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London Borough of Croydon
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Explore collected planning applications and decisions for London Borough of Croydon. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates7,026Searchable applications
508Recorded as pending
81%Approval rate · 5,709 approved or refused records
1,091Refused applications
4,618 approved · 1,091 refused · 135 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 4 Jan 2019 to 9 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 14 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
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More application records
- Decided26/00719/GPDO
Conversion of the existing ground floor retail shop to a 1-bedroom, 1-person flat
2A Green Lane Thornton Heath CR7 8BA
Received 10 Mar 2026 - Decided26/00720/DISC
Discharge of Conditions 10 (Historic Building Record), 11 (Written Scheme of Investigation - Archaeology) and 12 (Public Engagement - Archaeology) attached to permission 23/01206/FUL for Demolition of existing buildings and erection of a four storey building comprising ground floor commercial floorspace (Class E) and 9 flats with associated amenity space, cycle and refuse storage.
46 Tamworth Road Croydon CR0 1XU
Received 10 Mar 2026 - Decided26/00721/GPDO
Change of use from commercial (Use Class E) to residential (Use Class C3) to form 1x studio self-contained residential unit under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended)
Shop 19 Old Lodge Lane Purley CR8 4DG
Received 10 Mar 2026 - Decided26/00722/LP
Erection of hip to gable roof extension and dormer extensions to rear roof slope and outrigger in connection with conversion of resultant roof space to habitable accommodation. Erection of single storey rear/side extension and detached outbuilding.
78 Oakfield Road Croydon CR0 2UB
Received 10 Mar 2026 - Decided26/00723/PDO
The installation of one omni-antenna, located at a height of 6 metres AGL on the existing lamp post;The installation of one wraparound feeder pillar cabinet situated adjacent to the lamppost;Ancillary development thereto including;2 no. Remote Radio Units situated at a height of 5 meters AGL on the existing lamp post.1 no. Base Band Unit situated at a height of 5.5 meters AGL on the existing lamp post.
Lamp Post 001 O/S Advance House, 21 North End, Croydon, CR0 1UB
Received 9 Mar 2026 - Decided26/00724/PDO
The installation of one omni-antenna, located at a height of 6 metres AGL on the existing lamp post; The installation of one wraparound feeder pillar cabinet situated adjacent to the lamppost; Ancillary development thereto including; 2 no. Remote Radio Units situated at a height of 5 meters AGL on the existing lamp post. 1 no. Base Band Unit situated at a height of 5.5 meters AGL on the existing lamp post
Lamp Post 015 O/S Sainsbury 1-3 Suffolk House George Street Croydon CR0 1PE
Received 9 Mar 2026 - Decided26/00725/LP
Lawful development certificate for loft conversion and side dormer
6 Firsby Avenue Croydon CR0 8TL
Received 10 Mar 2026 - Decided26/00726/HSE
Erection of single storey front extension incorporate a new front porch, Erection of first floor rear extension includes the installation of a Juliette balcony. Alterations.
167 Coulsdon Road Coulsdon CR5 1EG
Received 10 Mar 2026 - Decided26/00727/HSE
Construction of a dormer extension within the rear roof slope and installation of three rooflights within the front roof slope.
34 Towpath Way Croydon CR0 6BX
Received 10 Mar 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00728/FUL
Change of use of an existing residential dwelling (Class C3 use) to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Sui Generis use) with associated cycle storage and refuse storage
6 Farquharson Road Croydon CR0 2UH
Received 11 Mar 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00729/LBC
Installation of a tie rod and plate system
351 Purley Way Croydon CR0 4NW
Received 11 Mar 2026 - Decided26/00731/FUL
Alterations, conversion of existing dwelling to form 1x four bedroom flat, 1x two bedroom flat, 1x 1 bedroom flat. Erection of single storey side/rear extension, rear dormer roof extension with terrace, provision of additional rooflights and refuse storage.
76 Norbury Crescent Norbury London SW16 4LA
Received 11 Mar 2026 - Decided26/00732/FUL
Proposed two-storey side and first-floor rear and roof extensions, conversion of the garage to living space and change of use of the existing single-family house to form 5no. flats with associated car parking, cycle and refuse storage. Other associated site alterations.
