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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 dates34,184Searchable applications
891Recorded as pending
79%Approval rate · 24,198 approved or refused records
5,023Refused applications
19,175 approved · 5,023 refused · 707 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 6 Jan 2020 to 3 Nov 2026. Most recent record check: 4 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 Made26/00996/HPA
Demolition of existing conservatory, single storey rear extension and part garage conversion together with elevational alterations/covered walkway.
17 TUDOR ROAD, BECKENHAM, BR3 6QR
Received 13 Mar 2026 - Decision Made26/00999/LDC
This application seeks confirmation, under Section 191 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended), that planning permission ref. 21/01200/FULL1 at 3 Orchard Road, Bromley, BR1 2PR was lawfully commenced within the statutory time limit, such that the permission remains extant. LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (EXISTING)
3 ORCHARD ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 2PR
Received 13 Mar 2026 - Decision Made25/04026/CON
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following conditions relating to planning permission 25/04026/HPA: Condition 4 - Details of all ground preparation / foundations, existing ground levels and proposed ground levels in the vicinity of the proposed workshop
HIGHGROVE HOUSE, 8 HIGHGROVE CLOSE, CHISLEHURST, BR7 5SA
Received 13 Mar 2026 - Decision Made22/00647/S73A
Minor material amendment under Section 73A to vary condition 2 (approved plans), condition 6 (boundary treatment) and to remove condition 9 (management and operation plan) of permission 22/00647/FULL1 (granted for construction of a new apartment block over ground, first, second, third floor levels to provide 6 x 1-bedroom units and 1 x studio flat) to remove the previously approved vehicle and pedestrian gate to the frontage/undercroft access of the site.
STERLING ROSE HOUSE, 35 WIDMORE ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 1RW
Received 13 Mar 2026 - Decision Made26/01003/FPA
Second floor rear extension with roof alterations & new fenestration to provide extended bedroom and en-suite to existing 4 bedroom flat.
4A SUNDRIDGE PARADE, PLAISTOW LANE, BROMLEY, BR1 4DT
Received 13 Mar 2026 - Decision Made21/02861/AMD4
Non-material amendment application under Section 96a of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 in connection with the planning reference DC/21/02861/FULL1 (as amended by 21/02861/RECON1) to update rear elevations showing revised ASHP housing enclosures
CROFTON HALLS (SOUTH), YORK RISE, ORPINGTON
Received 13 Mar 2026 - Decision Made26/01005/TPO
T1 Oak in rear garden - Reduce the overall height and radial spread of the canopy by up to 3/4 metres, (back to previous reduction points) cutting back to appropriate growing points where possible. Remove major deadwood. T2 Apple in rear garden - Reduce close to previous reduction points and shape accordingly, to remove major deadwood. T3 Box Elder on rear boundary - Reduce the overall height and radial spread of the canopy by up to 2.5/3m, cutting back to appropriate growing points where possible. Remove major deadwood. SUBJECT TO TPO 1393 (23.7.1997)
57 PICKHURST PARK, BROMLEY, BR2 0TN
Received 13 Mar 2026 - Decision Made26/01008/TCA
Holly - Fell. Elder - Fell. Magnolia - Remove secondary limbs. Pear tree - Prune.
21 HAYES STREET, HAYES, BROMLEY, BR2 7LE
Received 2 Mar 2026 - Decision Made26/01011/HPA
Demolition of existing garage, single storey side and rear extension, hip to gable loft conversion comprising rear dormer.
2 PRESCOTT AVENUE, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, BR5 1AF
Received 13 Mar 2026 - Decision Made26/01012/FPA
Replacement of existing ATM machine with 1no. new SATM and elevational alterations.
165-167 HIGH STREET, BROMLEY, BR1 1NJ
Received 13 Mar 2026 - Decision Made25/04961/RES
Reserved Matters details of Appearance, Landscaping and Scale pursuant to Outline Planning Permission reference 25/04961/OUT dated 26.01.2026 for demolition of swimming pool, tennis court and outbuildings. Erection of 1x dwellinghouse with associated parking and landscaping.
