Councillor Mark Johnson

Planning Committee - Thursday, 5 February 2026 - 6.30 pm

The Planning Committee of Croydon Council met on Thursday 05 February 2026 to discuss several planning applications. The committee resolved to grant planning permission for developments at 275 Addiscombe Road, Croydon, and The Chapel, 29 Chaucer Gardens, Coulsdon. Permission was also granted for a development at 60 And Land R/O 62 And 62A Beulah Hill, Upper Norwood, London SE19 3EW.

Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 20 January 2026 - 6.30 pm

The Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee meeting on 20 January 2026 focused on the Children, Young People and Education (CYPE) Directorate's budget and transformation efforts. Key discussions included the appointment of a new strategic transformation partner to build on the 'Helping Families Thrive' programme, the challenges and strategies related to school place planning and SEND provision, and the budget proposals for 2026/27, with a particular focus on demographic growth and market cost pressures.

Planning Committee - Thursday, 15th January, 2026 6.30 pm

The Croydon Planning Committee met on Thursday, 15 January 2026, to discuss a pre-application for redevelopment at Trinity School and a planning application for a new dwelling at the rear of 164 Pampersett Road. The committee resolved to refuse the planning application for the dwelling at 164 Pampersett Road due to concerns over its scale, massing, and detrimental impact on the street scene.

Planning Committee - Thursday, 18th December, 2025 6.30 pm

The Croydon Council Planning Committee is scheduled to meet on 18 December 2025 to consider planning applications and other planning matters. The meeting will cover the demolition and redevelopment of Woburn Court and Bedford Court on Wellesley Road, as well as the demolition of a house on Woodfield Hill. The committee will also note a list of recent planning decisions.

Council - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 6.30 pm

The Croydon Council meeting on 10 December 2025 addressed several key issues, including fair funding for the borough, the Equality Strategy, and the appointment of an interim chief executive. The council voted to support fair funding for Croydon and approved the appointment of Elaine Jackson as Interim Chief Executive. An amendment to the Equality Strategy annual report was approved, with Councillor Rhea Patel of the Green Party, successfully arguing that the council can do better .