Make a planning application as a developer: step by step

This step-by-step will take you through the process of applying for planning permission for developments and new builds.

This step-by-step will take you through the process for applying for planning permission for developments and new builds.

If you’re planning a smaller project such as building an extension on your home, please see make a planning application as a homeowner. 

  1. Check development opportunities and policies

    Our planning policies will help you find opportunities for development and make successful plans that fit the vision for Croydon.

  2. Get pre-application advice

    We recommend discussing your plans with us so your application stands the best chance of getting planning permission.

  3. Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and Section 106

    Developments may be subject to:

    • Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) charges
    • Section 106 obligations

  4. How to pay your CIL charge

    Information on how to pay your community infrastructure levy (CIL).

  5. Submit your planning application

    You can submit your planning application online or send it by post.

  6. After submitting a planning application

    Information on how we make a decision to grant or refuse planning permission.

  7. Appeal or revise an application

    How to appeal a refused application, submit a revised planning application and amend an approved decision.

  8. Planning enforcement and breaches

    Information on planning breaches and how we act to prevent them.

  9. Getting a decision

    This page explains the planning decision making process, how we make decisions and how we inform you of those decisions.