97 Bensham Lane Thornton Heath CR7 7EU

1. 21 Mar 2023

   Received by Croydon

2. 12 May 2023

   Decision issued: Permission Refused

3. 10 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Croydon refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Car Park Adjoining 93 Bensham Lane Thornton Heath CR7 7EU

  26/01720/FUL Submitted 12 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  63% historically approved · decision due ~7 Aug

  Redevelopment of existing former hospital car park including relocation of electrical substation to erect a part six storey and part three storey mixed use residential led building (100% social rented ) comprising 91 units and commercial (Class E) unit and erection of 11 mews houses with associated communal facilities, vehicular access, landscaping and other associated works.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 68 docs
  Major scheme

• 106 Bensham Lane Thornton Heath CR7 7ES

  23/00920/FUL Submitted 6 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  Change of use from a builders yard (sui generis) and the proposed erection of split level basement and ground floor dwelling (C3 use). Associated site alterations

  Withdrawn Full applications 20 docs
  Domestic

• 13 Frant Road Thornton Heath CR7 7JY

  26/00292/HSE Submitted 2 Feb 2026 100 yards away

  Erection of ground floor rear extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 20 docs
  Domestic

• 37 Frant Road Thornton Heath CR7 7JY

  21/03996/LP Submitted 29 Jul 2021 150 yards away

  Erection of dormers to the rear roof and rear outrigger with front roof lights

  Granted Outline Extension Loft or dormer 6 docs

• 11B Jamaica Road Thornton Heath CR7 7HD

  23/01583/LP Submitted 24 Apr 2023 150 yards away

  Use of existing dwellinghouse (Use Class C3a) for the provision of care for up to 4 residents living together as a single household (Use Class C3b)

  Granted Outline 8 docs
  Domestic

• 1 - 3 Frederick Gardens Croydon CR0 2PP

  26/02062/DISC Submitted 17 Jul 2026 150 yards away

  Submission of details pursuant to condition 8a (Secured By Design) of application ref: 25/02048/FUL dated 21.05.2026 for 'Demolition of the existing buildings and erection of a part-three, part-four-storey building comprising 17 residential units, with associated landscaping, cycle and refuse storage.'

  Granted Conditions Demolition 4 docs

• 26/02608/HSE Decided

  31 Foxearth Road South Croydon CR2 8EL

  Construction of a two-storey side extension, single storey rear and front extensions and conversion of existing garage

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 16 Sep 2026 Householder
• 26/02217/HSE Decided

  30 Braybrooke Gardens Upper Norwood London SE19 2UN

  Alterations; conversion of garage to a habitable room, removal of brick structure within the front garden, removal of rear bay window, and replacement fenestration to front and rear elevations.

  Received 5 Aug, published by the council 14 Sep 2026 Householder
• 26/02184/HSE Decided

  51 Ballards Way South Croydon CR2 7JP

  Double storey side extension

  Received 31 Jul, published by the council 12 Aug 2026 Householder
• 26/02547/HSE Decided

  64 Highfield Road Purley CR8 2JG

  Demolition of existing rear conservatory and front porch. Erection of single storey side/rear extension. Erection of front porch. Erection of first floor side/rear extension. Loft conversion includes raise of ridge and erection of 3x rear dormers. Alterations include changes to patio.

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Householder
• 26/01178/HSE Decided

  68 Stanford Road Norbury London SW16 4QA

  Erection of a single storey outbuilding at the front of the site

  Received 21 Apr, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Householder