Sophie Dunbar - Councillor for Bromley (Biggin Hill)

Councillor Sophie Dunbar

Conservative Biggin Hill

Email: Sophie.Dunbar@bromley.gov.uk

Council: Bromley

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Children, Education and Families Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Public Protection and Enforcement Policy Development & Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 (Guest) Development Control Committee Plans Sub-Committee No. 2

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

36 meetings · Page 1 of 8

Children, Education and Families Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Children, Education and Families Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 28 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Children, Education and Families Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 28 January 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a review of the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) for 2026/27, an update on the DSG deficit recovery plan, and the grant allocation for the Holiday Activities and Food Programme. Members will also scrutinise the draft budget for the Children, Education and Families portfolio for 2026/27, receive an annual update on the Youth Justice Service, and review the department's risk register.

January 28, 2026, 7:00 pm
Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 Guest

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.

December 11, 2025
Council Committee Member

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.

December 08, 2025
Public Protection and Enforcement Policy Development & Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Public Protection and Enforcement Policy Development & Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 20 November 2025 7.00 pm

The Public Protection and Enforcement Policy Development & Scrutiny Committee of Bromley Council scheduled a meeting to discuss public safety, environmental issues, and budget concerns. The agenda included updates on the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA), a mortuary contract, budget monitoring, planning enforcement, fly-tipping, and the Safer Bromley Partnership. A key focus was to be a deep dive into the council's neighbourhood enforcement services.

November 20, 2025
Children, Education and Families Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Children, Education and Families Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 11 November 2025 7.00 pm

The Children, Education and Families Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee of Bromley Council scheduled a meeting to discuss a range of issues, including budget monitoring, capital programme monitoring, the Education Commissioning Plan, and the annual reports from the Independent Reviewing Officer and the Local Authority Designated Officer. The meeting was also scheduled to include a portfolio holder update, a review of matters outstanding, and a forward work programme.

November 11, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

16 decisions · Page 1 of 4

(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

(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

Summary

Meetings Attended: 36

Average per Month: 1.5

Decisions Recorded: 16