LITTLE CHART, 16 WALDEN ROAD, CHISLEHURST, BR7 5DH Data via plota.co.uk

26/02573/LDC - Lawful development Refused

Proposal

Removal of existing chimney. Demolition of existing rear extension and rear bay window; single storey rear extension with patio; loft conversion with rear dormer, 3x front rooflights; installation of 8x PV panels to the rear roof; and replacement windows. LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED) LAWFUL DEVEOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
25 Jun 2026
Refused
20 Aug 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 20 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 22 Aug 2026

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Important details

Council
Bromley
Application type
Lawful development
Postcode
BR7 5DH
Received
25 Jun 2026
Validated
25 Jun 2026
Ward
Chislehurst
Case officer
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Target decision
20 Aug 2026
Decision
PROPOSED USE/DEVELOPMENT IS NOT LAWFUL
Decision date
20 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 22 Aug 2026

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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