How to submit an application
We recommend that you submit your application online by using the Planning Portal one-stop-shop, where you'll find a simple and easy-to-use online application form that allows you to send your application directly to us. You can even buy site maps and attach supporting documents and drawings.
There are many advantages of submitting your application electronically such as getting help, guidance and information from just one place, so you don't have to make multiple copies of plans and forms. You'll also get notification by email informing you that your application has been received. By creating a login account the portal remembers your details, which makes it even easier to submit additional applications.
The Planning Portal has been designed to answer all your questions and guide you towards making a successful planning application. Go to www.planningportal.gov.uk and then follow the step-by-step instructions.
Downloadable forms and guidance notes
Application forms and explanatory guidance notes are available from the One Stop Planning and Building Control Desk, or by phoning the Planning team on 020 8726 6800.
Most forms are also downloadable from this site but you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to access them.
The Application Form Checklist and Notes for Applicants will explain the documents, certificates, plans etc you need to complete with your application, and should be read before submitting your application. A fee will need to accompany most applications. The scales are set nationally and are reviewed from time to time. The current fees charged for planning, advertisement and other types of planning application are available from the Planning and Transportation department. A fees list and Notes for Applicants are also downloadable from this site, but you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to access them.
A site plan showing the extent of the site edged in red must be submitted with the application. This can be supplied by the council under a scheme authorised by the Ordnance Survey.
O.S. 1 : 1250 maps are required to accompany planning applications. You will need 6 copies - they can be ordered by post with your cheque, made out to the ' London Borough of Croydon' or in person from our One stop reception area the cost is £25*.
The address is Planning and Transportation Department, Taberner House, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1JT
*A fee is charged, in advance, for this service, to cover copyright and administration. You will also be asked to complete a monitoring form. Your details will be invaluable in checking that we give equal service to all applicants.
Please see the Ordnance Survey website for more information on its products and services.
Crown Copyright Notice
- The mapping has been extracted from Ordnance Survey material.
- Ordnance Survey maps, and maps created from ordnance Survey material are subject to Crown copyright.
- The use of the mapping is limited to an allowance to view and download it onto your system for private and non-commercial purpose only.
- The mapping may not be further sub-licensed, sold, demonstrated, lent, or otherwise transferred or exploited without prior written permission of Ordnance Survey.
- Ordnance Survey shall not be held liable for the Map Material not being fit for your purposes or applications.
Contact Details
- Contact name
- Planning Control
- Telephone
- 020 8726 6800
- planning.control@croydon.gov.uk
