SC18 planning approval rate
SC18 ward in Croydon has a 71.7% approval rate based on 1,625 planning decisions. Croydon overall: 81.3%.
Last updated: August 2026
71.7%
ward approval rate
1,625
Decisions
1,165
Approved
460
Refused
81.3%
Croydon average
SC18 is 9.6 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 SC18 compares
SC18 ward
71.7%
Croydon overall
81.3%
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Recent decisions in SC18
None
Erection of an 'L' shaped dormer extension to rear roof slopes of existing dwell · 07/08/2026
None
Erection of a single storey rear extension which projects out by 3.8 metres from · 03/08/2026
None
Alterations, conversion of upper floors to form 2x studio flats, erection of sin · 28/07/2026
None
Erection of a two-storey detached dwellinghouse and all associated works · 24/07/2026
None
Demolition of existing attached garage and partial demolition of single storey r · 24/07/2026
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✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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