Conservation area designation recognises places of special architectural or historic interest. If designated, the Whitgift Estate would benefit from additional planning protection to help preserve and enhance its character.
A draft conservation area statement has been prepared to support the proposal, which:
- explains the history and development of the estate
- describes its special architectural and historic character
- sets out the case for designation
- includes a map of the proposed conservation area boundary
View the statement here (PDF, 7MB).
Public Consultation Event
A public consultation event will be held where council officers will be on hand to answer questions.
Wednesday 15 April, 11am to 4pm
Shirley Park Bowling Club, 21–25 Mapledale Avenue, Croydon CR0 5TG.
There will also be a walk around the area on Saturday 25 April at 11am beginning outside 32 Sandilands CR0 5DB.
How you can share your views
You can submit your comments to us regarding this proposed conservation area in the following ways:
The survey invites your views on the proposed conservation area designation, the extent of the proposed boundary, and what you value about the character of the Whitgift Estate. It also asks about the potential implications of designation and provides an opportunity to comment on the draft conservation area statement.
The survey should take around 10 minutes to complete.
We encourage you to read the statement before completing the survey.
By email
Send your views on the consultation with the subject ‘Whitgift Estate Conservation Area Consultation’ to conservation@croydon.gov.uk.
By post
Send your views on the consultation with the subject heading Whitgift Estate Conservation Area Consultation to:
Spatial Planning Service
3rd Floor, Bernard Weatherill House
8 Mint Walk
Croydon, CR0 1EA
In person
Attend the public consultation event and complete a survey form.
The closing date for representations is 11:59pm, 15 May 2026.
