Planning application
WALNUTS LEISURE CENTRE, LYCH GATE ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR6 0TJ
Works: Windows or glazing
Relates to 24/03198/FULL1
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, variation of Conditions 2 and 10 of planning permission 24/03198/FULL1 dated 03/12/2024 for (Refurbishment of the leisure centre including external works to upgrade the façade including roof/window/door replacement and refurbishment and new external plant, replacement paving and building maintenance, internal alterations including: Ground Floor: layout changes to the entrance lobby, reception, circulation spaces and café, new studio, changing rooms/WCs, remodelling/replacing main swimming pool and learner swimming pool. First Floor: WCs, alterations to weights room) to allow: External changes to brick slip facades and repositioning of substation.
As published by the council, reference 24/03198/S73A
Application record
- Reference
- 24/03198/S73A
- Type
- Removal/variation of conditions
- Status
- Decision Made
- Decision
- Granted As published: APPROVED
- Received
- 19 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 28 Apr 2026
- Decided
- 23 Jun 2026
- Ward
- Orpington
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- BR6 0TJ
Site history
Applications at this address on the Bromley register
This site has had 6 applications since 2024: 4 approved, 0 refused.
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26/01512/FPA Granted
WALNUTS LEISURE CENTRE, LYCH GATE ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR6 0TJ
Installation of photovoltaic solar panels to leisure centre roof.
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24/03198/CON1 Decided
WALNUTS LEISURE CENTRE, LYCH GATE ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR6 0TJ
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following conditions relating to planning permission 24/03198/FULL1: Condition 6 – Hard and soft landscaping and boundary treatments Condition 7 – Refuse storage Condition 8 – Secured by Design measures
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24/03198/AMD Withdrawn
WALNUTS LEISURE CENTRE, LYCH GATE ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR6 0TJ
Non-material amendment application under S96a of the Town and Country Planning Act to planning permission reference 24/03198/FULL1 to allow: External material changes from brick slip facades to grey render, repositioning substation, and installation of solar PV roof panels.
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26/00504/ADV Granted
WALNUTS LEISURE CENTRE, LYCH GATE ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR6 0TJ
Display of the following advertisement signs: Sign 01 - wall/roof mounted internally illuminated directional/welcome sign Sign 02 - wall/roof mounted internally illuminated directional/welcome sign Sign 03 - wall/roof mounted non-illuminated directional/welcome sign
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24/03198/FULL1 Granted
Walnuts Leisure Centre, Lych Gate Road, Orpington, BR6 0TJ
Refurbishment of the leisure centre including external works to upgrade the facade including roof/window/door replacement and refurbishment and new external plant, replacement paving and building maintenance, internal alterations including: Ground Floor: layout changes to the entrance lobby, reception, circulation spaces and cafe, new studio, changing rooms/WCs, remodelling/replacing main swimming pool and learner swimming pool. First Floor: WCs, alterations to weights room.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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19 Mar 2026
Received by Bromley
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28 Apr 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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23 Jun 2026
Decision issued: APPROVED
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Related applications
Cases linked to this one on the register
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24/03198/FULL1 Granted
Walnuts Leisure Centre, Lych Gate Road, Orpington, BR6 0TJ
Refurbishment of the leisure centre including external works to upgrade the facade including roof/window/door replacement and refurbishment and new external plant, replacement paving and building maintenance, internal alterations including: Ground Floor: layout changes to the entrance lobby, reception, circulation spaces and cafe, new studio, changing rooms/WCs, remodelling/replacing main swimming pool and learner swimming pool. First Floor: WCs, alterations to weights room.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
10 documents on file for this application
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WALNUTS LEISURE CENTRE, LYCH GATE ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR6 0TJ
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following conditions relating to planning permission 24/03198/FULL1: Condition 6 – Hard and soft landscaping and boundary treatments Condition 7 – Refuse storage Condition 8 – Secured by Design measures
Decided Conditions 6 docs -
WALNUTS LEISURE CENTRE, LYCH GATE ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR6 0TJ
Non-material amendment application under S96a of the Town and Country Planning Act to planning permission reference 24/03198/FULL1 to allow: External material changes from brick slip facades to grey render, repositioning substation, and installation of solar PV roof panels.
Withdrawn Amendments 10 docs -
WALNUTS LEISURE CENTRE, LYCH GATE ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR6 0TJ
Installation of photovoltaic solar panels to leisure centre roof.
Granted Full applications 9 docs -
Walnuts Leisure Centre, Lych Gate Road, Orpington, BR6 0TJ
Refurbishment of the leisure centre including external works to upgrade the facade including roof/window/door replacement and refurbishment and new external plant, replacement paving and building maintenance, internal alterations including: Ground Floor: layout changes to the entrance lobby, reception, circulation spaces and cafe, new studio, changing rooms/WCs, remodelling/replacing main swimming pool and learner swimming pool. First Floor: WCs, alterations to weights room.
Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 32 docs -
WALNUTS LEISURE CENTRE, LYCH GATE ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR6 0TJ
Display of the following advertisement signs: Sign 01 - wall/roof mounted internally illuminated directional/welcome sign Sign 02 - wall/roof mounted internally illuminated directional/welcome sign Sign 03 - wall/roof mounted non-illuminated directional/welcome sign
Granted Advertising 24 docs -
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Decided Conditions 8 docs
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24/01803/S73A Granted
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10/00776/S73A Awaiting decision
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Variation of Condition 3 of planning permission reference 10/00776/FULL2 (granted for Change of use from former Royal British Legion Club to convenience food retail) to extend opening hours to allow for trading between 07.00 and 23.00 hours daily.
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26/01231/S73A Granted
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