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Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 - Thursday 16 April 2026 7.00 pm
April 16, 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 was scheduled to discuss several planning applications and the confirmation of Tree Preservation Orders. Key items included proposals for a children's home, a house in multiple occupation, and the protection of trees in Biggin Hill and Cudham.
Planning Applications
Leafy Grove House, 82 Heathfield Road, Keston
A proposal was scheduled for discussion regarding the change of use of Leafy Grove House from a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a residential children's home (Use Class C2) for up to four children aged between 8 and 17 years old. The property is a Grade II Statutory Listed Building and is located within the Keston Village Conservation Area. Concerns raised by local residents included the impact on heritage assets, intensification of use, highway safety, and potential noise and disturbance. The report indicated that the proposal would help address the need for children's care home spaces in the Borough and that adequate on-site parking and access would be provided. No external alterations were proposed to the existing property.
69 Chelsfield Lane, Orpington
The committee was scheduled to consider an application for a first-floor side extension and a change of use from a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 4-person House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Use Class C4). The proposal also included excavation of the front garden to create two off-street parking spaces, along with enclosed refuse and cycle storage. The report noted that the proposed extension was similar to one previously allowed on appeal. Concerns from local residents focused on the potential for overdevelopment, impact on the character of the area, highway safety, and noise and disturbance. The report suggested that the development would not result in an unacceptable impact on the appearance of the building or the character of the area, nor on the amenities of neighbouring residents or highway matters.
Castlecombe Children and Family Centre, Castlecombe Road, Mottingham
An additional planning application for Castlecombe Children and Family Centre was listed to follow.
Tree Preservation Orders
Confirmation of Tree Preservation Order (TPO) 3046 - Land between 3 & 5 Hanbury Drive, Biggin Hill
The committee was scheduled to consider objections received against the making of Tree Preservation Order (TPO) 3046. The trees in question are located on a green space between numbers 3 and 5 Hanbury Drive. The report stated that the trees make an important contribution to the amenity of the surrounding local area and that the TPO was considered justified following a visual assessment using the TEMPO (Tree Evaluation Method for Preservation Orders) scoring system. The TPO is an area order, designed to protect any trees within the specified area.
Confirmation of Tree Preservation Order (TPO) 3051 - Land North West Opposite The Southern Junction of Snag Lane with Cudham Lane North
This item concerned the confirmation of Tree Preservation Order (TPO) 3051, located on the west side of Cudham Lane North. Objections had been received, with the landowner arguing that the land was an agricultural field with a sparse covering of self-seeded trees, not a woodland, and that the TPO would negatively impact the land's value and the ability to maintain roadside hedges. The report indicated that the TPO was made to protect remaining trees and those to be planted as a remedy for unauthorised felling that had occurred on the land. The TPO is also an area order.
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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(25/05353/FPA) - 69 Chelsfield Lane, Orpington, BR5 4HG
For DeterminationPlans Sub-Committee No. 1 of Bromley Council approved the application on 16 April 2026. The decision was to approve a first-floor side extension and change of use from a single dwellinghouse to a 4-person House in Multiple Occupation, with associated front garden excavation for parking and refuse and cycle storage.
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(25/05372/FPA) - Leafy Grove House, 82 Heathfield Road, Keston BR2 6BF
For DeterminationPlans Sub-Committee No. 1 decided to withdraw the item on 16/04/2026. The item was withdrawn.
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Confirmation of Tree Preservation Order (TPO) 3046 - Land between 3 & 5 Hanbury Drive, Biggin Hill
For DeterminationPlans Sub-Committee No. 1 confirmed Tree Preservation Order (TPO) 3046 without modification on 16 April 2026. The decision was made following consideration of objections received.
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CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 19TH FEBRUARY 2026
Recommendations ApprovedThe Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 of Bromley Council confirmed the minutes of its meeting held on 19 February 2026 on 16 April 2026. The committee approved the recommendations from the minutes.
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Recommendations ApprovedThe Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 of Bromley Council approved recommendations on 16/04/2026. No further details were provided.
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND NOTIFICATION OF SUBSTITUTE MEMBERS
Recommendations ApprovedThe Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 of Bromley Council approved recommendations on 16/04/2026. Apologies were received from Cllrs Harris and Hitchins, with Cllrs Turrell and Dean attending as substitutes.
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Confirmation of Tree Preservation Order (TPO) 3051 - Land North West Opposite The Southern Junction Of Snag Lane With Cudham Lane North
For DeterminationPlans Sub-Committee No. 1 confirmed Tree Preservation Order (TPO) 3051 on 16 April 2026. The TPO was confirmed with an exception to allow hedgerow maintenance of vegetation fronting Cudham Lane North.
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25/04207/FPA - CASTLECOMBE CHILDREN AND FAMILY CENTRE, CASTLECOMBE ROAD, MOTTINGHAM, LONDON, SE9 4AT (TO FOLLOW)
Recommendations ApprovedPlans Sub-Committee No. 1 approved the demolition of the existing Youth Centre and the erection of an extension to the Castlecombe Children and Family Centre to provide flexible space for a Youth Hub and Community Support Centre. The decision was made on 16 April 2026. The approved plans include the provision of bin storage, new fencing and entrance gates, seven parking bays, resurfacing works, and associated landscaping.
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