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CRYSTAL PALACE PARK, THICKET ROAD, PENGE, LONDON, SE20 8DT
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Non-material amendment application under S96a of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 in connection to planning reference 20/00325/OUT, dated 27.06.2024. Amendments to include alterations to approved description of development 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 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”; amendments Condition 2 (approved drawings) to alter parameters, introduce balcony zoned and add an notion to parameter plans and amendments to the wording of Conditions 5, 6 and 19
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| SYDENHAM VILLAS RESIDENTIAL PARAMETER PLAN, ELEVATIONS AND SECTIONS -1705_SV_110- Rev P01Drawing · PDF | 23 Jul 2025 | View |
| ROCKHILLS RESIDENTIAL PARAMETER PLAN- 1705_RR_110 Rev P01Drawing · PDF | 23 Jul 2025 | View |
| Application Form RedactedApplication Form No Personal Data · PDF | 23 Jul 2025 | View |
| ROCKHILLS RESIDENTIAL PARAMETER STREET ELEVATION- 1705_RR_111 Rev P01Drawing · PDF | 23 Jul 2025 | View |
| Decision Notice · PDF | 12 Sept 2025 | View |
| Amendment Cover Letter -redactedSupporting Document · PDF | 23 Jul 2025 | View |
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