87A Whitehorse Road Croydon CR0 2JJ Data via plota.co.uk

Proposal

Change of use of the site from tool rental shop (use class E) to a cash and carry (use class E) on ground floor, proposed single storey rear extension. proposed construction of the first floor for use as a boutique (use class E). Associated site alterations including erection of 8 cycle -parking spaces for staff use and 2 x AC units at the rear. Retention of car parking and bin storage. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
3 Jun 2026
Consultation
26 Jun 2026
Refused
4 Aug 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 4 Aug 2026 · Delegated Business Meeting · Last checked 6 Aug 2026

Documents 26

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Important details

Council
Croydon
Application type
Full planning permission
Postcode
CR0 2JJ
Received
3 Jun 2026
Validated
3 Jun 2026
Ward
Selhurst
Case officer
Show
Target decision
29 Jul 2026
Decision
Permission Refused
Decision date
4 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Business Meeting
Applicant
Show
Agent
MEK Town Planning and Design Consultants Ltd

Public comments

No public comments yet.

79 neighbours consulted · Last counted 6 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14967204
Neighbours
16 Jun 2026
Consultation
26 Jun 2026
Site notice
30 Jun 2026
Croydon
Planning Authority Score
3.6/10
Below average
#215 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Croydon ranks #159 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (87%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Croydon decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
75%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #286 of 296
87%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #230 of 296
62%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #159 of 296
44%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #177 of 296
45%
Minor dwellings approved
238 decided (1-9 homes)
58%
Major dwellings approved
12 decided (10+ homes)
53%
Change of use approved
53 decided
1,590
Total decisions
403 refused in the year to March 2026