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London Borough of Bromley
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for London Borough of Bromley. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates17,194Searchable applications
817Recorded as pending
77%Approval rate · 11,421 approved or refused records
2,573Refused applications
8,848 approved · 2,573 refused · 303 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 2 Dec 2022 to 9 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 12 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning information Environment and planningLocal plan Planning policyPre-application advice Pre-application planning adviceConservation areas Conservation areas
Council contacts
- Planning enquiriesplanning@bromley.gov.ukCouncil source
- Planning enquiriesPlanning@bromley.gov.ukCouncil source
- Planning enquiries02083134956Council source
- Planning enquiriesplanningappeals@bromley.gov.ukCouncil source
- General council enquiriesplanninginvestigation@bromley.gov.ukCouncil source
Contact details were found on council pages. Check the source for opening hours and which enquiries the service handles.
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
Conservation areas69 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection
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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
More application records
- Decision Made24/00942/FULL6
Part one/two storey rear extension
40 Johnson Road, Bromley, BR2 9SN
Received 12 Mar 2024 - Decision Made24/02832/FULL6
Demolition of rear extensions. Construction of single storey rear/side extension with raised steps, garage conversion into habitable space and elevational alterations.
19 Ronald Close, Beckenham, BR3 3HX
Received 24 Jul 2024 - Decision Made24/02876/PLUD
Proposed outbuilding of modular classroom to rear of school land for a period of 5 years (Lawful Development Certificate Proposed)
Glebe School, Hawes Lane, West Wickham, BR4 9AE
Received 26 Jul 2024 - Decision Made24/02522/PLUD
Hip to gable loft conversion incorporating a rear dormer and two front rooflights LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
51 Holmdale Road, Chislehurst, BR7 6BY
Received 3 Jul 2024 - Decision Made24/01272/FULL6
Part one/two storey side/rear extension, front porch and changes to driveway.
20 Romany Rise, Orpington, BR5 1HQ
Received 2 Apr 2024 - Decision Made24/03580/FULL6
Part-one/part-two storey front and side extensions with balcony to rear flat roof, roof alterations including a rear hip to gable enlargement and flat roof to existing single storey rear projection and elevational changes.
21 Yester Road, Chislehurst, BR7 5HN
Received 25 Sept 2024 - Decision Made24/03652/FULL6
Side and rear dormer extension.
59 Oxhawth Crescent, Bromley, BR2 8BN
Received 30 Sept 2024 - Decision Made24/02776/FULL6
Single storey rear extension to replace the existing conservatory. Proposed two storey side extension with hipped roof. Solar panels and new skylight with chimney removal and removal of the existing garden shed.
142 Kent House Road, Beckenham, BR3 1JY
Received 19 Jul 2024 - Decision Made24/03147/FULL1
Shopfront elevational alterations and subdivision to form two separate retail units with change of use from E(C) financial services to E(a) retail
248 - 250 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0LZ
Received 16 Aug 2024 - Decision Made24/01040/CONDT1
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following conditions relating to planning permission 24/01040/FULL6:Condition 5a - Windows/Materials
66 Wood Ride, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1PY
Received 14 Jun 2024 - Decision Made24/03180/FULL6
Single storey rear/side infill extension.
8 Blandford Avenue, Beckenham, BR3 4QP
Received 21 Aug 2024 - Decision Made25/01778/HHPA
Single storey rear extension, extending beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6.00m, for which the maximum height would be 3.00m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 3.00m (42 Day Notification for Householder Permitted Development Prior Approval)
122 Crofton Road, Orpington, BR6 8HZ
Received 12 May 2025 - Decision Made24/04082/CUETC3
Change of use of existing property from Use Class E (Commercial, Business, Service) to Use Class C3 (Dwellinghouses) into 1 No.2-bedroom dwelling under Class MA, Part 3, Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) (56 day application for prior approval in respect of transport and highways impacts, contamination risks, flood risk, noise impacts, character or sustainability of a conservation area, provision of natural light to habitable rooms, impact on an area of general or heavy industry, impact of loss of services provided by a registered nursery or a health centre, fire safety impacts).
91 Croydon Road, Beckenham, BR3 4AG
Received 30 Oct 2024 - Decision Made25/00200/ADV
Replacement internally illuminated fascia sign, internally illuminated fascia lettering and internally illuminated projecting sign.
113 High Street, Bromley, BR1 1JQ
Received 21 Jan 2025 - Decision Made25/00746/FULL6
Construction of single storey rear conservatory.
6 Irene Road, Orpington, BR6 0HA
Received 28 Feb 2025 - Decision Made25/00856/FULL1
Erection of single storey rear infill extension and elevational alterations including front door and roof canopy.
57 Liddon Road, Bromley, BR1 2SR
Received 27 Feb 2025 - Decision Made25/00570/PLUD
Alterations to existing door and window openings. LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
16 Broadheath Drive, Chislehurst, BR7 6EH
Received 13 Feb 2025 - Decision Made25/01125/HHPA
Single storey rear extension, extending beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.92m, for which the maximum height would be 3m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 3m (42 Day Notification for Householder Permitted Development Prior Approval)
343 Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham, BR3 3QP
Received 26 Mar 2025 - Decision Made24/04322/FULL6
Construction of front wall and access gates. (PART RETROSPECTIVE)
67 Wickham Way, Beckenham, BR3 3AH
Received 19 Nov 2024 - Decision Made25/01413/FULL1
Installation of solar photovoltaic panels to southern roofslopes.
Methodist Church, Bromley Road, Beckenham, BR3 5JE
Received 15 Apr 2025 - Decision Made25/01592/FULL1
Sub division of site to create two separate dwellings, to include part one/ two storey side extension to create new dwelling and roof alterations to existing dwelling, erection of outbuilding to rear, and associated landscaping, parking and refuse and cycle storage.
117 Sevenoaks Way, Orpington, BR5 3AQ
Received 29 Apr 2025 - Decision Made24/00375/TREE
2 x Sycamore trees at Newton Park Place, Southill - 2m reduction from sides and crown and removal of deadwood overhanging Tall Oaks, Yester Park.1 x Silver Birch at Newton Park Place, Southill - Removal of deadwood overhanging Tall Trees, Yester Park.
Tall Oaks, Yester Park, Chislehurst, BR7 5DQ
Received 1 Mar 2024 - Decision Made20/04777/CONDIT
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following conditions relating to planning permission ref: 20/04777/FULL1: Condition 2 - Materials, Condition 4 - Construction Environmental Management Plan, Conditions 7 & 9 - Soft landscaping, Condition 8 - Urban Greening Factor, Condition 10 - External lighting, Condition 12 - Drainage Design Statement, Condition 14 - Secure By Design Condition 15 - Electric vehicle charge point plan, Condition 16 - Petrol interceptor, Condition 17 - Construction Logistics Management Plan, Condition 18 - Slab Levels, Condition 22 - Renewable energy information, Condition 23 - Cooling, Condition 24 - Ducting
Beaverwood Lodge Sports And Leisure Club, Beaverwood Road, Chislehurst, BR7 6HF
Received 2 May 2025 - Decision Made23/00563/TREE
T1 Norway spruce close to rear boundary - Reduce down in height by approximately 6m and prune in upper tips so as to keep a natural conical look.T2 Leylandii on rear left next to house - Reduce in height by approximately 50% and trim up remainder including removing approximately 2m on the neighbours side to bring the tree back into shape.
7 Little Thrift, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1NQ
Received 13 Feb 2023
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for London Borough of Bromley, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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