This project sought to redevelop a prominent corner site within an established urban context adjacent to a conservation area. It is also a highly sustainable location close to Croydon Metropolitan Centre. The scheme, by Edgington Spink Hyne Architects, involved the crea- tion of an L-shaped apartment build- ing that addressed the differing scale and character of two street frontages. Other issues successfully addressed included, unit mix, S106 contributions and viability. The planning project team was led by Harper Planning Consultants who successfully negotiated the scheme with planning officers— including s106 negotiations— result- ing in planning approval. The ‘car-free development creates a sustainable, pedestrian-friendly urban environment with

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