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Planning in Upper Shirley

Approved
82%
75 of 89 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Upper Shirley in the last 24 months, from London Borough of Croydon's planning register.

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Around Upper Shirley

Postcode districts

CR0 1,011 applications in the last 12 monthsCR9 21 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: London Borough of Croydon

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About Upper Shirley

Upper Shirley is a settlement located in Croydon - Greater London, England.

Property prices in Upper Shirley show an average sale price of £493,925, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Upper Shirley has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Upper 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Upper Shirley, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 105 planning applications were submitted near Upper Shirley. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

The most common types were tree works (10), full planning applications (3), amendments (2).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Upper Shirley?
In the last 24 months, 105 planning applications were submitted near Upper Shirley. The approval rate is 82%.
How long do planning decisions take near Upper Shirley?
The average planning decision time near Upper Shirley is 57 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Upper Shirley?
The planning approval rate near Upper Shirley is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Upper Shirley?
The most common type of planning application near Upper Shirley is tree works applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Upper Shirley?
You can search and track planning applications near Upper Shirley on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.