1 ZELAH ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR5 4JU Data via plota.co.uk

26/02266/LDC - Lawful development Approved
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Erection of single storey outbuilding in the rear garden to be used ancillary to the main house. LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
4 Jun 2026
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Approved
17 Jul 2026

Approved on 17 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 22 Aug 2026

Documents 3

Decision & officer reports 1

PDF Decision Notice Decision Notice · 17 Jul 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 1

PDF Proposed Plans, Elevations, Existing/Proposed Block Plans and Location Plan - 26/001/ZEL/001 Drawing · 4 Jun 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF Application Form Redacted Application Form No Personal Data · 4 Jun 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Bromley
Application type
Lawful development
Postcode
BR5 4JU
Received
4 Jun 2026
Validated
4 Jun 2026
Ward
St Mary Cray
Case officer
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Target decision
30 Jul 2026
Decision
PROPOSED USE/DEVELOPMENT IS LAWFUL
Decision date
17 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Last counted 22 Aug 2026

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Historical activity at this location

15 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

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2022 Approved
30 Highlands Road, Orpington, BR5 4JR
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2022 Approved
26 Highlands Road, Orpington, BR5 4JR
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22/01753/FULL6
2020 Approved
22 Highlands Road, Orpington, BR5 4JR
Single storey side/rear extension with raised patio area, balustrade and steps at rear. R…
20/03003/FULL6
2019 Approved
3 Zelah Road Orpington BR5 4JU
Carpinus (Hornbeam) hedge reduction - Reduce unfinished section of trees by up to 2m. SUB…
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2019 Refused
3 Zelah Road Orpington BR5 4JU
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19/03906/TPSPLD
2018 Approved
49 Dyke Drive Orpington BR5 4LY
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18/02834/PLUD
2018 Approved
53 Kynaston Road Orpington BR5 4JY
Proposed 3m deep rear single storey extension across the existing rear elevation. LAWFUL…
18/01438/PLUD
2017 Approved
27 Highlands Road Orpington BR5 4JP
Reconstruction of existing single storey rear extension with light lantern
17/05024/FULL6
2017 Approved
24 Highlands Road Orpington BR5 4JR
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17/02766/FULL6
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Rear dormer LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
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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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings