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Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 - Thursday 16 July 2026 7.00 pm
July 16, 2026 at 7:00 pm Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 View on council websiteSummary
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The Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 of Bromley Council met on Thursday 16 July 2026. The meeting confirmed the minutes from the previous meeting held on 21 May 2026.
Planning Applications Approved
The committee approved the following planning applications:
1A Forde House, Forde Avenue, Bromley, BR1 3EU: This application sought a change of use from a three-bedroom dwellinghouse to a four-bedroom children's home for up to four children aged 12-16 years. The decision was approved subject to a legal agreement. The proposal was noted to address a need for children's care homes in the borough, with no significant impact on highway safety, residential amenity, or the character of the area. Concerns raised by local residents regarding traffic, parking, and potential disturbances were considered, but the officer's recommendation highlighted that the intensity of use would be similar to a single-family household and that regulatory bodies like Ofsted would ensure suitability.
Farnborough Primary School, Farnborough Hill, Orpington, BR6 7EQ: Permission was granted for the removal of existing play equipment and astro turf surfacing, and the installation of new play equipment and surfacing. This development was deemed appropriate within the Green Belt, with no significant impact on visual amenities, residential amenities, or the openness of the Green Belt. The new facilities were intended to enhance the school's recreational activities.
Walnuts Leisure Centre, Lych Gate Road, Orpington, BR6 0TJ: The installation of photovoltaic solar panels on the leisure centre roof was approved. This development was seen as an enhancement to the existing leisure centre facilities, contributing to renewable energy generation without negatively impacting the host building, the character of the area, or residential amenities. The panels would be discreetly sited on the roof, behind a parapet wall.
Crofton Roman Villa, Crofton Road, Orpington, BR6 8AF: Advertisement consent was granted for the removal of existing signs and the display of two new wall-mounted non-illuminated panel signs on the east and west elevations, along with a painted mural sign on the south elevation. These advertisements were considered to be of high quality, relevant to the site's function as a learning institution, and would not adversely affect the visual amenities of the area or result in significant highway impacts.
Confirmation of Minutes
The minutes of the previous meeting held on 21 May 2026 were confirmed. Apologies were received from Councillor Ryan Thomson, and Councillor Kevin Kennedy-Brooks attended as a substitute. No declarations of interest were made by committee members.
Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
Decision summaries below are AI-generated from the council’s published record. Check the council source or the full decision page before relying on them.
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CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 21ST MAY 2026
Recommendations ApprovedThe Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 of Bromley Council confirmed the minutes of its meeting held on 19th March 2026 on 16 July 2026. The committee resolved to approve the recommendations from the minutes.
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(25/05617/FPA) - 1a Forde House, Forde Avenue, Bromley, BR1 3EU
For DeterminationPlans Sub-Committee No. 2 approved the change of use of a dwelling to a children's home on 16/07/2026. The decision was subject to a legal agreement.
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Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 approved the installation of photovoltaic solar panels to the leisure centre roof on 16 July 2026. The decision was made to enhance existing leisure centre facilities without significant loss of amenity or detrimental impact on the building's character.
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Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 approved the installation of replacement astro turf surfacing and children's play equipment at Farnborough Primary School on 16 July 2026. The decision was to grant planning permission for the proposal. The decision included conditions regarding time limits, adherence to plans, and materials used.
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Recommendations ApprovedThe Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 of Bromley Council approved recommendations on 16/07/2026.
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND NOTIFICATION OF SUBSTITUTE MEMBERS
Recommendations ApprovedBromley Council's Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 noted apologies from Cllr Thomson and that Cllr Kennedy-Brooks attended as substitute. This was approved on 16 July 2026.
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(26/02253/ADV) - Crofton Roman Villa, Crofton Road, Orpington, BR6 8AF.
For DeterminationPlans Sub-Committee No. 2 granted advertisement consent on 16 July 2026. The decision was to approve the removal of existing signs and the display of two wall-mounted non-illuminated panel signs and a painted mural sign. The decision was subject to standard conditions regarding advert maintenance, siting, removal, landowner permission, and time limits.
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