The Planning Committee of Croydon Council met on Thursday 3 September 2026 to discuss several planning applications. The committee granted permission for a hotel development at 1A Brighton Road, South Croydon, and approved a revised proposal for a detached bungalow at 47 Graham Road, Pearly. A pre-application presentation was also given for a proposed redevelopment of land north of Lansdowne Road.

47 Graham Road, Pearly

The committee granted planning permission for the erection of a detached bungalow with accommodation in the roof space at 47 Graham Road, Pearly. This revised scheme was significantly reduced in scale and relocated compared to a previously refused application. Concerns raised by neighbours regarding privacy and overlooking were addressed by officers, who noted that the proposed windows would be at an oblique angle and that the main amenity areas of the host dwelling were to the rear. The applicant's agent, Leanne, spoke in support, highlighting the revised scheme's reduced scale and improved relationship with the neighbouring property. Councillor Helen Redfern proposed the motion to grant permission, seconded by Councillor Mark Johnson. The application was granted with six votes in favour and none against.

1A Brighton Road, South Croydon

The committee granted outline planning permission for the erection of a six-storey hotel building at 1A Brighton Road, South Croydon. This decision was made despite significant historical planning refusals for residential development on the site, with officers highlighting that a hotel use is policy-compliant and that the scale of the current proposal is similar to a previously approved scheme. Councillor Danielle Denton, the referring ward councillor, spoke in objection, raising concerns about flood risk, the loss of potential family homes, and the impact on the locally listed Swan and Sugar Loaf Public House. Officers responded by stating that the Environment Agency had no objection and that the development would pass the sequential and exception tests for flood risk, with no sleeping accommodation at ground or basement level. Councillor Mark Johnson expressed strong reservations about the hotel use and its proximity to stations, but acknowledged that planning policy supported the use and that the scale had been previously approved. Councillor Matthew Dormer voted against the application, citing concerns about flooding, the impact on the heritage asset, and insufficient detail in the outline application. Ultimately, the committee resolved to grant permission with seven votes in favour and one against.

Land North of Lansdowne Road, Croydon

A pre-application presentation was given for the proposed redevelopment of land north of Lansdowne Road, Croydon. The applicant, Croydon Gateway Limited Partnership, presented proposals for two residential buildings of 21 and 12 storeys, accommodating 268 homes, with associated communal amenity facilities, a flexible ground floor commercial space, and landscaping. The presentation emphasised the scheme's focus on market sale homes, sustainability, and the creation of new public realm. Ward councillors expressed support for the scheme's design and sustainability measures but raised concerns about the low percentage of affordable housing and potential congestion. Committee members asked questions regarding the outlook from lower-level flats, the viability of the commercial element, and the management of community spaces. Officers summarised the discussion, noting the positive comments on the design and principle of development, but also the concerns raised regarding height, affordable housing, and the commercial space. No decision was taken at this stage, as it was a pre-application item.

Other Planning Matters

The committee noted the weekly planning decisions list, which detailed applications determined by the local planning authority since the last meeting.