247 - 249 Selhurst Road South Norwood London SE25 6XP Data via plota.co.uk

26/01804/FUL - Full planning permission Awaiting decision
Change of useDemolitionNew homesCommercial premises

Proposal

Part demolition and alteration of existing single Storey rear projection to facilitate change of use from commercial space to two self-contained residential units (C3) together with associated refuse storage, cycle storage, and private amenity space and alterations to front driveway Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
22 Jun 2026
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Validated
9 Jul 2026
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Consultation
19 Aug 2026
Decision
Expected by 3 Sept 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision soon after comments close on 17 Sept 2026; it is now day 92.

The consultation period closed on 17 Sept 2026.

Documents 5

Statements & assessments 3

PDF FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENT Statements / Assessments · 9 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF PLANNING FIRE SAFETY STATEMENT Statements / Assessments · 9 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF DAYLIGHT OR SUNLIGHT ASSESSMENT Statements / Assessments · 23 Jun 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 1

PDF BLOCK PLAN OF THE SITE Drawing · 23 Jun 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATA Application Form · 23 Jun 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 7

South Norwood conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Heritage at risk: South Norwood, South Norwood, Croydon
On the register of historic places assessed as at risk.
A designated building, monument, park or conservation area assessed as at risk from neglect, decay or development. Proposals that secure its future are looked on favourably.
Historic England ↗
Air quality management area: Croydon AQMA
The council has declared the area as failing an air quality objective.
Schemes that add traffic, parking or combustion plant are assessed against the area's action plan and may need an air quality assessment.
Council record ↗
Town centre: South Norwood
A designated centre in the London Plan.
Shops, services and active frontages are protected in centres, and main town centre uses are steered here first.
1 listed building within 150 m
Nearest: Clock Tower, Grade II, 45 m away
The site itself is not listed. Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
Historic England ↗
Also on the record
Inside the Croydon built-up area; Public transport access: PTAL 4 (good), TfL 2023, for the 100 m square.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, Transport for London (public transport access levels, Powered by TfL Open Data, OGL v3.0, contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area523 m² (5,630 sq ft)
Energy ratingE (asset rating 107)
UseA1/A2 Retail and Financial/Professional services
HeatingHeating and Natural Ventilation

From the energy performance certificate lodged in June 2012, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Croydon
Application type
Full planning permission
Postcode
SE25 6XP
Received
22 Jun 2026
Validated
9 Jul 2026
Ward
South Norwood
Case officer
Show
Target decision
3 Sept 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Redwoods Projects

Decision outlook

Day 92, past the statutory target. 85% of changes of use in Croydon are decided within thirteen weeks; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 8 Oct 2026.

Day 9236 days past the 56-day target
62%decided within 8 weeks
42%approved
152decided in the last year

Plota live figures for changes of use decided by Croydon in the last twelve months, from validation. Croydon decision record →

Public comments

1comment received
1 objecting

57 neighbours consulted · Last counted 8 Oct 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15030611
Planning Portal ref
PP-15030611
Neighbours
15 Jul 2026
Consultation
19 Aug 2026
Comments by
17 Sept 2026
Site or press notice
27 Aug 2026
Statutory expiry
3 Sept 2026

