Councillor Charles Joel
Email: Charles.Joel@bromley.gov.uk
Council: Bromley
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
46 meetings · Page 1 of 10
Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 - Thursday 11 December 2025 7.00 pm
The Bromley Council Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 met on Thursday 11 December 2025, and approved applications for building works at Spring Lodge, Elizabeth Way, Orpington; 12 Crossley Close, Biggin Hill; 21 Lynwood Grove, Orpington; 23 Oakfield Lane, Keston; and 153-155 High Street, Penge. A decision on an application concerning 7 Jail Lane, Biggin Hill was deferred.
Council - Monday 8 December 2025 7.00 pm
The Bromley Council meeting on 8 December 2025 was scheduled to cover a range of topics, including the Council Tax Support Scheme, treasury management performance, corporate governance, committee appointments and motions. There was also an opportunity for councillors and members of the public to ask questions.
Development Control Committee - Thursday 27 November 2025 7.30 pm
The Bromley Council Development Control Committee met on 27 November 2025, and approved the recommendation to grant planning permission for the redevelopment of the West Wickham Leisure Centre subject to a legal agreement. The committee also noted updates on planning appeals, councillor planning application call-ins, planning enforcement actions, and HPR planning KPIs[^2].
Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 - Thursday 16 October 2025 7.00 pm
The Bromley Council Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 convened to discuss several planning applications, ultimately approving proposals for a pavilion and public conveniences at Queens Mead Recreation Ground, alterations to Mottingham Library and a rear extension at 48 Park Avenue, Orpington. However, the committee refused an application for an internally illuminated advertisement at a bus shelter outside 137 to 139, High Street, Beckenham.
Decisions from Meetings
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(24/01814/FULL1) 153-155 High Street, Penge, London, SE20 7DS.
From: Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 - Thursday 11 December 2025 7.00 pm - December 11, 2025
...to approve application 24/01814/FULL1 for internal and external alterations, including partial demolition, a third-floor extension, and a change of use at 153-155 High Street, Penge, from mixed-use to an aparthotel with 20 rooms, subject to conditions.
For Determination
(25/04904/LDC) - 7 Jail Lane, Biggin Hill, TN16 3SA
From: Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 - Thursday 11 December 2025 7.00 pm - December 11, 2025
...the decision regarding the Lawful Development Certificate for the use of land to site a mobile home at 7 Jail Lane, Biggin Hill, TN16 3SA (application 25/04904/LDC) was deferred for determination.
For Determination
(25/03289/FPA) - Spring Lodge, Elizabeth Way, Orpington, BR5 4BH
From: Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 - Thursday 11 December 2025 7.00 pm - December 11, 2025
...the demolition of the existing building at Spring Lodge, Elizabeth Way, Orpington, BR5 4BH, and the erection of a part three, part-four storey building to provide 20 new dwellings, with associated accessible parking, cycle parking, bin storage and other associated works was approved, subject to planning conditions and a legal agreement.
For Determination
(25/04236/HPA) - 23 Oakfield Lane, Keston, BR2 6BY
From: Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 - Thursday 11 December 2025 7.00 pm - December 11, 2025
...to allow part one/part two storey side, rear and front extensions with a roof terrace over the rear extension with elevational changes at 23 Oakfield Lane, Keston, BR2 6BY, subject to conditions regarding time limits, compliance with approved plans, materials, and obscured glazing.
For Determination
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
From: Development Control Committee - Thursday 27 November 2025 7.30 pm - November 27, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 46
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 114