Councillor Melanie Stevens
Email: Melanie.Stevens@bromley.gov.uk
Council: Bromley
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
69 meetings · Page 1 of 14
General Purposes and Licensing Committee - Tuesday 10 February 2026 7.00 pm
Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 9 February 2026 7.00 pm
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
55 decisions · Page 8 of 11
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ATTENDING THE MEETING
From: Development Control Committee - Thursday 10 April 2025 7.30 pm - April 10, 2025
...to approve recommendations regarding a question raised by a local resident concerning a potential breach of planning control at 129 Homesdale Rd, BR2 9LE, stating that enforcement action would be taken if a breach occurs, subject to an expediency test.
Recommendations Approved
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND NOTIFICATION OF SUBSTITUTE MEMBERS
From: Development Control Committee - Thursday 10 April 2025 7.30 pm - April 10, 2025
...to note apologies for absence from Councillors Mark Smith and Kevin Kennedy-Brooks, with Councillor Alison Stammers attending as a substitute for Councillor Smith, and to approve the recommendations.
Recommendations Approved
(23/04715/FULL1) - CRYSTAL PALACE FOOTBALL CLUB TRAINING GROUND, COPERS COPE ROAD, BECKENHAM, BR3 1RJ (BECKENHAM TOWN AND COPERS COPE WARD)
From: Development Control Committee - Thursday 10 April 2025 7.30 pm - April 10, 2025
...to permit application 23/04715/FULL1 for the Crystal Palace Football Club Training Ground on Copers Cope Road.
For Determination
LOCAL PLANNING PROTOCOL ANNUAL REVIEW
From: Development Control Committee - Thursday 10 April 2025 7.30 pm - April 10, 2025
...to support the Local Planning Protocol Annual Review, subject to agreed amendments.
For Determination
PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE BILL INTRODUCTION: LETTER FROM THE DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER AND SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
From: Development Control Committee - Thursday 10 April 2025 7.30 pm - April 10, 2025
...to note the letter from the Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government regarding the Planning and Infrastructure Bill introduction, approving the recommendations.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 69
Average per Month: 2.8
Decisions Recorded: 55