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Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 - Thursday 8 October 2026 7.00 pm
October 8, 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 8 October 2026, approving six planning applications and refusing two. The committee also withdrew one item from the agenda.
Planning Applications Approved
Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, Ledrington Road, Anerley, London, SE19 2GA Permission was granted for an application to operate car boot sales at the Crystal Palace coach park on Wednesdays only, between 7am and 1pm, for a temporary period of two years. This decision followed a recommendation to grant planning permission for a temporary period of two years, subject to several conditions including the submission and approval of an amended Travel Plan and an Events Management Plan.
Sports Pavilion, Creswell Drive, Beckenham Permission was granted for the construction of a community sports centre. The proposal included four enclosed tennis courts, seven covered padel courts, and three pickleball courts, along with a building providing changing rooms, fitness rooms, well-being facilities, medical consulting rooms, a café, car and cycle parking, and landscaping. This decision was made despite an initial officer recommendation for refusal due to concerns about the development's impact on Metropolitan Open Land (MOL), air quality, and transport. However, the committee's decision was to approve, indicating that the benefits were considered to outweigh the identified harms.
White Earth, Snag Lane, Cudham, Sevenoaks, TN14 7RG Permission was granted for tree works, including felling several ash trees due to ash dieback, reducing an oak tree, removing a secondary stem from an ash tree, and felling fir trees. The proposed works were described as reactive to the condition of the trees, for woodland enhancement, or in response to clearance issues.
123 Blackbrook Lane, Bickley, Bromley, BR1 2HL
A Lawful Development Certificate was approved for the construction of an outbuilding in the rear garden. The outbuilding, which would have a flat roof of 2.5m in height and an L
shape, was assessed against the criteria for permitted development under Class E of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 and deemed lawful.
7 Sherborne Road, Orpington, BR5 1GX Permission was granted for the retention of roof alterations, including bridging the eaves on the east side of the roof to align with the west side, alterations to a rear dormer, and repositioning of three front rooflights. Elevational alterations, including the rendering of the front elevation and repositioning of windows, were also approved. This decision was made despite previous refusals and dismissed appeals concerning the design, scale, and appearance of unauthorised works at the property. The committee's decision to approve suggests that the proposed remedial works were considered sufficient to address previous concerns.
Car Park, Wharton Road, Bromley Permission was granted for the erection of a part two/three-storey, five-bedroom children's home and a separate self-contained one-bedroom care leaver flat, with associated access, parking, and landscaping. This development repurposes the Wharton Road car park as part of the London Borough of Bromley's strategy to provide local accommodation for children and young people in care. The decision was made despite significant objections from local residents regarding the loss of the car park and potential impacts on parking and amenity.
Planning Applications Refused
166 Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 3BS Permission was refused for the demolition of existing rear outbuildings and the erection of a single-storey annex outbuilding ancillary to the main dwellinghouse, with two air conditioning units. The refusal was based on the proposal being considered out of character and detrimental to the amenity of neighbours.
20-25 Market Square, Bromley, BR1 1NA Permission was refused for the installation of an internally illuminated LED display facade advertisement. The refusal was based on the advertisement causing unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and detracting from the architectural significance of the locally listed building.
Item Withdrawn
Car Park, Wharton Road, Bromley This item was withdrawn from the agenda.
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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(26/03397/LDC) - 123 Blackbrook Lane, Bickley, Bromley, BR1 2HL
For DeterminationPlans Sub-Committee No. 1 decided to approve the construction of an outbuilding to the rear garden for a Lawful Development Certificate on 08 October 2026. The decision was based on the assessment that the proposed development complies with Class E of Schedule 2, Part 1 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015.
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(26/00412/FPA) - Sports Pavilion, Creswell Drive, Beckenham
For DeterminationPlans Sub-Committee No. 1 approved the Sports Pavilion at Creswell Drive, Beckenham on 08 October 2026. The decision was to approve the application.
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(26/01485/TPO) - White Earth, Snag Lane, Cudham, Sevenoaks, TN14 7RG
Recommendations ApprovedThe Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 of Bromley Council approved recommendations on 08 October 2026. The decision was to fell Ash (T1), Ash (T3-T7), Ash (T9), and Fir trees (G1), reduce Oak (T2), Yew (G2), Yew (T11), and Yew x 3 (T10) to previous points, and remove the second stem of Ash (T8). The decision included a standard time limit of two years and compliance with British Standard 3998 for tree work.
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(26/02640/HPA) - 166 Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 3BS.
For DeterminationPlans Sub-Committee No. 1 of Bromley Council refused the application on 08 October 2026. The decision was to refuse permission for the demolition of existing rear outbuildings and the erection of a single storey annex outbuilding.
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(25/04864/FPA) - Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, Ledrington Road, Anerley, London, SE19 2GA
For DeterminationPlans Sub-Committee No. 1 approved the operation of car boot sales at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre on Wednesdays between 7am and 1pm for a temporary period of two years. The decision was made on 08 October 2026.
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(26/02795/ADV) - 20-25 Market Square, Bromley, BR1 1NA
For DeterminationPlans Sub-Committee No. 1 of Bromley Council refused advertisement consent on 08 October 2026. The decision was made to refuse the installation of an internally illuminated LED display facade advertisement.
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CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 13TH AUGUST 2026
Recommendations ApprovedThe Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 of Bromley Council confirmed the minutes of its meeting held on 13 August 2026. The committee granted prior approval for a change of use at 15 Wickham Road, Beckenham, approved details for Crystal Palace Park, granted planning permission for a replacement gazebo at Alexandra Infant School, refused a planning application at 1 Ryecroft Road, Petts Wood, and granted planning permission for extensions at 32 Dale Wood Road, Orpington.
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REPORT WITHDRAWN - (26/02370/FPA) - Car Park, Wharton Road, Bromley
For DeterminationPlans Sub-Committee No. 1 decided to withdraw the item on 08/10/2026. The decision was recorded as "For Determination".
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(26/02866/HPA) - 7 Sherborne Road, Orpington, BR5 1GX.
For DeterminationPlans Sub-Committee No. 1 of Bromley Council approved the retention of roof alterations and elevational changes at 7 Sherborne Road, Orpington, BR5 1GX on 08 October 2026. The decision was to approve the application.
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND NOTIFICATION OF SUBSTITUTE MEMBERS
Recommendations ApprovedPlans Sub-Committee No. 1 decided to approve recommendations on 08/10/2026. Apologies were received from Cllrs Dourmoush, Innes & Ireland, with Cllrs Slator, Gray & Casey attending as substitutes.
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Recommendations ApprovedThe Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 of Bromley Council decided to approve recommendations on 08/10/2026. Details are available in the minutes.
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