Policy information sourced from the Croydon Local Plan

DM38: Croydon Opportunity Area

DM38.1:

To enable development opportunities, including public realm improvements, to be undertaken in a cohesive and coordinated manner a Croydon Opportunity Area Planning Framework complemented by masterplans with elements of design code for Fair Field, Mid Croydon, West Croydon, East Croydon and Old Town have been adopted.

DM38.2:

To ensure development opportunities positively transform the local character and include public realm improvements that are undertaken in a cohesive and coordinated manner, a masterplan with elements of design code will be considered for the area within New Town and the Retail Core106.

DM38.3:

Within the Central area as shown on Figure 11.6 and on the Policies Map proposals for tall buildings will be considered on their own merits, including a detailed assessment of building form, treatment, urban design and height along with an assessment of the impact on views, heritage assets, shading and environmental impacts.

DM38.4:

Within the Edge Area as shown on Figure 11.6 and on the Policies Map, where it can be demonstrated that there will be limited negative impact on sensitive locations and that the form, height, design and treatment of a building are high quality then a tall building may be acceptable.

DM38.5:

In the London Road area to ensure that proposals positively enhance and strengthen the local character and setting of Locally Listed Buildings, the development should:

  • Complement the existing maximum height of 4 storeys;
  • Incorporate multi-stock brick as the predominant facing material;
  • Retain, enhance and positively reference existing setbacks of the major massing above ground floors; and
  • Retain, enhance and positively reference architectural detailing on Locally Listed Buildings.

DM38.6

In the area along Sydenham and Lansdowne Road, to facilitate growth and enhance the sense of place, developments should retain and create glimpses and separation distances between buildings in order to improve openness within the edge of the town centre.

DM38.7

Within Croydon Opportunity Area allocate sites for development as set out in Table 11.6.

For more information please see the Local Plan