Shirley, Croydon - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shirley, Croydon - Greater London.
Croydon - Greater London · England · settlement
Planning applications in Shirley are administered by London Borough Of Croydon. View the full London Borough Of Croydon planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Croydon
- Parliamentary constituency: Croydon East
- LSOA: Croydon 021D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Shirley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shirley.
- 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 Shirley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
23 planning applications found near Shirley.
- 26/01692/HSE - 78 Woodmere Avenue Croydon CR0 7PE
Demolition of Existing Garage and Erection of a Single Storey Side Extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-06-22 - 26/01763/LP · Received: Thu 18 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 18 Jun 2026 - 10 Shirley Avenue Croydon CR0 8SG
Erection of hip-to-gable and rear dormer, provision of 2 rooflights in front roofslope.
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-06-18 - 26/01727/LP - 24 Round Grove Croydon CR0 7PP
Demolition of existing rear extension, erection of a 4m single-storey rear extension, conversion of existing garage and construction of a detached outbuilding in the rear garden of a detached dwelling
Status: Approved | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-06-15 - 26/01727/LP · Received: Mon 15 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 15 Jun 2026 - 24 Round Grove Croydon CR0 7PP
Demolition of existing rear extension, erection of a 4m single-storey rear extension, conversion of existing garage and construction of a detached outbuilding in the rear garden of a detached dwelling
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-06-15 - 26/01502/DISC - 13 Gladeside Croydon CR0 7RL
Details pursuant to Condition 3 ( Construction Logistic Plan) of planning permission 22/03888/ful granted for demolition of 3no existing dwellings and the erection of 7no dwelling houses of two storey
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-05-26 - 26/01455/HSE - 6 Firsby Avenue Croydon CR0 8TL
Loft conversion with side dormer
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-05-18 - - 24 Gladeside Croydon CR0 7RE
Ground Floor Rear Extension and Two Storey Side Extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 77 Verdayne Avenue Croydon CR0 8TW
Hip to Gable and Rear Dormer Loft Conversion
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 6 Firsby Avenue Croydon CR0 8TL
Lawful development certifcate for loft conversion and side dormer
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 57 Woodmere Avenue Croydon CR0 7PJ
Erection of a single storey detached garage to the front of the site.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 9 Gladeside Croydon CR0 7RL
Details pursant to Conditon 7 (submitted to show the site levels) of planning permission 22/03888/ful granted for demolition of 3no existing dwellings and the erection of 7no dwelling houses of two st
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 72 Primrose Lane Croydon CR0 8YS
Garage Conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 13 Gladeside Croydon CR0 7RL
Lawful development certificate for use of existing dwelling as C (3b) (supported living accommodation).
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 57 Shirley Avenue Croydon CR0 8SN
Erection of double-storey side extension, single/double-storey rear extension and all associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 18 Glenthorne Avenue Croydon CR0 7EY
Proposed ground floor rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 41 Swinburne Crescent Croydon CR0 7BZ
Continued use of the property as a House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4).
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Croydon | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - 67 Woodmere Avenue Croydon CR0 7PX
Replacement of existing conservatory with rear infill extension to form a habitable space. Replacement of rear window and internal reconfiguration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2025-03-17
View full details - - 82 Glenthorne Avenue Croydon CR0 7EZ
Conversion of the garage into a habitable room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2025-02-14
View full details - - 54 Shirley Park Road Croydon CR0 7EU
Erection of ground-floor single-storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2024-08-30
View full details - - 35 Shirley Avenue Croydon CR0 8SL
Alterations to the existing ground floor window to incorporate a door to the front elevation (Retrospective).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2024-05-10
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A brief summary of Shirley in Croydon - Greater London
Shirley is a settlement located in Croydon - Greater London, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Shirley a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Shirley 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, Shirley 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 Shirley
In the last 24 months, 77 planning applications were submitted near Shirley. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Shirley maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Shirley were outline applications (31), full planning applications (19), discharge of conditions (6).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 62 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: 36 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 33 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.