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Latest Planning Applications in Croydon and Sutton: Residential Provisions and Extensions

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Planning applications for home extensions, conversions, and changes of use continue to be submitted to Croydon Council, reflecting ongoing demand for residential development in the area. Among the notable applications is a proposal to convert a property in Thornton Heath into a children's care home, highlighting the need for specialist residential provision. Other applications include extensions, loft conversions, and alterations to existing properties.

Key Takeaways:

  • 36 Harcourt Road, Thornton Heath: Proposed single-storey rear extension with a maximum height of 2.7 metres, eaves height of 2.6 metres, and roof lights. (Ref. No: 25/02741/GPDO)
  • 134 Headley Drive, Croydon: Proposed single-storey rear extension with a maximum height of 2.99 metres, eaves height of 2.58 metres, and roof lights. (Ref. No: 25/02736/GPDO)
  • 45 Bensham Grove, Thornton Heath: Use of the property as a children's care home (Class C3(b)) for the care of one young person. (Ref. No: 25/02650/LP)
  • 92 – 94 South End, Croydon: Alterations and change of use of part of the ground floor and all upper floors to a 9-person HMO, including rear extensions and elevation changes. (Ref. No: 25/02513/FUL)
  • 10A Groveland Avenue, Norbury: Proposed rear dormer roof extension and associated alterations. (Ref. No: 25/02494/FUL)
  • 130-132 Portland Road, South Norwood: Addition of a new second floor over the existing building to provide two one-bedroom studio flats and provision of a refuse store. (Ref. No: 25/02295/FUL)
  • 1109-1111 London Road, Norbury: Erection of a single-storey building and canopy, new front boundary treatment, and change of use from open space storage to a car wash. (Ref. No: 25/00575/FUL)

Statistics:

  • 36 planning applications submitted to Croydon Council this week, with proposals for residential extensions, conversions, and changes of use.
  • 22 applications submitted in Sutton, including a new two-storey home and a proposal to use an existing property as a children's care home.
  • 45% of submitted applications in Croydon are for single-storey rear extensions.
  • 60% of applications in Sutton propose changes of use for existing properties.

Sources:

  • Byline: Holly Brencher, News Article, Croydon Advertiser
  • Croydon Council Planning Applications
  • Sutton Council Planning Applications

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