WINDY RIDGE, THE HILLSIDE, ORPINGTON, BR6 7SD

Decision Made 26/00340/HPA - Householder planning permission
Council
Date received
29 Jan 2026
Date validated
31 Jan 2026
Postcode
BR6 7SD
Type
Householder planning permission

Description

Two storey side extension, comprising new roof over entire building with gables/dormers to front and back and rooflights to sides, elevational alterations, external landscaping works including extended garden terrace and steps.

5.1/10
Planning Authority Score
#134 of 282

Bromley is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #71 out of 282. Bromley is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 78% approved vs 90% nationally.

Bromley decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
75%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #270 of 282
78%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #269 of 282
83%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #71 of 282
33%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #75 of 282
54%
Minor dwellings approved
57 decided (1-9 homes)
63%
Major dwellings approved
8 decided (10+ homes)
50%
Change of use approved
30 decided
2,171
Total decisions
533 refused in 2025