92 Warwick Road Thornton Heath CR7 7NG
Received 11 Mar 2026 - Decided26/00733/FUL
Construction of roof extension to provide 1 flat and associated works
770 London Road Thornton Heath CR7 6JB
Received 11 Mar 2026 - Decided26/00734/FUL
Retention of the Existing Host Building, containing 4 Self-Contained Flats (1x1bed, 2x2bed and 1x3bed) and Erection of Three 2 Storey Buildings containing 4 Self-Contained flats (1x1bed, 2x2bed and 1x3bed) with associated car and cycle parking spaces, bin enclosures, amenity space and landscaping at the land rear.
93 Blenheim Park Road South Croydon CR2 6BL
Received 11 Mar 2026 - Decided26/00735/PDO
The installation of one omni-antenna, located at a height of 6 metres AGL on the existing lamp post;The installation of stand alone feeder pillar installed against the wall;Ancillary development thereto including;2 no. Remote Radio Units situated at a height of 5 meters AGL on the existing lamp post.1 no. Base Band Unit situated at a height of 5.5 meters AGL on the existing lamp post.
Lamp Post 004 O/S Elf Bar 21 - 23 Church Street Croydon CR0 1RH
Received 9 Mar 2026 - Decided26/00736/FUL
Erection of two storey rear extension at lower and ground floor level, creation of lightwell to rear with ballustrade. erection of rear dormer to outrigger roof space, dormer window in rear and side roof slopes and insertion of 4 x rooflights in rear, side and front rooflights to residential care home (use C2) to facilitate supported living accommodation (use C2).
Brigstock House 57 Brigstock Road Thornton Heath CR7 7JH
Received 11 Mar 2026 - Decided26/00737/DISC
Discharge of condition 5 (landscaping, refuse and cycling) and 6 (materials) for permission 22/03921/FUL for Demolition of 3no. garages at the rear of Nos. 172A - 174A (facing on Helder Street) and erection of one two-storey 4-bed house, including associated works
Kickers House 172A Selsdon Road South Croydon CR2 6PJ
Received 11 Mar 2026 - Decided26/00739/DISC
Details pursuant to condition 4 (Construction Logistics Plan) attached to planning permission 25/01149/FUL (Erection of a single storey side extension, erection of a single storey rear extension with terrace above (with 1.8m high solid brick perimeter walls), general reconfiguration/refurbishment of main building, internal alterations to detached cabin, increase in the number of pupils at any one time to 102, together with parking for cycles, scooters and buggies).
9 South Park Hill Road South Croydon CR2 7DY
Received 11 Mar 2026 - Decided26/00740/FUL
Removal and replacement of existing combustible cladding and external wall elements with new non-combustible and associated works.
1-23 Solar Court & 1-2 Beta Court 117 - 119 Sydenham Road Croydon CR0 2EX
Received 11 Mar 2026 - Decided26/00741/HSE
Side and rear extension to existing detached garage. Erection of single-storey rear extension to main dwelling.
49 Fairdene Road Coulsdon CR5 1RG
Received 11 Mar 2026 - Decided26/00742/CONR
Variation of Condition 6 (opening hours) attached to PP 25/00111/FUL for the erection of a single storey rear extension, alterations to the existing external staircase at the rear and installation of a new extract and ventilation system to facilitate a change of use from a shop to a restaurant (both within Use Class E).
29 Lower Addiscombe Road Croydon CR0 6PQ
Received 11 Mar 2026 - Decided26/00743/HSE
Construction of single storey forward extension to create kitchen / family room, single storey side extension to create porch.
34 Woodmere Avenue Croydon CR0 7PB
Received 11 Mar 2026 - Decided26/00744/DISC
Details pursuant to the discharge of condition 4 (cycle and bin storage) from permission 25/02122/GPDO for 'Change of use of ground floor from office (Use Class E) to residential (Use Class C3) to provide 2x self-contained flats (1x studio flat and 1x 1-bedroom flat) under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended).'
Office Premises 34 Stroud Road South Norwood London SE25 5DR
Received 11 Mar 2026
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for London Borough of Croydon, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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