Rutherford School 1A Melville Avenue South Croydon CR2 7HZ

This site has had 3 applications since 2022: 0 approved, 1 refused.

• 26/02407/TRE Awaiting decision

  Rutherford School 1A Melville Avenue South Croydon CR2 7HZ

  T1 Copper Beech: To crown raise on school side to 3m. To shorten laterals on neighbours side by 2.5m and raise to clear roof by 2m. T2 Copper Beech: To crown raise on school side to 3m. To shorten laterals on neighbours side by 2.5m and raise to clear roof by 2m. To shorten and raise the encroaching branches overhanging the neighbours bungalow to allow clearance from the roof - see photos provided. (TPO 32, 1990)

  Submitted 24 Aug 2026 Trees
• 22/05197/CONR Withdrawn

  Rutherford School 1A Melville Avenue South Croydon CR2 7HZ

  Variation of Condition 14 (Landscaping) attached to permission 19/05483/FUL for Demolition of lodge building, alterations, erection of extension to main school to provide additional facilities including multi-use teaching spaces, therapy garden/space, therapy pool and changing facilities, meeting rooms/cafe space, alterations to parking area at front including the provision of 11 parking spaces

  Decided 10 Mar 2023 Amendments

1. 27 Mar 2023

   Received by Croydon

2. 28 Mar 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 May 2023

   Decision issued: Not approved

4. 21 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• Rutherford School 1A Melville Avenue South Croydon CR2 7HZ

  22/05197/CONR Submitted 14 Dec 2022 50 yards away

  Variation of Condition 14 (Landscaping) attached to permission 19/05483/FUL for Demolition of lodge building, alterations, erection of extension to main school to provide additional facilities including multi-use teaching spaces, therapy garden/space, therapy pool and changing facilities, meeting rooms/cafe space, alterations to parking area at front including the provision of 11 parking spaces

  Withdrawn Amendments Extension Demolition 3 docs

• Old Palace Of John Whitgift Junior School Melville Avenue South Croydon CR2 7YN

  26/02271/FUL Submitted 10 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  63% historically approved · decision due ~5 Oct

  Resurfacing and partial expansion of existing car park off Pilgrim's Way (RETROSPECTIVE)

  Awaiting decision Full applications 14 docs

• 20 Castlemaine Avenue South Croydon CR2 7HQ

  21/02818/HSE Submitted 26 May 2021 150 yards away

  The proposal is for alterations and erection of a single storey extension to rear of property, part single part double storey side extension, rebuilding of roof with dormer extension to the rear and rooflights to the front, sides and rear, and top of roof.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 12 docs
  Small domestic

• Rutherford School 1A Melville Avenue South Croydon CR2 7HZ

  26/02407/TRE Submitted 24 Aug 2026 150 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~27 Oct

  T1 Copper Beech: To crown raise on school side to 3m. To shorten laterals on neighbours side by 2.5m and raise to clear roof by 2m. T2 Copper Beech: To crown raise on school side to 3m. To shorten laterals on neighbours side by 2.5m and raise to clear roof by 2m. To shorten and raise the encroaching branches overhanging the neighbours bungalow to allow clearance from the roof - see photos provided. (TPO 32, 1990)

  Awaiting decision Trees 13 docs

• 15 Bench Field South Croydon CR2 7HX

  26/01778/HSE Submitted 19 Jun 2026 200 yards away

  Erection of single-storey front extension, two-storey side and rear extensions, and all associated works.

  Decided Householder Extension
  Small domestic

• 41 Castlemaine Avenue South Croydon CR2 7HU

  26/01889/HSE Submitted 30 Jun 2026 200 yards away

  Removal of the rear chimney stack and partial removal of a side chimney stack. Structural repair and reduction in height of the remaining two side chimney stacks. Construction of two traditionally styled dormer windows to the rear roof slope, Removal of single sky light and replacement with two new skylights to side hip. Photovoltaic panels to be installed on southern main roof hip.

  Decided Householder Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 12 docs
  Domestic

• 26/01950/DISC Granted

  Regina Road Estate Regina Road And Sunny Bank South Norwood London SE25 4TT

  Discharge of Condition F9 (a) (site investigation) and b (remedial measures) of hybrid planning permission reference 25/02016/OUT which relates to the land contamination Phase 1.

  Received 7 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Conditions
• 26/01208/DISC Granted

  40-60, 42 & 42A Cherry Orchard Road Croydon CR0 6BA

  Details pursuant to Condition 4 (Public Art) attached to planning permission 18/03320/FUL for the demolition of the existing buildings, erection of a 7 to 9 storey building to provide 120 residential units and associated amenity space, hard and soft landscaping, boundary treatment, refuse storage, cycle parking and car parking with associated vehicle accesses.

  Received 24 Apr, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Conditions
• 26/02683/DISC Awaiting decision

  5 Plough Lane Purley CR8 3QB

  Discharge of condition 4 (tree protection plan) attached to planning permission 26/00280/HSE for Demolition of existing garage, alterations to include alterations to land levels, erection of enlarged garage at side/rear and alterations to existing raised patio area and steps

  Received 17 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Conditions
• 26/02658/DISC Awaiting decision

  54A Beulah Hill Upper Norwood London SE19 3ER

  Details pursuant to Condition 8 (Fire Safety Report) attached to planning permission 24/01818/OUT for the erection of 5no. three storey detached dwellings with a vehicle access from Harold Road. Other site alterations. Outline application with all matters reserved apart from scale.

  Received 16 Sep, published by the council 18 Sep 2026 Conditions
• 26/02668/DISC Awaiting decision

  127 Marlpit Lane Coulsdon CR5 2HH

  Details pursuant to the discharge of condition 10 (lighting design strategy) attached to permission ref. 24/03893/FUL for Change of use from MOT and servicing centre (Use Class B2) to vehicle rental premises (Sui Generis). Demolition of existing buildings and erection of single storey office building and vehicle wash bay, new car parking (including vehicle storage) and associated works. Installation of signage to new building and front of the site.

  Received 16 Sep, published by the council 18 Sep 2026 Conditions