SC18 planning approval rate
SC18 ward in Croydon has a 70.7% approval rate based on 1,577 planning decisions. Croydon overall: 80.9%.
Last updated: June 2026
70.7%
ward approval rate
1,577
Decisions
1,115
Approved
462
Refused
80.9%
Croydon average
SC18 is 10.2 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
70.7%
Croydon overall
80.9%
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Recent decisions in SC18
None
Erection of dormer extension to rear roof slopes and three roof lights to front · 26/06/2026
None
Erection of single storey front and rear extensions, two storey side extension, · 25/06/2026
None
Change of use from a single dwelling house (Class C3) to a 12-person HMO (Sui-Ge · 22/06/2026
None
Erection of dormer to north facing (side) roof slope. · 16/06/2026
None
Outline planning permission for the erection of a new 6 storey block comprising · 10/06/2026
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