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Conservation areas in Croydon
London Borough of Croydon has designated 19 conservation areas, covering 376 postcodes. Check whether a postcode is inside one, or open an area for its postcodes, designation date, Article 4 directions, listed buildings and sold prices.
Every conservation area in Croydon
| Area | Designated | Postcodes | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|
| coa00000370 | — | 19 | — |
| Addington Village | — | 7 | £480,000 |
| Beulah Hill | — | 8 | £377,850 |
| Bradmore Green | — | 5 | £179,975 |
| Central Croydon | — | 77 | £260,000 |
| Chapman Houses, Croham Manor Road | — | 2 | — |
| Chatsworth Road | — | 24 | £281,250 |
| Church Road, Upper Norwood | — | 33 | £416,000 |
| Church Street | — | 19 | £282,500 |
| East India Estate | — | 39 | £270,000 |
| Norbury Estate | — | 26 | £380,000 |
| Norwood Grove | — | 19 | £732,500 |
| Parish Church | — | 6 | £360,000 |
| South Norwood | — | 59 | £274,475 |
| St Bernards | — | 1 | £530,000 |
| The Waldrons | — | 10 | £307,500 |
| The Webb Estate | — | 18 | £1,725,000 |
| Upper Woodcote Village | — | 2 | £862,125 |
| Wellesley Road North | — | 2 | £300,000 |
What designation means for work on a house
| Project | What you usually need | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Single-storey rear extension | Often permitted development | The usual householder size limits apply |
| Rear extension of two storeys or more | Planning permission | Not permitted development in a conservation area |
| Side extension | Planning permission | Not permitted development in a conservation area |
| Dormer or other roof extension | Planning permission | Not permitted development in a conservation area |
| Cladding or rendering the outside | Planning permission | Stone, render, pebble dash, timber, plastic or tiles are not permitted development |
| Replacement windows and doors | Usually permitted development | If they look similar to the old ones, and unless an Article 4 direction removes the right |
| Demolishing a building | Planning permission | Needed for most demolition in a conservation area |
| Cutting down or lopping a tree | Six weeks’ notice to the council | Trees with a trunk 7.5 cm or more across, measured 1.5 m above the ground |
The rules for houses in England, from the government’s permitted development guidance. Flats and maisonettes have no householder permitted development rights, and Wales sets its own rules, which differ in detail. Confirm with the council before starting work.
Planning work in Croydon?
An architect or planning consultant who knows the council can tell you what is likely to be approved before you pay for full drawings. Tell us the postcode and the project; we review each request by hand and contact you before sharing your details.
London Borough of Croydon holds the boundary maps and appraisals.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, Open Government Licence v3.0.