Planning application · Croydon
26/00890/FUL.
6 Lawrence Road South Norwood London SE25 5AA
Full / Other Planning at 6 Lawrence Road South Norwood London SE25 5AA, received 24 Mar 2026 — refused on 19 May 2026 (delegated, George Clarke).
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Refused
Outcome
19 May 2026
8 wks
Decision time
inside the 8-week target
—
Conditions
not captured
13
Documents
13 linked
16
Objections
0 in support
No
Appeal
none recorded
Record from the Croydon planning register as captured; documents link to the council's own files. Nearby applications are context, not part of this application.
Application
What is it?
Erection of a single storey rear extension to provide a further bedroom and living space to the existing large HMO, along with other associated site alterations
Reference
26/00890/FUL
Type
Full planning permission
Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
SE25 5AA
Ward
Council
Received
24 Mar 2026
Target date
19 May 2026
Decision date
19 May 2026
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Status
Decided
Council register
Reference
26/00890/FUL
Type
Full planning permission
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Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
SE25 5AA
Ward
Council
Received
24 Mar 2026
Target date
19 May 2026
Decision date
19 May 2026
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Status
Decided
Council register
Documents
What was filed?
Document
Published
View
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Documents open on the Croydon portal (the portal needs its documents tab opened first — the link handles that). View the application page ↗
Decision
What happened?
Refused on 19 May 2026, delegated decision by George Clarke — 8 weeks from submission.
Timeline
Date
Event
24 Mar 2026
Application received
19 May 2026
Statutory target date
19 May 2026
Delegated decision: Refused · George Clarke
24 Mar 2026
Application received
19 May 2026
Statutory target date
19 May 2026
Delegated decision: Refused · George Clarke
Why it was refused
Reason
As stated on the decision notice
1
The proposed rear extension, by virtue of its excessive scale and insensitive
design would result in harm to the character and appearance of the South
Norwood Conservation Area and the setting of neighbouring locally listed
buildings. The development therefore conflicts with The Croydon Local Plan
(2018), in particular policies DM10 and DM18 as well as The London Plan
(2021), in particular policies D3 and HC1.
2
The proposed rear extension, due to its large scale and position close to a
ground floor bedroom window at 8 Lawrence Road would result in harm to
living conditions due loss of light and outlook. The development would
conflict with Policies SP4 and DM10 of the Croydon Local Plan (2018) and
Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021).
3
The application has failed to adequately consider fire safety which could
pose a risk to occupants. The proposal therefore conflicts with Policy D12 of
the London Plan (2021).
In reaching this decision the Local Planning Authority has sought to work in a
positive and pro-active manner based on seeking solutions to problems in the
following way:
To assist applicants the Local Planning Authority has produced policies and written
guidance, all of which is available on the Council's website and offers a pre
planning application advice service. The scheme does not comply with guidance
and no pre application discussions were entered into. The Council is ready to enter
into discussions with the applicants to assist in the preparation of a new planning
application via the Council's Pre Application process. The Local Planning Authority
delivered the decision in a timely manner.
1
The proposed rear extension, by virtue of its excessive scale and insensitive
design would result in harm to the character and appearance of the South
Norwood Conservation Area and the setting of neighbouring locally listed
buildings. The development therefore conflicts with The Croydon Local Plan
(2018), in particular policies DM10 and DM18 as well as The London Plan
(2021), in particular policies D3 and HC1.
2
The proposed rear extension, due to its large scale and position close to a
ground floor bedroom window at 8 Lawrence Road would result in harm to
living conditions due loss of light and outlook. The development would
conflict with Policies SP4 and DM10 of the Croydon Local Plan (2018) and
Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021).
3
The application has failed to adequately consider fire safety which could
pose a risk to occupants. The proposal therefore conflicts with Policy D12 of
the London Plan (2021).
In reaching this decision the Local Planning Authority has sought to work in a
positive and pro-active manner based on seeking solutions to problems in the
following way:
To assist applicants the Local Planning Authority has produced policies and written
guidance, all of which is available on the Council's website and offers a pre
planning application advice service. The scheme does not comply with guidance
and no pre application discussions were entered into. The Council is ready to enter
into discussions with the applicants to assist in the preparation of a new planning
application via the Council's Pre Application process. The Local Planning Authority
delivered the decision in a timely manner.
Policies cited
SP4DM10D3D12
Public response
Measure
Count
Objections
16
In support
0
Total comments
16
Objections
16
In support
0
Total comments
16
People
Who is involved?
Name
Role
Applicant — the party who applied, not necessarily the owner
Agent · consultant profile
Case officer — delegated decision
Applicant — the party who applied, not necessarily the owner
Agent · consultant profile
Case officer — delegated decision
Place
What affects it?
Context around the site — not part of this application. Designations over the site: use the map's designations filter (conservation areas, listed buildings, Article 4, flood risk …). Decisions within 250 metres of the site are listed below — context, not this application.
Other applications within 250 metres (context — nearby, not this application)
No other geocoded decision is recorded within 250 metres.