Planning application
Orchard Cottage, Orchard Road, Farnborough, Orpington, BR6 7BP
Works: Extension Small domestic
Read from the description, not a valuation. How we read the register
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Garage conversion into habitable space with elevational alterations. Construction of a part one/two storey side/rear extensions.
As published by the council, reference 25/05857/HPA
Application record
- Reference
- 25/05857/HPA
- Type
- Householder planning permission
- Status
- Decision Made
- Decision
- GRANTED
- Received
- 24 Dec 2025
- Validated
- 5 Jan 2026
- Decided
- 25 Feb 2026
- Ward
- Farnborough & Crofton
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- BR6 7BP
Site history
Applications at this address on the Bromley register
This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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25/05858/LDC Decided
ORCHARD COTTAGE, ORCHARD ROAD, FARNBOROUGH, ORPINGTON, BR6 7BP
Erection of an L-shaped dormer roof extension to facilitate loft conversion with front rooflights LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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24 Dec 2025
Received by Bromley
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5 Jan 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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25 Feb 2026
Decision issued: GRANTED
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11 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
10 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
Bromley granted permission on 25 February 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.
About householder applications
Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.
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ORCHARD COTTAGE, ORCHARD ROAD, FARNBOROUGH, ORPINGTON, BR6 7BP
Erection of an L-shaped dormer roof extension to facilitate loft conversion with front rooflights LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
Decided Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer 9 docs -
FRANKIE & BENNY'S, FARNBOROUGH WAY, ORPINGTON, BR6 7DH
Minor Material Amendment under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to vary condition 18 of planning permission 23/00848/FULL1 granted for the demolition of the existing buildings on the site and the construction of a food store (Use Class E), alongside the provision of a surface level car park, associated access and landscaping works; to require proof of Bronze Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) membership (or equivalent) prior to occupation, including a commitment to Bronze or equivalent for the new haulier (due Q2 2027), and proof of Silver membership (or equivalent) is required within two years of store opening.
Granted Amendments Demolition 3 docs -
1 FARNBOROUGH WAY, ORPINGTON, BR6 7DH
Change of use of ground and first floor from Class E (Commercial, Business and Service) to Use Class C3 (Dwellinghouses) to form 1 x 2 bedroom dwelling under Class MA, Part 3, Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended). (56 day application for prior approval in respect of transport and highways impacts, contamination risks, flood risk, noise impacts, character or sustainability of a conservation area, provision of natural light to habitable rooms, impact on an area of general or heavy industry, impact of loss of services provided by a registered nursery or a health centre, fire safety impacts).
Granted Prior approval 11 docsDomestic -
Frankie & Benny's, Farnborough Way, Orpington, BR6 7DH
80% historically approved · decision due ~16 Sep
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following conditions relating to planning permission 23/00848/S73A1: Condition 18(i) - Parking and Design Management Plan Condition 22 - EVCP Provision - Amendments to unit appearance
Awaiting decision Conditions 9 docs -
Frankie & Benny's, Farnborough Way, Orpington, BR6 7DH
80% historically approved · decision due ~16 Jan
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following conditions relating to planning permission 23/00848/FULL1 (as amended under 23/00848/AMD1): Condition 15 - Perimeter Fence
Awaiting decision Conditions 6 docsSmall domestic -
Frankie & Benny's, Farnborough Way, Orpington, BR6 7DH
80% historically approved · decision due ~15 Jan
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following conditions relating to planning permission 23/00848/FULL1:Condition 5 - CEMP
Awaiting decision Conditions 4 docs
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