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Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 - Thursday 3 April 2025 7.00 pm
April 3, 2025 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 03 April 2025 to discuss several planning applications. The committee approved applications for boundary treatment changes at Pines Cottage, Bickley, and for a new dwelling at 48 Anerley Hill, Anerley. However, they refused an application for a new dwelling at Romney House, Downe, and for tree works at Land Adjacent To 170 Croydon Road, Keston.
Pines Cottage, 22 Pines Road, Bickley
Permission was granted for changes to a boundary fence and gate at Pines Cottage, located within the Bickley Park Conservation Area. The committee considered the report, objections, and representations, ultimately approving the application subject to conditions outlined in the report. This decision aligns with the council's commitment to preserving and enhancing conservation areas, as detailed in the Bromley Local Plan1.
Romney House, Luxted Road, Downe, Orpington
Despite the Planning Department's recommendation for permission subject to a legal agreement, the committee resolved to refuse the application for the demolition of existing outbuildings and the erection of one dwelling at Romney House. The primary reasons for refusal cited were that the proposed development, by reason of its siting within the Metropolitan Green Belt, constituted inappropriate development. The committee found that the proposal would be harmful to the openness of the Green Belt, conflicting with its fundamental aim of keeping land permanently open, and would detract from its visual amenities and permanence. Furthermore, it was deemed to encroach into the countryside, conflicting with the purposes of including land within the Green Belt. The committee concluded that there were no very special circumstances of sufficient weight to outweigh the identified harm. This decision aligns with national and local policies protecting the Green Belt, including Policy G2 of the London Plan2 and Policy 49 of the Bromley Local Plan3.
48 Anerley Hill, Anerley
Permission was granted for a four-storey rear extension, an upward mansard roof extension, and the conversion and subdivision of two existing buildings at 48-50 Anerley Hill to create five new flats. The application also included alterations to three existing flats and the retention of shop units with shopfront and flat entrance alterations. The Planners had recommended permission, and the committee noted that no objections had been received from the Highways Department. Councillor Ryan Thomson registered an objection to the application. The committee felt that the development would make a significant contribution to housing supply and that a refusal would likely be lost on appeal. This decision supports the council's aim to increase housing supply, as outlined in the Bromley Local Plan4.
Land Adjacent To 170 Croydon Road, Keston
The committee resolved to refuse the application for tree works at Land Adjacent To 170 Croydon Road, Keston. The proposal involved coppicing oak, sycamore, ash, and holly trees, subject to Tree Preservation Order (TPO) BB1 1952. The refusal was based on the grounds that the proposed works would have an undue impact on the amenity of the local area, negating the objectives of the TPO and conflicting with Policies 73 and 74 of the Bromley Local Plan5 and Policy G7 of the London Plan6. The committee noted that while coppicing is a justified woodland management technique and consistent with management in adjacent areas, the oak trees should be retained.
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Bromley Local Plan 2019, Policy 41: Conservation Areas. ↩
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The London Plan 2021, Policy G2: London's Green Belt. ↩
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Bromley Local Plan 2019, Policy 49: The Green Belt. ↩
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Bromley Local Plan 2019, Policy 1: Housing Supply. ↩
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Bromley Local Plan 2019, Policies 73 and 74: Development and Trees, and Conservation and Management of Trees and Woodlands. ↩
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The London Plan 2021, Policy G7: Trees and Woodlands. ↩
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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(25/00052 FULL1) -48 Anerley Hill Anerley London SE19 2AE
Recommendations Approved...to approve the application for a four-storey rear extension, upward mansard roof extension, conversion, and subdivision at 48-50 Anerley Hill, London SE19 2AE, to create five new flats and alter three existing flats, while retaining shop units with shopfront and flats entrance alterations.
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND NOTIFICATION OF SUBSTITUTE MEMBERS
Recommendations Approved...to note the apologies for absence from Cllrs Shaun Slator, Will Connolly, and Chris Price, and the attendance of substitute members Cllrs Alexa Michael, Julie Ireland, and Kevin Kennedy Brooks, respectively, and to approve the recommendations.
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(24/04449/TPO) - Land Adjacent To 170 Croydon Road, Keston
Recommendations Approved...to refuse application 24/04449/TPO regarding land adjacent to 170 Croydon Road, Keston.
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CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 6th FEBRUARY 2025
Recommendations Approved...to approve the minutes of their meeting held on February 6th, 2025, as an accurate record.
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Recommendations Approved...to approve the recommendations, following declarations of interest from Councillors Turrell, Owen, and Michael regarding Romney House and Bromley House.
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24/04325/FULL6 - Pines Cottage, 22 Pines Road Bickley BR1 2AA
Recommendations Approved...to approve the application 24/04325/FULL6 for Pines Cottage, 22 Pines Road Bickley BR1 2AA.
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(24/04728/FULL1) - Romney House, Luxted Road, Downe, Orpington, BR6 7JX
Recommendations Approved...the Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 of Bromley refused the application (24/04728/FULL1) for the demolition of existing garage/office/workshop and cattery buildings and erection of one dwelling with associated parking and works at Romney House, Luxted Road, Downe, Orpington, BR6 7JX.
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