Beckenham, Bromley - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Beckenham, Bromley - Greater London.
Bromley - Greater London · England · Town
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: £589,474 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bromley
- Parliamentary constituency: Beckenham and Penge
- LSOA: Bromley 013D
Crime Statistics
258 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- shoplifting: 64
- violent-crime: 51
- anti-social-behaviour: 40
- burglary: 18
- other-theft: 18
- criminal-damage-arson: 16
- vehicle-crime: 15
- public-order: 11
- drugs: 9
- theft-from-the-person: 8
- robbery: 4
- bicycle-theft: 2
- possession-of-weapons: 1
- other-crime: 1
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
44 planning applications found near Beckenham.
- - 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 - - 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 - - 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 - - 18 CHURCH AVENUE, BECKENHAM, BR3 1DT
T1 Dead Willow tree on land behind garden - Section fell leaving a high stump for habitat (@ approximately 2.5m from ground level). G1 Group of x4 Sycamore on land rear of garden - Reduce a selection
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | 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: Undecided | 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: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 15 WICKHAM ROAD, BECKENHAM, BR3 5JS
Change of use from commercial building (Use Class E) to form 3 flats (Use Class C3) and café with associated car parking, cycle storage and refuse provision under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the T
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 70 The Drive, Beckenham, BR3 1EQ
Retention of side/rear fence and front/side rendered wall.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 28A BROMLEY ROAD, BECKENHAM, BR3 5JD
Single storey rear extension and single storey detached summerhouse in rear garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - FLAT 3, 16 WICKHAM ROAD, BECKENHAM, BR3 5JT
Replacement of two existing timber windows at Flat 3, 16 Wickham Road with new uPVC windows with similar appearance, proportions and configuration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 135 HIGH STREET BR3 1AG
Installation of a new shopfront and security roller shutters.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 14 BEVINGTON ROAD, BECKENHAM, BR3 5LD
Loft conversion comprising roof alteration with rooflights to front and rear roof slopes. LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 13 UPLANDS, BECKENHAM, BR3 3NB
Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of part one/two storey rear extension including enlargement of existing basement, elevational alterations, raised platform with privacy screening a
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-01-28
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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 £589,474, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Beckenham area recorded 258 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
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, 93 planning applications were submitted near Beckenham. Of these, 74% 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 (56), outline applications (21), tree works (11). 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, 92 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: 29 applications
- Refused: 10 applications
- Awaiting decision: 54 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- New Beckenham planning applications
- Eden Park planning applications
- Bellingham planning applications
- Park Langley planning applications
- Upper Elmers End planning applications
- Southend planning applications
- Bromley Park planning applications
- Shortlands 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.