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Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 - Thursday 3 April 2025 7.00 pm
April 3, 2025 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 3 April 2025, approving three planning applications and refusing one. Decisions were made regarding developments at Pines Cottage, Romney House, 48 Anerley Hill, and land adjacent to 170 Croydon Road.
Pines Cottage, 22 Pines Road, Bickley
Permission was granted for changes to the boundary fence and gate at Pines Cottage, located within the Bickley Park Conservation Area. The decision was made after considering the report, objections, and representations.
Romney House, Luxted Road, Downe
The committee refused permission for the demolition of existing garage, office, workshop, and cattery buildings at Romney House, and the erection of one self-build dwelling. The refusal was based on the proposal being inappropriate development within the Metropolitan Green Belt, harmful to its openness, and conflicting with national and local planning policies. This decision was made despite the applicant agreeing to a legal agreement to remove existing outbuildings, not build a permitted development outbuilding, and remove permitted development rights for the donor dwelling and the new building. The Planning Officer had recommended permission subject to this legal agreement, noting a 26% reduction in floor space and a 17% reduction in building mass compared to existing structures.
48 Anerley Hill, Anerley
Permission was granted for a four-storey rear extension, upward mansard roof extension, and the conversion and subdivision of two existing buildings at 48-50 Anerley Hill to create five new flats. The proposal also included alterations to three existing flats and the retention of shop units with shopfront and flat entrance alterations. The committee noted that the Highways Department had raised no objections and that the Chairman felt the development would be a significant contribution to housing supply, likely to be approved on appeal if refused. Councillor Ryan Thomson registered an objection to the application.
Land Adjacent to 170 Croydon Road, Keston
The committee refused permission for the coppicing of oak, sycamore, multi-stemmed ash, and holly trees subject to Tree Preservation Order BB1 1952. The refusal was based on the proposed works having an undue impact on the amenity of the local area, negating the objectives of the Tree Preservation Order, and conflicting with local and London Plan policies. This decision was made despite the site being adjacent to land where coppicing has been approved by the Forestry Commission and the applicant's stated intention to manage trees at risk and secure the site. The committee noted that the oak trees would be retained.
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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(25/00052 FULL1) -48 Anerley Hill Anerley London SE19 2AE
Recommendations Approved...to approve the application for a four-storey rear extension, upward mansard roof extension, conversion, and subdivision at 48-50 Anerley Hill, London SE19 2AE, to create five new flats and alter three existing flats, while retaining shop units with shopfront and flats entrance alterations.
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND NOTIFICATION OF SUBSTITUTE MEMBERS
Recommendations Approved...to note the apologies for absence from Cllrs Shaun Slator, Will Connolly, and Chris Price, and the attendance of substitute members Cllrs Alexa Michael, Julie Ireland, and Kevin Kennedy Brooks, respectively, and to approve the recommendations.
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(24/04449/TPO) - Land Adjacent To 170 Croydon Road, Keston
Recommendations Approved...to refuse application 24/04449/TPO regarding land adjacent to 170 Croydon Road, Keston.
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CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 6th FEBRUARY 2025
Recommendations Approved...to approve the minutes of their meeting held on February 6th, 2025, as an accurate record.
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Recommendations Approved...to approve the recommendations, following declarations of interest from Councillors Turrell, Owen, and Michael regarding Romney House and Bromley House.
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24/04325/FULL6 - Pines Cottage, 22 Pines Road Bickley BR1 2AA
Recommendations Approved...to approve the application 24/04325/FULL6 for Pines Cottage, 22 Pines Road Bickley BR1 2AA.
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(24/04728/FULL1) - Romney House, Luxted Road, Downe, Orpington, BR6 7JX
Recommendations Approved...the Plans Sub-Committee No. 2 of Bromley refused the application (24/04728/FULL1) for the demolition of existing garage/office/workshop and cattery buildings and erection of one dwelling with associated parking and works at Romney House, Luxted Road, Downe, Orpington, BR6 7JX.
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