Colin Hitchins - Councillor for Bromley (St Paul`s Cray)

Councillor Colin Hitchins

Conservative St Paul`s Cray Vice-Chairman, General Purposes & Licensing Committee

Email: Colin.Hitchins@bromley.gov.uk

Council: Bromley

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Committees: Pensions Committee (Committee Member) Development Control Committee (Committee Member) General Purposes and Licensing Committee (Vice-Chairman) Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee Renewal, Recreation and Housing Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee Children, Education and Families Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 (Committee Member) Licensing Sub-Committee Adult Care and Health Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee Standards Committee (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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General Purposes and Licensing Committee Vice-Chairman

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.

November 12, 2025
Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 Committee Member

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.

October 16, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Monday 13 October 2025 7.00 pm

October 13, 2025
Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 8 October 2025 7.00 pm

The Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss Veolia contract performance, highway maintenance and a Local Implementation Plan (LIP) funded traffic and road safety programme, amongst other items. The committee was also expected to discuss updates from the Environment Portfolio Holder and the Portfolio Holder for Transport, Highways and Road Safety.

October 08, 2025
Development Control Committee Committee Member

Development Control Committee - Thursday 2 October 2025 7.30 pm

The Bromley Council Development Control Committee met to discuss a number of planning and performance related items, including the proposed redevelopment of Conifer House, and the council's planning key performance indicators (KPIs). The committee refused permission for the redevelopment of Conifer House, and noted the planning KPIs.

October 02, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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(25/03065/HPA) - 21 Lynwood Grove, Orpington. BR6 0BD

From: Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 - Thursday 11 December 2025 7.00 pm - December 11, 2025

...to approve application 25/03065/HPA for the removal of an existing chimney and the erection of part single/two-story front/side/rear extensions with Juliet balconies, loft alterations, and elevational alterations at 21 Lynwood Grove, Orpington, BR6 0BD, subject to conditions.

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

(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

Summary

Meetings Attended: 58

Average per Month: 2.3

Decisions Recorded: 63