WS18 planning approval rate
WS18 ward in Croydon has a 69.6% approval rate based on 1,073 planning decisions. Croydon overall: 81.3%.
Last updated: August 2026
69.6%
ward approval rate
1,073
Decisions
747
Approved
326
Refused
81.3%
Croydon average
WS18 is 11.7 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 WS18 compares
WS18 ward
69.6%
Croydon overall
81.3%
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Recent decisions in WS18
None
Change of use from a 4-bedroom 4-person small HMO (Class C4) to a 8-bedroom 8-pe · 31/07/2026
None
Formation of vehicular access onto Woodside Avenue. · 23/07/2026
None
Erection of a single storey rear extension. · 21/07/2026
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✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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