1A, Forde House, Forde Avenue, Bromley, BR1 3EU

Valid 25/05617/FPA - Full planning permission
Council
Date received
5 Dec 2025
Date validated
24 Jan 2026
Postcode
BR1 3EU
Type
Full planning permission

Description

Change of use of existing 3-bed dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a 4-bedroom Children’s Home (Class C2) accommodating four children aged 12-16yrs.

5.1/10
Planning Authority Score
#133 of 277

Bromley is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #70 out of 277. 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%) #265 of 277
78%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #264 of 277
83%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #70 of 277
33%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #74 of 277
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