Adjoining Borough Observations Within Bromley Data via plota.co.uk

Decided 26/01950/OBS
Date received
19 Jun 2026
Date validated
19 Jun 2026

Description

Observations on a proposed development within the adjoining Borough of Bromley with respect to Hybrid planning permission for a phased residential-led mixed use development comprising: Full planning permission for a phase of the development to provide homes, retail and community uses, public open space and landscaping; demolition of existing structures and site clearance works; enhancements to Public Rights of Way; access and highway works; and all associated works including temporary and permanent enabling works. Outline planning permission (all matters reserved) for the provision of further homes, a residence for children in care, flexible commercial, social, healthcare and community uses, car and cycle parking, public open space and landscaping; demolition of existing structures and site clearance works; enhancements to Public Rights of Way; access and highway works; and all associated works including temporary and permanent enabling works at Land at Rookery Estates, Bromly Common, Bromley. Data via plota.co.uk

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Lambeth
Planning Authority Score
2.7/10
Poor
#242 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Lambeth ranks #164 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. 47% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Lambeth is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 81% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 81% approved vs 90% nationally
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Lambeth decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
78%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #274 of 296
81%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #273 of 296
62%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #164 of 296
47%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #209 of 296
46%
Minor dwellings approved
70 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
9 decided (10+ homes)
42%
Change of use approved
53 decided
1,784
Total decisions
396 refused in the year to March 2026