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.
174 meetings · Page 3 of 35
Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 17 March 2026 7.00 pm
The Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting was scheduled to review performance across various council services, consider budget monitoring, and scrutinise upcoming contract awards and policy updates. Key discussions were expected to focus on highway maintenance, parking policies, and the management of parks and green spaces.
Pensions Committee - Tuesday, 3 March 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Pensions Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday 3 March 2026 was set to review the performance of the Bromley Pension Fund in the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year and consider the outcomes of the 2025 triennial actuarial valuation. The committee was also scheduled to discuss the appointment of a new member to the Local Pension Board.
Budget Meeting, Council - Thursday 26 February 2026 7.00 pm
The Council of the London Borough of Bromley met on Thursday 26 February 2026 to approve the 2026/27 Council Tax, a new Capital Strategy, and the annual Pay Award. Key decisions included setting the Council Tax with a 2.99% increase in the general rate and a 2% increase in the Adult Social Care Precept, approving a £15 million increase to the Capital Programme, and implementing a 4.45% pay rise for council staff.
Pensions Committee - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 7.00 pm
Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 - Thursday, 19 February 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 of Bromley Council met on Thursday 19 February 2026 to discuss a range of planning applications across the borough. The meeting's agenda included proposals for new dwellings, changes of use, landscape improvements, and the demolition and construction of new facilities.
Decisions from Meetings
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(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
(25/03289/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
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND NOTIFICATION OF SUBSTITUTE MEMBERS
From: Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 - Thursday 11 December 2025 7.00 pm - December 11, 2025
Recommendations Approved
(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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 174
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 78 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.