Planning application
THORN COTTAGE, DOWNE ROAD, KESTON, BR2 6AD
Works: Extension Small domestic
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Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Single storey front, rear and side extensions with elevational alterations. LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
As published by the council, reference 26/02681/LDC
Application record
- Reference
- 26/02681/LDC
- Type
- Lawful development: Proposed use
- Status
- Valid
- Received
- 3 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 7 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Darwin
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- BR2 6AD
Site history
Applications at this address on the Bromley register
This site has had 5 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 2 refused.
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26/02682/LDC Awaiting decision
THORN COTTAGE, DOWNE ROAD, KESTON, BR2 6AD
Two storey rear extension and elevational alterations LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
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26/01324/LDC Granted
THORN COTTAGE, DOWNE ROAD, KESTON, BR2 6AD
Loft conversion and roof enlargement incorporating hip to gable end/rear dormer PROPOSED LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE
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26/01323/LDC Refused
THORN COTTAGE, DOWNE ROAD, KESTON, BR2 6AD
Two storey rear extension, 2 single storey side extensions, 2 single storey rear extensions and front porch PROPOSED LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE
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25/05202/HPA Refused
THORN COTTAGE, DOWNE ROAD, KESTON, BR2 6AD
Removal of existing chimney stacks, construction of single storey front extension with entrance canopy, two storey front/side extension, part one/two storey rear extension, roof and elevational alterations.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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3 Jul 2026
Received by Bromley
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7 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 1 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Bromley took a median of 58 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
13 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
This application is with Bromley for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Bromley decided lawful development applications in a median of 56 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
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
Within 500 metres
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ASHDOWNE, DOWNE ROAD, KESTON, BR2 6AD
Single storey side and rear wraparound extension with addition of pitched roof to front/side.
Granted Householder Extension 17 docsSmall domestic -
THORN COTTAGE, DOWNE ROAD, KESTON, BR2 6AD
Loft conversion and roof enlargement incorporating hip to gable end/rear dormer PROPOSED LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE
Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 13 docs -
THORN COTTAGE, DOWNE ROAD, KESTON, BR2 6AD
Two storey rear extension, 2 single storey side extensions, 2 single storey rear extensions and front porch PROPOSED LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE
Refused Lawful development Extension 15 docsSmall domestic -
ASHDOWNE, DOWNE ROAD, KESTON, BR2 6AD
Construction of Outbuilding in rear garden LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
Granted Lawful development 6 docs -
ASHDOWNE, DOWNE ROAD, KESTON, BR2 6AD
Single storey rear extension, extending beyond the rear wall of the original house by 8m, for which the maximum height would be 3m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 3m (42 Day Notification for Householder Permitted Development Prior Approval)
Granted Prior approval Extension 8 docsSmall domestic -
THORN COTTAGE, DOWNE ROAD, KESTON, BR2 6AD
79% historically approved · decision due ~1 Sep
Two storey rear extension and elevational alterations LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
Awaiting decision Lawful development Extension 14 docs
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