BG18 planning approval rate
BG18 ward in Croydon has a 73.2% approval rate based on 1,084 planning decisions. Croydon overall: 80.9%.
Last updated: June 2026
73.2%
ward approval rate
1,084
Decisions
794
Approved
290
Refused
80.9%
Croydon average
BG18 is 7.7 percentage points below the Croydon average, placing it among the stricter wards in Croydon. Checking what gets approved nearby before applying is particularly important here.
How BG18 compares
BG18 ward
73.2%
Croydon overall
80.9%
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Recent decisions in BG18
None
Erection of a single storey rear extension which projects out from the rear wall · 12/06/2026
None
Removal of existing side lean-to and erection of a single-storey side/rear retur · 05/06/2026
None
Lawful Development Proposal for building works to the top floor only (Penthouse · 05/06/2026
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✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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