Change of use planning approval in Croydon
Based on decisions in the last 5 years, as of 17 Jun 2026.
Of 46 change of use planning applications decided by Croydon in the last 5 years, 39% were approved. This is the council's track record for this kind of work. It is a useful gauge before you apply, not a guarantee for any one application.
Other work in Croydon
- Extension : 79% approved (393 decided)
- Rear extension : 79% approved (270 decided)
- Loft conversion : 74% approved (140 decided)
- Demolition : 74% approved (114 decided)
- Side extension : 75% approved (84 decided)
- Tree work : 84% approved (92 decided)
- Two-storey extension : 67% approved (58 decided)
- Roof / fenestration : 78% approved (129 decided)
Method
Approval rate = approved ÷ (approved + refused) over the public planning decisions we hold for Croydon, matched to a type of work from the application description. We lead with the last few years so the figure reflects how Croydon decides today, with the longer record as context. A rate is only shown once there are enough decided applications for it to be reliable. We publish aggregate figures only, never an individual application or applicant name. Read the full method and limits.
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