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Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 - Thursday, 10 September 2026 - 7.00 pm
September 10, 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 10 September 2026, deciding on four planning applications. The committee refused permission for extensions to MUGA pitches at Eltham College and for a mobile home at 7 Jail Lane, Biggin Hill. However, they approved applications for a raised patio at 6 Arragon Gardens, West Wickham, and for a rear extension and terrace at Hill Court, Chislehurst.
Eltham College, Grove Park Road, Mottingham, London, SE9 4QF
Permission was refused for the extension of existing MUGA pitches, replacement fencing, and floodlighting at Eltham College. The officer's recommendation for refusal was based on insufficient information regarding occupancy levels, parking demand, trip generation, and the likely intensity of use of the extended facility. While the proposal was considered acceptable in principle for Metropolitan Open Land and would not cause unacceptable harm to heritage assets, residential amenity, biodiversity, or drainage, the lack of detailed transport and parking impact assessments meant the council could not be satisfied that the development would not result in unacceptable impacts. Concerns were also raised by the Mottingham Residents Association regarding noise and light pollution, and by the Bromley Biodiversity Partnership Sub-group about the impact on wildlife habitat.
7 Jail Lane, Biggin Hill, Westerham, TN16 3SA
The committee refused to grant a Lawful Development Certificate for the use of land to site a mobile home at 7 Jail Lane. The application sought to establish the legality of a mobile home within the garden of the existing property. Despite the applicant providing a specification and method statement for moving the twin-unit caravan, and referencing appeal decisions where similar structures were deemed lawful, the committee ultimately refused the application. The previous refusal of a similar development in the area and concerns raised by neighbours regarding overdevelopment, the transportability of the structure, and its impact on the surrounding area were key factors.
6 Arragon Gardens, West Wickham, BR4 9LJ
Permission was granted for the retention of a rear raised patio and the installation of a privacy screen and landscaping at 6 Arragon Gardens. This decision followed a previous refusal for a raised patio at the same property due to concerns about overlooking and loss of privacy to the neighbouring property at No. 8 Arragon Gardens. The current application addressed these concerns by proposing a trellis screen, which, along with existing boundary planting, was deemed sufficient to mitigate the impacts on neighbouring residential amenity. The officer's report noted that while the previous refusal cited detrimental overlooking, the proposed screen would significantly reduce opportunities for direct overlooking.
Hill Court, Manor Park, Chislehurst, BR7 5QD
Planning permission was approved for a lower ground floor rear extension and an extended rear terrace above with a side privacy screen and glass balustrade at Hill Court. The proposal was considered to be of an appropriate scale and design that would preserve the character of the host dwelling and the Chislehurst Conservation Area. Objections were raised by neighbours concerning loss of privacy, removal of vegetation, and drainage issues. However, the officer's assessment concluded that the proposed privacy screen, combined with existing boundary planting, adequately mitigated overlooking concerns. The development was also deemed not to have an unacceptable impact on neighbouring amenity in terms of privacy, outlook, light, or noise. The property's location within the Chislehurst Conservation Area was a key consideration, with the proposal assessed as preserving and enhancing its character.
Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND NOTIFICATION OF SUBSTITUTE MEMBERS
Recommendations ApprovedThe Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 of Bromley Council decided to approve recommendations on 10 September 2026. Apologies were received from Cllrs Burden and Phillips, with Cllrs Turrell and Barnes attending as substitutes.
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Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 refused planning permission for the extension of existing MUGA pitches and replacement fencing and floodlighting at Eltham College. The decision was made on 10 September 2026. Insufficient information was provided regarding occupancy levels, parking demand, trip generation, and intensity of use.
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(26/02067/HPA) - 6 Arragon Gardens, West Wickham, BR4 9LJ
For DeterminationPlans Sub-Committee No. 2 approved the retention of a rear raised patio and the installation of a privacy screen and landscaping at 6 Arragon Gardens, West Wickham, BR4 9LJ on 10 September 2026. The decision requires the installation of mitigation measures within three months of the decision date.
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Recommendations ApprovedThe Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 of Bromley Council approved recommendations on 10 September 2026. No further details were provided.
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CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 16TH JULY 2026
Recommendations ApprovedThe Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 of Bromley Council confirmed the minutes of their meeting held on 16 July 2026. The committee resolved to approve planning applications for a children's home at 1A Forde House, play equipment at Farnborough Primary School, solar panels at Walnuts Leisure Centre, and advertisement consent for Crofton Roman Villa. Officers were delegated authority to add conditions regarding lighting, rainwater harvesting, and electric vehicle charging points for the 1A Forde House application.
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(26/02561/HPA) - Hill Court, Manor Park, Chislehurst, BR7 5QD
For DeterminationPlans Sub-Committee No. 2 approved the application for a lower ground floor rear extension and extended rear terrace. The decision was made on 10 September 2026. The approval is subject to conditions including details of privacy screening.
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(25/04904/LDC) -7 Jail Lane, Biggin Hill, Westerham, TN16 3SA
For DeterminationPlans Sub-Committee No. 2 refused the application for a lawful development certificate for the use of land to site a mobile home at 7 Jail Lane, Biggin Hill, Westerham, TN16 3SA on 10 September 2026. The decision was made by Plans Sub-Committee No. 2.
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