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Bromley planning applications
PlanningTrack collects planning applications and decisions from the public planning register of London Borough of Bromley. Search an address, application reference or proposal. Official Bromley website
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates31,805Searchable applications
881Recorded as pending
79%Approval rate · 22,305 approved or refused records
4,651Refused applications
17,654 approved · 4,651 refused · 637 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 24 Jun 2020 to 30 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 1 Nov 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 Made25/03618/HPA
Loft conversion including part hip to gable enlargement, rear dormer extension with Juliet balconies, and 2x front rooflights. Elevational alterations to include side replacement windows
49 Braeside, Beckenham, BR3 1ST
Received 24 Jul 2025 - Decision Made25/03619/HPA
Demolition of rear detached garage, construction of part one/two storey side and rear extension, loft conversion including three side roof dormers, one rear roof dormer and five front roof lights, altered driveway layout and elevational alterations.
49 Station Road, West Wickham, BR4 0PY
Received 24 Jul 2025 - Decision Made19/04651/S73A
Variation of Condition 4 of planning permission reference 19/04651/FULL2 granted for change of use from Class A1 retail to Class A3 restaurant/cafe with ventilation ducting at rear, in order to amend opening days/hours to between 6am-9pm on Mondays to Saturdays, and between 8am-4pm on Sundays.
90 CROFTON LANE, ORPINGTON, BR5 1HD
Received 24 Jul 2025 - Valid25/03621/TPO
T1 Oak in rear garden - Reduce to previous cuts points. SUBJECT TO TPO 2455 (23.12.2011) T2 Oak in rear garden - Reduce crown by 2.5m. SUBJECT TO TPO 2027 (18.10.2004)
IVY HOLLOW, SUNNYDALE, ORPINGTON, BR6 8LZ
Received 1 Jul 2025 - Decision Made25/03622/TPO
T6 Horse Chestnut - Prune 3 branches overhanging the garden back by 2m to strong growth points. SUBJECT TO TPO BB9 1960
2 MADEIRA AVENUE, BROMLEY, BR1 4AY
Received 2 Jul 2025 - Decision Made25/03623/FPA
Construction of 4 no. padel courts with open sided canopy areas, associated clubhouse facility and parking
Land at Club Langley , 2 Hawksbrook Lane, Beckenham, BR3 3SR
Received 24 Jul 2025 - Valid25/03625/TPO
T1 Larch tree in front garden - Remove deadwood. Reduce canopy size to accompany the resizing of neighbouring Box Elder canopy reduction. Reduction of 1-2m, from 9 meters to 7. SUBJECT TO TPO 2018 (24.8.2004)
30 HAWTHORNE ROAD, BICKLEY, BROMLEY, BR1 2HH
Received 2 Jul 2025 - Valid25/03626/TPO
Lime tree - Reduce crown by 50%. SUBJECT TO TPO BB19 1964
3 KYDBROOK, WOODLANDS ROAD, BICKLEY, BROMLEY, BR1 2AP
Received 2 Jul 2025 - Decision Made25/03628/NOT
Single storey rear extension, extending beyond the rear wall of the original house by 3.8m, for which the maximum height would be 2.7m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.7m (42 Day Notification for Householder Permitted Development Prior Approval)
15 BLANDFORD ROAD, BECKENHAM, BR3 4NE
Received 24 Jul 2025 - Decision Made25/03629/TCA
T1 Dead tree on rear boundary (to the rear of T4) - Dismantle to 5m above ground level (waste to be stacked as a habitat pile to the base of the tree). T2 Japanese maple on rear left boundary - Reduce in height by no more than 0.5m and radial spread by no more than 0.3m. T3 Yew on rear right boundary adjacent to shed - Reduce back 1m from shed. G1 Red robin/Holly on rear boundary - Trim garden side back by 0.5m. Trim top back to previous reduction points. T4 Lime on rear boundary (behind G1) - Reduce back previous removing circa 2m growth. T5 Maple on rear right boundary (neighbours) - Reduce back to boundary removing no more than 1.5m growth. T6 Spruce on front boundary (adjacent to front door) - Fell to ground level.
2 CONISCLIFFE CLOSE, CHISLEHURST, BR7 5NW
Received 24 Jul 2025 - Decision Made25/03630/TPO
T1 Sweet chestnut on rear boundary - Reduce in height by up to 3.5m from 18 to 14.5m. Reduce SW spread by up to 2m from 7m to 5m. Reduce southerly spread by up to 1m from 6m to 5m. SUBJECT TO TPO BB 9 1960
5 KIMBERLEY GATE, 31 OAKLANDS ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 3SJ
Received 24 Jul 2025 - Decision Made25/03631/TPO
T1 Sweet chestnut on rear boundary - Reduce in height by up to 2m from 16m to 14m. Reduce SW spread by up to 2m from 6m to 4m. Reduce Southerly spread by up to 2.5m from 8m to 5.5m. Carefully reduce lower branches to provide clearance of approximately 4m from ground level. SUBJECT TO TPO BB 9 1960
7 KIMBERLEY GATE, 31 OAKLANDS ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 3SJ
Received 24 Jul 2025 - Decision Made25/03632/TPO
T1 Sycamore on front boundary - Reduce in height and radial spread by no more than 2m. T2 Horse chestnut on front boundary - Reduce by 1.5m and no more than. Crown raise over path and road to highways specification of 2.2m over pathway and 5m over roadway. SUBJECT TO TPO BB 9 1960
7 KIMBERLEY GATE, 31 OAKLANDS ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 3SJ
Received 24 Jul 2025 - Decision Made25/03633/TCA
T1 Lime tree - Reduce by 2m back to previous points.
