34 Elm Grove, Orpington, BR6 0AB
Decision Made
26/00135/HPA - Householder planning permission
Description
Single storey front and rear extensions.
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21 ELM GROVE, ORPINGTON, BR6 0AA
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Historical activity at this location
25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
32 ELM GROVE, ORPINGTON, BR6 0AB
1 x Maple - Reduce lateral crown spread growing towards the rear of 14 Blossom Drive by a…
2025
Refused
38 Elm Grove, Orpington, BR6 0AB
Two storey front, side and rear extensions
2025
Approved
2 The Approach Orpington BR6 0SH
G14 Yew, Ash, Holly, Holm Oak, Sycamore - Selective prune to allow 0.5-1m clearance from…
2024
Withdrawn
2 The Approach, Orpington, BR6 0SH
First floor rear extension to Flat 38 with private amenity area
2024
Approved
24 Elm Grove, Orpington, BR6 0AB
Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) to Permission: 23/04417/FULL6 Proposed ground f…
2024
Refused
24 Elm Grove, Orpington, BR6 0AB
Amendment to previous planning ref :23/04417/FULL6Change of materials from render to bric…
2023
Approved
24 Elm Grove, Orpington, BR6 0AB
Proposed ground floor rear extension, two storey side extension, new front porch, loft co…
2023
Approved
2 The Approach Orpington BR6 0SH
Third floor extension to existing building to provide 2 one bedroom and 3 studio flats, a…
2023
Approved
32 Elm Grove Orpington BR6 0AB
T1 Beech tree in rear garden - Reduction of 3 limbs by up to 3m to suitable growth points…
2023
Refused
32 Elm Grove Orpington BR6 0AB
T1 Beech tree in rear garden - Removal of 3 limbs. SUBJECT TO TPO 367 (12.12.1986)
2022
With conditions
2 The Approach Orpington BR6 0SH
Details submitted to discharge conditions in relation to planning permission ref 20/00929…
2022
Approved
14 Elm Grove, Orpington, BR6 0AB
Part one/two storey side/rear extensions and elevational alterations.
2021
Approved
2 The Approach Orpington BR6 0SH
Erection of 2 first floor balconies to the front elevation
2021
Refused
14 Elm Grove Orpington BR6 0AB
Part one/two storey side/rear extensions with Juliet balcony and elevational alterations.
2021
Approved
22 Elm Grove Orpington BR6 0AB
Two storey rear extension, single storey side extension, raising of the main roof, new ro…
2020
Approved
10 Elm Grove, Orpington, BR6 0AB
Loft conversion with roof lights Lawful Development Certificate Proposed.
2020
Refused
10 Elm Grove, Orpington, BR6 0AB
Construction of rear pitched roof dormer, 3 rooflights in the flank roof slopes and inser…
2020
Approved
2 The Approach Orpington BR6 0SH
Third floor extension to existing building to provide 2 one bedroom and 3 studio flats, a…
2020
Approved
42 Elm Grove Orpington BR6 0AB
Mixed species trees located on embankment of neighbour's house (16 Pepys Rise) overhangin…
2020
Approved
19 Elm Grove Orpington BR6 0AA
Single storey rear/side extension and roof enlargement / loft conversion to include pitch…
2019
Refused
19 Elm Grove Orpington BR6 0AA
Single storey rear/side extension and roof enlargement / loft conversion to include pitch…
2019
Approved
10 Elm Grove Orpington BR6 0AB
Demolition of existing side garage. Erection of a two storey side and rear extension and…
2017
Approved
18 Elm Grove Orpington BR6 0AB
Single storey outbuilding in rear garden.
2017
Approved
6 Blossom Drive Orpington BR6 0AS
Single storey rear extension
2016
Approved
2 Oakhill Road Orpington BR6 0AE
Retrospective engineering works to facilitate partial raising of rear garden land.
Bromley
Planning Authority Score
4.3/10
Below average
#181 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Bromley ranks #141 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Bromley is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 78% approved vs 90% nationally.
One of the strictest councils
only 78% approved vs 90% nationally
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Bromley decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
75%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #281 of 292
78%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #280 of 292
65%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #141 of 292
33%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #76 of 292
54%
Minor dwellings approved
57 decided (1-9 homes)
63%
Major dwellings approved
8 decided (10+ homes)
50%
Change of use approved
30 decided
2,171
Total decisions
533 refused in 2025