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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 dates32,020Searchable applications
868Recorded as pending
79%Approval rate · 22,517 approved or refused records
4,695Refused applications
17,822 approved · 4,695 refused · 642 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 10 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 Made25/00501/S73A
Variation of Conditions 2 and 3 (granted for Demolition of existing garage. Construction of single storey side extension, replacement roof over existing kitchen, elevational alterations including replacement windows and solar panels to rear roof slope. Raised patio/steps to garden) to allow minor material amendment comprising changes to external materials of front, side and rear elevations (single storey extension) and rooflight to the rear roofslope.
4 STANLEY ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR6 0ET
Received 26 Aug 2025 - Decision Made25/04081/TPO
T1 Cedar - Reduce in height by 1-2m and laterals by 2-3m to re-shape and re-balance the tree. To leave finished crown dimensions of height 11m and crown spread 9m measured from the base of the tree. Remove any moderate/major deadwood including large snapped out limb over roof. T2 Yew- Fell to ground level. T3 Acacia- Fell to ground level. T4 Holly (approx. 6m in height) - Reduce in height by 1.5m and laterals to match. SUBJECT TO TPO 45 (25.6.1969)
21 PRINCE CONSORT DRIVE, CHISLEHURST, BR7 5SB
Received 26 Aug 2025 - Decision Made25/04082/ADJ
An application submitted under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for Minor Material Amendments in connection with the planning permission DC/24/135390 dated 4 November 2024:- in order to allow to change the wording of Condition 4 Scheme of Development to say: Phasing Plan - No works of demolition, or alteration by way of full or partial demolition shall occur to the Main building or the Stable block until a specific programme of phasing works has been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority in writing. Unless otherwise previously agreed in writing by the local planning authority no works of demolition, or alteration by way of partial demolition, to the Main building or Stable block shall begin before evidence has been submitted to the Local Planning Authority of a binding contract for the full implementation of the comprehensive scheme of development including re-construction of the Stable block. The Stable block external walls, roof, and first floor structure must be re-constructed to at least shell-and-core in line with the permitted scheme within 24 months of the Main building being first occupied unless revisions are approved in writing by the LPA. at Baring Hall Hotel at 368 Baring Road SE12 (amended description) CONSULTATION BY LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM
Baring Hall Hotel, 368 Baring Road, London, SE12 0DU
Received 26 Aug 2025 - Decision Made25/04083/HPA
Demolition of existing conservatory construction of a single storey rear extension with roof lights to rear roof slope.
19 STONE ROAD, BROMLEY, BR2 9AX
Received 27 Aug 2025 - Decision Made25/04084/LDC
Replacement of existing rear doors along with enlargement of existing opening and formation of level patio area in conjunction with lowering of internal ground finished floor level (FFL), installation of 15 solar PV panels and an air source heat pump (ASHP) LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE PROPOSED.
31 Lakeside, Beckenham, BR3 6LX
Received 27 Aug 2025 - Decision Made25/04085/HPA
Construction of an outbuilding to the rear garden
9 CHARTERHOUSE ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR6 9EJ
Received 27 Aug 2025 - Decision Made25/04086/FPA
Change of Use from Use Class E retail and Use Class B8 storage to Use Class E Yoga Studio with Reflexology Treatment room.
16 CHILHAM WAY, HAYES, BROMLEY, BR2 7PR
Received 27 Aug 2025 - Decision Made25/04087/OUT
Splitting of the site to allow for the construction of a new dwellinghouse on land to the side of 131 Merlin Grove (Outline permission all matters reserved).
131 MERLIN GROVE, BECKENHAM, BR3 3HS
Received 27 Aug 2025 - Decision Made25/04088/HPA
Single storey side extension and loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights, hip to gable roof extension and elevational alterations to include relocation of front door, side fence and patio doors.
12 COURT ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR6 0PN
Received 27 Aug 2025 - Decision Made22/04833/CON2
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following conditions relating to planning permission 22/04833/FULL1: Condition 15 – Car parking management Condition 16 – External lighting
JUSTIN HALL, BECKENHAM ROAD, WEST WICKHAM, BR4 0QS
Received 27 Aug 2025 - Decision Made25/04090/LDC
Loft conversion with rear gable end and addition of side dormers LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
54 KINGS AVENUE, BROMLEY, BR1 4HW
Received 27 Aug 2025 - Decision Made25/04091/HPA
Single storey rear extension with lantern light, conversion of garage into habitable space and elevational alterations.
