The Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 of Bromley Council is scheduled to meet on Thursday 18 June 2026 to discuss a range of planning applications and a Tree Preservation Order. The meeting's agenda includes proposals for new dwellings, extensions to existing leisure facilities, and the confirmation of a Tree Preservation Order.

Planning Applications

The committee is set to consider several planning applications, with the most significant including:

12 Crescent Way, Orpington, BR6 9LP

This application concerns the continued use of a building from a bakery/café (Use Class E) to a mixed use as a bakery/café and distribution centre (Use Class B8). The proposal has generated significant public interest, with 71 responses received, including 39 in support and 23 objections. Key reasons for the recommendation to grant permission include that the proposals are not considered to impact detrimentally on the vitality and viability of the local shopping parade, nor result in a significant loss of amenity to neighbouring properties. No adverse impact on parking or highway safety is anticipated.

Land North of Scrubs Farm, Lower Gravel Road, Bromley, BR2 8LL

A proposal for the erection of four outdoor Padel Courts, a WC/office building, with associated access, fencing, gates, landscaping, floodlights, and car parking is scheduled for discussion. This application has attracted 51 responses, all in support. However, the recommendation is to refuse permission, citing that the proposal would constitute inappropriate development in the Green Belt and that the very special circumstances advanced are not considered to outweigh the harm by reason of inappropriateness and loss of openness.

David Lloyd Leisure, Stanhope Grove, Beckenham, BR3 3HL

The committee will review plans for the extension of an existing car park onto land fronting Stanhope Grove, with associated hard and soft landscaping, the formation of a junior football pitch, and the installation of 13 lighting columns. This application has generated considerable local interest, with 1084 representations received, including 504 in support and 579 objections. The recommendation is to refuse permission, citing detrimental impacts on the appearance of the site, designated as Urban Open Space, and on the visual amenities of the area. Further concerns are raised regarding detrimental impacts on residential amenities, including noise, disturbance, and visual impact.

Land Adjacent to Station Approach, Bickley Park Road, Kent, BR1 2AP

Plans for the erection of a part one/two-storey self-contained three-bedroom dwelling with a green roof and solar panels, along with associated landscaping, refuse, and cycle storage amenities, are to be discussed. This application has received two objections. The recommendation is to grant permission, finding the design acceptable and not detrimental to the character and appearance of the street scene, Area of Special Residential Character, and adjoining Conservation Area. The impact on neighbouring properties and the highway is also considered acceptable.

Hawes Down Primary School, The Mead, West Wickham, BR4 0BA

The committee will consider proposals for the demolition of an existing toilet block and detached building, relocation of the car park, construction of access ramps and canopies, erection of a new security fence and bin store, and associated works. No objections were received from neighbours. The recommendation is to grant permission, stating the design of the proposed alterations would not result in harm to the character and appearance of the application property or street scene, and the impact on neighbouring properties is acceptable.

28 Manor Road, Beckenham, BR3 5LE

This application concerns the conversion and extension of an existing dwelling into five self-contained units, including rear extensions, roof alterations, and the provision of refuse/recycling storage, cycle spaces, and new garden access. The proposal has received 18 representations, with 6 in support and 12 objections. The recommendation is to grant permission, finding the site optimisation and unit mix acceptable, with a high-quality design that would not be detrimental to the character and appearance of the area or the amenity of neighbouring occupiers.

26 The Drive, West Wickham, BR4 0EP

A proposal to fell an Oak tree (T1) in the front garden, to ground level and grind out the stump/roots, is scheduled for discussion. This tree is protected by Tree Preservation Order (TPO) 401. The application has generated significant public interest, with 66 representations received, including one in support and 65 objections. The recommendation is to grant consent for the felling, based on safety concerns regarding fungal infection and decay, supported by arboricultural assessments.

Tree Preservation Orders

Confirmation of Tree Preservation Order (TPO) 3071 - 24 Sundridge Avenue, Bromley, BR1 2PX

The committee will consider objections received against the making of TPO 3071. The trees are considered to make an important contribution to the amenity of the surrounding local area. One objection was received from the landowner. The recommendation is to confirm the TPO without modification, citing that the trees merit preservation and that the threat of development remains current.