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Crystal Palace Park, Thicket Road, Penge, London, SE20 8DT
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Amendment to the development description of permission ref.20/00325/OUT to the following: Outline application with all matters reserved except highways access for comprehensive phased regeneration of Crystal Palace Park. This will include: conservation and repair of heritage assets; removal of existing hard surfaces; alterations to ground levels and tree removal; landscaping including planting of new trees; demolition of existing buildings and structures; creation of new pedestrian paths/vehicular access roads / car, coach and cycle parking; changes of use including part of the caravan site to part public open space and part residential; erection of new buildings and structures comprising: up to 2300sqm for a cultural venue (Use Class D2), up to 530sqm of park maintenance facilities (Sui Generis), information centre (Use Class D1); up to 670sqm for a community centre (Use Class D1); up to 3779sqm of educational institution at the Capel Manor College Farm Site (Use Class D1) of which 3399sqm comprises educational buildings and 380sqm comprises ancillary shelters/ outbuildings; and up to 16,352 sqm of residential (Use Class C3) accommodation to provide up to 210 residential dwellings, together with associated and ancillary works including utilities and surface water drainage, plant and equipment. Full planning permission is sought for alteration to highways access at Anerley Hill Gate entrance, Penge Gate car park, Old Cople Lane (Rockhills Gate), Sydenham Gate car park and the creation of three additional accesses for the residential development at Rockhills and Sydenham Villas
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2Design and Access Statement · PDF | 5 Mar 2024 | View |
| COVERING LETTERSuperseded · PDF | 5 Mar 2024 | View |
| Officer Delegation ReportOfficer Delegation Report · PDF | 17 Apr 2024 | View |
| MAINTENANCE YARD - PROPOSED ELEVATIONSDrawing · PDF | 5 Mar 2024 | View |
| 1Design and Access Statement · PDF | 5 Mar 2024 | View |
| UPDATE ON PLANNING DESCRIPTION AND DETAILS ON MAINTENANCE BUILDINGSupporting Document · PDF | 3 Apr 2024 | View |
| RANGERS MAINTENANCE BUILDINGDrawing · PDF | 5 Mar 2024 | View |
| Acknowledgement LetterAcknowledgement Letter · PDF | 12 Mar 2024 | View |
| THE LOCATION PLANDrawing · PDF | 5 Mar 2024 | View |
| INFORMATION CENTRE - PROPOSED ROOF PLANDrawing · PDF | 5 Mar 2024 | View |
| MAINTENANCE YARD - PROPOSED ROOF PLANDrawing · PDF | 5 Mar 2024 | View |
| INFORMATION CENTRE - EXISTING FLOOR PLANDrawing · PDF | 5 Mar 2024 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF | 17 Apr 2024 | View |
| PROPOSED ARRANGEMENTSDrawing · PDF | 5 Mar 2024 | View |
| INFORMATION CENTRE - PROPOSED ELEVATIONS & SECTIONSDrawing · PDF | 5 Mar 2024 | View |
| APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATAApplication Form No Personal Data · PDF | 5 Mar 2024 | View |
| INFORMATION CENTRE - PROPOSED FLOOR PLANDrawing · PDF | 5 Mar 2024 | View |
| COVERING LETTERSupporting Document · PDF | 8 Apr 2024 | View |
| DrawingDrawing · PDF | 5 Mar 2024 | View |
| MAINTENANCE YARD - PROPOSED SECTIONSDrawing · PDF | 5 Mar 2024 | View |
| INFORMATION CENTRE - EXISTING ELEVATIONSDrawing · PDF | 5 Mar 2024 | View |
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