The Bromley Council's Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 met on 26 June 2025, and refused planning permission for the retrospective installation of a parcel locker at Chelsfield Station Car Park, and for change of use applications at the former Bromley Civic Centre. Permission was granted for extensions to a property at 9 Hathaway Close, and for alterations to windows at Manorfields.

Former Bromley Civic Centre, Stockwell Close

The committee considered two applications for prior approval for the change of use of buildings at the former Bromley Civic Centre, Stockwell Close, from office (Use Class E¹) to residential (Use Class C3²). The applications related to the Stockwell Building (25/01755/CUETC3) and the North Block (25/01756/CUETC3). Both applications were refused.

The planning officer's report stated that the former Civic Centre complex was considered to have been a sui generis³ use, and therefore did not fall within Class E of the Use Classes Order⁴, meaning Class MA⁵ rights were not available. It was also noted that the site is within the curtilage of the statutorily listed Old Palace, which also meant Class MA rights were not available. The report also stated that the proposal had not demonstrated that it would provide an adequate level of natural light for each of the habitable rooms, and that inadequate waste storage and excessive parking had been provided.

Chelsfield Station Car Park, The Highway, Orpington

The committee refused planning permission for the retrospective application for the siting of an InPost parcel locker at Chelsfield Station Car Park, The Highway, Orpington (24/00909/FULL1). The planning officer's report stated that the locker was considered to be inappropriate development in the green belt⁶, and that the installation of the locker resulted in substantial harm to the openness of the green belt, for which no very special circumstances had been demonstrated that clearly outweighed the harm.

9 Hathaway Close, Bromley

The committee approved planning permission for a garage conversion with single storey front extension and front porch extension, demolition of the existing conservatory and construction of a single storey side extension and elevational alterations at 9 Hathaway Close, Bromley (25/00744/FULL6).

The planning officer's report stated that the development would not result in a harmful impact on the appearance of the host dwelling, would not adversely affect the amenities of neighbouring residential properties, and would not adversely impact on parking in the area.

91 Grange Road, Orpington

The committee approved planning permission for the demolition of a garage and outbuildings, a single storey front, side and rear extension, a hip to gable extension with rear dormer, and a single storey detached outbuilding with decking to the rear of the garden at 91 Grange Road, Orpington (25/01212/FULL6).

The planning officer's report stated that the proposal would not have a significant impact on the residential amenities of neighbouring properties, and that the design of the development would be acceptable and the proposals would not have a significant impact on the character and visual amenities of the area.

Manorfields, Avalon Road, Orpington

The committee approved planning permission for alterations to existing windows, and creation of new openings for fire escapes at Manorfields, Avalon Road, Orpington (25/01258/FULL1).

The planning officer's report stated that the proposal did not have a detrimental impact on neighbouring residential amenity, and that the design of the development and its impact on visual amenity was acceptable.