17 Elm Road, Beckenham, BR3 4JB Data via plota.co.uk

26/02975/HPA - Householder planning permission Valid

Proposal

Demolition of existing rear extension and rear outbuilding. Part removal of rear chimney. Single storey rear/side extensions with light lantern and elevational alterations. Alterations to roof with rear dormer window and replacement front/rear rooflights. Replacement sash windows and alterations to front driveway hardstanding. Landscaping to rear garden with patio and relocation of shed and addition of a greenhouse. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
23 Jul 2026
Validated
24 Jul 2026
Decision
Expected by 18 Sept 2026

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 18 Sept 2026, from Bromley's recent demolitions. The consultation period closed on 14 Aug 2026.

Documents 29

Plans & drawings 26

PDF Existing Ground Floor Plan - 010 Drawing · 23 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Existing Front Elevation - 030 Drawing · 23 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed Section BB - 121 Drawing · 23 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed Ground Floor Plan - 110 Drawing · 23 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed North East Elevation - 131 Drawing · 23 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Existing North East Elevation - 031 Drawing · 23 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed Basement Plan - 109 Drawing · 23 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed Site Plan - 100 Block Plan · 23 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed Roof Plan - 113 Drawing · 23 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed Front Elevation - 130 Drawing · 23 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed South West Elevation - 133 Drawing · 23 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed First Floor Plan - 111 Drawing · 23 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Location Plan Location Plan · 23 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Existing & Proposed Sash Window details - 900 Drawing · 23 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Existing Rear Elevation - 032 Drawing · 23 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed Rear Elevation - 132 Drawing · 23 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Existing Section CC - 022 Drawing · 23 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Existing Section BB - 021 Drawing · 23 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed Second Floor Plan - 112 Drawing · 23 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed Section CC - 122 Drawing · 23 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Existing Second Floor Plan - 012 Drawing · 23 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Existing South West Elevation - 033 Drawing · 23 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Existing Site Plan - 001 Block Plan · 23 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Existing Basement Plan - 009 Drawing · 23 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Existing First Floor Plan - 011 Drawing · 23 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Existing Roof Plan - 013 Drawing · 23 Jul 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 3

Elm Road conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Council document ↗
Air quality management area: Bromley AQMA
The council has declared the area as failing an air quality objective.
Schemes that add traffic, parking or combustion plant are assessed against the area's action plan and may need an air quality assessment.
Council record ↗
Also on the record
Inside the Bromley built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 11 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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Important details

Council
Bromley
Application type
Householder planning permission
Postcode
BR3 4JB
Received
23 Jul 2026
Validated
24 Jul 2026
Ward
Clock House
Case officer
Show
Target decision
18 Sept 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Decision outlook

Day 52 of the 56-day target. Bromley usually decides demolitions by day 56.

Day 524 days to the 56-day target
80%decided within 8 weeks
73%approved
357decided in the last year

Plota live figures for demolitions decided by Bromley in the last twelve months, from validation. Bromley decision record →

Public comments

5comments received
5 objecting

100% object · above the UK average of 75%

Last counted 12 Sept 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Comments by
14 Aug 2026
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 statistics
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