42 Dingwall Road Croydon CR0 2NE
Formation of two new external lightwells to serve the existing basement office space at Melrose House, 42 Dingwall Road, Croydon, CR0 2NE. The works comprise localised excavation to the rear of the property to form two lightwells at basement level, providing improved natural light and ventilation to the existing basement. Existing high-level basement grilles will be removed and replaced with new aluminium-framed doors and windows, designed to match the existing windows and doors in terms of appearance, proportions and colour. New brickwork forming the lightwells will match the existing building brickwork in colour, texture and detailing to ensure a consistent appearance. The proposal does not increase the existing basement floor area or alter the overall height, massing or principal form of the building. No trees are to be removed, with new planters proposed to the rear. One existing disabled parking space will be relocated to accommodate the lightwells, with disabled parking provision retained on site. Existing pedestrian access and refuse arrangements will remain unchanged.
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Progress
Application details
- Reference
- 26/02676/FUL
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Postcode
- CR0 2NE
- Ward
- FA18
- Application type
- All Other
- Property type
- Commercial
Key dates
- Submitted
- 16 Oct 2026
- Validated
- 16 Oct 2026
- Comments close
- 20 Nov 2026
- Target decision
- 11 Dec 2026
Estimated project value
£125k–£315k
Typical UK cost for this job type, at outer London rates (2026). Estimated from the proposal description — planning applications do not state build cost. Source: trade estimate.
Recently sold nearby
Inside the two years most owners do their major work — kitchens, bathrooms, rewires and lofts.
- MELROSE HOUSE, 42 DINGWALL ROAD, CROYDON, CR0 2NEOther · Not a standard market sale · £5,000,0006 months ago31 Mar 2026
- MELROSE HOUSE, 42 DINGWALL ROAD, CROYDON, CR0 2NEOther · Not a standard market sale · £3,500,0002 years ago25 Mar 2024
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Planning constraints
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Recorded changes
- 25 Oct 2026: Now also includes windows and doors
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