How long do planning decisions take near Upper Shirley?

The average planning decision time near Upper Shirley is 47 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 88%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 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?

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Upper Shirley, Croydon - Greater London Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Upper Shirley, Croydon - Greater London.

Croydon - Greater London · England · settlement

Planning applications in Upper 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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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £493,925 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Croydon
Parliamentary constituency: Croydon East
LSOA: Croydon 022E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper 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 Upper Shirley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Upper Shirley.

26/01367/LP - 1A Sandrock Place Croydon CR0 5HH
Proposed Loft Conversion and Erection of Porch
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-05-08
- 16 Postmill Close Croydon CR0 5DY
T1 Sweet Chestnut - Crown reduced by 1- 2 metre height and laterals to maintain shape (TPO 19, 1992)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-04-15
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- 114 Coombe Lane Croydon CR0 5RF
Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) for the conversion of a garage into a habitable room with associated removal of garage roller shutter and replacement with a door and window.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-02-13
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- 16 Postmill Close Croydon CR0 5DY
T1 Sweet Chestnut - 10ft (3.5m) height reduction and 2 metre lateral reduction. (TPO 19, 1992)
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-02-10
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- 4 Sprucedale Gardens Croydon CR0 5HU
T1 Pine Tree - Remove lower dysfunctional/dying limb (highlighted in pictures) T2 Pine Tree - Remove large overextended limb & reduce lateral crown to make more compact (as per annotated pictures) (TP
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-01-30
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- Green Bay Birch Hill Croydon CR0 5HT
Single storey outbuilding currently in use as a gym located within the southern portion of the rear garden. Balcony positioned above a rear ground floor extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-01-09
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- 42 Oaks Road Croydon CR0 5HL
Replacement of single storey detached outbuilding
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2023-09-14
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A brief summary of Upper Shirley in Croydon - Greater London

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.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Upper Shirley a particularly low-crime area.

Upper Shirley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Addington Village. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Shirley 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 Upper Shirley

In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Upper Shirley. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Upper Shirley.

The average decision time of 47 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 Shirley were tree works (10), full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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