SE18 planning approval rate
SE18 ward in Croydon has a 68.9% approval rate based on 688 planning decisions. Croydon overall: 80.5%.
Last updated: September 2026
68.9%
ward approval rate
688
Decisions
474
Approved
214
Refused
80.5%
Croydon average
SE18 is 11.6 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 SE18 compares
SE18 ward
68.9%
Croydon overall
80.5%
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Recent decisions in SE18
None
Erection of 2 storeys above the existing pub, including 2 storey rear extension · 07/09/2026
None
Demolition of the existing rear extension and erection of a single storey rear e · 28/08/2026
None
Creation of amenity space to the rear roof, conversion of existing 1x 5 bedroom · 20/08/2026
None
Demolition of 4 no. two storey units (Prior Approval application) · 18/08/2026
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