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7 GRAVELWOOD CLOSE, CHISLEHURST, BR7 6JT

Refused Bromley 26/00186/LDC Lawful development: Proposed use

Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

Change of use from a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a children's care home (C2) for up to 2 child residents supported by up to 2 carers on a shift rotation basis alongside a manager. LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)

As published by the council, reference 26/00186/LDC

Application record

Reference
26/00186/LDC
Type
Lawful development: Proposed use
Status
Decision Made
Decision
Refused As published: PROPOSED USE/DEVELOPMENT IS NOT LAWFUL
Received
19 Jan 2026
Validated
21 Jan 2026
Decided
10 Apr 2026
Ward
Chislehurst
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
BR7 6JT

Site history

Applications at this address on the Bromley register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 0 approved, 1 refused.

  • 26/03185/FPA Awaiting decision

    7 GRAVELWOOD CLOSE, CHISLEHURST, BR7 6JT

    Change of use of a dwelling ( Use Class C3a) to a children's home for up to two children, with a manager and up to two carers (C2).

    Submitted 10 Aug 2026 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 19 Jan 2026

    Received by Bromley

  2. 21 Jan 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 10 Apr 2026

    Decision issued: PROPOSED USE/DEVELOPMENT IS NOT LAWFUL

  4. 11 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

12 documents on file for this application

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What this refusal means

Bromley refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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.

Nearby applications

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  • 7 GRAVELWOOD CLOSE, CHISLEHURST, BR7 6JT

    26/03185/FPA Submitted 10 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    67% historically approved · decision due ~22 Oct

    Change of use of a dwelling ( Use Class C3a) to a children's home for up to two children, with a manager and up to two carers (C2).

    Awaiting decision Full applications 18 docs
    Domestic

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  • 59 SLADES DRIVE, CHISLEHURST, BR7 6JX

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    Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension +1 22 docs
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  • 55 Slades Drive, Chislehurst, BR7 6JX

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    Erection of rear dormer and hip to gable alteration, conversion of existing 3 bed house into 2 flats (1 x one bed & 1x two bed)

    Granted Full applications New dwelling Loft or dormer 13 docs
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