161 AMHERST DRIVE, ORPINGTON, BR5 2HN Data via plota.co.uk

26/02191/LDC - Lawful development Approved
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Construction of loft conversion with rear dormer and front rooflights. LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
1 Jun 2026
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Validated
10 Jun 2026
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Approved
5 Aug 2026

Approved on 5 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 22 Aug 2026

Documents 7

Decision & officer reports 1

PDF Decision Notice PDF · 5 Aug 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 5

PDF Existing Elevations - P01 Drawing · 10 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Location and Existing Site Plan - P05 Drawing · 1 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Existing Plans - P02 Drawing · 1 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed Plans - P04 Drawing · 1 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed Elevations - P03 Drawing · 1 Jun 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF Application Form Redacted Application Form No Personal Data · 1 Jun 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Bromley
Application type
Lawful development
Postcode
BR5 2HN
Received
1 Jun 2026
Validated
10 Jun 2026
Ward
St Mary Cray
Case officer
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Target decision
5 Aug 2026
Decision
PROPOSED USE/DEVELOPMENT IS LAWFUL
Decision date
5 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
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Public comments

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Last counted 22 Aug 2026

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Historical activity at this location

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

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
238 AMHERST DRIVE, ORPINGTON, BR5 2HW
New entrance porch
25/03398/HPA
2024 Approved
2 Ascot Road, Orpington, BR5 2JF
Single storey side extension
24/01917/FULL6
2022 Approved
20 Ascot Road, Orpington, BR5 2JF
Part one/two storey rear extension, front porch and loft conversion with front rooflights…
22/02297/FULL6
2021 Approved
232 Amherst Drive Orpington BR5 2HW
Hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer including Juliet Balcony and front roofligh…
21/04828/PLUD
2021 Approved
232 Amherst Drive Orpington BR5 2HW
Single storey rear extension, extending beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6.0…
21/03740/HHPA
2021 Approved
24 Ascot Road Orpington BR5 2JF
Hip to gable roof alteration to incorporate loft conversion with rear dormer and front ro…
21/03039/PLUD
2020 Approved
217 Amherst Drive, Orpington, BR5 2HN
Loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights, and a single storey rear extensio…
20/04537/PLUD
2020 Approved
230 Amherst Drive, Orpington, BR5 2HW
Loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights and a single storey rear extension…
20/03958/PLUD
2020 Approved
217 Amherst Drive, Orpington, BR5 2HN
Single storey rear extension, extending beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.0…
20/02759/HHPA
2020 Approved
242 Amherst Drive Orpington BR5 2HW
Creation and Installation of new window to side of property to form a new kitchen window…
20/00163/FULL6
2017 Approved
34 Ascot Road Orpington BR5 2JF
Single storey rear extension LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
17/02398/PLUD
2016 Approved
220 Amherst Drive Orpington BR5 2HW
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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