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Write – we don’t want a block of flats here!

Posted on 16 December 2024 by campaignr

Please object to this proposal to convert a beautiful frontage into a mundane block of flats! It replaces a beautiful Art Deco frontage from 1885, which is a beautiful detail of the town centre Conservation Area. Planning Application: 24/03608/FULL1 at … Continue reading →

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The (not) Protected View from Queens Mead and S2 /Churchill Quarter Developments

Posted on 8 January 2020 by campaignr

The view of the town centre – or rather the trees – from Queens Mead and the railway line, is protected. Two developments will ruin this view : the S2 application to put 16 storeys in place of the former … Continue reading →

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Archive: Drop In announced for Park Sale

Posted on 29 August 2019 by campaignr

Drop in event for the sale of part of our Palace Park: 7.30pm on 10th September at the Civic Centre. But, this sale is being described as the disposal of derelict buildings, (it contains 2 caltrop shaped buildings that the council has allowed to deteriorate) in this part of the palace gardens. Continue reading →

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Write To Stop Sell-Off of more Public Heritage Open Space

Posted on 18 June 2019 by campaignr

The site is part of the Bishop of Rochester’s Palace Park which is the setting of 6 listed buildings Please write and object to this sale to :David Mark Bowen, Director of Corporate Services, LB Bromley, Stockwell Close, Bromley, BR1 3UH  … Continue reading →

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Press Release – 20-storey Tower over former Maplins at 66-70 High Street

Posted on 15 January 2019 by campaignr

BROMLEY CIVIC SOCIETY Press Release S2 Estates have put in an application for a 20 storey tower on the site of the former Maplins store.  Their supporting statement said that it felt it would help locals find the High Street. … Continue reading →

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Churchill Quarter Planning Application

Posted on 29 June 2018 by Tim Hayward

The planning application for the “Churchill Quarter” development in Bromley town centre has now been submitted (planning reference: 18/02181). The development, adjacent to library gardens, is a co-development with the Council providing the land and Countryside Properties responsible for building … Continue reading →

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Churchill Quarter Consultation

Posted on 17 November 2017 by Tim Hayward

A second consultation on the Council’s Library Gardens/Ethelbert Close development (Churchill Quarter) will now take place in the Wells Room at the Churchill Theatre on the following dates: Thursday 16 Nov: 2.00-7.00pm Friday 17 Nov: Midday – 5.00pm Saturday 18 … Continue reading →

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Important Planning Developments in Bromley Town Centre

Posted on 8 September 2017 by Tim Hayward

Bromley Civic Society would like to make local residents and businesses aware of current proposals that we believe will have a significant impact on the future face of Bromley town centre. There will be a consultation on proposals for designated … Continue reading →

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Proposed Development of Library Gardens, Bromley

Posted on 16 July 2017 by Tim Hayward

BCS are keen to bring to the attention of residents, businesses and customers of Bromley town centre, the proposed development of Library Gardens. This land was given to the people of Bromley in the will of Emily Dowling in 1900 … Continue reading →

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Orpington Priory Community Hub

Posted on 19 March 2016 by Tim Hayward

BCS has reported recently on progress made by the Orpington Priory Community Hub to save the Priory building for local people. OPCH has produced the following leaflet to help publicise the work of the group and to encourage anyone interested … Continue reading →

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