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London Borough of Croydon
Planning applications.
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 dates7,053Searchable applications
508Recorded as pending
81%Approval rate · 5,732 approved or refused records
1,098Refused applications
4,634 approved · 1,098 refused · 136 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning information Planning and regenerationContact planning Contact building controlLocal plan Local plan 2018Pre-application advice Pre-application advice
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
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Conservation areas20 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection
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More application records
- Awaiting decision26/00913/HSE
Erection of two storey side extension.
214 Turnpike Link Croydon CR0 5NZ
Received 26 Mar 2026 - Decided26/00914/DISC
Discharge of condition 7 (details of any external plant and ventilation equipment) attached to planning permission 22/03820/FUL for redevelopment of the site including erection of three industrial buildings (flexible Use Classes E(g)(iii), B2 and B8) together with associated access, landscaping and parking.
Former Gas Distribution Station Factory Lane Croydon CR0 3RL
Received 26 Mar 2026 - Decided26/00915/FUL
Replacement and enlargement of the front dormer, erection of two rear dormer roof extensions, ground and first floor rear extensions and reconfiguration of the existing 17-bed HMO. Other associated site alterations
13 Campbell Road Croydon CR0 2SQ
Received 26 Mar 2026 - Decided26/00916/DISC
Details pursuant to the discharge of Condition 7 (landscaping) from planning permission 24/00570/CONR
Dunheved Hotel 639 - 641 London Road Thornton Heath CR7 6AZ
Received 26 Mar 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00918/FUL
Erection of a detached dwelling with associated access, parking and amenity space following demolition of existing garages and outbuildings
80 Fairdene Road Coulsdon CR5 1RE
Received 27 Mar 2026 - Decided26/00919/HSE
Proposed ground floor rear extension, floor plan redesign and all associated works.
34 Ederline Avenue Norbury London SW16 4SA
Received 27 Mar 2026 - Decided26/00920/FUL
Proposed loft conversion including the erection of a dormer extension on the rear elevation and installation of 3 x rooflights on the front elevation
226 Brighton Road South Croydon CR2 6AH
Received 27 Mar 2026 - Decided26/00921/FUL
Change of use from a single dwelling house (Class C3) to a 12-person HMO (Sui-Generis) including external alterations to the side elevation of the single storey rear addition, removal of a door and insertion of a new window at ground floor level to the side of the main property and associated refuse and cycle storage.
58 Croham Road South Croydon CR2 7BB
Received 27 Mar 2026 - Decided26/00922/LP
Hip to gable loft conversion and installation of rooflights.
97 Frant Road Thornton Heath CR7 7JX
Received 27 Mar 2026 - Decided26/00923/FUL
Replacement of the artificial hockey pitch carpet and removal and replacement of the metal halide floodlights with LEDs
Croydon High School Old Farleigh Road South Croydon CR2 8YB
Received 27 Mar 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00925/FUL
Restoration of and improvements comprising: demolition of the existing Tea Kiosk building and erection of a replacement bandstand structure; resurfacing of footpaths; landscaping works to enhance biodiversity, including the creation of a wetland area with associated boardwalk, creation of a community garden, tree planting, wildflower borders, dead hedges, and installation of bird boxes and insect habitats; and installation of lighting, signage, interpretation boards, and street furniture (including bins and benches).
Ashburton Park Lower Addiscombe Road Croydon CR0 6RX
Received 27 Mar 2026 - Decided26/00926/PDO
Installation of 1 no. 10m wooden telecommunications pole.
Opposite 50B Princess Road Croydon CR0 2QR
Received 26 Mar 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00927/DISC
Details pursuant to the discharge of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) attached to planning permission 24/04339/FUL for 'Alteration of roof from hipped to gable end. Erection of part single-storey, part two-storey rear extension incorporating two rear dormers. Installation of four windows to ground floor front elevation. Installation of two dormer windows to front roof slope. Installation of two rooflights to rear roof slope. Conversion of existing dwellinghouse to 5 self-contained residential units with associated parking, amenity space, cycle parking, and refuse storage'
105A Woodcote Grove Road Coulsdon CR5 2AN
Received 27 Mar 2026 - Decided26/00928/NMA
Non-material amendment (S96a) to planning permission ref. 25/00291/HSE for Demolition of garage. Erection of replacement detached garage and single storey side and rear extensions. Alterations to land levels including raised patio and formation of retaining walls. Erection of fence and gate to side access. Installation of wheelchair lift. Enlargement of existing vehicle crossover. The changes include alterations to garden retaining walls, land levels, and garden steps, as well as the removal of a ground floor rear window.
48 Purley Bury Avenue Purley CR8 1JD
Received 27 Mar 2026 - Decided26/00929/TRE
T1 Ash - Fell(TPO 03, 2005)
19 Pampisford Road Purley CR8 2NG
Received 27 Mar 2026 - Decided26/00930/DISC
Discharge of conditions 11 (CEMP biodiversity) and 12 (Biodiversity Compensation and Enhancement Layout) of planning permission reference 23/03684/FUL granted on the 10/03/2026 for the 'demolition of existing buildings, the erection of security fencing and proposed temporary 5-year consent for outdoor storage (Use Class B8)'
Unit 10 2 Mill Lane Trading Estate Mill Lane Croydon CR0 4AA
Received 27 Mar 2026 - Decided26/00931/DISC
Discharge of condition (6) (travel plan) of planning permission reference 23/03684/FUL granted on the 10/03/2026 for the 'demolition of existing buildings, the erection of security fencing and proposed temporary 5-year consent for outdoor storage (Use Class B8)'
Unit 10 2 Mill Lane Trading Estate Mill Lane Croydon CR0 4AA
Received 27 Mar 2026 - Decided26/00932/LP
Erection of an outbuilding to the rear garden.
7 Manor Gardens South Croydon CR2 7BU
Received 27 Mar 2026 - Decided26/00934/TRE
(Retrospective application) Horse chestnut - Fell to ground due to honey fungus(TPO 15, 1973)
156 Brighton Road Purley CR8 4HA
Received 27 Mar 2026 - Decided26/00935/HSE
Erection of single-storey side extension. Extension of existing rear patio.
90 Chaldon Way Coulsdon CR5 1DD
Received 27 Mar 2026 - Decided26/00936/FUL
Full planning application for the demolition of the existing attached garage and the erection of a two-storey side extension and a single-storey rear extension.
42 South Way Croydon CR0 8RP
Received 30 Mar 2026 - Decided26/00937/FUL
CHANGE OF USE FROM RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME (USE CLASS C2) TO DWELLINGHOUSE (USE CLASS C3)
160 Melfort Road Thornton Heath CR7 7RQ
Received 30 Mar 2026 - Decided26/00938/HSE
Demolition of garage, a two storey side/rear extension, front porch extension and loft with rear dormer
212 Bridle Road Croydon CR0 8HL
Received 30 Mar 2026 - Decided26/00939/FUL
Proposed car wash to existing rear service yard rear of 1433-1435 London Road.
Land Rear Of 1433 - 1435 London Road Norbury London SW16 4AG
Received 30 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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