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26/00762/NOT - Prior approval Part 16 Class A Refused

Proposal

Removal of the existing 8m SW lamppost and replacement with a new 20m high MK2 pole with six antennas and additional equipment cabinet, relocation of existing EE CL porter cabinet and removal of EE/H3G Fredo cabinet on the root foundation. (56 DAY CONSULTATION BY EE REGARDING THE NEED FOR APPROVAL OF SITING AND APPEARANCE OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVELOPMENT) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
26 Feb 2026
Refused
20 Apr 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 20 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 22 Aug 2026

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Important details

Council
Bromley
Application type
Prior approval Part 16 Class A
Postcode
BR5 2PZ
Received
26 Feb 2026
Validated
26 Feb 2026
Ward
St Paul's Cray
Case officer
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Target decision
23 Apr 2026
Decision
PRIOR APPROVAL IS REQUIRED AND REFUSED
Decision date
20 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Public comments

1comment received
1 supporting

Last counted 22 Aug 2026

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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