Biggin Hill, Bromley - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Biggin Hill, Bromley - Greater London.
Bromley - Greater London · England · settlement
About Biggin Hill
Biggin Hill, located in the London Borough of Bromley, is approximately 15.2 miles south-southeast of Charing Cross and sits adjacent to the Greater London boundary with Kent and Surrey. Separated from London’s urban sprawl by the Metropolitan green belt, this town was previously part of Kent before Greater London was established in 1965. As of the 2011 Census, Biggin Hill had a population of 9,951, making it a notable area for planning applications within a suburban context.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £1,005,900 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bromley
- Parliamentary constituency: Bromley and Biggin Hill
- LSOA: Bromley 039B
Crime Statistics
74 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- anti-social-behaviour: 21
- violent-crime: 15
- vehicle-crime: 12
- burglary: 4
- criminal-damage-arson: 4
- shoplifting: 4
- drugs: 3
- other-theft: 3
- public-order: 3
- robbery: 2
- theft-from-the-person: 2
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Biggin Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Biggin Hill.
- 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 Biggin Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Biggin Hill.
- - 12 VICTORIA GARDENS, BIGGIN HILL, WESTERHAM, TN16 3DH
Part one/two storey side extension and elevational alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 48 HILLCREST ROAD, BIGGIN HILL, WESTERHAM, TN16 3TY
Non-material amendment application under S96a of the Town and Country Planning Act to planning permission reference 25/00313/FULL6 for retention of alterations to the windows to the rear of the proper
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 12 CROSSLEY CLOSE, BIGGIN HILL, WESTERHAM, TN16 3BL
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following conditions relating to planning permission 25/03290/FPA: Condition 3: Surface Water Drainage Condition 4: Site Investigation (and con
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 153 MAIN ROAD, BIGGIN HILL, WESTERHAM, TN16 3JP
Change of use from Class E (commercial) to Class C3 (Dwellinghouses) to form 4No residential units, under Class MA, Part 3, Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - CONCORDE BUSINESS CENTRE UNIT 5, AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, MAIN ROAD, BIGGIN HILL, WESTERHAM, TN16 3YN
Installation of first floor window to front.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 19B VICTORIA GARDENS, WESTERHAM, TN16 3DH
Two storey rear and single storey front extensions, single storey extension to lower ground floor to form garage, extension to the front terrace with balustrade, new retaining wall to rear garden and
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - UNITS 1 & 2, AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, WIRELESS ROAD, BIGGIN HILL, WESTERHAM, TN16 3PS
Under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, variation of Condition 2 and Condition 6 of planning permission 22/00439/RECON dated 13.12.2022 (for Minor material amendment under Section
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - 19 Arthur Road, Biggin Hill, TN16 3DD
Demolition of chimney, construction of loft conversion including two side roof dormers. (RETROSPECTIVE).
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - 22 Hillcrest Road, Biggin Hill, TN16 3TY
T1 Mature Beech tree in front garden (25m in height x 20m crown spread) - Reduce the crown by 20% and thin the inner canopy by15%, taking no more than 2m off any one branch.SUBJECT TO TPO 1191 (31.1.1
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bromley | Date: 2024-02-23
View full details - - Kenberly, Victoria Gardens, Biggin Hill, TN16 3DJ
Proposed loft extension to incorporate side dormers, garage conversion and increase in roof height, and conversion of existing 4 bedroom family dwelling to two flats (consisting 1no. 3 bedroom and 1no
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - Thinkpad House, 155A Main Road, Biggin Hill, TN16 3JP
Change of use from Class E (Commercial, Business and Service) to Class C3 (Dwellinghouses) to form 2x residential units under Class MA, Part 3, Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Per
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bromley | Date: 2023-12-20
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A brief summary of Biggin Hill in Bromley - Greater London
Biggin Hill, located in the London Borough of Bromley, is approximately 15.2 miles south-southeast of Charing Cross and sits adjacent to the Greater London boundary with Kent and Surrey. Separated from London’s urban sprawl by the Metropolitan green belt, this town was previously part of Kent before Greater London was established in 1965. As of the 2011 Census, Biggin Hill had a population of 9,951, making it a notable area for planning applications within a suburban context.
Property prices in Biggin Hill show an average sale price of £1,005,900, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Biggin Hill area recorded 74 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.
Biggin Hill has one conservation area within its boundaries: Biggin Hill RAF Station. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Biggin Hill includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Saltbox Hill SSSI; 13 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Biggin Hill planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Biggin Hill
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Biggin Hill. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 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 Biggin Hill.
The average decision period of 78 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Biggin Hill were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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