Plastics Factory 121 Bensham Grove Thornton Heath CR7 8DX

1. 3 Apr 2023

   Received by Croydon

2. 26 May 2023

   Decision issued: (Approval) refused

3. 1 Oct 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.

An outline application tests the principle of developing a site, holding back details such as appearance and landscaping as reserved matters for later approval. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 5 Athole Terrace Bensham Grove Thornton Heath CR7 8DX

  26/02017/FUL Submitted 14 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  63% historically approved · decision due ~1 Oct

  Change Of Use from Book Binding Office to C3 Residential Use, erection of single storey side/rear extension and associated works (part retrospective)

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 16 docs
  Small domestic

• 89 Bensham Grove Thornton Heath CR7 8DX

  19/05301/GPDO Submitted 8 Nov 2019 100 yards away

  Change of use from B1(a) office to form 4no flats with associated parking, cycling and refuse storage facilities

  Refused Outline New dwelling 18 docs
  Several homes

• 89 Bensham Grove Thornton Heath CR7 8DX

  19/04938/FUL Submitted 17 Oct 2019 100 yards away

  Proposed hip to gable loft conversion to existing building

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer 18 docs

• 79A Northwood Road Thornton Heath CR7 8HU

  26/00372/FUL Submitted 9 Feb 2026 100 yards away

  Erection of an L-shaped dormer, installation of two rooflights on front roofslope.

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer 37 docs

• 5 Athole Terrace Bensham Grove Thornton Heath CR7 8DX

  23/00855/FUL Submitted 2 Mar 2023 100 yards away

  Erection of three front roof lights and rear dormer window, proposed loft conversion, increase of roof height to the building

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 25 docs

• 5 Athole Terrace Bensham Grove Thornton Heath CR7 8DX

  23/00549/GPDO Submitted 9 Feb 2023 100 yards away

  Change of use of ground floor from commercial (Use Class E) to residential (Use Class C3) to create one self-contained dwelling (Prior Approval Notification - Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA).

  Refused Outline 16 docs
  Domestic

• 26/02161/OUT Decided

  2A Addiscombe Avenue Croydon CR0 6LH

  Details of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for the erection of a pair of two-storey semi-detached dwellinghouses with habitable roof levels (Use Class C3) and one (1) two storey detached building for use as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) for up to 8 persons with habitable roof levels (Use Class Sui Geniris) (following demolition of existing two-storey dwellinghouse and detached garage), Associated amenity, cycle parking and waste storage spaces (Outline Application)

  Received 30 Jul, published by the council 8 Aug 2026 Outline
• 26/01175/OUT Awaiting decision

  275 Addiscombe Road Croydon CR0 7HY

  Outline consent (scale only) for the demolition of the existing house (Use Class C3) and erection of a 4 storey building comprising a nursing home (Use Class C2) for 30-60 residents plus an ancillary basement. Other associated alterations

  Received 21 Apr, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Outline
• 26/01412/OUT Decided

  Stoneham House 17 Scarbrook Road Croydon CR0 1SQ

  Outline application for the erection of a part 3/part 6 storey micro hotel with up to 20 rooms. All matters reserved except for Scale

  Received 12 May, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Outline
• 26/01413/OUT Decided

  Stoneham House 17 Scarbrook Road Croydon CR0 1SQ

  Outline planning application for the erection of new part 3/part 4 storey building comprising 16 C1 serviced apartments, all matters submitted except access.

  Received 12 May, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Outline
• 26/02584/ENVS Awaiting decision

  Whitgift Shopping Centre And Surrounding Land, Croydon CR0 1LP

  Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Scoping Opinion Request for the proposed redevelopment of the site will include the removal of some existing buildings on site, and the retention and refurbishment of others to provide a series of mixed-use blocks in varying heights.

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Outline