DOWNE ACTIVITY CENTRE, BIRDHOUSE LANE, DOWNE, ORPINGTON, BR6 7LJ

1. 12 Nov 2025

   Received by Bromley

2. 14 Jan 2026

   Decision issued: APPROVED

3. 11 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Bromley granted permission on 14 January 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• LUXTED FARM BARN, LUXTED ROAD, DOWNE, ORPINGTON, BR6 7JT

  25/05849/HPA Submitted 23 Dec 2025 250 yards away

  Demolition of existing stables building (linked to eastern flank wall of house), erection of single storey side extension with green roof, addition of heat pump to side and open front porch and introduction of outdoor swimming pool in rear garden. (Alternative position/design to that approved under reference DC/24/01828/FULL6).

  Withdrawn Householder Extension Demolition 16 docs
  Small domestic

• LUXTED FARM BARN, LUXTED ROAD, DOWNE, ORPINGTON, BR6 7JT

  26/03778/HPA Submitted 28 Sep 2026 250 yards away

  67% historically approved · decision due ~23 Nov

  Demolition of existing stables building (linked to eastern flank wall of house), erection of single storey annex side extension with green roof, addition of heat pump to side, open front porch and introduction of outdoor swimming pool in rear garden (Revision to position/design to that approved under reference DC/24/01828/FULL6 allowed on Appeal Ref: APP/G5180/D/24/3352298).

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Demolition 17 docs
  Small domestic

• LUXTED FARM BARN, LUXTED ROAD, DOWNE, ORPINGTON, BR6 7JT

  26/03778/FPA Submitted 28 Sep 2026 250 yards away

  67% historically approved · decision due ~23 Nov

  Demolition of existing stables building (linked to eastern flank wall of house), erection of single storey annex side extension with green roof, addition of heat pump to side, open front porch and introduction of outdoor swimming pool in rear garden (Revision to position/design to that approved under reference DC/24/01828/FULL6 allowed on Appeal Ref: APP/G5180/D/24/3352298).

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Demolition 17 docs
  Small domestic

• ASHGROVE, LUXTED ROAD, DOWNE, ORPINGTON, BR6 7JX

  25/03892/LDC Submitted 13 Aug 2025 300 yards away

  Single storey rear extension (following the grant of prior approval under ref: 20/04426/HHPA) LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (EXISTING)

  Granted Lawful development Extension 4 docs
  Small domestic

• Downe Court Farm, Luxted Road, Downe, Orpington, BR6 7JX

  24/03775/FLXAG Submitted 9 Oct 2024 300 yards away

  Change of use of Agricultural Building to Class C3 dwellinghouses to form 1 dwellinghouse (56 day application for prior approval under Class Q of Part 3 of schedule 2 of the GPDO 2015 as amended).

  Granted Prior approval 15 docs
  Domestic

• Downe Court Farm, Luxted Road, Downe, Orpington, BR6 7JX

  24/04231/PLUD Submitted 12 Nov 2024 300 yards away

  Installation of 4 no. windows and 1 no. door to the side and rear elevations of existing retail unit LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)

  Granted Lawful development Windows or glazing 11 docs

• 26/02997/TCA Granted

  FAULKNER HOUSE, ST PAULS CRAY ROAD, CHISLEHURST, BR7 6FA

  T1 Eucalyptus tree (current diameter approx. 17m and current height approx. 22m) - Reduce the crown by approx. 8m. T2 Ash tree (current diameter approx. 12m and current height approx. 15m) Prune back to previous points of pruning, resulting in diameter of approx. 9m and height of 12m. T3 Silver Birch tree (current diameter approx. 8m and current height approx.10m) - Reduce the crown by approx. 2m to a resultant diameter of approx. 8m and height of approx. 8m.

  Received 24 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/03387/TCA Granted

  ASHTON, MEAD ROAD, CHISLEHURST, BR7 6AD

  T1 London Plane - Remove 1 lowest dead branch. T2 Lime - Remove epicormic growth up to the first union. T3 Limes x 5 - Reduce height of trees to level with lowest one in group, by 1m approx. T4 Leyland Cypress - Reduce in height by 4m to level with lowest tree. T5 Norway Maple - Re-pollard back to previous pollard points. T6 Limes x 9 - Reduce in height by 10m (approx. in half).

  Received 26 Aug, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/03844/TCA Awaiting decision

  16 RAVENSBOURNE AVENUE, BROMLEY, BR2 0BP

  T1 Semi-mature Horse chestnut - Cut back the crown on the property side by approximately 2m from 6m to 4m to the property boundary. T2 Mature Eucalyptus in the neighbouring rear garden - Shorten the extended limb at approximately 10m by approximately 3m from 10m to 7m, cutting back to a suitable growth point.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/03853/TCA Awaiting decision

  8 ELM ROAD, BECKENHAM, BR3 4JB

  Small Holly in front garden - Remove.

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/03839/TCA Awaiting decision

  LAUREL BANK HOUSE, 15-17 BROMLEY COMMON, BROMLEY, BR2 9LS

  T1 Leylandii - Fell to ground level. T2 Leylandii - Fell to ground level. T3 Bay - Crown lift 2.5m from above ground level.

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Trees