Planning for the future

Consultation is now underway on the next stage of development for a planning strategy for the borough until 2030.

Residents and stakeholders are being asked to provide their views on Bromley Council's Local Plan, which sets out a long term vision and objectives to guide planning policy and development. This consultation on the ‘Bromley Local Plan Draft Planning Policies and Designations’ document runs until 24 March 2014 and seeks view on draft policies and designations, including the extent of town centres, industrial and business areas.  For more information and to comment visit www.bromley.gov.uk/localplan.  

“We are urging residents and others to give us their views so they can help us to determine the future of our borough.  This is a very exciting time in which local people can help to shape Bromley’s future.  Why not log on to the website or visit your local library and get involved” said Councillor Peter Dean, Chairman of Development Control Committee.  

This stage of consultation considers views and provides detailed policies on key local priorities and challenges following consultation on preferred options.  This includes how to retain Bromley’s distinctive local character and quality environment whilst accommodating the needs of the community and business, housing provision, community facilities and the protection of open space and historic assets.  It tests planning strategies for the future as part of an ongoing process. 

The quickest way to view the documents is using this link :-

http://bromley-consult.objective.co.uk/portal/lpdpd/lpdpdc?tab=info

The most immediate section possibly affecting the Links Estate is section 7.5 and 7.6 :-

"The Council continues to lobby for improved public transport connectivity with Canary Wharf, principally to provide access to growing employment. To date, feasibility proposals have been worked up jointly between TfL and the Council but funding has yet to be identified for any investment in light rail extensions. As the London Overground network success continues, the feasibility of extending from New Cross Gate to Bromley North is currently being explored."

and "The Council proposes the safeguarding of land and route alignment for the following public transport investment (including land for construction and operation):Docklands Light Railway from Catford to Bromley South via Bromley North"