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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 dates18,073Searchable applications
840Recorded as pending
77%Approval rate · 12,019 approved or refused records
2,728Refused applications
9,291 approved · 2,728 refused · 316 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 3 Oct 2022 to 12 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 13 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 Made23/03799/TREE
T1 Morus nigra (Black mulberry) on rear right boundary - Sensitively reduce in height and average radial spread by approximately 1m from 9m down to 8m and average radial spread by 1.5m from 8m to 6.5m. Raise low crown to provide 2m clearance from ground level.Remove major deadwood.T2 Tilia cordata (Small leaved lime) on rear right boundary adjacent to T1 - Dismantle in sections to as close to ground level.
54 High Street, Chislehurst, BR7 5AQ
Received 5 Oct 2023 - Decision Made22/04395/TPSPLD
T1 Oak tree - Reduce by 3m.T2 Neighbouring Oak tree - Reduce overhanging branches by 2-3m.SUBJECT TO TPO 332 (12.12.1986)
60 Great Thrift, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1NG
Received 7 Nov 2022 - Decision Made24/04595/TPO
T1 Cedar - 3m reduction/cut back from building providing 2.5m clearance. (Current height 18m and proposed finished height approximately 13m. Current spread 16m to 11m).T2 Scots Pine - Remove x1 lowest limb growing over shed. Crown clean and remove deadwood. Thin by 15%.SUBJECT TO TPO 2960 (17.5.2024)
9 Sandiland Crescent, Hayes, Bromley, BR2 7DP
Received 9 Dec 2024 - Decision Made22/03013/COND15
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following condition relating to planning permission 22/03013/FULL1:Condition 30 - S278 Visibility Splays (Phase 1 only)
Clifford House, 1 Calverley Close, Beckenham, BR3 1UH
Received 14 Mar 2024 - Decision Made25/00171/CONDT1
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following conditions relating to planning permission 25/00171/FULL1:Condition 5 (ii) - Hard and soft landscaping (Root protection Area)
Westbury Court , 252 Croydon Road, Beckenham, BR3 4DA
Received 5 Jun 2025 - Decision Made23/03459/TREE
T1 Oak on rear boundary in rear garden - Remove 1 lowest branch which is showing evidence of dieback.T2 Beech on left hand boundary in rear garden - Reduce a selection of side laterals extending over the garden by up to 1.5m, cutting back to suitable growth points where possible.T3 Yew on left hand boundary in rear garden - Reduce the overall height by up to 1.5m and trim and shape the remaining canopy to create a more compact and balanced form.
Rivendell, 26 Forest Drive, Keston, BR2 6EF
Received 11 Sept 2023 - Decision Made23/03959/TPSPLD
Sycamore tree in front garden - Remove.SUBJECT TO TPO BB9 1960
Flat 2, Cumberland Court, London Road, Bromley, BR1 3SQ
Received 16 Oct 2023 - Decision Made23/02667/TREE
Robinia - Section fell to ground level.
May Lodge, 25A Holbrook Lane, Chislehurst, BR7 6PE
Received 11 Jul 2023 - Decision Made24/00777/TREE
T1 Pine tree - Fell.
29 Forest Drive, Keston, BR2 6EE
Received 26 Feb 2024 - Decision Made24/00095/CONDIT
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following conditions relating to planning permission 24/00095/FULL6:Condition 3: tree protection plan and arboricultural method statement.
59 Whitecroft Way, Beckenham, BR3 3AW
Received 21 Jun 2024 - Decision Made22/04833/AMD
Non material amendment under S96A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to amend the wording of Condition 2 (list of plans) and Condition 11 (Landscaping) of application granted under ref: 22/04833/FULL1 to allow for revised Urban Greening Factor Plan
Justin Hall, Beckenham Road, West Wickham, BR4 0QS
Received 15 Oct 2024 - Decision Made24/03426/TREE
H1 Leyland Cypress on rear left hand boundary - Reduce the overall height by approximately 1m, to the same height as the guttering, and trim the hedge face, garden side into a more even face. Include cutting back the Holly that is growing across the lawn.G1 Group of Yew, Hawthorn & Fir making up a mixed hedge situated on the rear boundary - Reduce the Fir to the same height as the neighbouring Yew and shape the remaining canopy. Lift the lower level to expose border and shape the Hawthorns into a more rounded shape.T1 Spruce on rear boundary - Remove 1 lower lateral.T2 Maple on rear right hand boundary - Reduce the overall canopy by up to 1m, shape accordingly and remove major deadwood and sucker/basal growth.H2 Cypress on rear right hand boundary - Section fell as close to ground level as possible.T3 Dead Apple situated on the rear right hand boundary - Section fell as close to ground level as possible.T4 Neighbouring Willow on rear right hand boundary - Reduce a selection of laterals overhanging client's garden back to boundary, cutting to appropriate growth points where possible.
