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Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 - Thursday 10 September 2026 7.00 pm
September 10, 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 10 September 2026, deciding on four planning applications. The committee approved applications for a raised patio with a privacy screen at 6 Arragon Gardens, West Wickham, and for a lower ground floor extension and terrace at Hill Court, Manor Park, Chislehurst. However, the committee refused applications for extensions to MUGA pitches at Eltham College, Mottingham, and for the use of land to site a mobile home at 7 Jail Lane, Biggin Hill.
Eltham College, Mottingham
The committee refused planning permission for the extension of existing Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) pitches, replacement fencing, and floodlighting at Eltham College, Grove Park Road, Mottingham. The officer's recommendation for refusal was based on insufficient information regarding occupancy levels, parking demand, trip generation, and the likely intensity of use of the extended facility. Despite the proposal offering enhanced sporting facilities and receiving no objection from Sport England in principle, the council's Highway Planning Officer raised concerns. The applicant had stated that the proposal would not increase capacity or intensify use, but this was not supported by sufficient evidence, leading to concerns about potential unacceptable impacts on parking, highway safety, and the operation of the wider college campus.
7 Jail Lane, Biggin Hill
A Lawful Development Certificate for the use of land to site a mobile home at 7 Jail Lane, Biggin Hill, was refused. The application had been deferred from a previous meeting to allow officers to review relevant appeal decisions. While the proposed unit was broadly comparable in scale to appeal examples that had been allowed, and the applicant had provided a specification and method statement for moving the twin-unit caravan, the committee ultimately refused the application. Objections from neighbours cited concerns about overdevelopment of the back garden, the structure not being transportable, and previous refusals for development on the site.
6 Arragon Gardens, West Wickham
The committee approved the retention of a rear raised patio and the installation of a privacy screen and landscaping at 6 Arragon Gardens, West Wickham. The previous refusal for a raised patio at this address was based on a loss of privacy for neighbouring occupiers. The revised proposal included a trellis screen designed to address these concerns and restrict overlooking. Officers concluded that the combination of the proposed trellis screen, existing boundary planting, and the separation distances would mitigate impacts on neighbouring residential amenity, ensuring no unacceptable impact on privacy, outlook, light, or noise and disturbance.
Hill Court, Manor Park, Chislehurst
Planning permission was granted for a lower ground floor rear extension and an extended rear terrace above with a side privacy screen and glass balustrade at Hill Court, Manor Park, Chislehurst. The application site lies within the Chislehurst Conservation Area, and the proposal was assessed for its impact on the character of the host dwelling and the conservation area, as well as on neighbouring amenity. Officers found the scale and design of the extension and terrace to be appropriate, preserving the character of the host dwelling and the conservation area. Concerns raised by neighbours regarding loss of privacy were addressed by the proposed privacy screen and existing boundary vegetation, with officers concluding that any potential harm had been adequately mitigated.
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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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND NOTIFICATION OF SUBSTITUTE MEMBERS
Recommendations ApprovedThe Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 of Bromley Council decided to approve recommendations on 10 September 2026. Apologies were received from Cllrs Burden and Phillips, with Cllrs Turrell and Barnes attending as substitutes.
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(25/03676/FPA) - Eltham College, Grove Park Road, Mottingham, London, SE9 4QF
Recommendations ApprovedPlans Sub-Committee No. 2 refused planning permission for the extension of existing MUGA pitches and replacement fencing and floodlighting at Eltham College. The decision was made on 10 September 2026. Insufficient information was provided regarding occupancy levels, parking demand, trip generation, and intensity of use.
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Recommendations ApprovedThe Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 of Bromley Council approved recommendations on 10 September 2026. No further details were provided.
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CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 16TH JULY 2026
Recommendations ApprovedThe Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 of Bromley Council confirmed the minutes of their meeting held on 16 July 2026. The committee resolved to approve planning applications for a children's home at 1A Forde House, play equipment at Farnborough Primary School, solar panels at Walnuts Leisure Centre, and advertisement consent for Crofton Roman Villa. Officers were delegated authority to add conditions regarding lighting, rainwater harvesting, and electric vehicle charging points for the 1A Forde House application.
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(26/02561/HPA) - Hill Court, Manor Park, Chislehurst, BR7 5QD
For DeterminationPlans Sub-Committee No. 2 approved the application for a lower ground floor rear extension and extended rear terrace. The decision was made on 10 September 2026. The decision included conditions for standard commencement, building in accordance with plans, materials in accordance with plans, and details of privacy screening.
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(26/02067/HPA) - 6 Arragon Gardens, West Wickham, BR4 9LJ
For DeterminationPlans Sub-Committee No. 2 approved the retention of a rear raised patio and the installation of a privacy screen and landscaping at 6 Arragon Gardens, West Wickham, BR4 9LJ on 10 September 2026. The decision requires the installation of mitigation measures within three months of the decision date.
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(25/04904/LDC) -7 Jail Lane, Biggin Hill, Westerham, TN16 3SA
For DeterminationPlans Sub-Committee No. 2 refused the application for a lawful development certificate for the use of land to site a mobile home at 7 Jail Lane, Biggin Hill, Westerham, TN16 3SA on 10 September 2026. The decision was made by Plans Sub-Committee No. 2.
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