Policy information sourced from the Croydon Local Plan

DM45: Shirley

DM45.1:

Within Shirley Local Centre, to retain the unique qualities development should:

  • Retain the continuity of ground floor active frontages and allow flexibility at first floor and above for mixed use;
  • Reference, respect and enhance architectural features such as the consistent rhythm and articulation of fenestration and retain features such as the triangular bay windows;
  • Complement the existing predominant building heights of 2 storeys up to a maximum of 4 storeys; and
  • Incorporate or retain traditional shop front elements such as fascias, pilasters and stall risers.

DM45.2:

In the area between 518 and 568 Wickham Road, to improve the character proposals should reference the ‘Suburban Shopping Area’ character type.

DM45.3:

In the area of the Wickham Road Shopping Parade, to retain the distinctive character of the 794-850 Wickham Road proposals should:

  • Complement the existing predominant building heights up to a maximum of 2 storeys; and
  • Retain the ‘Suburban Shopping Area’ character.

DM45.4:

Within Shirley allocate sites for development as set out in Table 11.13.

Table 11.13 Proposals for uses of land of specific sites in Shirley
Ref noSite nameProposed use
128Land at Poppy LaneResidential development
502Coombe Farm, Oaks RoadResidential development so long as the development has no greater footprint, volume or impact on openness on the Metropolitan Green Belt than the existing buildings on the site
504Stroud Green Pumping Station, 140 Primrose LaneResidential development (including the conversion of the Locally Listed pumping station) if the site is no longer required for its current use in the future. It should be noted that ordinary watercourses have not have been included in the fluvial modelling of the River Wandle and therefore a fluvial flood risk from this watercourse may be present.

For more information please see the Local Plan