20 CHESHAM AVENUE, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, BR5 1AA

Valid 26/01301/LDC - Lawful development
Extensions & alterations
Council
Bromley
Date received
31 Mar 2026
Date validated
31 Mar 2026
Postcode
BR5 1AA
Type
Lawful development

Description

Hip to gable loft conversion with rear roof dormer construction and two front rooflights. LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)

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Bromley
Planning Authority Score
4.3/10
Below average
#181 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Bromley ranks #141 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Bromley is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 78% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 78% approved vs 90% nationally
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Bromley decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
75%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #281 of 292
78%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #280 of 292
65%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #141 of 292
33%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #76 of 292
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

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