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71% of the 34 applications decided in South Norwood, Croydon, between May 2026 and October 2026, were approved; across Croydon, 59% of the refusals read were refused at least in part over design or the character of the area. Plan Forecast, 3 November 2026.
Across Croydon: what refusals were about
Of the 73 refusals whose decision notices we read, the share that gave a reason about each.
- Design and character of the area 59% That the work suits the house and the street: its size, its shape, its roof and its materials.
- Neighbours' amenity 48% That the neighbours keep reasonable light, outlook and privacy: no wall that looms over them, and no window that overlooks their home or garden more than the council judges acceptable.
- Insufficient information 40% Drawings and details enough to judge the work: what the council's own list of requirements asks for, and anything its policies need shown.
Croydon as a whole granted a comparable share across 974 decisions. See the whole council.
What people apply for here
| Type of work | Decisions | Approved |
|---|---|---|
| Rear extension | 11 | 82% a small sample |
| Change of use | 8 | too few to say |
| Front porch | 3 | too few to say |
| Two-storey extension | 1 | too few to say |
| Loft conversion or dormer | 1 | too few to say |
| Garden room or outbuilding | 1 | too few to say |
Recent decisions
Real decisions, newest first. Addresses are reduced to the street here; the council publishes them in full on its own register.
Park Road South Norwood London
ApprovedSingle Storey 4.0m Rear Extension
Decided 29 October 2026 26/02463/GPDO
Lancaster Road South Norwood London
ApprovedReplacement of the existing ground floor flat rear window with French doors and new access to amenity area.
Decided 19 October 2026 26/01218/FUL
Norhyrst Avenue South Norwood London
ApprovedDemolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension which projects out from the rear wall of the original house by 4 metres, with an eaves height of 2.6 metres and a maximum height of 3.50 metres
Decided 15 October 2026 26/01932/GPDO
Other work in Croydon
Questions people ask
What percentage of planning applications in South Norwood are approved?
71% were approved, over 34 decisions that went one way or the other. Croydon's figure across all types of work is drawn from 974 decisions.
How many planning decisions does Plan Forecast hold for South Norwood?
34 decided applications whose postcode falls in South Norwood, from May 2026 to October 2026.
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