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Planning policy

Policies on the vision and limits of development in Croydon, including Croydon's development plan, conservation and heritage, planning guidance and Article 4 directions.

Croydon's development plan

Croydon's local plan and supported guidance, showing the borough's approach to development.

Conservation and heritage

Find out more about conservation in Croydon and how we protect our heritage. You should check the guidance in this section if you're planning a development or making changes to your property.

Further planning guidance

Supplementary planning documents and guidance, including the Croydon Suburban Design Guide, Croydon masterplans and the Croydon Public Realm Design Guide.

Article 4 directions

Article 4 directions remove permitted development rights within a certain area. You may need to seek planning permission to carry out building work in these areas.

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Planning evidence and information

Monitoring reports, the Brownfield register, sustainability appraisal, health impact assessment and local plan evidence.

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