WALNUTS LEISURE CENTRE, LYCH GATE ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR6 0TJ

Valid 24/03198/S73A - Removal/variation of conditions

Council

Bromley

Date received

19 Mar 2026

Date validated

19 Mar 2026

Postcode

BR6 0TJ

Type

Removal/variation of conditions

Description

Under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, variation of Conditions 2 and 10 of planning permission 24/03198/FULL1 dated 03/12/2024 for (Refurbishment of the leisure centre including external works to upgrade the façade including roof/window/door replacement and refurbishment and new external plant, replacement paving and building maintenance, internal alterations including: Ground Floor: layout changes to the entrance lobby, reception, circulation spaces and café, new studio, changing rooms/WCs, remodelling/replacing main swimming pool and learner swimming pool. First Floor: WCs, alterations to weights room) to allow: External changes to brick slip facades and repositioning of substation.

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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%