Change of use applications in Croydon

There were 186 change of use applications in Croydon in the last 12 months. 46 involve HMOs. Of the 121 decided so far, 51 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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2 Sept 2026 Pending 26/02486/FUL

72 Bensham Manor Road Thornton Heath CR7 7AB

Change of use from residential dwelling to 6 bedroom 7 person HMO (retrospective application)

Full planning permission Croydon
2 Sept 2026 Pending 26/01765/FUL

53 Gonville Road Thornton Heath CR7 6DF

Change of use of an existing single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a small House in Multiple Occupation for 6 occupants (Use Class C4) together with ...

Full planning permission Croydon
2 Sept 2026 Pending 26/02338/FUL

James Dallas House 1 Campbell Road Croydon CR0 2SQ

Change of use from administrative, cultural, educational and social centre use class F1 to supported living/accommodation for adults (Use Class C2)

Full planning permission Croydon
1 Sept 2026 Pending 26/02469/FUL

11 Dunheved Road South Thornton Heath CR7 6AD

Erection of hip to gable roof extension with front roof light, rear dormer window, alterations to first floor side projection and existing ground floo...

Full planning permission Croydon
1 Sept 2026 Pending 26/02480/FUL

8 Bisenden Road Croydon CR0 6UN

Retrospective planning application for the change of use from a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 6-bedroom 6 person Multiple Occupation (HMO) ...

Full planning permission Croydon
26 Aug 2026 Pending 26/01388/FUL

56 Mayfield Road South Croydon CR2 0BF

Alterations, conversion of existing dwelling to form 1x 3-bedroom and 4x 1-bedroom flats, erection of part single/two storey rear extension, two-store...

Full planning permission Croydon
25 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/02423/FUL

200 Woodside Green South Norwood London SE25 5EW

Conversion to form a 9 bedroom 10 person House in Multiple Occupation (HMO), provision of associated refuse and cycle storage within the front forecou...

Full planning permission Croydon
24 Aug 2026 Pending 26/02394/FUL

265 Portland Road South Norwood London SE25 4XB

Conversion of the existing mixed-use property, including the partial change of use of the ground floor from Class E to Class C3, together with the rec...

Full planning permission Croydon
24 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01884/FUL

92 - 94 South End Croydon CR0 1DQ

Alterations and change of use of part of the ground floor and all upper floors from Class E use to an 11-person HMO (sui generis), including erection ...

Full planning permission Croydon
21 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/02387/FUL

20 Sumner Road Croydon CR0 3LG

Retrospective application for the change of use from Class C3 (Dwellinghouse) to Class C4 (House in Multiple Occupation) 4 rooms

Full planning permission Croydon
20 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/02138/FUL

8 Stroud Road South Norwood London SE25 5DR

Use of the existing dwellinghouse (Use Class C3a) as a residential institution (Use Class C2) for up three children with support from staff.

Full planning permission Croydon
17 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/02328/FUL

Warehouse 516 London Road Thornton Heath CR7 7HQ

Partial demolition of the existing building, erection of a second floor extension and change of use of part of the ground and first floors from Commer...

Full planning permission Croydon
13 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/02080/FUL

14 Sunnydene Road Purley CR8 2DG

Change of use from a single family dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 5 bedroom 5 person House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Use Class C4). Alterations...

Full planning permission Croydon
12 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/02287/FUL

Spiral House 29 - 35 Gladstone Road Croydon CR0 2BQ

Change of use from Class B8 (storage and distribution) to Class B2 (general industrial) for use as an MOT testing and vehicle servicing centre, togeth...

Full planning permission Croydon
12 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/02282/FUL

18 Long Lane Croydon CR0 7AN

Conversion of the existing completed two-storey plus loft building into three self-contained flats, together with a front entrance porch, associated a...

Full planning permission Croydon
6 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/02017/FUL

5 Athole Terrace Bensham Grove Thornton Heath CR7 8DX

Change Of Use from Book Binding Office to C3 Residential Use, erection of single storey side/rear extension and associated works (part retrospective)

Full planning permission Croydon
5 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/02228/FUL

21 Woodside Green South Norwood London SE25 5EY

Change of use of ground floor to 1-bedroom flat (C3) and alterations to front elevation.

Full planning permission Croydon
3 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01954/FUL

1A Station Approach Purley Oaks Road South Croydon CR2 0QD

Change of use of vacant retail unit (Class E) to a takeaway (Sui Generis)

Full planning permission Croydon
3 Aug 2026 Approved 26/02187/LP

20 Winifred Road Coulsdon CR5 3JA

Use of one room of existing dwelling (Class C3) as an ancillary office space for taxi hire.

LDC (Proposed) Operations edged Croydon
30 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 25/02720/FUL

39 Broughton Road Thornton Heath CR7 6AG

Conversion of existing dwellinghouse to form 2x two bedroom flats and provision of associated amenity space, parking, refuse and cycle stores.

Full planning permission Croydon
30 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 26/02161/OUT

2A Addiscombe Avenue Croydon CR0 6LH

Details of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for the erection of two (2) pairs of two-storey semi-detached dwellinghouses with habitable roof ...

Outline planning permission Croydon
30 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01769/FUL

9 Ye Market Selsdon Road South Croydon CR2 6PW

Change of use of existing hot food takeaway (sui generis) to retail (Class E); alterations to include alterations to the existing shopfront including ...

