The Croydon Planning Committee met on Thursday 9 April 2026 to discuss several planning applications. The committee resolved to refuse an application for six new dwellings at Hampton, Hawkhirst Road, Kenley, citing concerns about overdevelopment and harm to the local area. They also resolved to grant permission for a new dwelling at 19 Downsbury Road, Upper Norwood, and a seven-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) at 26 Lonsdale Road, South Norwood.

Hampton, Hawkhirst Road, Kenley

The committee resolved to refuse planning permission for the demolition of an existing dwelling and garages at Hampton, Hawkhirst Road, Kenley, to erect six new dwellings. The decision to refuse was based on concerns that the development would constitute an overdevelopment of the site, causing harm to the local area due to its size, scale, and visual dominance, and failing to enhance the local character. Concerns were also raised about the absence of a legal agreement to secure sustainable transport options.

Councillor Sean Fitzsimons proposed deferring the application for a site visit, but this motion was lost. Subsequently, Councillor Mark Johnson proposed refusing the application, which was seconded by Councillor Lara Fish. The refusal was carried by a vote of five to four.

19 Downsbury Road, Upper Norwood

Permission was resolved to be granted for the erection of a two-storey dwelling with a lower ground floor cycle and refuse store, along with associated parking and landscaping, at 19 Downsbury Road, Upper Norwood. This decision followed a discussion where members acknowledged the efforts made by the applicant and officers to address previous concerns. The committee also noted the importance of the restrictive covenant on the land, although it was recognised as a separate legal matter from planning considerations.

26 Lonsdale Road, South Norwood

The committee resolved to grant permission for a single-storey rear extension and a first-floor side extension, along with changes to the front fenestration, at 26 Lonsdale Road, South Norwood. The application also included the conversion of the existing six-bedroom HMO to a seven-bedroom HMO. Members acknowledged the applicant's willingness to enter into a Section 106 agreement to prevent tenants from applying for parking permits, despite the property not being in a Controlled Parking Zone. The decision was made with six votes in favour, none against, and one abstention.

245 Violet Lane, Croydon

The committee resolved to refuse the application for household extensions at 245 Violet Lane, Croydon. The refusal was based on the detrimental harm the proposed first-floor extension would cause to the adjoining presbytery in terms of height, bulk, mass, and daylight. The committee considered the cumulative impact of the extensions to be excessive and out of character with the surrounding area.

Other Matters

The committee also noted the weekly planning decisions list, which detailed decisions made under delegated powers between 9 and 29 March 2026.