Front extensions and porches in Croydon
6,151 applications since 2016. 4,630 approved and 1,223 refused. Refused: about 1 in 5 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
Planning permission
An extension beyond the front of the house facing a road is never permitted development. Only a small porch is.
England, houses only. Flats, listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 directions change this. The full rules.
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 375 | 263 | 57 |
| 2025 | 427 | 353 | 65 |
| 2024 | 469 | 348 | 109 |
| 2023 | 555 | 375 | 151 |
| 2022 | 659 | 460 | 167 |
| 2021 | 737 | 518 | 183 |
| 2020 | 589 | 414 | 143 |
| 2019 | 533 | 450 | 60 |
| 2018 | 644 | 536 | 74 |
| 2017 | 618 | 501 | 92 |
| 2016 | 545 | 412 | 122 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| Jameson Architectural Surveyors | 38 | 45 |
| LPR Design | 26 | 34 |
| Canopy Planning Services Ltd | 25 | 40 |
| Walk-in Architecture | 20 | 24 |
| The Harvest Partnership | 17 | 19 |
| Resi Design Ltd | 16 | 17 |
| Hutchinson Design & Planning Services | 11 | 12 |
| Design Company Group | 10 | 11 |
| MM Planning and Architecture | 9 | 12 |
| Cherry Architects | 9 | 11 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromley | 15,714 | 4,197 | about 1 in 5 |
| Lambeth | 3,193 | 747 | about 1 in 5 |
| Merton | 2,734 | 291 | about 1 in 10 |
| Reigate | 1,162 | 139 | about 1 in 9 |
| Sutton | 3,507 | 788 | about 1 in 5 |