Croydon in South London includes Croydon town, Purley, and South Norwood. Known for its commercial hub, Victorian architecture, and suburban communities, around 25.3% of the borough is Green Belt, shaping development at the edges. Planning focuses on urban intensification, conversions, and residential growth.
In the last year Croydon decided 1,590 applications which is well above the national average of 980. The approval rate was 75% (slightly below the national average of 88%) and 58% of applications were decided on time, (on par with the national average of 59%). Stats updated July 2026 from gov.uk sources. See how Croydon performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
25.3% of Croydon is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to very high levels of scrutiny.
Development within the Green Belt surrounding London is highly sensitive and politically contentious. The Croydon Green Belt contains open land, parkland, and woodland buffers between suburban areas, particularly around Selsdon and Kenley which are under development pressure.
In our experience, one of the top reasons poorly conceived Green Belt proposals are refused is causing 'harm to openness'. We can lower the risk of refusal with site-specific guidance. Contact us here.
You can also check whether your land is within the Green Belt using our interactive Green Belt map.
As well as acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with over 25 years’ experience. We support clients through all stages of the planning process, offering the following services:
Thoughtful, well-considered design is often the key to securing Planning Permission, particularly on sites where others struggle to find a way forward. Let’s discuss your project.
Croydon in South London includes Croydon town, Purley, and South Norwood. Known for its commercial hub, Victorian architecture, and suburban communities, around 25.3% of the borough is Green Belt, shaping development at the edges. Planning focuses on urban intensification, conversions, and residential growth.
In the last year Croydon decided 1,590 applications which is well above the national average of 980. The approval rate was 75% (slightly below the national average of 88%) and 58% of applications were decided on time, (on par with the national average of 59%). Stats updated July 2026 from gov.uk sources. See how Croydon performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
25.3% of Croydon is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to very high levels of scrutiny.
Development within the Green Belt surrounding London is highly sensitive and politically contentious. The Croydon Green Belt contains open land, parkland, and woodland buffers between suburban areas, particularly around Selsdon and Kenley which are under development pressure.
In our experience, one of the top reasons poorly conceived Green Belt proposals are refused is causing 'harm to openness'. We can lower the risk of refusal with site-specific guidance. Contact us here.
You can also check whether your land is within the Green Belt using our interactive Green Belt map.
As well as acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with over 25 years’ experience. We support clients through all stages of the planning process, offering the following services:
Thoughtful, well-considered design is often the key to securing Planning Permission, particularly on sites where others struggle to find a way forward. Let’s discuss your project.