1 Courtlands, Prince Imperial Road, Chislehurst, BR7 5LX
Received 12 Sept 2024 - Decision Made22/04632/CUETC3
Prior Approval for the change of use of the first floor area from Class E to a 1 bedroom 1 person Flat under Class G, Part 3, Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended)
149B Masons Hill, Bromley, BR2 9HW
Received 23 Nov 2022 - Decision Made22/04823/FULL6
Demolition of existing outbuilding. Single storey front, side and rear extension. Hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer, Juliet balcony and front rooflights.
27 Oxhawth Crescent, Bromley, BR2 8BJ
Received 8 Dec 2022 - Decision Made23/00849/FULL6
Construct single storey side/rear infill extension.
95 Shortlands Road, Shortlands, Bromley, BR2 0JL
Received 3 Mar 2023 - Decision Made22/04893/PLUD
Conversion of the existing attached garage space.LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
5 Hepburn Gardens, West Wickham, BR2 7HL
Received 13 Dec 2022 - Decision Made23/03479/FULL3
Change of use from 2x offices to 2x residential flats and alterations to the front elevation (4 Cleave Avenue and 1A Cocksett Avenue). (PART RETROSPECTIVE)
4 Cleave Avenue, Orpington, BR6 7HB
Received 7 Sept 2023 - Decision Made22/03901/FULL6
Roof repair and installation of rooflights to existing garage and existing garden outbuilding; internal and elevational alterations to existing outbuilding; conversion of garage to form indoor gym.
21 Widmore Lodge Road, Bickley, Bromley, BR1 2QE
Received 5 Oct 2022 - Decision Made23/00389/FULL6
Demolition of side court yards and erection of two storey side extensions to northern and southern sides with rooflights and provision of basement plant room under pool changing room and elevational alterations.
25 Forest Ridge, Keston, BR2 6EG
Received 1 Feb 2023 - Decision Made23/02113/ELUD
Internal alterations to provide one bedroom annex EXISTING LAWFUL USE CERTIFICATE
10 Union Road, Bromley, BR2 9SB
Received 1 Jun 2023 - Decision Made23/04296/TREE
T1 Magnolia - Reduce main leaders to bring back into shape.T3 Oak tree - Remove major dead wood.T4 Oak tree - Thin crown canopy by up to 30% and remove major dead woodT6 Oak tree - Remove major dead wood.T9 Self-seeded Robinia - Section fell to ground level and poison stump.
77 Whitecroft Way, Beckenham, BR3 3AW
Received 6 Nov 2023 - Decision Made23/00906/FULL6
Proposed single storey rear extension including raised patio with steps to garden, privacy screen and elevational alterations
25 Milestone Road, Anerley, London, SE19 2LL
Received 8 Mar 2023 - Decision Made22/04417/FULL1
Demolition of existing buildings and structures at 306 - 312 Court Road, erection of a 72-bed care home in C2 use with associated car parking, landscaping and access (Revised description).
306 - 310 Court Road, Orpington, BR6 9DA
Received 10 Nov 2022 - Decision Made22/04222/FULL6
Single storey side/rear, part one/two storey side/rear extensions with covered patio and roof terrace with glass balustrade, roof alterations/part conversion of existing garage to habitable room and elevational alterations. Increase in height of roof ridge and rear dormer with juliet balcony
Mistletoe House, 23B Brackley Road, Beckenham, BR3 1RB
Received 27 Oct 2022
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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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