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Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 - Thursday 21 May 2026 7.00 pm
May 21, 2026 at 7:00 pm Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 View on council websiteSummary
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The Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 of Bromley Council met on Thursday 21 May 2026, approving four out of five planning applications discussed. The committee granted permission for new sports facilities at Old Wilsonians Sports Club, a children's care home at Leafy Grove House, and plant replacements at 23 Westmoreland Place. However, permission was refused for a development at 2 Orchard Road.
Planning Applications
Old Wilsonians Sports Club, Hayes Hill, Hayes, Bromley, BR2 7HN
Permission was granted for the installation of an outdoor padel court with an enclosure and four 6m high floodlights, along with associated landscaping. The committee noted that this development would provide sporting facilities for the community and would not significantly impact the openness of the Urban Open Space designation. Concerns raised by local residents regarding noise, lighting, and parking were addressed through recommended conditions, including the installation of an acoustic barrier and adherence to specific hours for court use and floodlight illumination. Sport England raised no objections.
Leafy Grove House, 82 Heathfield Road, Keston BR2 6BF
The committee approved the change of use of the existing dwelling to a residential children's home for up to four children aged between 8 and 17 years old. This decision was made despite numerous objections from local residents and the Keston Village Residents' Association, who raised concerns about the suitability of the location for vulnerable children, potential harm to heritage assets, increased traffic, and noise disturbance. The council's Highways Officer raised no objections, stating that adequate parking and manoeuvring space would be provided. The committee concluded that the proposal would help address the need for children's care home spaces in the borough and that the use would not significantly impact the character of the area or neighbouring amenities. A Section 106 legal agreement was required prior to the decision.
23 Westmoreland Place, Bromley, BR1 1DS
Permission was granted for the removal of an existing air handling unit and the installation of replacement plant, including nine external condenser units and two ventilation fan units. The application was made by J D Wetherspoon PLC. The committee noted that the existing plant was inefficient and noisy, and the proposed replacements would lead to an improvement over the current situation. The Environmental Health Officer raised no objections, subject to a condition requiring prompt installation and verification of the new system to ensure noise levels are reduced. No objections were received from local residents or groups.
Meadow View, Salt Box Hill, Biggin Hill, TN16 3EE
The committee refused permission for the use of land for the stationing of six caravan pitches for residential use by Gypsy and Travellers. The primary reason for refusal was that the proposal constituted inappropriate development in the Green Belt, which would be harmful to its openness and rural character. Despite acknowledging an unmet need for traveller accommodation, the committee found that no very special circumstances had been demonstrated to outweigh the harm to the Green Belt. Concerns were also raised about the sustainability of the location due to poor public transport links.
2 Orchard Road, Bromley, BR2 2PS
Permission was refused for the demolition of the existing building and the erection of nine residential units (three three-bedroom and six two-bedroom flats). The application was made in outline, with matters of access, layout, and scale to be reserved for future consideration. Objections were raised by the Sundridge Residents' Association and local residents, citing concerns about the scale, height, and massing of the proposed development being out of keeping with the surrounding area, potential harm to local character, and inadequate parking and highway safety. The committee concluded that the proposed development would represent an overdevelopment of the site and would be harmful to the character and appearance of the area, as well as highway safety.
Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
Decision summaries below are AI-generated from the council’s published record. Check the council source or the full decision page before relying on them.
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(25/05594/OUT) - 2 Orchard Road, Bromley, BR2 2PS
For DeterminationPlans Sub-Committee No. 2 of Bromley Council refused the outline application for demolition and erection of 9 residential units at 2 Orchard Road, Bromley, BR2 2PS on 21 May 2026. The decision was to refuse permission.
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Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 approved the installation of an outdoor padel court with enclosure and floodlights at Old Wilsonians Sports Club on 21 May 2026. The decision included the installation of an acoustic fence and the planting of trees and an ornamental hedgerow.
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Recommendations ApprovedThe Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 of Bromley Council on Thursday 21 May 2026 approved recommendations. No formal decision text was received.
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND NOTIFICATION OF SUBSTITUTE MEMBERS
Recommendations ApprovedThe Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 of Bromley Council approved recommendations on 21/05/2026.
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(25/05372/FPA) - Leafy Grove House, 82 Heathfield Road, Keston BR2 6BF
For DeterminationThe Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 of Bromley Council approved the change of use of Leafy Grove House from a dwelling to a residential children's home on 21 May 2026. The decision was made subject to the prior completion of a legal agreement.
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(24/01138/FULL1) - Meadow View, Salt Box Hill, Biggin Hill, TN16 3EE
For DeterminationPlans Sub-Committee No. 2 of Bromley Council refused planning permission for the use of land for six caravan pitches for residential use for occupation by Gypsy and Travellers at Meadow View, Salt Box Hill, Biggin Hill, TN16 3EE on 21 May 2026. The decision was made retrospectively.
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(26/00758/FPA) - 23 Westmoreland Place, Bromley, BR1 1DS.
For DeterminationPlans Sub-Committee No. 2 approved the installation of replacement plant at 23 Westmoreland Place, Bromley, BR1 1DS on 21 May 2026. The decision was to approve the removal of the existing air handling heating/cooling unit and the installation of replacement condenser units and a cellar cooling unit. The decision included a condition for prompt installation and verification of the system.
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CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 19TH MARCH 2026
Recommendations ApprovedThe Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 of Bromley Council confirmed the minutes of its meeting held on 19 March 2026 on 21 May 2026. The committee resolved to refuse planning application 24/03957/FULL1 for a detached dwelling at Woodland House, Chelsfield Lane, Orpington, BR6 7RP. The committee resolved to approve planning application 25/04208/FPA for extensions and alterations at Blenheim Children and Family Centre, Blenheim Road, Orpington, BR6 9BH, subject to conditions. The committee resolved to approve planning application 25/04211/FPA for a front extension at Southmore Court, 437 Southborough Lane, Bromley, BR2 8BQ, against officers' recommendation. The committee resolved to refuse planning application 25/05645/FPA for a detached annex at 84 Copers Cope Road, Beckenham, BR3 1RJ, against officers' recommendation. The committee resolved to approve planning application 25/05651/HPA for a single-storey outbuilding at 195 Eden Park Avenue, Beckenham, BR3 3JW, subject to additional conditions regarding slab levels and obscure glazing for the shower room window.
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