13 EMPRESS DRIVE, CHISLEHURST, BR7 5BQ Data via plota.co.uk

26/01033/LDC - Lawful development Approved
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer, side roof window and two front rooflights LAWFUL DEVLEOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
16 Mar 2026
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Validated
19 Mar 2026
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Approved
15 May 2026

Approved on 15 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 22 Aug 2026

Documents 10

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF Decision Notice Decision Notice · 15 May 2026 View ↗ PDF OS Map for Decision Notice Decision Map · 17 Mar 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 8

PDF existing elevations and roof plan - S13506/5 Drawing · 19 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF proposed elevations and roof plan - S13506/4 Drawing · 19 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF proposed ground/first floor plans - S13506/1 Drawing · 17 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF proposed section x-x and y-y - S13506/3 Drawing · 17 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF existing section x-x and y-y - S13506/7 Drawing · 17 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF existing ground/first floor plans - S13506/6 Drawing · 17 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF existing/proposed side elevations - S13506/8 Drawing · 17 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF proposed joist layout and loft room plans - S13506/2 Drawing · 17 Mar 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Bromley
Application type
Lawful development
Postcode
BR7 5BQ
Received
16 Mar 2026
Validated
19 Mar 2026
Ward
Chislehurst
Case officer
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Target decision
14 May 2026
Decision
PROPOSED USE/DEVELOPMENT IS LAWFUL
Decision date
15 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Last counted 22 Aug 2026

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Historical activity at this location

27 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2019 Approved
Single storey rear extension.
19/02950/FULL6
2019 Refused
Single storey rear extension LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
19/01540/PLUD
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
53 EMPRESS DRIVE, CHISLEHURST, BR7 5BQ
Hipped to gable loft conversion, including rear roof dormer with Juliet balcony and three…
25/05552/LDC
2025 Approved
55 EMPRESS DRIVE, CHISLEHURST, BR7 5BQ
Demolition of outbuilding. Construction of single storey rear extension
25/04646/HPA
2025 Approved
53 Empress Drive, Chislehurst, BR7 5BQ
Single storey rear extension.
25/04638/HPA
2025
65 High Street, Chislehurst, BR7 5AG
Demolition of existing MOT garage at the rear of the site and construction of extensions…
25/04495/FPA
2025 Refused
J Sainsbury, 73 High Street, Chislehurst, BR7 5AG
Installation of 6 no. antennas on tripod frames and 4 no. transmission dishes on support…
25/01478/FULL1
2025
J Sainsbury 73 High Street Chislehurst BR7 5AG
T1 London plane - Fell tree to ground level. T2 London plane - Fell tree to ground level…
25/01335/TPO
2024 Refused
89 - 93 High Street Chislehurst BR7 5AG
Second floor extension and conversion of first floor of 89-93 High Street from commercial…
24/03496/FULL1
2025 Refused
97 Empress Drive Chislehurst BR7 5BG
First floor side extension, elevational and roof alterations including additional rooflig…
25/00825/FULL6
2025 Approved
97 Empress Drive Chislehurst BR7 5BG
First floor side extension, loft conversion including two side roof lights and one rear r…
25/00824/FULL6
2024 Refused
65 High Street Chislehurst BR7 5AG
Demolition of existing rear MOT garage. Construction of two storey linked rear building…
24/03494/FULL1
2023 Refused
85 High Street Chislehurst BR7 5AG
Demolition of existing building and erection of replacement building of part 3, part 4 st…
23/04727/FULL1
2023 Approved
Chislehurst Post Office 60 High Street Chislehurst BR7 5AQ
Installation of new aluminium shopfront to include internal open grill shutter, sliding d…
23/00261/FULL1
2023 Approved
Chislehurst Post Office 60 High Street Chislehurst BR7 5AQ
1 x illuminated fascia sign and 1 x illuminated projecting sign
23/00263/ADV
2022 Approved
J Sainsbury, 73 High Street, Chislehurst, BR7 5AG
T1 Sorbus tree - Fell to ground level. T2 Sorbus tree - Remove lower limb impacting the w…
22/04940/TREE
2021 Approved
95 - 97 High Street, Chislehurst, BR7 5AG
Continued display of internally illuminated fascia sign, menu box and externally illumina…
21/04711/ADV
2022
J Sainsbury 73 High Street Chislehurst BR7 5AG
2 x London Plane trees in Sainsbury's Car Park at wall backing on to 73 Empress Drive - F…
22/03075/TPO
2022 Approved
6 Empress Drive, Chislehurst, BR7 5BG
Single storey rear and side extension to include raised patio with steps, conversion of g…
22/00101/FULL6
2021 Approved
95 - 97 High Street Chislehurst BR7 5AG
Installation of new front shop and new advertisements.
21/04710/FULL1
2021 Refused
J Sainsbury 73 High Street Chislehurst BR7 5AG
2 x London Plane tree at wall backing on to No. 73 Empress Drive - Fell. SUBJECT TO TPO 1…
21/02788/TPO
2021 Approved
J Sainsbury 73 High Street Chislehurst BR7 5AG
Line of approximately 40 x Conifer trees at back edge of the car park and neighbouring ga…
21/03996/TREE
2016 Approved
111 High Street Chislehurst BR7 5AG
Alterations to shopfront
16/03783/FULL1
2016 Refused
66 High Street Chislehurst BR7 5AQ
Change of use of first and second floors from retail storage to residential flats includi…
16/01027/FULL1
2016 Approved
66 High Street Chislehurst BR7 5AQ
Shop front alterations
16/00551/FULL1
2016 Approved
111 High Street Chislehurst BR7 5AG
Single storey rear extension
16/00563/FULL6
2016 Approved
111 High Street Chislehurst BR7 5AG
Single storey rear extension
16/00563/FULL1
Bromley
Planning Authority Score
4.4/10
Below average
#178 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Bromley ranks #143 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Bromley is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 79% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 79% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Bromley decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
77%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #276 of 296
79%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #280 of 296
66%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #143 of 296
33%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #72 of 296
63%
Minor dwellings approved
70 decided (1-9 homes)
88%
Major dwellings approved
8 decided (10+ homes)
50%
Change of use approved
42 decided
2,164
Total decisions
500 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings