Councillor Colin Hitchins
Email: Colin.Hitchins@bromley.gov.uk
Council: Bromley
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
57 meetings · Page 1 of 12
Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 - Thursday 11 December 2025 7.00 pm
Council - Monday 8 December 2025 7.00 pm
The Council of Bromley is scheduled to meet on Monday 8 December 2025, to discuss the Council Tax Support Scheme, treasury management performance, and the Code of Corporate Governance, among other items. The meeting will also include questions from the public and councillors, statements from the Leader of the Council, Portfolio Holders, and Committee Chairmen, and consideration of motions.
Pensions Committee - Tuesday 2 December 2025 7.00 pm
The Bromley Council Pensions Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss the performance of the pension fund and a review of its strategic asset allocation. The committee was also expected to discuss updates from the Chairman, the Director of Finance, and the Pensions Investment Advisor.
Development Control Committee - Thursday 27 November 2025 7.30 pm
The Bromley Council Development Control Committee met on 27 November 2025, and approved plans for a new leisure centre in West Wickham, and reviewed planning enforcement and appeals data. The committee also noted updates on councillor planning application 'call ins' and planning key performance indicators (KPIs).
General Purposes and Licensing Committee - Wednesday 12 November 2025 7.00 pm
The General Purposes and Licensing Committee of Bromley Council is scheduled to meet on 12 November 2025. The agenda includes the annual complaints report, the teacher pay policy, arrangements for the 2026 local council elections, and a draft member induction programme. Also on the agenda is the Code of Corporate Governance, appointment to the Rights of Way Sub-Committee, the work programme, and minutes from previous Licensing Sub-Committee meetings.
Decisions from Meetings
54 decisions · Page 7 of 11
(25/01212/FULL6) - 91 Grange Road, Orpington, BR6 8EB.
From: Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 - Thursday 26 June 2025 7.00 pm - June 26, 2025
...to approve application 25/01212/FULL6 for the demolition of a garage and outbuildings, single-storey front, side, and rear extensions, a hip-to-gable extension with a rear dormer, and a single-storey detached outbuilding with decking to the rear of the garden at 91 Grange Road, Orpington, BR6 8EB, subject to conditions.
For Determination
(25/01258/FULL1) - Manorfields, Avalon Road, Orpington, BR6 9BE
From: Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 - Thursday 26 June 2025 7.00 pm - June 26, 2025
...to approve application 25/01258/FULL1 for alterations to existing windows and creation of new openings for fire escapes at Manorfields, Avalon Road, Orpington, BR6 9BE, subject to standard conditions and delegated authority for variations.
For Determination
(24/00909/FULL1) - Chelsfield Station Car Park, The Highway, Orpington
From: Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 - Thursday 26 June 2025 7.00 pm - June 26, 2025
...to refuse retrospective planning permission for the installation of an InPost parcel locker at Chelsfield Station Car Park, The Highway, Orpington, due to its inappropriate development in the Green Belt and the substantial harm it causes to the Green Belt's openness, for which no very special circumstances were demonstrated to outweigh the harm.
For Determination
(25/01755/CUETC3) - Stockwell Building, Former Bromley Civic Centre, Stockwell Close, Bromley, BR1 3UH (To Follow)
From: Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 - Thursday 26 June 2025 7.00 pm - June 26, 2025
... the committee refused prior approval for the change of use of the Stockwell Building from office to residential, citing reasons including its location within the curtilage of a listed building, inadequate natural light, insufficient waste storage, and excessive parking provision.
For Determination
(25/01756/CUETC3) – North Block, Former Bromley Civic Centre, Stockwell Close, Bromley, BR1 3UH (To Follow)
From: Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 - Thursday 26 June 2025 7.00 pm - June 26, 2025
...to change the use of the North Block at the former Bromley Civic Centre from office space to 63 residential units was refused.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 57
Average per Month: 2.5
Decisions Recorded: 54