Planning permission in Bromley

In the last 12 months, 78.1% of home project applications were approved in Bromley (1,023 decided): extensions, loft conversions and similar work. A typical home project decision takes about nine weeks (median 60 days).

Across all application types, 80.6% of 8,896 applications decided since April 2023 were approved. Based on Bromley's public planning register. Data last updated: 13 May 2026.

12,160Total applications

8,896Decided

80.6%Approval rate (of decided)

7,167 Approved+1,729 Refused+197 Withdrawn+1,059 Pending+2,008 Outcome not determined=12,160 Total

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Decision Level

10,637Delegated

10Committee

By Development Category

All applications on record, not only the last 12 months.

Category	Decided	Approved	Refused	Approval rate
Home extensions and alterations (householder)	4,060	3,227	833	79.5%
Full planning applications	1,248	818	430	65.5%
Tree works in a conservation area	1,174	1,174	0	no refusals recorded
Protected tree works (TPO)	761	588	173	77.3%
Discharging planning conditions	401	401	0	outcome not determined
Prior approval (permitted development)	376	332	44	88.3%
Minor amendment to an approved scheme (S96a)	270	206	64	76.3%
Changing a planning condition (S73)	209	163	46	78.0%
Advertisement Consent	122	99	23	81.1%
Adjoining Authority Consultation	74	61	13	82.4%
Change of use to homes (prior approval, Class MA)	38	15	23	39.5%
Class E to Use Class C3 - Dwellinghouse	32	13	19	40.6%
Listed Building Consent	30	26	4	86.7%
Other*	101	44	57	mixed types

Tree works in a conservation area: no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

Discharging planning conditions: 462 applications where we could not determine the outcome from the data we hold, so no approval rate is shown.

* Other combines smaller categories: Phone masts and telecoms (17), Outline Planning (16), Barn to home conversion (prior approval, Class Q) (14), Change of Use (8), Adding storeys (prior approval, Class AA) (6), Biggin Hill Airport Consultation under GPDO (5), Reserved matters (detail after outline approval) (5), Permission in Principle (5), Enlargment of Dwell (Additional Storey) (5), Environmental impact screening and scoping (3), Aviation Operational Buildings (GPDO) (3), SOLAR PV ON ROOF OF NON DOMESTIC (3), New dwelling block of flats (Prior App) (3), Larger extensions (householder prior approval) (1), Screening Request (1), Certificate of lawfulness (confirming permitted development) (1), New Dwell - Commercial (detatched) (1), Demolition (1), Consultation under Part 18 of the GPDO (1), Planning Obligation (1), Permission In Principle (1).

Quarterly Trend

The most recent three years. Earlier decisions are included in the totals above but not in this chart.

Quarter	Decided	Approved	Approval rate
Q3 2023	297	241	81.1%
Q4 2023	701	590	84.2%
Q1 2024	700	538	76.9%
Q2 2024	752	598	79.5%
Q3 2024	857	682	79.6%
Q4 2024	837	687	82.1%
Q1 2025	742	575	77.5%
Q2 2025	811	650	80.1%
Q3 2025	630	481	76.3%
Q4 2025	940	804	85.5%
Q1 2026	648	501	77.3%
Q2 2026	261	206	78.9%

By Ward

The 12 wards with the most decided applications, across all years. 779 further decided applications fall in wards not shown.

Among wards with at least 20 decided applications, approval rates range from 76.2% in Petts Wood & Knoll to 87.0% in Chislehurst, a gap of 10.8 percentage points.

Ward	Decided	Approved	Refused	Approval rate
Chislehurst	1,051	914	137	87.0%
Bromley Town	441	371	70	84.1%
Petts Wood & Knoll	378	288	90	76.2%
Orpington	359	279	80	77.7%
West Wickham	356	299	57	84.0%
Clock House	348	297	51	85.3%
Chelsfield	341	260	81	76.2%
Petts Wood And Knoll	331	255	76	77.0%
Bickley & Sundridge	316	255	61	80.7%
Bickley And Sundridge	294	232	62	78.9%
Bromley Common & Holwood	279	229	50	82.1%
Shortlands & Park Langley	270	223	47	82.6%

Frequently asked questions

What is the planning approval rate in Bromley?

In the last 12 months, 78.1% of home project applications (extensions, loft conversions and similar work) were approved in Bromley, based on 1,023 decided applications. Across all application types, 80.6% of 8,896 applications decided since April 2023 were approved.

How long does a planning decision take in Bromley?

The median time from submission to decision for home project applications decided in Bromley in the last 12 months was 60 days (about nine weeks). Times vary case by case.

Do I need planning permission in Bromley?

It depends on the project and the property. Many home projects fall under permitted development rights, but constraints such as conservation areas, listed buildings and Article 4 directions change what needs permission at a specific address. See our guides to permitted development rights and Article 4 directions.

Do I need a planning consultant in Bromley?

Many home projects do not need one. A straightforward extension on an unconstrained property is often handled directly with the council, or with an architect or agent preparing the drawings. A consultant is more likely to earn their fee where the site is constrained, the council has refused similar schemes, or an appeal is in prospect. Understanding your property's constraints and the council's recent decisions first makes any conversation with a professional a better-informed one.

Planning guides

Not sure what you can build without planning permission? See our guides to permitted development rights, Article 4 directions and planning costs.

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