Croydon is one of ten opportunity areas in the capital to have more homes in pipeline than its housing targets.
Research from EGi London Residential Research shows 9,177 homes are planned in the town centre compared to the 7,300 outlined by planning targets drawn up by the Greater London Authority.
The report says that more than three-quarters of the hoped-for 301,800 homes to be built in London’s opportunity areas and questions whether the targets are ambitious enough.
Paul Wellman, EGi LRR senior researcher told Estates Gazette: “The Greater London Authority is at risk of missing a golden opportunity to solve part of London’s housing crisis.
“It should review its totals to ensure the policy pushes the number of newhomes being built.
“The challenge remains after consent is in place to get homes out of the ground.”