How to Move House in Croydon
When you are moving house, especially if you are moving to a new area, there is always a lot of things to think about. Not only do you need to contact the local council to register for your Council Tax, but you may also want to find out about our parking restrictions, bin collection days, and who your local councillor is.
We have put together this handy guide for things to think of when moving home in Croydon.
How to guide for moving house in Croydon
Sort out your Council Tax
If you are moving within Croydon, moving out of Croydon, or moving into Croydon, you will need to ensure you receive the correct council tax bill.
The easier way to do this is online via the Croydon Council website >>.
You’ll need to tell them:
• Your old or current address
• Your new address
• Your moving date
If you are moving out of Croydon they will send out your final council tax bill to your new address.
If can take up to 10 working days to process your form, and you can tell them whether before or after you move.
Register to Vote
When you move house you also need to update your registration to vote with your new address. This can be done online via the ‘Register to vote’ service on the Government website.
To update your address you’ll need to register again with your new details (even if you’re already registered to vote).
Apply for Resident Parking
If your new house in Croydon is situated on a street with restricted parking, then you may need to apply for a resident permit. To apply for a resident permit your must be:
• a permanent resident as an address within Croydon.
• on the electoral register or Council Tax record.
There are several different residents permits you can apply for:
• Annual Permit
A resident permit will let you park in any parking bays where restrictions normally apply, apart from in disabled bays reserved for Blue Badge holders.
• Housing Estate – Annual Permit
If you’re a permanent resident in a council-owned housing estate, you can apply for a council housing estates permit. This will allow you to park your car within the estate’s car park or on roads only. However, it will not allow you to park your car on other streets in your area that are covered by normal parking restrictions.
• One Month Permit
You can also get a one month permit, which will let you park in any bay within the selected zone, except disabled bays. This permit is only valid for residents and is non-transferable.
• Resident Visitor Permit
Visitor permits allow residents’ visitors to park in ‘resident permit holder’ parking bays in the controlled parking zones (CPZs). You can apply for a visitor permit without owning a vehicle yourself.
Visitor permits are paperless. You just need to register online to be able to purchase virtual visitor permits and then you can create parking permits for your visitors when they arrive on a pay-as-you-go basis.
Apply for a resident parking permit in Croydon >>
Check which day your bins are collected in Croydon
Depending on where you move to within Croydon, there is a high chance that your bin day will change. You can easily check your new collection days using the postcode checker on the Croydon Council website.
When are my Bin Collection days in Croydon >>
Find your nearest schools
If you have children or are thinking of starting a family, it’s useful to know where your local schools are.
If you are moving into Croydon with children then you’ll need to ensure you have registered them at their new school.
Find your nearest secondary schools in Croydon >>
Find your nearest primary, infant and junior schools in Croydon >>
Who will be your local Croydon councillor?
A local councillor’s primary role is to represent their ward and the people who live in it. They provide a bridge between the community and the council. As well as being an advocate for local residents they can also help signpost you to the right people at the council to help with your concern.
Croydon Council has a very useful tool on their website where you can find out who is your local councillor. Simply enter your new address or postcode and the site will no only list your Ward representatives, but also your local MP.
Find your Local Croydon Councillor >>
Planning on renovating your new Croydon home?
If, after moving into your new Croydon property, you want to undertake home improvements or build an extension, you should check if you will need planning permission for such changes. Not all developments need planning permissions, but some permitted development rights are different if your property is listed or in a conservation area.
For more information, and to make a planning application, visit the Planning Department page on the Croydon Council website.
Contact the Croydon Planning Department >>
Need more help? Then visit your local Croydon Library
Library don’t just loan books, they are also a hub of local information with helpful staff. There are currently 14 libraries situated in the London borough of Croydon.
If you have recently moved and have not yet been connected to the Internet at home, then libraries offer free Wi-Fi internet access and can provide a quiet space for study. Libraries can also offer a wealth of local community news from when the next local councillor open surgery is, to local events in Croydon and information on council meetings and future plans.
Find your local Croydon library here >
Need a Removal Company for your Croydon House Move?
If you are moving into Croydon, within Croydon, or moving out of the area altogether, we can provide a full range of house removal services for your move, including a full packing service and a secure storage facility. Our staff are professional and friendly and our fleet of vans can accommodate any size move.
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