Councillor Colin Hitchins
Email: Colin.Hitchins@bromley.gov.uk
Council: Bromley
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
70 meetings · Page 4 of 14
Pensions Committee - Tuesday 2 December 2025 7.00 pm
The Bromley Council Pensions Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss the pension fund's performance, and a review of the fund's strategic asset allocation. Also on the agenda was a discussion of a business case for Buckinghamshire Pension Fund to join the London Collective Investment Vehicle.
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].
General Purposes and Licensing Committee - Wednesday 12 November 2025 7.00 pm
The General Purposes and Licensing Committee of Bromley Council is scheduled to meet on 12 November 2025. The agenda includes the annual complaints report, the teacher pay policy, arrangements for the 2026 local council elections, and a draft member induction programme. Also on the agenda is the Code of Corporate Governance, appointment to the Rights of Way Sub-Committee, the work programme, and minutes from previous Licensing Sub-Committee meetings.
Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 - Thursday 16 October 2025 7.00 pm
The Bromley Council Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 convened to discuss several planning applications, ultimately approving proposals for a pavilion and public conveniences at Queens Mead Recreation Ground, alterations to Mottingham Library and a rear extension at 48 Park Avenue, Orpington. However, the committee refused an application for an internally illuminated advertisement at a bus shelter outside 137 to 139, High Street, Beckenham.
Decisions from Meetings
63 decisions · Page 1 of 13
(25/03065/HPA) - 21 Lynwood Grove, Orpington. BR6 0BD
From: Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 - Thursday 11 December 2025 7.00 pm - December 11, 2025
...to approve application 25/03065/HPA for the removal of an existing chimney and the erection of part single/two-story front/side/rear extensions with Juliet balconies, loft alterations, and elevational alterations at 21 Lynwood Grove, Orpington, BR6 0BD, subject to conditions.
For Determination
(25/04236/HPA) - 23 Oakfield Lane, Keston, BR2 6BY
From: Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 - Thursday 11 December 2025 7.00 pm - December 11, 2025
...to allow part one/part two storey side, rear and front extensions with a roof terrace over the rear extension with elevational changes at 23 Oakfield Lane, Keston, BR2 6BY, subject to conditions regarding time limits, compliance with approved plans, materials, and obscured glazing.
For Determination
(25/04904/LDC) - 7 Jail Lane, Biggin Hill, TN16 3SA
From: Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 - Thursday 11 December 2025 7.00 pm - December 11, 2025
...the decision regarding the Lawful Development Certificate for the use of land to site a mobile home at 7 Jail Lane, Biggin Hill, TN16 3SA (application 25/04904/LDC) was deferred for determination.
For Determination
(25/03289/FPA) - Spring Lodge, Elizabeth Way, Orpington, BR5 4BH
From: Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 - Thursday 11 December 2025 7.00 pm - December 11, 2025
...the demolition of the existing building at Spring Lodge, Elizabeth Way, Orpington, BR5 4BH, and the erection of a part three, part-four storey building to provide 20 new dwellings, with associated accessible parking, cycle parking, bin storage and other associated works was approved, subject to planning conditions and a legal agreement.
For Determination
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
From: Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 - Thursday 11 December 2025 7.00 pm - December 11, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 70
Average per Month: 2.4
Decisions Recorded: 63