4 THE BIRCHES, ORPINGTON, BR6 8NH

Valid 25/05590/S73A - Removal/variation of conditions
Council
Date received
31 Mar 2026
Date validated
31 Mar 2026
Postcode
BR6 8NH
Type
Removal/variation of conditions

Description

Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of permission ref.25/05590/HPA granted for demolition of rear conservatory, construction of single storey front porch extension, two storey rear extension and first floor front extension, and elevational alterations, in order to change the existing flat roof over the existing study right side projection to a pitched roof, and add a pitched roof with parapet detail to match over the proposed rear extension beyond the existing study

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