The Planning Committee of Croydon Council is scheduled to convene on Thursday, 19 March 2026, with a key focus on deciding on several significant planning applications. The committee will consider proposals for major redevelopments, including a large-scale residential and mixed-use project in Croydon town centre and a new residential block in Coulsdon. Additionally, the committee's agenda includes a report on other planning matters, such as weekly planning decisions.

Land to the South East of Croydon College, College Road, Croydon, CR9 1DX

A significant item on the agenda is the proposed redevelopment of the land to the south-east of Croydon College¹. The plans outline the construction of three buildings, ranging in height from 16 to 42 storeys, which would provide 673 residential units for Build-to-Rent². The development also includes flexible commercial floorspace, a medical facility, and a crèche. The report pack indicates that the recommendation is to grant permission for this project, subject to a Section 106 legal agreement³ and a series of conditions. This agreement would secure various planning obligations, including those related to housing, transport, public realm improvements, design, environmental considerations, employment, and healthcare provision. The proposed development is described as a highly sustainable mixed-use development, with significant housing provision, public realm improvements, and other associated environmental and economic benefits ⁴.

Mostyn, The Avenue, Coulsdon, CR5 2BN

The committee will also consider a proposal for the demolition of the existing dwelling at Mostyn, The Avenue, Coulsdon^⁵ and the erection of a three-storey building to provide six residential flats. The report pack recommends granting planning permission for this development, subject to the completion of a Section 106 agreement⁶ to secure contributions towards sustainable travel improvements and restrictions on parking permits for future occupants. Conditions are also proposed to cover various aspects of the development, including construction logistics, tree protection, biodiversity enhancement, landscaping, and fire safety measures. The report notes that this application is a resubmission following a previous refusal related to tree impacts, ecology, biodiversity net gain, and highway mitigation⁷.

Other Planning Matters

Under Other planning matters, the committee is scheduled to note the Weekly Planning Decisions report⁸. This report, detailed in the public reports pack, lists planning decisions that have been made under delegated powers or by the Planning Committee/Sub-Committee between 09.02.2026 and 08.03.2026.