673 Build-to-Rent homes at College Road, Croydon

What was proposed

The application proposed three buildings of 16 to 42 storeys containing 673 homes, flexible commercial space, a medical facility, crèche and public realm works.

“PLANNING COMMITTEE AGENDA 19 th March 2026 PART 6: Planning Applications for Decision Item 6.1 1 APPLICATION DETAILS Ref: 25/02075/FUL Location: Land to the South East of Croydon College, College Road, Croydon, CR9 1DX Ward: Fairfield Description: Re-development of the site to provide three buildings between 16 and 42 storeys in height including ground and mezzanine level (plus lower ground) to include 673 residential units (Use Class C3), flexible Class E floorspace,…”

“Proposed Floorspace by Use Floorspace sq.m (GIA) Residential (Use Class C3) 57,051 Medical (Use Class E (e)) 1,185 Creche (Use Class E (f)) 245 Flexible retail/cafe/restaurant space (Use Class E) 881 Ancillary 6,636 Total 65,998”

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Earlier plans and changes

Earlier permissions and applications included a 2017 wider-area permission, a withdrawn 2020 scheme, an approved environmental scope and neighbouring developments.

“Planning History 5.11 The following planning applications on the site are relevant to this scheme: Application Site + Wider Fairfield Area: 16/00944/P: Outline planning permission for demolition and redevelopment to provide: flexible class A1 (shops) and/or class A2 (financial and professional services) and/or class A3 (food and drink); class B1 (business); class C1 (hotel); class C3 (dwelling houses); class D1 (non-residential institutions); class D2 (assembly or leisure);…”

Officer report

Main planning issues

The assessment identified benefits including 20% affordable housing, improved connections and public spaces, while noting housing mix, daylight, amenity and heritage limitations.

“The proposal would significantly improve the connectivity, quality and quantity of public realm on and adjacent to the site. The through route to College Tower and potentially to Hazledean Bridge are significant benefits and are supported. • Officers have identified that the proposal would result in less than substantial harm to surrounding heritage assets. This harm much be considered in the planning balance.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The deputy team leader presented the application, a speaker supported it and the ward councillor addressed the committee.

Members considered the proposal

After the speakers finished, the committee deliberated before considering a motion to grant the application based on the officer recommendation.

“After the speakers had finished, the Committee deliberated.”

“The motion to GRANT the application based on the officer’s recommendation was proposed by Councillor Johnson. This was seconded by Councillor Fish.”

Minutes

The vote

Nine members voted in favour, one voted against and none abstained.

“The motion to grant the application was taken to a vote with nine members voting in favour, one member voting against and no member abstaining.”

Minutes

The committee’s decision

The committee resolved to grant the application for the redevelopment of land south east of Croydon College.

“The Committee RESOLVED to GRANT the application for Land to the South East of Croydon College, College Road, Croydon, CR9 1DX.”

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Permission requirements

Approval was recommended subject to a legal agreement, conditions, informatives and delegated authority arrangements covering housing, transport, design, environmental matters and other obligations.

“RECOMMENDATION 4.1 That the Committee resolve to GRANT planning permission 4.2 That the Director of Planning Sustainable Regeneration is delegated authority to issue the planning permission subject to: A. Any direction by the London Mayor pursuant to the Mayor of London Order B. Any direction by the Secretary of State pursuant to the Consultation Direction C. The prior completion of a s106 legal agreement to secure the following planning obligations: a) Housing 1.”

“That the Director of Planning and Sustainable Regeneration is delegated authority to negotiate the s106 legal agreement indicated above. That the Director of Planning and Sustainable Regeneration is delegated authority to issue the planning permission and impose conditions and informatives to secure the following matters:”

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