What is a committee report planning?

Committee members consider major or contentious planning applications and other planning issues affecting the Borough. The reports concern a whole range of issues, including service planning, strategic and London-wide issues, planning and transport policy, conservation, and countryside management.

What is the role of planning committee?

The Planning Commission consults the Central Ministries and the State Governments while formulating Five Year Plans and Annual Plans and also oversees their implementation. The Commission also functions as an advisory body at the apex level.

What can stop a planning application?

What is a valid objection to a planning application

• Loss of light or overshadowing.
• Overlooking/loss of privacy.
• Visual amenity (but not loss of private view)
• Adequacy of parking/loading/turning.
• Highway safety.
• Traffic generation.
• Noise and disturbance resulting from use.
• Hazardous materials.

Can you support your own planning application?

Who can comment on a planning application? Anyone is entitled to comment on a planning application. When a planning application is received all immediate neighbours must be consulted or a site notice put up. Normally, only those neighbours that are within the immediate vicinity of a proposal will be directly notified.

How is planning policy used in London Borough of Bromley?

Planning policy is used to help determine planning applications – what can be built, where, and how buildings are used.

When do I need to go to Bromley Council reception?

From 19 July: our Civic Centre main reception will retain appointments for council services to minimise contact – please book at 0208 464 3333. We strongly recommend the use of a face covering.

How often does the development control committee meet?

Agendas for planning committee meetings are normally available on our website up to 7 working days prior to the date of the meeting. The Development Control Committee meets on average once every eight weeks. Committee members consider major or contentious planning applications and other planning issues affecting the Borough.

Can a building application be refused by the planning committee?

An application for planning permission may be granted and this may be subject to certain conditions. The titles of and reasons for conditions are in a standard and shortened form on the agenda, but are available in full on request. Or, an application may be refused and the reasons for refusal given.