Sanderstead, Croydon - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sanderstead, Croydon - Greater London.
Croydon - Greater London · England · settlement
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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £524,254 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Croydon
- Parliamentary constituency: Croydon South
- LSOA: Croydon 039A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sanderstead.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sanderstead.
- 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 Sanderstead based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Sanderstead.
- - 30A North Down South Croydon CR2 9PA
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 17 Hill Barn South Croydon CR2 0RU
T1 Beech: 2m Crown Reduction (TPO 145)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 41 Maywater Close South Croydon CR2 0RS
Discharge of condition 5 (tree protection plan) attached to planning permission 26/00210/HSE for alterations including replacement fenestration, infill of existing car-port and erection of single stor
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 19 Court Hill South Croydon CR2 9ND
Alterations, erection of single-storey side/rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 113 Brian Avenue South Croydon CR2 9NJ
Demolition of existing garage and conservatory, alterations, erection of a part single/part two storey front/side extension to include front porch and roof canopy, part single/part two storey rear ext
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 77 Brian Avenue South Croydon CR2 9NJ
Erection of single storey front extension and first floor side extension. Alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 1 Rectory Court Limpsfield Road South Croydon CR2 9EA
T1 Sycamore: 2 metre crown reduction. (TPO No. 9, 2009)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 16 Court Hill South Croydon CR2 9NA
The proposal seeks planning permission for the erection of a hip-to-gable roof extension, a double-storey side extension, and a single-storey rear wrap-around extension to the existing dwellinghouse.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 19 Hill Barn South Croydon CR2 0RU
T1 Horse Chestnut: Prune back to previous pruning points T2 Beech: Prune back to previous pruning points (TPO 145)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 3 Ownstead Gardens South Croydon CR2 0HH
Retention of enlarged dormer extension on front roof slope
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 41 Maywater Close South Croydon CR2 0RS
Alterations including replacement fenestration, infill of existing car-port and erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 71 Brian Avenue South Croydon CR2 9NJ
Single storey rear extension, first floor side extension, conversion of garage into a bedroom.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 41 Maywater Close South Croydon CR2 0RS
Alterations to include the infill of the front facade and car port (front and rear) and erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - 154 Purley Oaks Road South Croydon CR2 0NS
Double storey side extension and a single storey wrap around extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - 50 Sanderstead Hill South Croydon CR2 0HA
The existing, metal, vehicular access gates at the front of the property which were installed over four years ago.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Croydon | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 103 Purley Downs Road South Croydon CR2 0RH
Erection of two front dormers and one rear dormer with associated alterations. Installation of 2 rooflights on rear roof slope.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2024-10-31
View full details - - 105 Purley Downs Road South Croydon CR2 0RH
Demolition of the existing side extension and part patio, erection of a part single-storey, part two-storey rear and side extension, single-storey front porch, insertion of main roof rear skylights an
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - 132 Purley Downs Road South Croydon CR2 0RE
T1 Ash tree - Reduce by 3-4 metres back to previous pruning points and to include removing the lowest branch growing towards the neighbouring garden (TPO 65, 2009)
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Croydon | Date: 2024-04-24
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A brief summary of Sanderstead in Croydon - Greater London
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 £524,254, 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 Sanderstead a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Sanderstead includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Croham Hurst SSSI, Riddlesdown SSSI; 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 Sanderstead
In the last 24 months, 50 planning applications were submitted near Sanderstead. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 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 Sanderstead.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Sanderstead were full planning applications (22), discharge of conditions (10), tree works (9). 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, 5 medium-scale applications, 45 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 20 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Awaiting decision: 22 applications
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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.