Foreland, Tower Road, Orpington, BR6 0SQ

Decision Made 25/05869/HPA - Householder planning permission
Council
Date received
29 Dec 2025
Postcode
BR6 0SQ
Type
Householder planning permission

Description

Demolition of the existing chimneys and conservatory, and construction of a single storey front porch, a part one/two storey front extension, single storey rear extension with light lantern, loft conversion with roof alterations, side and rear dormers, 2 front and 1 side rooflights, conversion of garage to habitable accommodation and replacement single storey outbuilding at rear

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