The local plans, investments and decisions worth following.
3 selected records checked against official sources. A plan is not a completed project; each record shows the stage its source establishes.
Whitgift Centre and surrounding land
Whitgift and Allders town-centre proposals
Proposals combine homes, shops, other commercial uses and new public routes.
Pre-application discussion in September 2026 · evidence dated 2026-09-24
Responsible body: Croydon Council
What the source says: The committee discussed the proposals before submission of a planning application on 24 September 2026. This is not planning permission or construction approval.
Next thing to establish: What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
Progress, funding and source
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Area covered
- Named project location only. No verified current ward impact footprint; no ward-wide effect is inferred.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Planning Committee: Whitgift Centre and Allders pre-application →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Questions for the next progress report
- Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
- Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Test the Whitgift housing offer before approval →
Do not let a large redevelopment stall smaller benefits →
Make room for homes people can afford →
Connect local skills to local opportunities →
Target support where disadvantages overlap →
How to track delivery →Between Croydon College and Fairfield Halls
College Green park and play space
The approved proposal would turn underused space into a park and play area.
Planning permission reported granted in July 2026 · evidence dated 2026-07-03
Responsible body: Croydon Council
What the source says: The 3 July council update records permission granted. It does not say the park has opened.
Next thing to establish: What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
Progress, funding and source
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Area covered
- Named project location only. No verified current ward impact footprint; no ward-wide effect is inferred.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Mayor update: College Green permission →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Questions for the next progress report
- Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
- Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Use the college and arts venue to bring life to College Green →
Do not let a large redevelopment stall smaller benefits →
Target support where disadvantages overlap →
How to track delivery →Around Croydon Minster
Minster Green public-space renewal
The work fills the subway and improves the setting around the Minster.
Construction reported underway in March 2026 · evidence dated 2026-03-20
Responsible body: Croydon Council
What the source says: The 20 March update reports construction with archaeological oversight and the Minster remaining open. Its expected summer finish is not treated as proof of completion.
Next thing to establish: What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
Progress, funding and source
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- Council identifies Growth Zone programme funding; no total cost is stated here.
- Area covered
- Named project location only. No verified current ward impact footprint; no ward-wide effect is inferred.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Mayor update: Minster Green works →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Questions for the next progress report
- Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Make the route around the Minster easier to use →
Do not let a large redevelopment stall smaller benefits →
Target support where disadvantages overlap →
How to track delivery →