Councillor Appu Srinivasan

Planning Committee - Thursday, 9th April, 2026 6.30 pm

The Planning Committee of Croydon Council met on Thursday, 09 April 2026, to discuss planning applications. The committee refused an application for six new dwellings at Hampton, Hawkhirst Road, Kenley, citing concerns about overdevelopment and harm to the local area's character. They also granted 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.

Planning Sub-Committee - Thursday, 19th March, 2026 7.15 pm

The Planning Sub-Committee of Croydon Council met on Thursday, 19 March 2026, to consider two planning applications. The committee granted permission for the erection of three new dwellings on land to the rear of 1 Oak Gardens and approved the change of use of two properties at 18 & 18A Cobden Road to residential care homes for children, along with associated building works.

Planning Committee - Thursday, 19th March, 2026 6.30 pm

The Planning Committee of Croydon Council met on Thursday, 19 March 2026, to consider several planning applications. The committee granted permission for two significant developments: the redevelopment of land south-east of Croydon College to provide 673 residential units and commercial space, and the demolition of a dwelling at Mostyn, The Avenue, Coulsdon, to erect a three-storey building with six residential flats.

Licensing Committee - Monday, 16th March, 2026 6.30 pm

The Licensing Committee of Croydon Council met on Monday, 16 March 2026, to discuss the outcome of a consultation on the review of the Cumulative Impact Assessment (CIA) for the London Borough of Croydon. The committee was also scheduled to consider applications for street trading designation and licences at four different locations.

Budget Council, Council - Wednesday, 25th February, 2026 6.30 pm

The Croydon Council meeting on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, focused heavily on the approval of the Council's budget for 2026-27 and the associated Council Tax increase. Key decisions included the approval of a 4.99% increase in Council Tax, the establishment of a special Council Tax Setting Committee to finalise calculations after the GLA precept is confirmed, and the adoption of the Treasury Management Strategy Statement, Minimum Revenue Provision Policy Statement, and Annual Investment Strategy for 2026/27. The meeting also saw the approval of the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget and business plan, along with the General Fund Capital Programme and Capital Strategy for 2025-31.