South Croydon site at 96-98 Braemar Avenue faces redevelopment for church hall and flats
Outline planning application 26/01916/OUT seeks demolition of existing buildings and a three-storey replacement scheme
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An outline planning application has been submitted to Croydon Council for the redevelopment of a site at 96-98 Braemar Avenue in South Croydon. The proposal, listed under reference 26/01916/OUT, seeks permission to demolish the existing buildings and replace them with a three-storey scheme. The plans include a church hall and six flats, along with parking and storage facilities.
What the application proposes
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The application is for outline planning permission, meaning it sets the principle of development but leaves some details to be approved later. The documents submitted to Croydon Council specify the demolition of the current structures on the site. The new development would rise to three storeys and include a church hall alongside six residential flats. Parking spaces and storage areas are also part of the proposal.
The site at 96-98 Braemar Avenue is in a residential area of South Croydon, near the junction with Brighton Road. The application does not name the applicant or the intended operator of the church hall. It is unclear whether the flats would be sold, rented, or allocated for affordable housing.
How residents can respond
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Croydon Council has validated the application, which means it is now open for public comment. Residents can view the plans and submit their views through the council’s planning portal. The reference number 26/01916/OUT must be used to locate the application. Comments can be made online or in writing to the council’s planning department.
The council has not set a deadline for comments or a date for when a decision will be made. Outline applications typically take longer to determine than full applications because further details must be agreed later. If approved, the applicant would need to submit a reserved matters application for aspects such as design, scale, and landscaping.
What happens next
Croydon Council’s planning committee will review the application after the consultation period closes. The committee may decide to approve, refuse, or request amendments to the plans. If approved, the applicant would then need to submit detailed plans for reserved matters before construction can begin.
Residents who wish to object or support the application should focus on planning considerations, such as the impact on local infrastructure, traffic, or the character of the area. The council cannot consider issues such as the applicant’s identity or the potential sale of the flats.
Questions this report answers
+What is being proposed for 96-98 Braemar Avenue?
The outline planning application seeks to demolish existing buildings and construct a three-storey scheme with a church hall and six flats, plus parking and storage. The application reference is 26/01916/OUT, submitted to Croydon Council.
+How can residents comment on the planning application?
Residents can view the plans and submit comments via Croydon Council’s planning portal using reference 26/01916/OUT. Comments can also be made in writing to the council’s planning department before a decision is reached.
+When will Croydon Council make a decision on the application?
No timeline has been set for when Croydon Council will determine the application. Outline applications often take longer as further details must be agreed later if approved.
+What happens if the planning application is approved?
If approved, the applicant must submit a reserved matters application for details like design and landscaping before construction can begin. The council will review these before granting final permission.
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