Policy information sourced from the Croydon Local Plan
DM16: Promoting Healthy Communities
DM16.1:
The Council, working with relevant organisations, will ensure the creation of healthy communities which encourage healthy behaviours and lifestyles by requiring developments to:
- Consider health and wellbeing during the design of a development to maximise potential health gains and ensure any negative impacts can be mitigated;
- Ensure access to open spaces and facilities for sport, recreation, play and food growing;
- Promote active travel and physical activity through cycling and walking opportunities that are well linked to existing pedestrian and cycling infrastructure;
- Create spaces for social interaction and community engagement which are designed to be safe and accessible to all; and
- Assess and mitigate pollutants and other environmental impacts on health.
DM16.2:
The Council will work with NHS partners to support the provision of new healthcare facilities and improvements to existing facilities which provide services important for the physical health, mental health and general wellbeing of communities.
For more information please see the Local Plan