Land To The South Of Trunks House, Trunks Alley, Swanley

1. 18 Apr 2023

   Received by Bromley

2. 16 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 13 June 2023, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Bromley took a median of 57 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Bromley for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 10 The Croft Swanley Kent BR8 7HU

  26/01077/HOUSE Submitted 24 Apr 2026 257m away

  Demolition of existing conservatory and gate and proposed single storey rear extension with rooflight and associated landscaping and new gate. Loft conversion with rear dormer and rooflights.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 14 docs
  Small domestic

• 6 Kiddens, Hockenden Lane, Swanley, BR8 7QG

  23/00184/PLUD Submitted 18 Jan 2023 286m away

  Two storey rear extensionLAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)

  Decided Lawful development 8 docs

• 28 Cedar Close Swanley KENT BR8 7HQ

  19/03032/HOUSE Submitted 28 Oct 2019 328m away

  Second storey extension over existing ground floor to side and rear.

  Granted Householder Extension 13 docs
  Domestic

• 5 Heathwood Gardens Swanley Kent BR8 7HL

  02/01640/LDCPR Submitted 15 Jul 2002 329m away

  Lawful Development Certificate for a loft conversion (hip to gable end and rear dormer).

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 2 docs

• 37 Cedar Close Swanley KENT BR8 7HQ

  19/03118/HOUSE Submitted 5 Nov 2019 337m away

  First floor side extension and single storey rear extension with rooflight and alterations to fenestration.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 50 Dale Road Swanley Kent BR8 7HR

  26/00414/HOUSE Submitted 17 Feb 2026 387m away

  Rear dormer by way of hip to gable conversion with rooflights on front slope. Skylight.

  Granted Householder Loft or dormer 8 docs
  Domestic

• 26/02728/LDC Decided

  6 DUKES WAY, WEST WICKHAM, BR4 9AU

  Proposed outbuilding to rear garden LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)

  7 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/02338/LDC Withdrawn

  75 GODDINGTON LANE, ORPINGTON, BR6 9DT

  Removal of chimney, conversion of garage to habitable space, part hip to gable loft conversion comprising side dormers and rooflights, elevational alterations. LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)

  9 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 26/03423/LDC Awaiting decision

  42 GROVELAND ROAD, BECKENHAM, BR3 3QA

  Loft conversion comprising rear dormer with Juliet balcony and rooflights to front. LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)

  1 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 26/02684/LDC Decided

  8 ROWDEN ROAD, BECKENHAM, BR3 4NA

  Removal of chimney and construction of loft conversion with rear L-Shaped dormer and front rooflights LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)

  3 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/02598/LDC Decided

  12 MORSTON GARDENS, MOTTINGHAM, LONDON, SE9 4NE

  Single storey rear extension (where prior approval was not required under ref 26/00873/NOT) LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)

  26 Jun 2026 Lawful development