Policy information sourced from the Croydon Local Plan

DM47: South Norwood and Woodside

DM47.1:

Along the section of Portland Road between the South Norwood Conservation Area and Watcombe Road, to facilitate growth and strengthen the edge of the South Norwood District Centre proposals should:

  • Relate to the predominant character in adjacent residential areas;
  • Complement the existing predominant height up to a maximum height of 3 storeys with accommodation in roof space;
  • Incorporate main pedestrian entrances onto Portland Road; and
  • Maintain the rhythm and size of ground floor windows and doors.

DM47.2

Along the section of Portland Road between Watcombe Road and Woodside Avenue, to create a cohesive sense of place in this area, proposals should complement the existing predominant building heights of 2 storeys up to a maximum of 3 storeys.

DM47.3

Within South Norwood and Woodside allocate sites for development as set out in Table 11.15.

Table 11.15 Proposals for uses of land of specific sites in South Norwood and Woodside
Ref noSite nameProposed use
9724 Station RoadResidential development with a retail unit
486Land and car park at rear of The Beehive Public House, 45A Woodside GreenResidential development

For more information please see the Local Plan