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Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 - Thursday, 18 June 2026 - 7.00 pm
June 18, 2026 at 7:00 pm Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 View on council websiteSummary
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The Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 of Bromley Council met on Thursday 18 June 2026, approving five planning applications and refusing one. The committee also confirmed a Tree Preservation Order.
Planning Applications
The committee considered several planning applications, making the following decisions:
- 12 Crescent Way, Orpington, BR6 9LP: Approved. This application sought permission for the continued use of a building as a bakery/café and distribution centre. Concerns raised by neighbours included noise and disturbance from deliveries, parking issues, and the impact on the character of the local shopping parade. The council's officers concluded that the proposals would not significantly impact local amenities or the vitality of the shopping parade, subject to conditions on delivery hours and noise emissions.
- Scrubs Farm, Lower Gravel Road, Bromley, BR2 8LL: Refused. The application was for the erection of four outdoor Padel Courts, a WC/office building, and associated landscaping and floodlights. The primary reason for refusal was that the development constituted inappropriate development in the Green Belt, causing harm to its openness. Despite acknowledging the growing popularity of Padel and the potential community benefits, the committee found that the proposed circumstances were not
very special
enough to outweigh the harm to the Green Belt. Concerns were also raised about the sustainability of the location and the impact on the character of the area. - David Lloyd Leisure, Stanhope Grove, Beckenham, BR3 3HL: Withdrawn. This application proposed extending the existing car park, creating a junior football pitch, and installing lighting columns. The application was withdrawn before a decision was made.
- Land Adjacent Walsingham Lodge, Woodlands Road, Bickley Park Road: Approved. Permission was granted for the erection of a part one/two-storey three-bedroom dwelling. The site is located within an Area of Special Residential Character and adjacent to the Chislehurst Conservation Area. The application was approved based on its design, which was considered to be a modern addition that would not harm the character of the area, and acceptable impacts on neighbouring amenities and highway safety. The previous appeal decision for a similar scheme was a material consideration.
- Hawes Down Primary School, The Mead, West Wickham, BR4 0BA: Approved. This application involved the demolition of existing buildings, relocation of the car park, construction of access ramps and canopies, and the erection of a new security fence and bin store. The works are associated with the construction of a new link building connecting the school's infant and junior blocks, which had already received lawful development certificate approval. The proposal was deemed acceptable in terms of design, impact on neighbouring amenities, highway safety, trees, drainage, ecology, and biodiversity net gain.
- 28 Manor Road, Beckenham, BR3 5LE: Approved. The proposal was for the conversion and extension of an existing dwelling into five self-contained flats. Concerns raised by local residents included the density of the development, impact on parking and refuse storage, and the effect of the extensions on neighbouring properties. The application was approved, with officers noting that the revised scheme addressed previous refusal reasons concerning amenity impacts and that the development would contribute to housing supply in a sustainable location.
Tree Preservation Orders
- 26 The Drive, West Wickham, BR4 0EP: Approved. Consent was granted to fell a large oak tree in the front garden. Despite numerous objections from local residents citing the tree's age, public interest, and environmental benefits, the council's tree team confirmed that the tree was structurally compromised due to extensive fungal decay, posing a significant risk to public safety. A condition was imposed requiring the planting of a replacement oak tree.
- Confirmation of Tree Preservation Order (TPO) 3071 - 24 Sundridge Avenue, Bromley, BR1 2PX: Confirmed without modification. The committee considered objections received against the making of the TPO. The trees were deemed to make an important contribution to the amenity of the local area and the objections did not provide sufficient grounds to prevent the TPO from being confirmed.
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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(25/05072/FPA) - 12 Crescent Way, Orpington, BR6 9LP
For DeterminationPlans Sub-Committee No. 1 approved the continued use of the building from bakery/café to mixed use bakery/café and distribution centre on 18 June 2026. The decision was subject to conditions restricting hours of operation and deliveries, requiring a service management plan submission, and limiting noise levels from the kitchen extraction flue.
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Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 decided the application was withdrawn. This decision was made on 18 June 2026.
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(26/01065/FPA) - 28 Manor Road, Beckenham, BR3 5LE.
For DeterminationPlans Sub-Committee No. 1 of Bromley Council approved the conversion and extension of a dwelling into five self-contained units at 28 Manor Road, Beckenham, BR3 5LE on 18 June 2026. The decision included the provision of refuse/recycling storage and ten cycle spaces.
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Recommendations ApprovedThe Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 of Bromley Council approved recommendations on 18/06/2026.
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CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 16TH APRIL 2026
Recommendations ApprovedThe Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 of Bromley Council confirmed the minutes of their meeting held on 16th April 2026 on 18th June 2026. The committee approved a planning application for a first-floor side extension and change of use from a dwellinghouse to a 4-person House in Multiple Occupation at 69 Chelsfield Lane, Orpington, BR5 4HG. This approval included a condition requiring a Construction and Environmental Management Plan before development commences.
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CONTRAVENTIONS AND OTHER ISSUES
Recommendations ApprovedThe Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 of Bromley Council approved recommendations on 18/06/2026.
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(26/00322/TPO) - 26 The Drive, West Wickham, BR4 0EP
For DeterminationPlans Sub-Committee No. 1 of Bromley Council approved the felling of an oak tree at 26 The Drive, West Wickham, BR4 0EP on 18 June 2026. A replacement oak tree will be planted within 12 months, and the works must be completed within two years.
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND NOTIFICATION OF SUBSTITUTE MEMBERS
Recommendations ApprovedThe Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 of Bromley Council noted apologies from Cllrs Ireland and Rawles, with Cllrs Webber and Sage attending as substitutes on 18/06/2026. Apologies for lateness were also received from Cllr Webber.
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Confirmation of Tree Preservation Order (TPO) 3071 - 24 Sundridge Avenue, Bromley, BR1 2PX
For DeterminationPlans Sub-Committee No. 1 of Bromley Council confirmed Tree Preservation Order (TPO) 3071 for 24 Sundridge Avenue, Bromley, BR1 2PX on 18 June 2026. The TPO was confirmed without modification.
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(25/05644/FPA) - Scrubs Farm, Lower Gravel Road, Lower Gravel Road, Bromley, BR2 8LL
For DeterminationPlans Sub-Committee No. 1 refused planning permission for the erection of 4no. Outdoor Padel Courts, WC/office building, with associated access, fencing, gates, landscaping, floodlights and car parking at Scrubs Farm, Lower Gravel Road, Bromley, BR2 8LL on 18/06/2026. The decision was made because the proposal was considered inappropriate development in the Green Belt.
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Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 approved the demolition of existing buildings, relocation of the car park, construction of access ramps and canopies, erection of a new security fence and bin store, and associated works at Hawes Down Primary School. The decision was made on 18 June 2026. The approved plans include a net increase of seven car parking spaces, three disabled spaces, and two electric car charging points.
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(26/00423/FPA) - Land Adjacent Walsingham Lodge, Woodlands Road, Bickley Park Road,
Recommendations ApprovedPlans Sub-Committee No. 1 approved the erection of a part one/ two-storey self-contained 3 bed dwelling with green roof and solar panels. The decision was made on 18 June 2026. The approved plans include associated landscaping, refuse and cycle storage amenities.
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