Thornton Heath, Croydon - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Thornton Heath, Croydon - Greater London.
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Planning applications in Thornton Heath are administered by London Borough Of Croydon. View the full London Borough Of Croydon planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Thornton Heath
Thornton Heath is a vibrant district located in South London, within the London Borough of Croydon. Situated approximately 1.5 miles north of Croydon town centre and 7.2 miles south of Charing Cross, this area is steeped in local history, having been part of the County Borough of Croydon before the formation of Greater London in 1965. Its strategic location and historical significance make it an important area for planning applications and local development initiatives.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £355,305 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Croydon
- Parliamentary constituency: Croydon West
- LSOA: Croydon 011B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Thornton Heath.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Thornton Heath.
- 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 Thornton Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
34 planning applications found near Thornton Heath.
- - 88 Kilmartin Avenue Norbury London SW16 4QZ
Erection of a single-storey rear extension which projects out from the original rear wall of the property by 4.915 metres with an eaves height of 3.475 metres and a maximum overall height of 3.665 met
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - 26/01858/GPDO · Received: Fri 26 Jun 2026 · Validated: Fri 26 Jun 2026 - 88 Kilmartin Avenue Norbury London SW16 4QZ
Erection of a single-storey rear extension which projects out from the original rear wall of the property by 4.915 metres with an eaves height of 3.475 metres and a maximum overall height of 3.665 met
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-06-26 - 26/01391/GPDO - 39 Foxley Road Thornton Heath CR7 7DX
Erection of a single storey rear extension which projects out from the rear wall of the original property by 6 metres, with an eaves height of 3 metres and a maximum height of 3.150 metres which inclu
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-05-20 - 26/01454/HSE - 120 Warwick Road Thornton Heath CR7 7NG
Proposed roof and fenestration changes to existing rear extension, internal alteration and all associated works.
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-05-18 - - 21 Kilmartin Avenue Norbury London SW16 4RE
Erection of rear dormer roof extension, replacement roof, side/rear infill extension and outbuilding in rear garden.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 34 Ederline Avenue Norbury London SW16 4SA
Proposed ground floor rear extension, floor plan redesign and all associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 67 Norbury Avenue Thornton Heath CR7 8AL
Alterations, erection of ground-floor and first-floor rear extensions.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 34 Norbury Avenue Thornton Heath CR7 8AA
Erection of a boundary wall to the street facing front and side boundary of the site and the erection of a fence to the remaining side boundary.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 991 London Road Thornton Heath CR7 6JE
Demolition of the existing garage and the erection of a new building comprising two self contained dwellings. (Outline Application-All matters reserved).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 77 Warwick Road Thornton Heath CR7 7NN
Proposed part two storey part single storey side extension and hip to gable roof extension including rear dormer.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 119 Winterbourne Road Thornton Heath CR7 7QZ
Erection of a single storey rear extension which projects out from the rear wall of the original house by 6 metres, with an eaves height of 2.57 metres and a maximum roof height of 3.92 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 38 Ederline Avenue Norbury London SW16 4SA
Erection of a single storey rear extension which projects out from the rear wall of the original house by 3 metres, with an eaves height of 3 metres and a maximum roof height of 3 metres. Erection of
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 24 Grove Road Thornton Heath CR7 6HH
Erection of a single storey rear extension which projects out from the rear of the original property by 3.39 metres with an eaves height of 2.93 metres and a maximum height of 3.68 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 67 Norbury Avenue Thornton Heath CR7 8AL
Erection of a single storey rear extension which projects out from the rear of the orignal house by 6 metres, with an eaves height of 2.99 metres and a maximum overall height of 3 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 128 Richmond Road Thornton Heath CR7 7QD
Erection of a rear dormer roof extension and the installation of three rooflights on the front roof slope.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - 73 Winterbourne Road Thornton Heath CR7 7QY
Erection of an L-shaped single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - 128 Richmond Road Thornton Heath CR7 7QD
Erection of a single-storey rear extension which projects out by 5 metres from the rear wall of the original house, with a maximum overall height of 3 metres with a roof lantern protruding 150mm from
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - 43 Dovercourt Avenue Thornton Heath CR7 7LJ
Erection of hip to gable roof extension, rear dormer window, three front roof lights, Conversion of dwelling into 2 flats, alterations to boundary wall, construction of stores.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Ground Floor Flat 150 Melfort Road Thornton Heath CR7 7RP
Erection of a single-storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - 37 Foxley Road Thornton Heath CR7 7DX
Erection of rear dormer and installation of 2 front rooflights
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2025-11-18
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A brief summary of Thornton Heath in Croydon - Greater London
Thornton Heath is a vibrant district located in South London, within the London Borough of Croydon. Situated approximately 1.5 miles north of Croydon town centre and 7.2 miles south of Charing Cross, this area is steeped in local history, having been part of the County Borough of Croydon before the formation of Greater London in 1965. Its strategic location and historical significance make it an important area for planning applications and local development initiatives.
Property prices in Thornton Heath show an average sale price of £355,305, 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 Thornton Heath a particularly low-crime area.
Thornton Heath has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Streatham Lodge Estate, Norbury Estate. 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 Thornton Heath includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Thornton Heath
In the last 24 months, 125 planning applications were submitted near Thornton Heath. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 Thornton Heath.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Thornton Heath were outline applications (59), full planning applications (24), discharge of conditions (9).
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 95 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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 51 applications
- Refused: 11 applications
- Awaiting decision: 62 applications
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