Croydon's Planning Committee met on Thursday 3 September 2026 to discuss several development proposals. The committee received a pre-application presentation for a residential development on Land North of Lansdowne Road, and considered two planning applications for 1A Brighton Road: one for a five-storey block of flats and commercial units, and another for a six-storey hotel.

Land North of Lansdowne Road, Croydon CR0 2NF

The committee received a pre-application presentation for a proposed redevelopment of land north of Lansdowne Road. The applicant, Croydon Gateway Limited Partnership, presented plans for two residential buildings, one of 21 storeys and another of 12 storeys, to provide 268 homes. The scheme aims to create market sale homes, with a focus on high-quality design, sustainability, and new public realm. Key aspects discussed included the retention of existing trees, the provision of dual-aspect homes, and the integration of flexible ground-floor commercial space. The development is intended to be the final piece of the Ruskin Square Masterplan, completing the overall outline consent.

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 questioned the outlook from lower-level flats facing the multi-storey car park and the viability of the commercial element. Discussions also touched upon the distance of blue badge parking, marketing strategies for market sale homes, and the percentage of studio and one-bedroom apartments. The applicant team explained their approach to design, sustainability, and community engagement, including plans for public art.

1A Brighton Road, South Croydon CR2 6EA

The committee considered two outline planning applications for the site at 1A Brighton Road.

Application 26/00075/OUT: Five-storey block of flats and commercial units

This application sought outline planning permission for a five-storey block comprising 25 flats and two commercial units, with access reserved. The recommendation was to grant permission, subject to a legal agreement and conditions. The proposal was supported by officers due to its contribution to housing supply, its sustainable brownfield location, and its compliance with scale and design policies, despite previous refusals on similar sites. Ward Councillor Danielle Denton objected, citing concerns about height, scale, flood risk, and the loss of potential family homes. Officers addressed these concerns, highlighting that the scale was similar to previously approved schemes and that flood risk mitigation measures were in place. The committee deliberated on the height, scale, and design, with some members expressing reservations about the overall appearance but acknowledging the planning grounds for approval. The committee voted to grant permission.

Application 26/00079/OUT: Six-storey hotel building

This application sought outline planning permission for a six-storey hotel building with ancillary dining facilities and a basement structure, with all matters reserved except for scale. The recommendation was to grant permission, subject to a legal agreement and conditions. Officers supported the hotel use, citing policy support for visitor accommodation in well-connected town centres. Ward Councillor Danielle Denton objected, reiterating concerns about height, scale, flood risk, and the preference for residential development. The committee discussed the scale, which was noted to be the same as a previously approved scheme, and the flood risk, with assurances that sleeping accommodation would not be at ground or basement level. Concerns were raised about the lack of blue badge parking and the potential for the hotel to be used for temporary accommodation. Despite some members expressing a preference for residential development, the committee voted to grant permission, noting that the hotel use complied with policy and the scale was acceptable.

Other Planning Matters

The committee also noted the weekly planning decisions list, which detailed applications determined by officers under delegated powers since the last meeting.