Historical activity at this location

26 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2020 Refused
Part demolition of existing single storey rear element, replacement single storey rear ex…
20/03875/FUL
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
218 Selhurst Road South Norwood London SE25 6XU
Removal of an internal wall to include 2 Station Road into the demise of 218 Selhurst Roa…
25/03665/FUL
2025 Approved
Pavement O/S 208A Selhurst Road South Norwood London SE25 6XU
Two digital 75-inch LCD display screens, one on each side of the Street Hub unit.
25/03112/ADV
2025 Approved
Pavement O/S 208A Selhurst Road South Norwood London SE25 6XU
The proposed installation of 1no. BT Street Hub and removal of associated existing BT pay…
25/03111/FUL
2025 Refused
3 High Street South Norwood London SE25 6EP
Erection of first and second floor rear extension and erection of rear dormer to provide…
25/02346/FUL
2025
216 Selhurst Road South Norwood London SE25 6XU
Excavation at rear basement level to form a one-bedroom flat with lightwell and provision…
25/03962/FUL
2024 Approved
6 - 8 Oliver Grove South Norwood London SE25 6EJ
The removal of the temporary accommodation trailers and demolition of existing brick wall…
24/04032/FUL
2024 Approved
5 Whitworth Road South Norwood London SE25 6XN
T6 Oak - fell to combat subsidence damage to 7B Whitworth Road, London, SE25 6XN
24/02911/CAT
2024 Approved
6A Station Road South Norwood London SE25 5AJ
Conversion of office unit (Use Class E(g)(i)) to self-contained flat (Use Class C3), Asso…
24/03231/FUL
2024 Refused
3 High Street South Norwood London SE25 6EP
Subdivision of self-contained dwelling on upper floor levels into three (3) self-containe…
24/00210/FUL
2021 Decided
6A Station Road South Norwood London SE25 5AJ
Conversion of office unit (Use Class E(g)(i)) to self-contained flat (Use Class C3), Asso…
21/05186/FUL
2023 Approved
212A Selhurst Road South Norwood London SE25 6XU
Restoration and improvements to existing shopfront. Installation of new doorway and awnin…
23/03799/FUL
2023 Approved
196A Selhurst Road South Norwood London SE25 6XU
T1 Common Lime Crown Reduction Height and Radial 2 metres reduction and a crown lift to r…
23/04003/TRE
2023 Refused
1A High Street South Norwood London SE25 6EP
Installation of extraction flue system to rear of building.
23/02263/FUL
2023 Approved
Amenity Land To The Rear Of 231 Selhurst Road South Norwood London SE25 6XP
T1 - Fell Willow (Salix sp.) because sits close to 1 Whitworth Road and neighbours struct…
23/03819/CAT
2023 Approved
200 Selhurst Road South Norwood London SE25 6XU
Change of use from 8 flats (C3) to provide supported living accommodation (C2)
23/01923/FUL
2023 Refused
S V S House 2B Oliver Grove South Norwood London SE25 6EJ
Change of use of first floor from offices (Use Class E) to two self-contained flats (Use…
23/00317/FUL
2022 Refused
Flat 1 & Flat 2 253A Selhurst Road South Norwood London SE25 6XP
Replacement of first and second floor front and rear windows.
22/05180/FUL
2022 Refused
1A High Street South Norwood London SE25 6EP
Change of use from vacant unit ( E use class) in to restaurant (E use class) and take awa…
22/04462/FUL
2023 Approved
2 Oliver Grove South Norwood London SE25 6EJ
T2 Lime - Crown lift 5m and cut back from property to provide 2m clearance from building.
23/00291/CAT
2023 Approved
1 Persia Court 2A Oliver Grove South Norwood London SE25 6EJ
T1 Lime - Crown lift and cut back to provide 2m clearance from property.
23/00081/CAT
2016 Refused
239 Selhurst Road South Norwood London SE25 6XP
Use as a car tyre fitting workshop
16/06048/FUL
2016 Approved
202 Selhurst Road South Norwood London SE25 6XU
Alterations and refurbishment. Conversion to form 8 one bedroom, 2 studio and 2 two bedro…
16/05041/FUL
2016 Withdrawn
3 Lawrence Road South Norwood London SE25 5AA
Alterations and subdivision to form 1 two bedroom and 1 four bedroom terraced houses
16/04085/FUL
2016 Approved
Oliver House, 243-245 Selhurst Road, London, SE25 6XP
Alterations ; Erection of single storey rear extension ; provision of hard and soft lands…
16/02544/P
2016 Approved
202 Selhurst Road, London, SE25 6XU
T1: Sycamore Tree - Fell.
16/01355/T
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 statistics
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.