The Planning Committee of Croydon Council met on Thursday 20 August 2026 to discuss and decide on several planning applications. The committee considered a builders' merchant development at Selsdon Goods Yard and a six-flat development at 233 Hayes Lane.

Selsdon Goods Yard, Selsdon Road, South Croydon

The committee considered a proposal for the demolition of existing buildings and the erection of three commercial buildings for use as a builders' merchant by Travis Perkins. The proposal includes the display, sale, and storage of building and plumbing materials, along with alterations to access and servicing arrangements, provision of vehicle and cycle parking, and new landscaping.

Concerns were raised by local residents and Councillor Michael Neill regarding noise pollution, highway impacts, and the scale and design of the development. Objectors highlighted potential increases in traffic, noise levels, and the lack of acoustic barriers on the Selsdon Road boundary. Councillor Neill specifically questioned the reliance on behavioural compliance for the noise management plan and the objective measurement of noise levels.

Officers noted that the site is designated as a Tier 1 Strategic and Separated Industrial Location, where such uses are appropriate and intensification is encouraged. They stated that while elevated noise levels are expected, they would be managed through conditions restricting opening hours and a noise management plan. The transport impact was deemed acceptable, with additional vehicle movements spread throughout the day. The development was also noted for its sustainability aspects, including achieving BREEAM Excellent and net-zero carbon emissions.

The committee voted to grant permission, subject to additional conditions for acoustic screening along the Selsdon Road boundary and a Section 106 agreement for a sustainable transport contribution.

233 Hayes Lane, Kenley

Permission was considered for the erection of a two-storey development with roof accommodation comprising six flats, with seven parking spaces, cycle parking, and refuse storage. The proposal also includes associated soft landscaping and a new access onto Hayes Lane.

The application was called to committee due to objections and referral by the ward councillor, Councillor Ola Kolade. Concerns were raised about the development's impact on the character of the area, potential overdevelopment, overlooking, noise nuisance, increased parking pressure, and highway safety. Councillor Kolade argued that the proposal was out of keeping with the predominantly single-storey neighbouring properties and that the cumulative impact of intensification should be considered.

Officers presented the proposal as an optimisation of a small site, aligning with London Plan policies encouraging housing delivery on such plots. They highlighted that the scale and design were considered appropriate, with sufficient separation distances to neighbouring properties and no undue harm to residential amenity. The unit mix was noted as providing family housing, and the transport impact was deemed acceptable, with a Section 106 contribution towards sustainable transport improvements.

The committee voted to grant permission. Councillor Mark Johnson expressed reluctance regarding the increased height compared to a previously approved scheme but found no sufficient grounds for refusal. Councillor Helen Redfern also noted the narrowness of Hayes Lane but acknowledged the transport officer's satisfaction with the parking provision.

Other Matters

The committee noted the weekly planning decisions, which included a list of applications determined by officers under delegated powers and by the committee itself between 13 July and 9 August 2026.