Upper Norwood, Croydon - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Norwood, Croydon - Greater London.
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Planning applications in Upper Norwood are administered by London Borough Of Croydon. View the full London Borough Of Croydon planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Upper Norwood
Upper Norwood, located in south London, straddles the London Boroughs of Bromley, Croydon, Lambeth, and Southwark, with its northern boundary adjacent to Croydon. The area encompasses the well-known Crystal Palace region and falls within the SE19 postcode. This diverse district is significant for planning applications due to its unique blend of residential and commercial spaces, making it an attractive location for development.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Croydon
- Parliamentary constituency: Streatham and Croydon North
- LSOA: Croydon 002C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upper Norwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Norwood.
- 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 Upper Norwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
119 planning applications found near Upper Norwood.
- 26/01543/CAT - Transmitter Tower 9301 Television Station 266A South Norwood Hill South Norwood London SE25 6BQ
T1- Horse Chestnut as imposing on boundary wall
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-05-27 - - Transmitter Tower 9301 Television Station 266A South Norwood Hill South Norwood London SE25 6BQ
T1- Horse Chestnut as imposing on boundary wall
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - 26/01404/CAT - 128 Church Road Upper Norwood London SE19 2NT
1 x Large Cedar to reduce the 2 lowest branches growing towards the neighbour back by approximately 3 meters.(The tree is encroaching on the neighbour at 126 and causing issues with Squirrels) 1 x Mag
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-05-12 - - 8 Sylvan Hill Upper Norwood London SE19 2QF
The application seeks confirmation that the proposed works do not constitute development for the purposes of Section 55 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (TCPA 1990). The works are required so
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 16 Falkland Park Avenue South Norwood London SE25 6SH
Demolition of existing dormer, erection of hip to gable and rear dormer extension and provision of 3x rooflights in front roof slope
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 19 Sylvan Hill Upper Norwood London SE19 2QB
Convert existing garage into entrance hall and internal storage area with new door and side light to replace garage door, remove existing entrance and replace entrance door with glazing and renew cano
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 264 Grange Road Upper Norwood London SE19 3DF
Loft conversion including the erection of a hip-to-gable extension, erection of a rear dormer, and the installation of three rooflights to the front roof slope
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 24 Auckland Road Upper Norwood London SE19 2DJ
Alterations, erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 61 Falkland Park Avenue South Norwood London SE25 6SQ
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 79 Auckland Rise Upper Norwood London SE19 2DY
Erection of replacement outbuilding in the rear garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 154 Church Road Upper Norwood London SE19 2NT
T1 Norway Maple: Cut back lateral branches on 152 side to previous pruning points to clear building by 2m to allow for repair work to house and allow light to windows.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Dickens House 150 Church Road Upper Norwood London SE19 2NT
T1 Multi-stem Sycamore - Remove single stem which is growing through the boundary fence and across 152 Church Road driveway. This stem to be removed at ground level as the base is visibly rotting.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 24 Auckland Road Upper Norwood London SE19 2DJ
Erection of dormer roof extension to rear roof slope and insertion of roof lights to front and rear roof slopes.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Silver Pine Mowbray Road Upper Norwood London SE19 2RN
Erection of a single storey rear extension which projects out from the rear wall of the original house by 5.7 metres, with an eaves height of 3.6 metres and a maximum roof height of 2.8 metres.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - The Chimes Upper Beulah Hill Upper Norwood London SE19 3LG
Alterations, erection of single storey infill extension and repair works to roof, provision of additional and replacement windows including an oriel window and rooflights, and installation of mechanic
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 89 Lancaster Road South Norwood London SE25 4BL
Erection of single storey side/rear extension. Alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 8 Southholme Close Upper Norwood London SE19 2QU
T1 Sycamore: 2 metre crown reduction.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 25 Grange Gardens South Norwood London SE25 6DL
Erection of a single storey rear extension and canopy following demolition of existing conservatory and extension of existing rear terrace. Alteration to front elevation including new entrance porch,
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 36 Lancaster Road South Norwood London SE25 4AF
T6021. Lime Tree: 4 metre crown lift and clear base of growth. T6206. Pear Tree: Fell (Exempt Tree, no TPO or Conservation Area covering tree) (TPO 27, 1973)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 5 Sunset Gardens South Norwood London SE25 4AX
Partial conversion of the existing garage, rear section converted into habitable accommodation and the front section retained for domestic storage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2025-12-29
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A brief summary of Upper Norwood in Croydon - Greater London
Upper Norwood, located in south London, straddles the London Boroughs of Bromley, Croydon, Lambeth, and Southwark, with its northern boundary adjacent to Croydon. The area encompasses the well-known Crystal Palace region and falls within the SE19 postcode. This diverse district is significant for planning applications due to its unique blend of residential and commercial spaces, making it an attractive location for development.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Upper Norwood a particularly low-crime area.
Upper Norwood has 9 conservation areas within its boundaries: Upper Norwood Triangle, Harold Road, South Norwood, Crystal Palace Park, Beulah Hill, Gipsy Hill, Westow Hill, Church Road, Upper Norwood, Belvedere Road, Anerley. 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 Upper Norwood 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Upper Norwood 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 Upper Norwood
In the last 24 months, 372 planning applications were submitted near Upper Norwood. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Upper Norwood maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Upper Norwood were tree works (113), full planning applications (94), outline applications (90). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 359 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.
11 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 9 were dismissed (10% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 266 applications
- Refused: 47 applications
- Withdrawn: 6 applications
- Awaiting decision: 53 applications
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