Change of use applications in Croydon

There were 75 change of use applications in Croydon in the last 12 months. 21 involve HMOs. Of the 48 decided so far, 14 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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26/01837/FUL 24 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision

83 Headcorn Road Thornton Heath CR7 6JS

Retrospective application for the change of use from Class C3 (Dwellinghouse) to Class C4 (House in Multiple Occupation).

Full planning permission Croydon 24 Jun 2026
26/01817/FUL 23 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision

Weldon House Junction Road South Croydon CR2 6RB

Demolition of the existing vacant warehouse building and the erection of four self-contained residential dwellings, together with associated landscapi...

Full planning permission Croydon 23 Jun 2026
26/01707/GPDO 11 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision

2 - 8 Altyre Road Croydon CR9 2LG

Change of use from commercial (Use Class E) to residential (Use Class C3) (7th Floor only) to provide 10 flats under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of t...

Prior Appvl - Class E to (dwellings) C3 Croydon 11 Jun 2026
26/01710/FUL 11 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision

5 Godstone Road Purley CR8 2DH

Change of use of the ground floor and basement from tattoo studio (sui Generis) to commercial (Use Class E). [amended description]

Full planning permission Croydon 11 Jun 2026
26/01585/FUL 1 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision

94 Mayfield Road South Croydon CR2 0BF

Alterations include provision of recessed balcony to side elevation, changes to façade and fenestration arrangement. Conversion of existing dwelling (...

Full planning permission Croydon 1 Jun 2026
26/01536/LP 26 May 2026 Awaiting decision

54 Grasmere Road Purley CR8 1DW

Use of existing dwelling-house (Use Class C3a) as supported living accommodation (Use Class C3b) for up to 6 resident adults

Proposed Lawful Development Certificate Croydon 26 May 2026
26/01495/GPDO 21 May 2026 Awaiting decision

72 - 80 North End Croydon CR0 1UJ

Change of use of the part ground, first, second and third floor from commercial (Use Class E) to residential (Use Class C3) to create 11 self-containe...

Prior Appvl - Class E to (dwellings) C3 Croydon 21 May 2026
26/01447/FUL 15 May 2026 Awaiting decision

70 Brigstock Road Thornton Heath CR7 7JA

Change of use of the existing premises to a restaurant/cafe with outdoor seating area to the front. Installation of new shopfront and fixed wall mount...

Full planning permission Croydon 15 May 2026
26/01438/FUL 14 May 2026 Decided

200 Woodside Green South Norwood London SE25 5EW

Erection of a single storey rear extension and conversion to form 1x three bedroom flat, 1x studio flat and a 4-bedroom 4 person House in Multiple Occ...

Full planning permission Croydon 14 May 2026
26/01425/LE 13 May 2026 Awaiting decision

16A Parker Road Croydon CR0 1DU

The proposal relates to the continued use of the building as a self-contained residential dwelling following its conversion from its former commercial...

LDC (Existing) Use edged Croydon 13 May 2026
26/01417/FUL 12 May 2026 Decided

33 The Crescent Croydon CR0 2HN

Conversion of a single dwellinghouse to form 3 self-contained flats, with first floor rear, ground floor rear and side extensions, loft conversion wit...

Full planning permission Croydon 12 May 2026
26/01392/FUL 11 May 2026 Awaiting decision

The Lion Public House 182 Pawsons Road Croydon CR0 2QD

Change of use of an existing Public House (Sui Generis) to 6 self-contained residential dwellings (Use Class C3), with associated upward extension and...

Full planning permission Croydon 11 May 2026
26/01381/FUL 8 May 2026 Awaiting decision

2 Old Lodge Lane Purley CR8 4DE

Alterations, conversion of existing dwellinghouse to provide 3x self-contained flats, erection of rear dormer and front porch extension, provision of ...

Full planning permission Croydon 8 May 2026
26/01226/FUL 27 Apr 2026 Awaiting decision

44 Westow Street Upper Norwood London SE19 3AH

Alterations, installation of awning and outdoor seating area to cafe.

Full planning permission Croydon 27 Apr 2026
26/01148/FUL 20 Apr 2026 Decided

64 Buller Road Thornton Heath CR7 8QW

Change of use to a Large HMO (Sui Generis) for 8 residents. Erection of an L-shaped dormer on the rear rooflsope and 2 rooflights on the front rooflso...

Full planning permission Croydon 20 Apr 2026
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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