89 Maple Road, Penge, London, SE20 8LN Data via plota.co.uk

26/02574/NOT - Prior approval Part 3 Class MA Approved
Change of useNew homesCommercial premises

Proposal

Change of use of ground floor of existing property from Use Class E (commercial) to Use Class C3 (Dwellinghouses) to provide 2 no. one bedroom one person flats under Class MA, Part 3, Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) (56 day application for prior approval in respect of transport and highways impacts, contamination risks, flood risk, noise impacts, character or sustainability of a conservation area, provision of natural light to habitable rooms, impact on an area of general or heavy industry, impact of loss of services provided by a registered nursery or a health centre, fire safety impacts). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
24 Jun 2026
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Approved
18 Aug 2026

Approved on 18 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 22 Aug 2026

Documents 12

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF Decision Notice Decision Notice · 18 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Officer Report Officer Delegation Report · 18 Aug 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 1

PDF Internal Daylight & Sunlight Assessment Supporting Document · 24 Jun 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 8

PDF Block Plan - 07 Rev A Drawing · 24 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Existing Front and Side Elevations - 03 Rev A Drawing · 24 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Existing Rear and Side Elevations - 04 Rev A Drawing · 24 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed Front and Side Elevations - 05 Rev A Drawing · 24 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Location Plan Location Plan · 24 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Existing and Proposed Ground Floor Plans - 01 Rev C Drawing · 24 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed Rear and Side Elevations - 06 Rev A Drawing · 24 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Existing and Proposed Roof Plans - 02 Rev A Drawing · 24 Jun 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF Application Form Redacted Application Form No Personal Data · 24 Jun 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 3

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; Public transport access: PTAL 3 (moderate), TfL 2023, for the 100 m square.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

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Building

Floor area42 m² (452 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (58 out of 100)
PropertyMid-terrace flat, 3 habitable rooms
Built1900 to 1929
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in March 2011, the latest held for this property, matched to this application by its address. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Bromley
Application type
Prior approval Part 3 Class MA
Postcode
SE20 8LN
Received
24 Jun 2026
Validated
24 Jun 2026
Ward
Penge & Cator
Case officer
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Target decision
19 Aug 2026
Decision
PRIOR APPROVAL IS REQUIRED AND GRANTED
Decision date
18 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
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How this decision compares

Decided in 55 days from validation, about the council's usual 56 days. Approved, as 61% of changes of use here are.

68%decided within 8 weeks
61%approved
94decided in the last year

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

Public comments

1comment received
1 objecting

Last counted 22 Aug 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Comments by
17 Jul 2026

Historical activity at this location

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

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Refused
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Demolition of the existing rear extension and construction of a part one/two storey rear…
25/05059/FPA
2024 Approved
67 Maple Road, Penge, London, SE20 8LN
Demolition of chimney stack single storey side/rear extension.
24/01647/FULL6
2023 Refused
Flat, 85 Maple Road, Penge, London, SE20 8LN
Proposed elevational alterations to faþade of 85 Maple Road
23/04053/FULL1
2023 Approved
6A Challin Street Penge London SE20 8LW
Single storey rear extension RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION
23/00093/FULL6
2022 Withdrawn
6A Challin Street, Penge, London, SE20 8LW
Single storey rear extension RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION
22/03979/FULL6
2022 Approved
3 Padua Road, Penge, London, SE20 8HF
Single storey rear/side extension including installation of rooflight.
22/00909/FULL6
2021 Refused
10 Padua Road Penge London SE20 8HF
Demolition of existing side garage, construction of a part one/two storey side and elevat…
21/04486/FULL6
2021 Approved
111 Maple Road Penge London Bromley SE20 8LP
Creation of internal ground floor terrace and single storey upward extension to provide a…
21/02558/FULL1
2020 Refused
111 Maple Road Penge London SE20 8LP
Conversion of four self contained studio flats into four self contained flats.
20/01144/FULL1
2020 Approved
99A Maple Road, Penge, London, SE20 8LN
The extension of the temporarily change the use of 99A Maple Rd (above the current office…
20/02435/FULL2
2018 Approved
8 Padua Road Penge London SE20 8HF
Demolition of existing three bedroom detached property and garage and the erection a two…
18/03402/FULL1
2018 Refused
111 Maple Road Penge London SE20 8LP
Conversion of 4 self-contained studio flats into 4 self-contained flats.
18/01825/FULL1
2018 Approved
99A Maple Road Penge London SE20 8LN
Temporary change of use of 99A Maple Road SE20 8LN for a period of two years from C3 resi…
18/02068/FULL1
2017 Approved
Golden Lion 61 Maple Road Penge London SE20 8LA
Change of use of the ground /basement floors from a restaurant (A3 class of use) to creat…
17/04179/FULL1
2017 Refused
73 Maple Road Penge London SE20 8LN
Construction of a two storey rear extension.
17/02583/FULL6
2017 Approved
6A Challin Street Penge London SE20 8LW
Replacement windows from softwood to double glazed UPVC
17/01503/FULL6
2017 Approved
6B Challin Street Penge London SE20 8LW
Replacement windows from softwood to double glazed UPVC
17/01500/FULL6
2017 Approved
6C Challin Street Penge London SE20 8LW
Replacement windows from softwood to double glazed UPVC
17/01499/FULL6
2017 Approved
7A Challin Street Penge London SE20 8LW
Replacement windows from softwood to double glazed UPVC
17/01501/FULL6
2017 Approved
7B Challin Street Penge London SE20 8LW
Replacement windows from softwood to double glazed UPVC
17/01496/FULL6
2016 Approved
97 Maple Road Penge London SE20 8UL
Change of use and conversion of the ground floor commercial unit and part of the first fl…
16/03832/FULL1
2016 Refused
Golden Lion 61 Maple Road Penge London SE20 8LA
Construction of a mansard roof extension to provide an additional floor level, first floo…
16/02724/FULL1
2016 Refused
97 Maple Road Penge London SE20 8UL
Change of use of part of the ground floor into Use Class C3 in order to provide 1No self…
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2016 Refused
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Two storey rear extension
16/01700/FULL6
2016 Approved
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Demolition of existing property and construction of a pair of two storey semi-detached fi…
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Bromley
Planning Authority Score
4.4/10
Below average
#178 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.