54 KINGS AVENUE, BROMLEY, BR1 4HW
Received 27 Aug 2025 - Decision Made25/04092/HPA
Single storey rear/side extension and single storey front/side extension to form new porch.
284 REPTON ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR6 9JE
Received 27 Aug 2025 - Decision Made24/04433/AMD
Amendment to planning permission ref 24/04433/FULL6: change the external finish of the rear extension from white render to traditional brickwork
15 WHITSTONE LANE, BECKENHAM, BR3 3GY
Received 27 Aug 2025 - Decision Made24/01026/CON2
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following conditions relating to planning permission 24/01026/FULL1: Condition 3 (a) - External materials
Y Buildings (Ann Springman Hall and Joseph Lancaster Hall), Rafford Way, Bromley, BR1 3UH
Received 27 Aug 2025 - Decision Made25/04095/HPA
Garage conversion front porch extension part single storey rear extension single storey side extension hip to gable loft conversion with front and rear roof lights and elevational changes.
26 South Eden Park Road, Beckenham, BR3 3BG
Received 27 Aug 2025 - Decision Made25/04096/FPA
Upgrade of existing telecommunications base station comprising the removal of 2 no. existing replica flagpole telecoms masts attached to the host building and 3 no. existing equipment cabinets and the installation of a telecommunications pole attached to the host building with height of 11.5m above ground level to the top of the antennas, 2 no. replacement equipment cabinets and associated wall-mounted telecommunications equipment and ancillary works.
Sundridge Park Lawn Tennis & Squash Rackets Club, Lawn Close, Bromley, BR1 3NA
Received 27 Aug 2025 - Decision Made25/04097/TPO
T1 Lime (No.11) – Reduce limb overhanging garden close back to boundary, reduce crown by 2-3m and crown raise to 4m. Remove deadwood. T2 Oak (Overhanging No.12 and 11) – Reduce stem overhanging No.11 conservatory by approx.4m. T5 Oak (No. 15) – Reduce SW side of crown by 3-4m due to severe overhang into No.15s garden. T6 Cherry (No.18) – Reduce in height by 3-4m and reduce lateral branches to shape due to V union at base of tree. This will reduce the crown weight and minimise chance of failure. T7 Poplar (14 Hollywell Close) – Pollard back to previous cut points due to overgrown regrowth, sever Ivy and remove as much Ivy as possible. T8 Lime (No.13) - Reduce SW side of crown by 2-3m to minimise overhang over property. SUBJECT TO TPO 1433 (10.8.1988)
PENHALE CLOSE, ORPINGTON and 14 Holywell Close
Received 27 Aug 2025 - Decision Made25/04098/FPA
Change of use of ground floor from retail (Class E) to nail salon (Sui Generis)
115 HIGH STREET, ORPINGTON, BR6 0LG
Received 27 Aug 2025 - Decision Made25/04099/FPA
Erection of cycle store on concrete base.
OLD WILSONIANS SPORTS CLUB, HAYES HILL, HAYES, BROMLEY, BR2 7HN
Received 27 Aug 2025 - Decision Made25/04100/TCA
T1 Very Large Tulip Poplar tree - Reduce crown by 5m and remove deadwood. (currently 20m in diameter to 15m in diameter and height from approx 18m to 14m). T2 Holly - Fell. T3 Holly - Reduce crown by 2m to 4m in diameter and height by 2m to 6m.
PINEHURST, SOUTH HILL, CHISLEHURST, BR7 5EF
Received 27 Aug 2025 - Decision Made25/04101/FPA
Change of use of Sui Generis use (Launderette) to Class E (retail) use
203 HIGH STREET, PENGE, LONDON, SE20 7PF
Received 27 Aug 2025 - Decision Made25/04103/TCA
T1 Hornbeam - Reduce by 5m, giving a finished diameter of 15m and reduce height by 5m to a finished height of approximately 20m. T2 Hornbeam - Reduce by 5m, giving a finished diameter of 15m and reduce by 5m to a finished height of approximately 20m. SUBJECT TO TPO BB3 1958
TREE TOPS, YESTER PARK, CHISLEHURST, BR7 5DQ
Received 27 Aug 2025 - Decision Made25/04104/LDC
Loft conversion with hip to gable roof alteration, rear dormer, Juliet balcony and front roof lights. LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
21 BROOMFIELD ROAD, BECKENHAM, BR3 3QB
Received 27 Aug 2025
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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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