FA18 planning approval rate
FA18 ward in Croydon has a 76.8% approval rate based on 1,608 planning decisions. Croydon overall: 80.8%.
Last updated: March 2026
76.8%
ward approval rate
1,608
Decisions
1,235
Approved
373
Refused
80.8%
Croydon average
FA18 is 4.0 percentage points below the Croydon average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How FA18 compares
FA18 ward
76.8%
Croydon overall
80.8%
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Recent decisions in FA18
25/03379/HSE
Erection of a single storey rear/side extension. · 18/02/2026
25/02487/FUL
Demolition of existing garage, erection of two-storey end-terrace building compr · 13/02/2026
26/00134/NMA
Non material amendment to 21/01785/FUL for Demolition of 96 George Street (Norwi · 11/02/2026
25/03177/FUL
Alterations, erection of single storey rear extension and conversion to form thr · 11/02/2026
25/03896/FUL
Replacement of windows at front elevation · 10/02/2026
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Croydon
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✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 38,435 decisions.