The Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 of Bromley Council was scheduled to discuss four planning applications. These included proposals for Eltham College, a mobile home at 7 Jail Lane, a raised patio at 6 Arragon Gardens, and extensions at Hill Court.

Eltham College, Grove Park Road, Mottingham, London, SE9 4QF

The committee was scheduled to consider a proposal for the extension of existing Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) pitches, along with replacement fencing and floodlighting at Eltham College. The report pack indicated that the proposal aimed to improve the quality and layout of existing courts to support greater access to sport for girls, in line with Sport England's equality of opportunity objectives. The applicant stated that the development would not introduce new activities, extend hours of use, or increase trips to and from the site, and therefore was not expected to have a material impact on the local highway network. However, the Council's Highway Planning Officer raised concerns, recommending refusal due to insufficient information regarding occupancy levels, parking demand, trip generation, and the likely intensity of use of the extended facility. Sport England raised no objection in principle, but highlighted the importance of community access to sports facilities and recommended a Community Use Agreement. The Bromley Biodiversity Partnership Sub-group expressed concerns about increased artificial surfaces in Metropolitan Open Land (MOL) and potential impacts on wildlife. Objections from local residents also cited concerns about noise and light pollution, as well as transport and parking impacts.

7 Jail Lane, Biggin Hill, Westerham, TN16 3SA

The committee was scheduled to discuss an application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the use of land to site a mobile home at 7 Jail Lane. The mobile home was described as a twin-unit caravan measuring 15m in length and 6.7m in width, with a maximum height of 3.5m. The applicant stated the mobile home would be used by the owners of the main dwellinghouse while repairs were carried out, with the intention for their parents to move into it due to mobility issues. The report pack indicated that the structure was considered movable and therefore complied with the Caravan Sites Act 1968. Objections from neighbours raised concerns about the structure being a permanent building rather than a mobile home, overdevelopment of the garden, and potential impacts on privacy and the character of the area. The officer's recommendation was to grant the Lawful Development Certificate.

6 Arragon Gardens, West Wickham, BR4 9LJ

The committee was scheduled to consider a retrospective application for the retention of a rear raised patio and the installation of a privacy screen and landscaping at 6 Arragon Gardens. The previous application for the raised patio had been refused due to concerns about loss of privacy for neighbouring occupiers. The current proposal included a trellis screen intended to address these concerns. The report pack noted that the proposed screen, combined with existing boundary planting, was considered sufficient to mitigate impacts on neighbouring residential amenity. One objection was received from a neighbour, raising concerns about loss of privacy, outlook, and visual amenity, and questioning the necessity of the raised patio. The officer's recommendation was to grant planning permission, subject to conditions.

Hill Court, Manor Park, Chislehurst, BR7 5QD

The committee was scheduled to discuss a proposal for a lower ground floor rear extension and an extended rear terrace above with a side privacy screen and glass balustrade at Hill Court. The property is located within the Chislehurst Conservation Area. The report pack indicated that the proposed extension and terrace were of an appropriate scale and design that would preserve the character of the host dwelling and the Conservation Area. Concerns were raised by three objectors regarding loss of privacy, removal of vegetation, policy compliance, drainage, and structural integrity. One letter of support was received, highlighting improvements to the property and the clearing of an overgrown garden. The officer's recommendation was to grant planning permission, subject to conditions.