PW18 planning approval rate
PW18 ward in Croydon has a 75.2% approval rate based on 2,747 planning decisions. Croydon overall: 80.9%.
Last updated: June 2026
75.2%
ward approval rate
2,747
Decisions
2,065
Approved
682
Refused
80.9%
Croydon average
PW18 is 5.7 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 PW18 compares
PW18 ward
75.2%
Croydon overall
80.9%
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Recent decisions in PW18
None
Change of use from commercial (Use Class E) to residential (Use Class C3) to for · 23/06/2026
None
Erection of single storey rear extension and internal alterations following demo · 19/06/2026
None
Demolition of an existing side extension and construction of a new side extensio · 15/06/2026
None
Installation of raised decking to the rear. · 12/06/2026
None
Change of use from office (Use Class E) to residential (Use Class C3) to form 7 · 11/06/2026
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