Full planning permission Croydon
29 Jul 2026 Pending 26/02146/FUL

33 The Crescent Croydon CR0 2HN

Conversion of a Single dwelling House to form 1x Three Bedroom , 1 x Two Bedroom and 1 x One Bedroom Self Contained Flats with a First Floor Rear, Gro...

Croydon
28 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01627/FUL

160 Pampisford Road South Croydon CR2 6DA

Change of use of existing dwelling (class C3 use) to a residential children's care home (class C2 use) for up to 3 children

Full planning permission Croydon
22 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 26/02102/FUL

51 Central Parade Croydon CR0 0JD

Change of use from an adult gaming centre (sui generis) to a cake shop (Class E), involving the retail sale of cakes manufactured off-site.

Full planning permission Croydon
21 Jul 2026 Approved 26/01341/LP

824 Wickham Road Croydon CR0 8EB

Change of use from Class E (dry cleaners) to nail bar and beauty salon

LDC (Proposed) Operations edged Croydon
17 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 26/02056/GPDO

69 - 71 South End Croydon CR0 1BF

Part change of use of the ground floor restaurant (Use Class E(b)) and change of use of the language school (Use Class E(c)(ii)) to create six studio ...

Prior Appvl - Class E to (dwellings) C3 Croydon
17 Jul 2026 Refused 26/02057/FUL

57 Tankerton Terrace Mitcham Road Croydon CR0 3HL

Erection of single storey rear extension, roof extension comprising a rear dormer and 2 front rooflights, and change of use from a dwellinghouse (Use ...

Full planning permission Croydon
10 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01983/FUL

22 Goldwell Road Thornton Heath CR7 6HS

Proposed Conversion of Existing Dwelling to Two Self-Contained Flats

Full planning permission Croydon
10 Jul 2026 Refused 26/01984/LP

43 Gonville Road Thornton Heath CR7 6DE

Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3(a) to residential children's home for two children (Use Class C2)

LDC (Proposed) Use edged Croydon
9 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01804/FUL

247 - 249 Selhurst Road South Norwood London SE25 6XP

Part demolition and alteration of existing single Storey rear projection to facilitate change of use from commercial space to two self-contained resid...

Full planning permission Croydon
7 Jul 2026 Approved 26/01963/LE

2A Oakhill Road Norbury London SW16 5RG

Use of the building as a self contained dwelling

LDC (Existing) Use edged Croydon
6 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01943/GPDO

9-11 Wellesley Road Croydon CR0 2NW

Change of use of the existing buildings at 9-11 Wellesley Road from commercial use (Class E) to residential use (Class C3) to create 69 x new dwelling...

Prior Appvl - Class E to (dwellings) C3 Croydon
6 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01942/GPDO

128 North End Croydon CR0 1UD

Change of use of rear part of ground floor and upper floors (Former Bank - Use Class E) to residential (Use Class C3) to provide 4 flats under Schedul...

Prior Appvl - Class E to (dwellings) C3 Croydon
6 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01937/FUL

Shop 19 Portland Road South Norwood London SE25 4UF

Alterations,change of use from Class E to Sui Generis (hot food takeaway) and the installation of a flue to rear.

Full planning permission Croydon
3 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01912/FUL

33 Selsdon Road South Croydon CR2 6PY

Change of use from a single family dwelling (Use Class C3) to 5 bedroom 10 person temporary accommodation (Sui Generis Use), including erection of a s...

Full planning permission Croydon
2 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01611/FUL

220 - 222 Sydenham Road Croydon CR0 2EB

Conversion of two single dwelling semi-detached units into 7 separate dwellings, erection of single storey side/rear and rear extensions, dormer roof ...

Full planning permission Croydon
29 Jun 2026 Refused 26/01878/GPDO

128 Cherry Orchard Road Croydon CR0 6BB

Change of Use of Ground Floor from Class E to Class C3 under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Developm...

Prior Appvl - Class E to (dwellings) C3 Croydon
29 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01585/FUL

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
26 Jun 2026 Refused 26/01392/FUL

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
25 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01848/GPDO

Ground Floor Palmcroy House 387 London Road Croydon CR0 3PB

Change of use of ground floor from office (Use Class E) to residential (Use Class C3) to provide 3 flats under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the Tow...

Prior Appvl - Class E to (dwellings) C3 Croydon
25 Jun 2026 Approved 26/01852/FUL

Rhema House 11 Woodside Green South Norwood London SE25 5EY

Use of ground floor as place of worship, pastoral and community support services (Use Class F1) and external alterations including a front extension.

Full planning permission Croydon
24 Jun 2026 Refused 26/01837/FUL

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
23 Jun 2026 Approved 26/01710/FUL

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
23 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01817/FUL

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
22 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01447/FUL

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
19 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01029/FUL

74 Elmside Field Way Croydon CR0 9DU

Change of use of existing dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) for up to 6 occupants.

Full planning permission Croydon
19 Jun 2026 Approved 26/01776/FUL

311 London Road Croydon CR0 3PA

Change of use of ground floor and basement from takeaway (Sui Generis) to restaurant (Use Class E).

Full planning permission Croydon
16 Jun 2026 Approved 26/01464/GPDO

180 Brighton Road Coulsdon CR5 2NF

Conversion of first and second floor office area (Use Class E) into a 1 bedroom flat with storage area (Use Class C3), under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class...

Prior Appvl - Class E to (dwellings) C3 Croydon
16 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01731/FUL

78 Oakfield Road Croydon CR0 2UB

Change of use from a single family dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 4 bedroom 4 person House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Use Class C4).

Full planning permission Croydon
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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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