Open Council Network - Bromley - Plans Sub-Committee No. 1

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The Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 of Bromley Council met on Thursday 13 August 2026, granting permission for five planning applications and refusing one. Key decisions included the approval of a new vehicular access ramp and gates for Crystal Palace Park and the refusal of a proposed extension at 1 Ryecroft Road, Petts Wood.

Planning Applications Approved

15 Wickham Road, Beckenham, BR3 5JS Permission was granted for the change of use of a commercial building to three residential flats. The application, made under the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015, involved internal alterations only. The decision was made after considering the impact on transport, highways, contamination, flooding, natural light, noise, and the character of the Chancery Lane Conservation Area. The proposal was deemed to widen the mix of residential accommodation and contribute to the borough's housing supply without detriment to the area's character or neighbouring amenities.

Crystal Palace Park, Thicket Road, Penge, London, SE20 8DT Approval was given for reserved matters concerning a vehicular access ramp and gates at the Old Cople Lane entrance to Crystal Palace Park. This forms part of the wider regeneration of the park, approved under outline planning permission 20/00325/OUT. The proposal was considered to provide a safe and practical means of vehicular access for maintenance and operational requirements, without adverse impacts on highway safety or the visual character of the Crystal Palace Park Conservation Area and the Grade II* listed park itself.

Alexandra Infant School, Kent House Road, Beckenham, BR3 1JG Permission was granted for the removal of an existing gazebo and the installation of a replacement at Alexandra Infant School. The decision was made as the site is council-owned. The replacement structure was deemed not to harm the character and appearance of the property or street scene, and the impact on neighbouring properties was considered acceptable.

32 Dale Wood Road, Orpington BR6 0BZ Planning permission was granted for a single-storey rear extension with a roof lantern and a first-floor side extension at 32 Dale Wood Road, Orpington. This application was called in due to its location within the Petts Wood Area of Special Residential Character and concerns regarding side space. The revised proposal, which removed a front dormer and increased the setback from the front elevation, was considered to respect the distinctive qualities of the area and not adversely affect neighbouring amenities.

Planning Application Refused

1 Ryecroft Road, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1DR Permission was refused for a part one/two-storey side/rear extension and elevational alterations at 1 Ryecroft Road, Petts Wood. The refusal was based on the scale, bulk, and massing of the proposed development, which was considered to be an incongruous addition to the host dwelling. This was deemed to unbalance the appearance of the semi-detached pair and be harmful to the visual amenities of the surrounding area, contrary to London Plan and Bromley Local Plan policies. This application had been refused previously, with appeals dismissed, due to similar design concerns.

Delegated decisions linked to this meeting

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CONTRAVENTIONS AND OTHER ISSUES
Recommendations Approved

Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 of Bromley Council decided to approve recommendations on 13/08/2026.
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND NOTIFICATION OF SUBSTITUTE MEMBERS
Recommendations Approved

Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 approved apologies for absence. Councillor Ryan Thompson attended as substitute for Councillor Kevin Kennedy Brooks, and Councillor Daniel Burden attended as substitute for Councillor Michael Doble.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Recommendations Approved

Bromley Council's Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 noted Councillor Ryan Thompson's declarations of interest on 13 August 2026. Councillor Thompson declared an interest as a member of Crystal Palace Community Trust and as a member and trustee of the Friends of Crystal Palace Park.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 18TH JUNE 2026
Recommendations Approved

Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 of Bromley Council approved the minutes of the meeting held on 18th June 2026 on 13th August 2026. The committee approved the application for continued use of premises as a bakery/café and distribution centre subject to conditions. These conditions included the submission of an updated Delivery and Service Plan detailing delivery numbers, hours, and storage protocols.
(26-02327/HPA) - 32 Dale Wood Road, Orpington BR6 0BZ
Recommendations Approved

Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 of Bromley Council approved a single storey rear extension with roof lantern and a first floor side extension at 32 Dale Wood Road, Orpington BR6 0BZ on 13 August 2026. The decision was to grant planning permission, subject to conditions including time limits, accordance with plans, and matching materials.
(26/00815/NOT) - 15 Wickham Road, Beckenham. BR3 5JS
Recommendations Approved

Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 decided to grant permission for the change of use from commercial building (Use Class E) to 3 flats (Use Class C3) at 15 Wickham Road, Beckenham, BR3 5JS on 13 August 2026. The decision included granting prior approval for transport and highways, contamination, flooding, natural light, and noise impacts. The decision also specified the provision of six secure cycle parking spaces and a refuse store.
(26/01713/FPA) - Alexandra Infant School, Kent House Road, Beckenham, BR3 1JG
Recommendations Approved

Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 decided to grant planning permission on 13 August 2026. The decision was to permit the removal of an existing gazebo and the installation of a replacement. The decision included standard time limit, compliance with approved plans, and materials in accordance with plans conditions.
TREE PRESERVATION ORDERS
Recommendations Approved

The Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 of Bromley Council approved recommendations on 13/08/2026.
(26/01021/RES) - Crystal Palace Park, Thicket Road, Penge, London, SE20 8DT
Recommendations Approved

Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 approved the reserved matters application for Site H, Phase 2a of the Crystal Palace Park regeneration development on 13 August 2026. The decision was to approve the construction of a vehicular access ramp and installation of access gates at the Old Cople Lane entrance to Crystal Palace Park.
(26/02087/HPA) - 1 Ryecroft Road, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1DR
Recommendations Approved

Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 refused planning permission on 13 August 2026. The decision was made due to concerns that the proposed development, due to its scale, bulk, and massing, would result in an incongruous addition to the host dwelling, unbalancing the appearance of the semi-detached pair and harming the visual amenities of the surrounding area.