Planning application
61 THE RIDGE, ORPINGTON, BR6 8AQ
Works: Extension Demolition 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
Demolition of existing outbuilding and chimneys and construction of single storey side/rear extension, raised patio/terrace, balustrade and steps to lower ground, part garage conversion, first floor side/rear infill extension and elevational alterations.
As published by the council, reference 26/03536/HPA
Application record
- Reference
- 26/03536/HPA
- Type
- Householder planning permission
- Status
- Valid
- Received
- 9 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 9 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Farnborough & Crofton
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- BR6 8AQ
Comment by 1 October 2026
The council is taking comments on this application until then. Comments go to Bromley through their own planning portal.
Site history
Applications at this address on the Bromley register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 0 approved, 1 refused.
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26/02499/HPA Refused
61 THE RIDGE, ORPINGTON, BR6 8AQ
Demolition of existing outbuilding and chimneys and construction of single storey side/rear extension with raised patio, balustrade and steps to lower ground, part garage conversion and first floor side/rear infill extension with rear terrace over single storey extension to form balcony, elevational alterations and construction of outbuilding to rear garden.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Sep 2026
Received by Bromley
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16 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 4 November 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
12 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 householder applications in a median of 58 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
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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61 THE RIDGE, ORPINGTON, BR6 8AQ
Demolition of existing outbuilding and chimneys and construction of single storey side/rear extension with raised patio, balustrade and steps to lower ground, part garage conversion and first floor side/rear infill extension with rear terrace over single storey extension to form balcony, elevational alterations and construction of outbuilding to rear garden.
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32 THE RIDGE, ORPINGTON, BR6 8AQ
78% historically approved · decision due ~3 Nov
Removal of 2x chimney stacks. Garage conversion into habitable space with elevational alterations. Single storey rear extensions and elevational alterations. Loft conversion with rear dormer and front/side rooflights. Proposed single storey outbuilding with patio and steps to rear garden.
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52 THE RIDGE, ORPINGTON, BR6 8AG
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