186 HIGH STREET, PENGE, LONDON, SE20 7QB Data via plota.co.uk

26/01745/LDC - Lawful development Refused

Proposal

Single storey rear/side extension (to rear of 186 High Street and to the side of Preston House) with terrace above, elevational alterations and link walkway to provide additional commercial space for both the Ground Floor Commercial space at 186 High Street and Offices at Preston House LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICTE (PROPOSED) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
1 May 2026
Validated
6 May 2026
Refused
15 Jul 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 15 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 22 Aug 2026

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Important details

Council
Bromley
Application type
Lawful development
Postcode
SE20 7QB
Received
1 May 2026
Validated
6 May 2026
Ward
Penge & Cator
Case officer
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Target decision
1 Jul 2026
Decision
PROPOSED USE/DEVELOPMENT IS NOT LAWFUL
Decision date
15 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Public comments

1comment received
1 objecting

Last counted 22 Aug 2026

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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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Bromley decision performance
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