16-20 MOTTINGHAM ROAD, MOTTINGHAM, LONDON, SE9 4QW Data via plota.co.uk

25/05782/FPA - Full planning permission Refused
Change of use

Proposal

Change of Use from Motorbike Sales/Showroom (Sui Generis) to M.O.T and Servicing Centre (Use Class B2). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
18 Dec 2025
✓
Validated
23 Feb 2026
✗
Refused
20 Apr 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 20 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 15 Jul 2026

Documents 11

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF Officer Report Officer Delegation Report · 20 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Decision Notice PDF · 20 Apr 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 3

PDF Acoustic Assessment - 260128-R001 Supporting Document · 23 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Transport Statement - JME.P325.16-20MottinghamRoad.TS - redacted Supporting Document · 23 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Fire Statement- Rev 1.0 -redacted Supporting Document · 23 Feb 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 5

PDF Proposed Floor Plan & Roof Plan, Proposed Front & East Side Elevations - 898-04-01 Drawing · 23 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Site Location Plan & Proposed Site/Block Plan - 898-01-01 Drawing · 23 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Existing Floor Plan & Roof Plan, Existing Front Elevation & East side Elevation - 898-02-01 Drawing · 23 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Existing Floor Plan, Existing & Proposed Rear Elevations, West Side Elevations & Section - 898-03-01 Drawing · 23 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Location Plan Location Plan · 18 Dec 2025 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF Application Form - Rev A-redacted Application Form No Personal Data · 23 Feb 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Bromley
Application type
Full planning permission
Postcode
SE9 4QW
Received
18 Dec 2025
Validated
23 Feb 2026
Ward
Mottingham
Case officer
Show
Target decision
20 Apr 2026
Decision
REFUSED
Decision date
20 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
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Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

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28A Mottingham Road Mottingham London SE9 4QW
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25/01089/FULL1
2025 Approved
28A Mottingham Road, Mottingham,. London SE9 4QW
Erection of single storey side/rear extension to form 1x 1-bedroom flat with associated c…
25/1259/K
2024 Approved
27 Devonshire Road Mottingham London SE9 4QP
Loft conversion with rear dormer and two front roof lights. LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICAT…
24/04164/PLUD
2024 Withdrawn
4 Mottingham Road Mottingham London SE9 4QW
Demolition of chimneys, construction of single storey rear extension.
24/03625/FULL6
2024 Refused
28A Mottingham Road, Mottingham, London, SE9 4QW
Partial demolition of exiting rear extension. Erection of part single storey/part two sto…
24/01389/FULL1
2024 Approved
33 Devonshire Road, Mottingham, London, SE9 4QP
Demolition of garage, side and rear extensions. Construction of single storey rear extens…
24/01859/PLUD
2024 Approved
33 Devonshire Road, Mottingham, London, SE9 4QP
Demolition of garage, side and rear extensions. Construction of single storey rear extens…
24/01858/FULL6
2024 Approved
28A Mottingham Road, Mottingham, London, SE9 4QW
Partial demolition of exiting rear extension. Erection of part single storey/part two sto…
24/1786/K
2023 Refused
54 - 56 Mottingham Road, Mottingham, London, SE9 4QR
Ground floor and two storey extension and internal and external alterations to reconfigur…
23/04755/FULL1
2023 Approved
Flat 1 31 Mottingham Road Mottingham London SE9 4QZ
Replacement of aluminium single glazed window units throughout with double-glazed casemen…
23/01439/FULL1
2023 Approved
33 Devonshire Road Mottingham London SE9 4QP
Demolition of existing extension and garage, development of garden land for a pair of two…
23/01370/FULL1
2023 Approved
3 Court Farm Road Mottingham London SE9 4JH
Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of single storey side replacement or…
23/00718/FULL6
2022 Approved
24 Mottingham Road Mottingham London SE9 4QW
The erection of substation. (RETROSPECTIVE).
22/05024/FULL1
2023 Approved
24 MOTTINGHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE9 4QW
The erection of substation. (RETROSPECTIVE).
23/0085/K
2022 Approved
49A Mottingham Road, Mottingham, London, SE9 4QZ
Conversion of the existing first/second floor 4 bedroom duplex flat into 2x1 bedroom, 2 p…
22/02702/FULL1
2022 Approved
The Porcupine, 24 Mottingham Road, Mottingham, London, SE9 4QW
1 x Totem Flagpole, 1 x Poster Display Unit, 2 x Billboard Display Frames, 2 x Fascia-mou…
22/02408/ADV
2022 Approved
20 Devonshire Road, Mottingham, London, SE9 4QP
Loft conversion with rear L shaped dormer and installation of front roof windows.LAWFUL D…
22/01088/PLUD
2021 Approved
3 Court Farm Road Mottingham London SE9 4JH
Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of single storey side replacement co…
21/05052/FULL6
2021 Approved
9 Devonshire Road Mottingham London SE9 4QP
Conversion of dwelling into 2 one bedroom flats (Retrospective application)
21/05016/FULL1
2021 Approved
3 Court Farm Road Mottingham London SE9 4JH
Loft conversion with rear dormer, Juliet balcony, front rooflights and elevational altera…
21/05040/PLUD
2017 Approved
20 Devonshire Road Mottingham London SE9 4QP
Rear dormer extension and front rooflight Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed)
17/02390/PLUD
2017 Approved
20 Devonshire Road Mottingham London SE9 4QP
Single storey rear extension
17/02049/FULL6
2017 Refused
37 Mottingham Road Mottingham London SE9 4QZ
Change of use of ground floor from Hairdressers and Beauty Salon (Class A1) to Sports Bar…
17/01641/FULL1
2017 Refused
Land At East Side Of Mottingham Road Junction With Highcombe Close Mottingham London
Installation of 10m high telecommunications replica telegraph pole, 1no. equipment cabine…
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2017 Approved
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Single storey rear extension
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Bromley
Planning Authority Score
4.4/10
Below average
#178 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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