The council's plan to get the borough back on track after last week's riots, is taking shape.

Clean up work has started, but there is still a huge amount of challenging work to be done to rebuild and regenerate the areas around London Road, New Addington and Reeves Corner which were destroyed or damaged by fire.

Damaged buildings are beginning to be made safe, and demolition teams are clearing unstable and badly damaged buildings.

Surveyors from the council are working hard to ensure fire-damaged buildings are assessed and contractors briefed for making structures safe to protect the public.

Reeves Corner and the Royal Mansions terraces on the London Road, were considered to be of significant historic and architectural importance, but both have had to be demolished.

Other fire-damaged buildings which might be able to be saved include 60 London Road and 105-109 High Street.

Both sites were gutted by fires, but their external structures have been deemed stable at the moment.

Councillor Jason Perry, Croydon Council's cabinet member for planning, transport and sustainability, said: "The fall out from Monday riots has taken its toll on the historical core of Croydon's town centre and several treasured buildings have been lost forever.

"We are determined that this loss will not be in vain. The council is working to ensure that the regeneration will be swift and sensitive to the surrounding areas and that Croydon returns to normal as soon as possible."

As the work continues, the council's planning department has put together a three point plan to speed up the planning process and ensure building work can proceed as quickly as possible.

A dedicated officer has been assigned to deal with these applications and to help with pre-application advice.

Anyone who requires help should email James White on planning.control@croydon.gov.uk or call him on 020 8726 6800.