1ST CRAY VALLEY AIR SCOUT GROUP, THE LANDWAY, ORPINGTON, BR5 3LH Data via plota.co.uk

26/00941/FPA - Full planning permission Refused

Proposal

Demolition of existing single storey community hall (Class F2) and construction of 2x two storey semi-detached dwellinghouses (Class C3), including formation of vehicular access, associated car parking, hard/soft landscaping, private amenity space and cycle/refuse stores. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
11 Mar 2026
Validated
28 May 2026
Refused
7 Aug 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 7 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 22 Aug 2026

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Important details

Council
Bromley
Application type
Full planning permission
Postcode
BR5 3LH
Received
11 Mar 2026
Validated
28 May 2026
Ward
St Paul's Cray
Case officer
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Target decision
23 Jul 2026
Decision
REFUSED
Decision date
7 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Public comments

8comments received
5 objecting3 neutral

63% object · below the UK average of 76%

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