Crystal Palace National Sports Centre Ledrington Road Anerley London SE19 2GA

Awaiting decision 26/00772/AUT
Council
Date received
10 Mar 2026
Date validated
13 Mar 2026
Postcode
SE19 2GA

Description

Full planning application for the refurbishment and enhancement of Crystal Palace National Sports Centre comprising: Demolition of the 25m Pool Building, Lodge Tower and Lower Buildings; Refurbishment of the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre (Main Building), including external alterations; reprovision of an indoor 25m length swimming pool, provision of a replacement energy centre, improvement and enhancement of indoor and outdoor sports facilities; Refurbishment and external works to the Athletics Stadium including erection of a new accessible walkway and additional Stadium seating; Refurbishment and alterations of the 5-a-side building, reduction of parking spaces; New and enhanced external sports facilities including a Sports Plaza, courts and Pitches; and, Ancillary works and improvements to public routes, access, parking and landscape.

Croydon
Planning Authority Score
3.9/10
Below average
#201 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Croydon ranks #151 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (87%) than the national average (90%).

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Croydon decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
75%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #282 of 292
87%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #227 of 292
64%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #151 of 292
41%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #155 of 292
47%
Minor dwellings approved
239 decided (1-9 homes)
50%
Major dwellings approved
10 decided (10+ homes)
49%
Change of use approved
68 decided
1,582
Total decisions
392 refused in 2025