161 AMHERST DRIVE, ORPINGTON, BR5 2HN

1. 1 Jun 2026

   Received by Bromley

2. 10 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 25 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 5 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: PROPOSED USE/DEVELOPMENT IS LAWFUL

Bromley granted permission on 5 August 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.

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.

• 232 Amherst Drive, Orpington, BR5 2HW

  21/03740/HHPA Submitted 20 Aug 2021 50 yards away

  Single storey rear extension, extending beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6.00m, for which the maximum height would be 3.00m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 3.00m (42 Day Notification for Householder Permitted Development Prior Approval.

  Granted Prior approval Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 24 Ascot Road, Orpington, BR5 2JF

  21/03039/PLUD Submitted 17 Jun 2021 50 yards away

  Hip to gable roof alteration to incorporate loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lightsLAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 5 docs

• 165 Amherst Drive, Orpington, BR5 2HN

  21/02734/FULL6 Submitted 1 Jun 2021 100 yards away

  Ground floor front extension to create porch and enlarge front room

  Refused Householder Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 254 Amherst Drive, Orpington, BR5 2HW

  21/03176/FULL6 Submitted 5 Jul 2021 150 yards away

  Single storey rear extension

  Granted Householder Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 87 KEVINGTON DRIVE, CHISLEHURST, BR7 6RW

  20/05189/AMD1 Submitted 15 Sep 2025 200 yards away

  Amendment to planning permission ref 20/05189/FULL6: To install a cantilevered pergola at the rear of the dwelling and modify the access to the raised patio.

  Refused Amendments 7 docs
  Domestic

• 87 KEVINGTON DRIVE, CHISLEHURST, BR7 6RW

  26/00919/HPA Submitted 10 Mar 2026 200 yards away

  To install a cantilevered pergola at the rear of the dwelling and modifications to the raised patio, including access.

  Refused Householder 9 docs
  Domestic

• 26/02681/LDC Granted

  THORN COTTAGE, DOWNE ROAD, KESTON, BR2 6AD

  Single storey front, rear and side extensions with elevational alterations. LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)

  Received 3 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/03104/LDC Granted

  9 TYLNEY ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 2RJ

  Single storey rear extension and loft conversion comprising rear dormer with Juliet balcony and rooflights to front. LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 11 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/03110/LDC Granted

  39 BRAMERTON ROAD, BECKENHAM, BR3 3NZ

  Loft conversion with front rooflights and rear dormer LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 11 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/03036/LDC Granted

  23 AVENUE ROAD, BECKENHAM, LONDON, SE20 7RT

  Loft conversion with rear dormer with Juliet balcony and front rooflights LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)

  Received 28 Jul, published by the council 2 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/03827/LDC Awaiting decision

  24 STANHOPE GROVE, BECKENHAM, BR3 3JA

  Loft conversion, rear dormer with Juliet balcony. LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Lawful development