82 SHORTLANDS ROAD, SHORTLANDS, BROMLEY, BR2 0JP
Received 4 Jul 2025 - Decision Made24/00024/AMD1
Non-material amendment application under S96a of the Town and Country Planning Act to planning permission reference 24/00024/FULL6 to amend, single window at ground floor replaced with a glazed door. Glazed door introduced to the rear of the garage. Chimney breast and stack moved to middle room, single window removed at first floor to facilitate chimney breast and replaced with two windows. Grey conservation style roof lights.
RIVERSIDE, MAIN ROAD, ST PAULS CRAY, ORPINGTON, BR5 3HQ
Received 24 Jul 2025 - Decision Made25/03635/HPA
Retention of raised deck with proposed timber pergola above and privacy screen to the rear of the garden (Part Retrospective Application)
OAK SPINNEY, CRAB HILL, BECKENHAM, BR3 5HE
Received 24 Jul 2025 - Decision Made25/03636/TCA
Moorcroft House: (T1) Holly - Section fell to ground level to allow shed to be built. (T2) Mixed species bush, self-seeded - Fell to ground level, laurel, bramble. (T4) Oak - Sensitively prune back by approx. 1.5 - 2m. (T5) Conifer - Fell to ground level (dead). (T6) Mixed conifer hedge - Remove lowest branches back to the main trunk to make the pathway wider. (T7) Portuguese laurel - Prune back by approx 1.5 - 2m from the seating area. (TG10) Holly & Sycamore mixed tree line - Prune back by approx 1.5 - 2m. (T11) Beech - Reduce height by approx 50% by removing major dieback down to live growth.
EXODUS, 18 WILDERNESS ROAD, CHISLEHURST, BR7 5EY
Received 24 Jul 2025 - Decision Made25/03637/TPO
Any root severance of x1 Cypress tree at 1 Larch Dene that results from the installation of an underground cable in the proposed location. SUBJECT TO TPO 1412 (5.11.1997)
1 LARCH DENE, ORPINGTON, BR6 8PL
Received 2 Jul 2025 - Decision Made25/03638/TPO
T1 Oak on front boundary - Reduce in height by up to 2.5m from 14m to 11.5m. Reduce SE spread by up to 3m from 8m to 5m. Reduce SW spread by up to 2.5m from 7.5m to 4m. Reduce NE spread by up to 1.5m from 6m to 4.5m. Reduce NW spread by up to 1.5m back to boundary from 6m to 4.5m. All cuts shall be made at live secondary growth points and a shape appropriate to the species shall be maintained Carefully reduce lower branches to provide clearance of approximately 4m from ground level. SUBJECT TO TPO 714 (15.3.1991)
16 RYDAL DRIVE, WEST WICKHAM, BR4 9QH
Received 24 Jul 2025 - Decision Made25/03639/FPA
Replacement of existing timber and UPVC windows with white double glazed UPVC windows to all flats and replacement of all communal doors with white double glazed steel doors.
ANERLEY LODGE, 173 ANERLEY ROAD, PENGE, LONDON, SE20 8EF
Received 24 Jul 2025 - Decision Made25/03640/ADJ
Variation of Condition 22 (Approved Drawings) attached to planning permission 15/02658/P as varied by non-material amendment application 25/02008/NMA for the following development: 'The demolition of some of the existing buildings on site and redevelopment and reuse to provide a mixed-use scheme with a maximum height of five storeys above ground (four plus ground and lower ground floors) comprising Residential (Class C3) with a maximum of 44 residential units, Short-Stay Accommodation (Class C1), Community (Class F1) and Commercial (Class E) uses. Provision of a covered space for use as a market and entertainment space, together with associated plant/equipment and other associated works (without compliance with conditions 3,5,8,9,10,11,12,13,15,16,18 & 19 attached to planning permission ref. 12/02611/P).' (CONSULTATION BY LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON)
Land At Victory Place/ Carberry Road/ Carberry Works, Crystal Palace, SE19 3RU
Received 18 Jul 2025 - Decision Made25/03641/HPA
Proposed single storey outbuilding to rear garden with decking
132 KINGS HALL ROAD, BECKENHAM, BR3 1LN
Received 18 Jul 2025 - Decision Made25/03643/FPA
Demolition of existing dwelling, and erection of replacement detached self/custom build two storey 5 bedroom dwelling with integral garage and accommodation within roof space
8 FOREST DRIVE, KESTON, BR2 6EF
Received 25 Jul 2025 - Decision Made25/03645/HPA
Demolition of existing rear extension and conservatory. Construction of single storey rear extension with a bay window and elevational alterations.
61 KINGS HALL ROAD, BECKENHAM, BR3 1LR
Received 25 Jul 2025
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