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GARDEN COTTAGE, CUDHAM ROAD, DOWNE, ORPINGTON, BR6 7LF

Decided Bromley 25/04393/LDC Lawful development: Existing use

Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.

Proposal

Certificate of Lawful Existing Use or Development for two dwellinghouses, The Chalet and The Cabin at Garden Cottage. LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (EXISTING)

As published by the council, reference 25/04393/LDC

Application record

Reference
25/04393/LDC
Type
Lawful development: Existing use
Status
Decision Made
Decision
EXISTING USE/DEVELOPMENT IS NOT LAWFUL
Received
18 Sep 2025
Validated
18 Sep 2025
Decided
19 Feb 2026
Ward
Darwin
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
BR6 7LF

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 18 Sep 2025

    Received by Bromley

  2. 19 Feb 2026

    Decision issued: EXISTING USE/DEVELOPMENT IS NOT LAWFUL

  3. 11 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

8 documents on file for this application

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After the decision

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About lawful development applications

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

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