Planning application
OAKSHAW FARM, LAYHAMS ROAD, KESTON, BR2 6AR
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Occupation of dwelling without compliance with Condition 98 of planning permission reference 83/1752/OUT dated 9.3.1984. (Lawful Development Certificate Existing).
As published by the council, reference 25/05745/LDC
Application record
- Reference
- 25/05745/LDC
- Type
- Lawful development: Existing use
- Status
- Decision Made
- Decision
- EXISTING USE/DEVELOPMENT IS NOT LAWFUL
- Received
- 16 Dec 2025
- Validated
- 16 Dec 2025
- Decided
- 25 Jun 2026
- Ward
- Hayes & Coney Hall
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- BR2 6AR
Site history
Applications at this address on the Bromley register
This site has had 3 applications since 2025: 0 approved, 3 refused.
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25/05015/FPA Refused
OAKSHAW FARM, LAYHAMS ROAD, KESTON, BR2 6AR
Partial demolition of existing livery buildings. Change of use from livery to commercial, erection of new commercial buildings, and associated parking and works.
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25/03950/LDC Refused
OAKSHAW FARM, LAYHAMS ROAD, KESTON, BR2 6AR
Occupation of dwelling without compliance with condition 98 of planning permission 83.1752.out, dated 9.3.84 (Lawful Development Certificate Existing)
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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16 Dec 2025
Received by Bromley
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25 Jun 2026
Decision issued: EXISTING USE/DEVELOPMENT IS NOT LAWFUL
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
5 documents on file for this application
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About lawful development applications
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OAKSHAW FARM, LAYHAMS ROAD, KESTON, BR2 6AR
Partial demolition of existing livery buildings. Change of use from livery to commercial, erection of new commercial buildings, and associated parking and works.
Refused Full applications Demolition 24 docs -
OAKSHAW FARM, LAYHAMS ROAD, KESTON, BR2 6AR
Occupation of dwelling without compliance with condition 98 of planning permission 83.1752.out, dated 9.3.84 (Lawful Development Certificate Existing)
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Land North Of Warbank Social Club, Layhams Road, BR2 6AR
Variation of conditions 3 (Operational lifetime) and 4 (Decommissioning) of permission 25/00092/FUL granted on appeal (ref. APP/L5240/W/25/3367362) for "Installation of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), together with associated ancillary infrastructure, equipment and access arrangements off Vulcan Way (Note: Cross boundary application with LB Bromley (LB Bromley ref: 24/04681/FULL1))" to extend the time limit restriction on the operational life of the BESS from 30 to 40 years.
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Outline planning application (with all matters reserved except access and layout) for 46 Use Class C3 residential dwellings (including 50% affordable housing), including vehicular and pedestrian access, landscaping, play space and associated infrastructure provision (Consultation by London Borough of Bromley).
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