like Purley Downs and Sanderstead Plantation, which boasts the second-highest point in London. Once a farming community, Sanderstead transitioned to a more urban character by the late 19th century, reflecting its evolving identity and planning landscape.
Property prices in Sanderstead show an average sale price of £563,016, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Sanderstead area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Sanderstead a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Sanderstead has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sanderstead 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.
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In the last 24 months, 286 planning applications were submitted near Sanderstead. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (21), discharge of conditions (14), tree works (13).
8 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 8 were dismissed (0% success rate).