Lorraine Court, 53 the Avenue, Beckenham, BR3 5EQ Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Conversion of existing loft spaces into 3 self-contained flats (2 x two bedroom flats in Blocks A and C, and 1 x one bedroom flat in Block B), including 3 front dormer extensions, rear rooflights and two storey side extension comprising new chimney/enclosed staircase to Block A, 2 front and 2 rear dormer (with parapet walls) extensions, extension to existing external metal staircase to provide access to second floor to Block B, and 3 rear dormer extensions, front rooflights and two storey side extension to comprise new chimney/enclosed staircase extension to Block C. Landscaping to front to provide additional car parking spaces, cycle store and increase to bin storage. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Under consideration
No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision soon after comments close on 6 Oct 2026; it is now day 78.
Documents 24
Statements & assessments 5
Plans & drawings 15
Application forms 3
Other documents 1
Site constraints 6
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Decision outlook
Day 78, past the statutory target. 91% of changes of use in Bromley are decided within thirteen weeks, which runs to 10 Nov 2026; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 27 Oct 2026.
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Public comments
100% object · above the UK average of 74%
Last counted 27 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Comments by
- 6 Oct 2026
Historical activity at this location
11 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
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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.
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The consultation period closed on 6 Oct 2026.