Below are the latest Planning Policies and Consultations that are used to inform and guide Planning Officers in Croydon on new developments:
Planning Policies:
Croydon Local Plan (2018)
https://www.croydon.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2022-01/croydon-local-plan-20180.pdf
Croydon Local Plan 2018 (Revised 2021) (Unadopted)
https://www.croydon.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2022-01/croydon-local-plan-2018-revised-2021-part-1-start-to-section-11.pdf
Croydon Revised Local Plan 2018 (Revised 2024)
https://www.croydon.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2024-08/croydon-local-plan-2018-revised-2024-updated.pdf
The Croydon Local Plan 2018 (Revised 2024) was submitted on 29 November 2024 to the Secretary of State for Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to be considered for public examination by an independent Planning Inspector.
National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) (Dec 2024)
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/675abd214cbda57cacd3476e/NPPF-December-2024.pdf
National Model Design Code & Guidance (DLUHC)
Part 1
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/611152f98fa8f506ca458925/NMDC_Part_1_The_Coding_Process.pdf
Part 2
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6111531fd3bf7f043c4badd1/NMDC_Part_2_Guidance_Notes.pdf
The London Plan (2021)
https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/the_london_plan_2021.pdf
Optimising Site Capacity – A Design-Led Approach LPG
https://www.london.gov.uk/programmes-strategies/planning/implementing-london-plan/london-plan-guidance/optimising-site-capacity-design-led-approach-lpg
Housing Design Standards LPG
https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2023-06/Housing%20design%20standards%20LPG.pdf
Small Site Design Codes LPG
https://www.london.gov.uk/programmes-strategies/planning/implementing-london-plan/london-plan-guidance/small-site-design-codes-lpg
Characterisation & Growth Strategy LPG
https://www.london.gov.uk/programmes-strategies/planning/implementing-london-plan/london-plan-guidance/characterisation-and-growth-strategy-lpg