WA18 planning approval rate
WA18 ward in Croydon has a 80.3% approval rate based on 1,214 planning decisions. Croydon overall: 81.3%.
Last updated: August 2026
80.3%
ward approval rate
1,214
Decisions
975
Approved
239
Refused
81.3%
Croydon average
WA18 is broadly in line with the Croydon average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How WA18 compares
WA18 ward
80.3%
Croydon overall
81.3%
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Recent decisions in WA18
None
Erection of a rear dormer, installation of three rooflights in front roof slope, · 05/08/2026
None
Demolition of existing pavilion and creation of an EV charging hub incorporating · 30/07/2026
None
Ash in frontage to 7 Waldron's Path: Prune back from property at 7 Waldron's Pat · 30/07/2026
None
Demolition of existing garages/stores to the rear of the garden and erection of · 23/07/2026
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