Mark Smith - Councillor for Bromley (Chislehurst)

Councillor Mark Smith

Chislehurst Matters Chislehurst Chislehurst Matters Group Leader

Email: Mark.Smith3@bromley.gov.uk

Council: Bromley

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Development Control Committee (Committee Member) Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee (Guest) Council (Committee Member) Chief Executive Annual Review Panel (Committee Member) Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 Appointment Panel Plans Sub-Committee No. 3 Standards Committee (Guest) Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 Plans Sub-Committee No. 4 Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee Adult Care and Health Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee General Purposes and Licensing Committee Renewal, Recreation and Housing Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member)

Is this you? Claim this page.

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

62 meetings · Page 1 of 13

Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 9 February 2026 7.00 pm

February 09, 2026, 7:00 pm
Renewal, Recreation and Housing Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Renewal, Recreation and Housing Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 4 February 2026 7.00 pm

The Renewal, Recreation and Housing Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 4 February 2026. The meeting agenda includes a review of the draft budget for the portfolio, updates on housing management contract performance, and the adoption of a new Statement of Community Involvement.

February 04, 2026, 7:00 pm
Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 19 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting on 19 January 2026 focused on the Council's financial strategy, transformation programme, and efforts to support small businesses. Key decisions included noting the draft budget and financial strategy, supporting the progress of the transformation programme, and recommending further promotion of Bromley-based businesses. The committee also discussed the issue of empty homes and reviewed the corporate risk register.

January 19, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Committee Member

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.

December 08, 2025
Development Control Committee Committee Member

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].

November 27, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

64 decisions · Page 5 of 13

(24/04820/FULL1) - 1 WESTMORELAND ROAD, BROMLEY, BR2 0TB

From: Development Control Committee - Tuesday 2 September 2025 7.30 pm - September 02, 2025

... permission was granted, subject to a legal agreement and any direction by the Mayor of London, for the phased mixed-use redevelopment of 1 Westmoreland Road, Bromley, BR2 0TB, including demolition, site preparation, construction of a basement and buildings to provide dwellings and commercial floorspace, along with associated parking, landscaping, and infrastructure.

Recommendations Approved

HPR PLANNING KPIS

From: Development Control Committee - Thursday 12 June 2025 7.30 pm - June 12, 2025

...to note the HPR Planning KPIs for 2024/25 and approve the recommendations contained within the report.

Recommendations Approved

(24/04814/FULL1) - 24 - 34 FARWIG LANE, BROMLEY, BR1 3RB

From: Development Control Committee - Thursday 12 June 2025 7.30 pm - June 12, 2025

...permission was granted for the demolition of existing buildings and the construction of three buildings for industrial uses with ancillary offices, associated service yards, access points, car parking, and landscape planting at 24-34 Farwig Lane and 25 College Road, Bromley.

For Determination

QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ATTENDING THE MEETING

From: Development Control Committee - Thursday 12 June 2025 7.30 pm - June 12, 2025

...to approve the recommendation to provide a written reply to a question from Mrs. Susan Sulis regarding Bromley-specific housing figures in relation to the New Draft London Plan.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 62

Average per Month: 2.5

Decisions Recorded: 64