35 Elm Grove, Orpington, BR6 0AA Data via plota.co.uk

26/01318/HPA - Householder planning permission Approved
DemolitionExtensions & alterations

Proposal

Demolition of existing garage and conservatory and construction of two storey side and single storey rear extension, loft conversion comprising rear dormer and rooflights to front, elevational alterations. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
31 Mar 2026
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Approved
26 May 2026

Approved on 26 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 22 Aug 2026

Documents 6

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF Decision Notice PDF · 26 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Officer Report Officer Delegation Report · 26 May 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 3

PDF Location Plan, Existing and Proposed Floor Plans, Loft Plan and Sections - 6366-25-PL031 Rev P2 Drawing · 31 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF Existing, Approved and Proposed Block / Roof Plans, Approved Floor Plans-6366-25 Rev PL033 P2.pdf Drawing · 31 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF Existing, Approved and Proposed Elevations - 6366-25-PL032 Rev P2 Drawing · 31 Mar 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF Application Form Redacted Application Form No Personal Data · 31 Mar 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 2

Air quality management area: Aqma 2020
The council has declared the area as failing an air quality objective.
Schemes that add traffic, parking or combustion plant are assessed against the area's action plan and may need an air quality assessment.
Council record ↗
Also on the record
Inside the Bromley built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

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Important details

Council
Bromley
Application type
Householder planning permission
Postcode
BR6 0AA
Received
31 Mar 2026
Validated
31 Mar 2026
Ward
Petts Wood & Knoll
Case officer
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Target decision
26 May 2026
Decision
GRANTED
Decision date
26 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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How this decision compares

Decided in 56 days from validation, about the council's usual 56 days. Approved, as 73% of demolitions here are.

80%decided within 8 weeks
73%approved
357decided in the last year

Plota live figures for demolitions decided by Bromley in the last twelve months, from validation. Bromley decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 22 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Comments by
1 May 2026

Historical activity at this location

22 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Approved
Hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and three x front rooflights LAWFUL DEVELOP…
25/05581/LDC
2025 Approved
Removal of existing garage and conservatory. Construction of a part one/two storey front/…
25/05582/HPA
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
3 OAKHILL ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR6 0AE
Proposed loft conversion with rear and side-facing dormers, and a rooflight on the front…
25/03486/LDC
2025 Refused
3 Oakhill Road Orpington BR6 0AE
Proposed loft conversion with rear and side-facing dormers, and a rooflight on the front…
25/01249/PLUD
2024 Approved
66 Elm Grove Orpington BR6 0AD
Outbuilding to rear garden with decking. LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
24/03811/PLUD
2024 Approved
21 Oakhill Road Orpington BR6 0AE
Single storey rear extension and first floor extension to the side and rear.
24/04136/FULL6
2023 Approved
49 Elm Grove, Orpington, BR6 0AA
Hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer, Juliet balcony and front rooflights.
23/04687/FULL6
2023 Approved
7 Elm Grove, Orpington, BR6 0AA
Erection of timber garage.
23/04637/FULL6
2023 Refused
7 Elm Grove Orpington BR6 0AA
Erection of a garage in the garden LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
23/03209/PLUD
2023 Approved
54 Elm Grove Orpington BR6 0AD
Demolition of garage, erection of double storey side extension, part one/two storey rear…
23/01424/FULL6
2022 Approved
54 Elm Grove Orpington BR6 0AD
Demolition of garage, erection of double storey side extension, part one/two storey rear…
22/03968/FULL6
2021 Approved
36 Elm Grove Orpington BR6 0AB
Garage conversion into a habitable room. LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
21/04832/PLUD
2021 Approved
11 Oakhill Road, Orpington, BR6 0AE
Single storey rear extension, extending beyond the rear wall of the original house by 3.5…
21/00131/HHPA
2020 Approved
16 Pepys Rise, Orpington, BR6 0WX
G1 1x Ash and 1 x Elm to rear - Fell to ground level.T2 Common Ash in neighbouring garden…
20/03975/TPO
2020 Approved
19 Elm Grove Orpington BR6 0AA
Single storey rear/side extension and roof enlargement / loft conversion to include pitch…
20/00741/FULL6
2019 Refused
19 Elm Grove Orpington BR6 0AA
Single storey rear/side extension and roof enlargement / loft conversion to include pitch…
19/05196/FULL6
2019 Approved
66 Elm Grove Orpington BR6 0AD
Part one/two storey side and rear extension, elevational alterations, hard and soft lands…
19/03805/FULL6
2017 Refused
18 Oakhill Road Orpington BR6 0AE
Rear dormer to dwellingPROPOSED LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE
17/05753/PLUD
2017 Approved
13 Oakhill Road Orpington BR6 0AE
Details of conditions submitted in relation to planning permission ref: 17/00918/FULL6:Co…
17/00918/CONDIT
2017 Approved
18 Oakhill Road Orpington BR6 0AE
Proposed single storey front extension, Alterations to rear and side window and door open…
17/03315/FULL6
2016 Approved
14 Pepys Rise Orpington BR6 0WX
Erection of a greenhouse to rear garden
16/00442/FULL6
2016 Approved
2 Oakhill Road Orpington BR6 0AE
Retrospective engineering works to facilitate partial raising of rear garden land.
16/00006/FULL6
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
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Bromley decision statistics
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