133, Baston Road, Hayes, Bromley, BR2 7BS
Received 13 Mar 2026 - Decision Made26/01014/ADV
Installation of 1 No. internally illuminated fascia sign and 3 No. non-illuminated vinyl window graphics
6 ST MARK'S SQUARE, BROMLEY, BR2 9UY
Received 13 Mar 2026 - Decision Made26/01016/HPA
Single storey rear extension.
34 LINCOLN GREEN ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR5 2DX
Received 16 Mar 2026 - Decision Made26/01017/LDC
Hip to gable loft conversion comprising rear dormer with rooflights to front. LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
22 GREENFIELD GARDENS, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, BR5 1ES
Received 16 Mar 2026 - Decision Made25/01420/S73A
Application under S73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission 25/01420/FULL6 (granted for Hip to gable loft conversion comprising rear dormer (extended to outrigger) with Juliet balconies, windows to side and rooflights to front), to allow amendments to the dormer wall alignment, replacement of one set of Juliet balcony doors with dormer window, minor alteration to the glazing arrangement.
249 Kent House Road, Beckenham, BR3 1JQ
Received 16 Mar 2026 - Decision Made26/01019/HPA
Demolition of existing conservatory and side extension. Construction of a two-storey side extension, part one/two storey side and rear extension, roof alterations to include accommodation in the loft space, front and rear rooflights, front and rear landscaping, widening of vehicle access and elevational alterations
2 Daerwood Close, Bromley, BR2 8NU
Received 16 Mar 2026 - Valid26/01021/RES
Details of reserved matters (access, appearance, landscape, scale and layout) for Site H, Phase 2a of the Crystal Palace Park regeneration development, pursuant to Condition 1 of outline planning permission 20/00325/OUT, for the construction of a vehicular access ramp and installation of access gates at the Old Cople Lane entrance to Crystal Palace Park
CRYSTAL PALACE PARK, THICKET ROAD, PENGE, LONDON, SE20 8DT
Received 16 Mar 2026 - Decision Made26/01022/HPA
Two storey side extension and new retaining wall
BIRCH HOUSE, GRAYS ROAD, WESTERHAM, TN16 2JB
Received 16 Mar 2026 - Decision Made26/01023/LDC
Conversion of existing garage into habitable space with elevational alterations. LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
17 HAWTHORNDENE ROAD, HAYES, BROMLEY, BR2 7DY
Received 16 Mar 2026 - Decision Made26/01024/FPA
Change of use of the existing property from Use Class C3 (residential dwelling) to Use Class C1 (short-term guest accommodation)
1A SPENCER ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 3SU
Received 10 Mar 2026 - Decision Made26/01025/ADV
Display of the following advertisement signs: 1x externally illuminated fascia sign, 1x externally illuminated sign on existing totem pole/board.
121 OAKFIELD ROAD, PENGE, LONDON, SE20 8QD
Received 16 Mar 2026 - Decision Made26/01026/FPA
External alterations including: removal of two roller shutters and installation of new external wall panels; replacement and installation of aluminium and steel doors; replacement of front boundary gates and palisade fencing; installation of an ACO drain; and reconfiguration and marking of car parking and hardstanding areas.
121 OAKFIELD ROAD, PENGE, LONDON, SE20 8QD
Received 16 Mar 2026 - Decision Made26/01027/HPA
Demolition of existing detached garage, Single storey rear extension, loft conversion including rear roof dormer with Juliet balcony, one front and four side roof lights, front drive way extension and elevational alterations.
75 ST JAMES'S AVENUE, BECKENHAM, BR3 4HE
Received 16 Mar 2026 - Decision Made26/01028/ADV
Retention of 1x internally illuminated facia sign and installation of 1x illuminated projecting sign.
100 HIGH STREET, PENGE, LONDON, SE20 7EZ
Received 16 Mar 2026
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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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