Beckenham, Bromley - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Beckenham, Bromley - Greater London.
Bromley - Greater London · England · Town
Planning applications in Beckenham are administered by London Borough Of Bromley. View the full London Borough Of Bromley planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Beckenham
Beckenham is a vibrant town located in Greater London, within the London Borough of Bromley, just 8.4 miles southeast of Charing Cross. Formerly part of Kent until 1965, Beckenham is bordered by Elmers End to the north, Penge to the east, and Bromley to the west. With a population of 60,739 as of 2021, it presents various opportunities for planning applications in residential, commercial, and community developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £514,629 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bromley
- Parliamentary constituency: Beckenham and Penge
- LSOA: Bromley 006E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Beckenham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Beckenham.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Beckenham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
55 planning applications found near Beckenham.
- - 28 MANOR ROAD, BECKENHAM, BR3 5LE
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following conditions relating to planning permission 26/01065/FPA: Condition 3 - Surface Water Drainage Condition 4 - Construction and Environm
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - - 92 THE DRIVE, BECKENHAM, BR3 1EG
Hip to gable loft conversion with front rooflights, rear dormer with Juliet balcony and elevational alterations. LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - - FIRST FLOOR, 5 RECTORY ROAD, BECKENHAM, BR3 1HL
Change of use of first floor Use Class E (Commercial, Business and Service) to Use Class C3 (Dwellinghouses) to form 1No. residential unit under Class MA, Part 3, Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Pl
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - - 4 BRUNSWICK TERRACE, THE KNOLL, BECKENHAM, BR3 5LL
T1 Yew tree - Crown reduce by 3m. SUBJECT TO TPO 514 (1.3.1988)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - - HARRIS PRIMARY ACADEMY BECKENHAM GREEN, BROMLEY ROAD, BECKENHAM, BR3 5JG
T4 Goat willow - Re-pollard to previous points by removal of up to 3m. H1 Mixed species - Trim all over to tidy.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - 31 VILLAGE WAY, BECKENHAM, BR3 3NA
Detached outbuilding to rear garden LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 40 THE DRIVE, BECKENHAM, BR3 1EQ
Hip to gable rear roof dormer extension with the addition of two rooflights to the front roof slope.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 10 CRESCENT ROAD, BECKENHAM, BR3 6NE
T1 Yew tree - Reduce height by approximately 3-4m and the sides by approximately 1-2m. SUBJECT TO TPO 1106 (18.8.1994)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 10A WICKHAM ROAD, BECKENHAM, BR3 5JT
Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of single storey rear infill extension with elevational alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 14 BEVINGTON ROAD, BECKENHAM, BR3 5LD
Roof alteration to provide habitable accommodation in the roof space and addition of rooflights to the front and rear roof slopes. LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 130 HIGH STREET, BECKENHAM, BR3 1EB
Installation of external rear balconies and elevational alterations, including new bi-fold doors at first floor level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 40 THE DRIVE, BECKENHAM, BR3 1EQ
Hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer front rooflights and side roof window.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 21 BURNHILL ROAD, BECKENHAM, BR3 3LA
Single storey rear extension and extension to existing rear dormer over roof slope and existing outrigger. Replacement metal balustrade to existing rear roof terrace, elevational alterations and roofl
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - LAND NORTH OF JUNCTION WITH SHORTLANDS ROAD AND, BROMLEY ROAD, BECKENHAM
Removal of the existing 10m high telecommunications monopole and 2 no. equipment cabinets, and installation of a new 20m monopole with 6 no. antennas, 3 no. equipment cabinets and ancillary works (56
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 28 MANOR ROAD, BECKENHAM, BR3 5LE
Conversion and extension of existing dwelling into 5 self-contained units, including single, two and three storey rear extensions with balconies, roof alterations including the addition of a rear dorm
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 3 HIGH STREET, BECKENHAM, BR3 1AZ
Construction of a rear outdoor terrace at first floor level above existing garages to the rear of the property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 104 THE DRIVE, BECKENHAM, BR3 1EG
Single storey rear extension LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 68A HIGH STREET, BECKENHAM, BR3 1ED
Conversion of existing 3 bed maisonette into 2 No. 1 bed units.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 106 HIGH STREET, BECKENHAM, BR3 1EB
Replacement timber shopfront including access ramp and retention of retractable awning.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 15 UPLANDS, BECKENHAM, BR3 3NB
Removal of side dormer, chimney stack and roof with construction of first floor side extension and elevational alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-03
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A brief summary of Beckenham in Bromley - Greater London
Beckenham is a vibrant town located in Greater London, within the London Borough of Bromley, just 8.4 miles southeast of Charing Cross. Formerly part of Kent until 1965, Beckenham is bordered by Elmers End to the north, Penge to the east, and Bromley to the west. With a population of 60,739 as of 2021, it presents various opportunities for planning applications in residential, commercial, and community developments.
Property prices in Beckenham show an average sale price of £514,629, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Beckenham a particularly low-crime area.
Beckenham has 11 conservation areas within its boundaries: Park Langley, Beckenham, Beckenham Town Centre, No data available for publication by HE, Manor Way, Beckenham, Chancery Lane, Beckenham, Downs Hill, Beckenham, Copers Cope, Southend Road, Beckenham, Elm Road, Aldersmead Road, Beckenham, Beckenham Place Park. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Beckenham includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Beckenham
In the last 24 months, 120 planning applications were submitted near Beckenham. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Beckenham.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Beckenham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Beckenham were full planning applications (72), outline applications (29), tree works (14). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 118 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 35 applications
- Refused: 13 applications
- Awaiting decision: 72 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Eden Park planning applications
- New Beckenham planning applications
- Bromley Park planning applications
- Bellingham planning applications
- Shortlands planning applications
- Elmers End planning applications
- Park Langley planning applications
- Upper Elmers End planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.