Planning and regeneration

The following additional information will be required for certain planning applications to enable the consideration of the application to proceed.  Failure to provide the information could result in delay to the application or a refusal of permission.  If you are in any doubt as to whether your application is complete please contact us on 020 8726 6800.

For all developments except householder extensions and similar smaller schemes:

Design Statement

A Design Statement is required to enable the council to consider how the design of the development addresses the requirements of Policy UD1 of the Adopted Replacement Unitary Development Plan (the Croydon Plan) (July 2006).  A Planning Advice Note has been produced describing what should be contained in the Statement and is available from the council and from the council's web site.  For major schemes you are also advised to consult the council's Urban Design Team.

For major developments (as defined in the Town and Country Planning (General Development Procedure) Order 1995, which is generally 10 or more dwellings or a non residential building of 1000m2 or more:

 

Environmental Performance Statement

 
An Environmental Performance Statement is required to enable the council to consider how the design of the development addresses sustainability issues.  Policy UD1 of the Adopted Replacement Unitary Development Plan (the Croydon Plan) describes the requirement and more detailed advice is contained in a Planning Advice Note available from the council and from the council’s Planning web site.  You are also advised to consult the council's Environment and Sustainability Team.

 

For all developments likely to generate a significant number of vehicular trips:

 

Transport Assessment

A Transport Assessment is required to enable the council to consider the impact of the development on road congestion and the local environment.  Policy T2 of the Adopted Replacement Unitary Development Plan (the Croydon Plan) describes the requirement and you are also advised to consult the council's transportation team.
 
Travel Plan

A Travel Plan is required to enable the council to consider how the level of traffic generated by the development will be reduced.  Policy T2 of the Adopted Replacement Unitary Development Plan (the Croydon Plan) describes the requirement and you are also advised to consult the council's transportation team.

For developments which could result in impact on air quality:

 

Air Quality Assessment

If you are planning a development that will attract large numbers of vehicles and/or include certain industrial processes, you will have to complete an air quality impact assessment to enable the council to consider the potential impact of the development on the air quality of the area. Further guidance can be found on our Air quality impact assessments page. You are also advised to consult the council's Specialist Pollution Team.

 
For developments which could result in an increase in noise:

 

Noise Assessment

A noise assessment is required to enable the council to consider the potential impact of the development on the ambient noise levels of the area.  Paragraph 8.31 of the Adopted Replacement Unitary Development Plan (the Croydon Plan) describes the requirement and you are also advised to consult the council's Specialist Pollution Team.

 
For developments which are noise sensitive, such as a residential property, where the area is already subject to existing sources of noise from busy roads or railways:

 

Noise Assessment
 

A noise assessment is required to enable the council to consider whether the new buildings are suitable in the proposed location. Paragraph 9.22 of the Adopted Replacement Unitary Development Plan (the Croydon Plan) describes the requirement and you are also advised to consult the council's Specialist Pollution Team.

For developments which might affect the archaeological heritage of the site:

Archaeological Evaluation
 

An archaeological evaluation is required if the development might affect the archaeological heritage of the site and the council will need to assess the implications of the proposal.  Policy UC11 of the Adopted Replacement Unitary Development Plan (the Croydon Plan) describes the requirement and you are advised to commission a professionally qualified practice or archaeological consultant.

Contact Details

Contact name

Planning Control

Telephone

020 8726 6800

Email

planning.control@croydon.gov.uk