42 GROVELAND ROAD, BECKENHAM, BR3 3QA

1. 1 Sep 2026

   Received by Bromley

2. 4 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 27 October 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 57 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Bromley for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 34 Groveland Road, Beckenham, BR3 3QA

  24/03941/PLUD Submitted 21 Oct 2024 0m away

  Demolition of existing rear extension and lean to, construction of single storey rear extension for which prior approval was not required under application ref. 24/03327/HHPALAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)

  Decided Lawful development Extension Demolition 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 3 Groveland Road, Beckenham, BR3 3PU

  24/02863/PLUD Submitted 25 Jul 2024 44m away

  Loft conversion with hip to gable end, rear dormer and 3 rooflights in front roof slope PROPOSED LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE

  Decided Lawful development Loft or dormer 14 docs

• 1 GORDON ROAD, BECKENHAM, BR3 3QE

  26/00816/HPA Submitted 2 Mar 2026 81m away

  Demolition of garage and side extension. Single storey side extension to include new pitched roof to front, and elevational alterations.

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 11 GORDON ROAD, BECKENHAM, BR3 3QE

  26/01145/LDC Submitted 23 Mar 2026 81m away

  Construction of single storey rear extension and elevational alterations LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)

  Decided Lawful development Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 11 GORDON ROAD, BECKENHAM, BR3 3QE

  26/02307/HPA Submitted 8 Jun 2026 81m away

  Single storey rear extension

  Granted Householder Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 45 Groveland Road, Beckenham, BR3 3PX

  23/00147/FULL6 Submitted 16 Jan 2023 85m away

  Alterations and part conversion to existing store/garage to use as habitable space (office).

  Granted Householder 8 docs
  Domestic

• 26/02728/LDC Decided

  6 DUKES WAY, WEST WICKHAM, BR4 9AU

  Proposed outbuilding to rear garden LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)

  7 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/02338/LDC Withdrawn

  75 GODDINGTON LANE, ORPINGTON, BR6 9DT

  Removal of chimney, conversion of garage to habitable space, part hip to gable loft conversion comprising side dormers and rooflights, elevational alterations. LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)

  9 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 26/02684/LDC Decided

  8 ROWDEN ROAD, BECKENHAM, BR3 4NA

  Removal of chimney and construction of loft conversion with rear L-Shaped dormer and front rooflights LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)

  3 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/02598/LDC Decided

  12 MORSTON GARDENS, MOTTINGHAM, LONDON, SE9 4NE

  Single storey rear extension (where prior approval was not required under ref 26/00873/NOT) LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)

  26 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 26/02590/LDC Decided

  SOUTHWOOD LODGE, BUCKHURST ROAD, WESTERHAM, TN16 2HR

  Erection of single storey rear extension. LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)

  26 Jun 2026 Lawful development