Planning Policies

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