Croydon - DM15: Tall and Large Buildings

Policy information sourced from the Croydon Local Plan

DM15: Tall and Large Buildings

To ensure tall or large buildings respect and enhance local character, and do not harm the setting of heritage assets, proposals will be permitted where they meet the following criteria:

They are located in areas identified for such buildings in Policies DM34 to DM49;
They are located in areas meeting a minimum Public Transport Accessibility Level (PTAL) rating of 4, with direct public transport connections to the Croydon Opportunity Area;
The design should be of exceptional quality and demonstrate that a sensitive approach has been taken in the articulation and composition of the building form which is proportionate to its scale;
The building height, footprint and design relates positively to any nearby heritage assets, and conserves or enhances the significance and setting of the assets of the wider historic environment;
To improve the quality of and access to open space, developments including buildings taller than 40 storeys will need to incorporate amenity space, whether at ground level such as atria or above ground level, such as sky gardens and roof terraces, that is accessible to the public as well as residents of the development; and
To ensure tall and large buildings are well integrated with the local area, they should include at least an active ground floor and inclusive public realm.

For more information please see the Local Plan