The Planning Sub-Committee of Croydon Council was scheduled to meet on Thursday, 23 July 2026, to consider a range of planning applications. The agenda included proposals for a new dwelling, a change of use to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO), and the installation of several BT Street Hubs across the borough.

Planning Applications for Decision

The committee was scheduled to consider seven planning applications, with the majority relating to the installation of BT Street Hubs.

Land rear of 83-87 Edridge Road, Croydon CR0 1EJ

This application concerned the proposed erection of a single-storey, two-bedroom detached dwelling. The report pack indicated a recommendation to grant permission, subject to the completion of a legal agreement and various conditions relating to construction logistics, materials, landscaping, biodiversity, accessibility, water efficiency, and fire safety. Concerns had been raised by local councillors and residents regarding backland development, impact on neighbouring amenity, access, servicing, and land ownership issues.

22 Brighton Road, Coulsdon CR5 2BA

The committee was to consider a retrospective application for a change of use from a single-family dwellinghouse to a six-bedroom, six-person House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). The recommendation was to grant permission, with conditions focusing on approved drawings, details of cycle parking and refuse storage, mechanical ventilation, an HMO Management Plan, occupancy limits, parking layout, and fire safety. Objections were received from the Coulsdon West Residents' Association and other neighbours, citing concerns about the impact on the area's character, neighbouring amenity, quality of accommodation, transport, and noise.

BT Street Hub Installations

A significant portion of the agenda was dedicated to applications for the installation of BT Street Hubs, which offer public Wi-Fi, device charging, real-time information, and digital advertising. These proposals generally involved the removal of existing BT payphones.

• 68 High Street, Croydon, CR0 9XN: This application proposed the installation of a BT Street Hub and the removal of associated existing BT payphone kiosks. The recommendation was to grant permission, with conditions covering commencement time, approved drawings, materials, management of anti-social behaviour, removal of existing kiosks, and illumination levels for signage. Councillor Ria Patel had raised objections concerning public safety, accessibility, visual impact, street clutter, and environmental and public health considerations.

• Pavement O/S 296 London Road, Croydon, CR0 2TG: Similar to the previous item, this application sought permission for a BT Street Hub installation and the removal of an existing telephone box. The recommendation was to grant permission, with conditions mirroring those for the High Street application. Councillor Ria Patel had also raised objections to this proposal on similar grounds.

• Pavement O/S 265 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QH: This application also concerned the installation of a BT Street Hub and the removal of an existing telephone box. The recommendation was to grant permission, with conditions similar to the other BT Street Hub applications. Councillor Ria Patel had raised objections on the same grounds.

• Pavement O/S Lunar House, 40 Wellesley Road, Croydon, CR9 2BY: This item involved the proposed installation of a BT Street Hub and the removal of associated existing BT payphone(s). The recommendation was to grant permission, with conditions consistent with the other BT Street Hub proposals. Councillor Ria Patel had raised objections on the same grounds.

• West Croydon Railway Station, London Road: The final planning application scheduled for discussion was for the installation of a BT Street Hub. The recommendation was to grant permission, with conditions similar to the other BT Street Hub applications. Councillor Ria Patel had raised objections on the same grounds.

The report pack indicated that for all the BT Street Hub applications, the Metropolitan Police had not raised an objection, subject to conditions regarding the management of anti-social behaviour. The council's transport team had also indicated no objection to these proposals, provided certain conditions were met.