Chislehurst, Bromley - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chislehurst, Bromley - Greater London.
Bromley - Greater London · England · settlement
Planning applications in Chislehurst are administered by London Borough Of Bromley. View the full London Borough Of Bromley planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Chislehurst
Chislehurst is an affluent suburban district located in the London Borough of Bromley, southeast London, approximately 10 miles (16 km) from Charing Cross. Surrounded by Sidcup to the southwest and Orpington to the northwest, Chislehurst boasts a population of 15,600 as of the 2021 census. Historically part of Kent until the establishment of Greater London in 1965, the area is characterized by its rich heritage and residential appeal, making it a notable location for potential planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £645,265 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bromley
- Parliamentary constituency: Eltham and Chislehurst
- LSOA: Bromley 007C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chislehurst.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chislehurst.
- 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 Chislehurst based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
916 planning applications found near Chislehurst.
- - FARRINGTONS SCHOOL, PERRY STREET, CHISLEHURST, BR7 6LR
T1 Sweet Chestnut- Crown reduce removing 3m in height and 2m in lateral growth (leaving finished dimensions of height 16m and crown radius 5m). T2 Conifer- Reduce in height by 3m (leaving finished dim
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - TOPPERS OAK, KEMNAL ROAD, CHISLEHURST, BR7 6LT
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following conditions relating to planning permission 23/04380/S73A: Condition 3 - Construction Management Plan Condition 5 - Finished Site Leve
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - 7 HOLBROOK LANE, CHISLEHURST, BR7 6PE
Demolition of existing greenhouse and conservatory, and erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - THE GLADE, MEAD ROAD, CHISLEHURST, BR7 6AD
T1 Liquid Amber - Reduce the height and spread by up to 3m. T2 Field Maple - Reduce the height and spread by up to 1.5m. T3 Japanese Maple - Reduce the height and spread by up to 1m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - 35 HEATHFIELD, CHISLEHURST, BR7 6AF
T1 Wild Cherry - height reduction of 1.5m and width reduction of 1.25m all round, totally remove three low laterals above the patio and balance. T2 Apple - reduce in height by 1.25m on the more vigoro
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - ST NICHOLAS SCHOOL, SCHOOL ROAD, CHISLEHURST, BR7 5PQ
Ash tree - Reduce the height by12-14m above the ground level and reduce the lateral spread back towards historical pollarding points.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - 10 LISKEARD CLOSE, CHISLEHURST, BR7 6RT
T1 Cedar situated rear boundary, overhanging road - Reduce elongating growth by no more than 2m. Thin crown by selecting crossing and rubbing branches and dysfunctional growth by no more than 15%. Rem
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - - GREEN ACRES, KEMNAL ROAD, CHISLEHURST, BR7 6LY
Variation of condition 2 of permission ref.25/05794/FPA granted for change of use of existing storage building to single storey dwellinghouse with accommodation in roof, including elevational alterati
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - 5 GREEN LANE, CHISLEHURST, BR7 6AG
x 2 Sycamore trees in rear garden - Prune by 1.5m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - TOPPERS OAK, KEMNAL ROAD, CHISLEHURST, BR7 6LT
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following conditions relating to planning permission 23/04830/S73A: Condition 4 - LAND CONTAMINATION REPORT Condition 6 - SURFACE WATER AND SUD
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - ELDERWYN HOUSE, 23 HOLBROOK LANE, CHISLEHURST, BR7 6PE
Minor material amendment under S73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to allow for variation of Condition 2 planning permission ref. 25/03565/HPA (granted for Demolition of rear conservatory, g
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - PICKWICK, KEMNAL ROAD, CHISLEHURST, BR7 6LT
Construction of a Portico in front of the Main Entrance LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - Land rear of Clifton House, Royal Parade, Chislehurst, BR7 6NW
Erection of pair of semi-detached properties (self-build and custom build) with associated amenity areas, parking and landscaping (revised).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 24 ASHFIELD LANE, CHISLEHURST, BR7 6LQ
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following conditions relating to planning permission 25/00383/FULL6: Condition 3 - Biodiversity enhancements
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 12 ASHFIELD LANE, CHISLEHURST, BR7 6LQ
Erection of single storey side entrance porch. Elevational alterations including addition of side roof light and solar panels to both side elevations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - WHITE RIGGS, MEAD ROAD, CHISLEHURST, BR7 6AD
T1 Holly on rear right hand boundary - Fell. G1 Group of Sycamore on front left hand boundary - Dismantle x5 trees closest to property. Reduce remaining trees by no more than 2m, being sure to maintai
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 39 HOLBROOK LANE, CHISLEHURST, BR7 6PE
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following conditions relating to planning permission 25/01967/FULL1: Condition 5 - Survey of the condition of the road (part (a) of condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - TOPPERS OAK, KEMNAL ROAD, CHISLEHURST, BR7 6LT
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following conditions relating to planning permission 23/04830/FULL1: Condition 3 - Construction and Environmental Management Plan Condition 5 -
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - BLUEBELL LODGE, 37 HOLBROOK LANE, CHISLEHURST, BR7 6PE
T4 Cypress on boundary between 37 and 39 - Crown lift over driveway of no. 39 to provide 5m clearance above ground level by removing or shortening lateral branches extending over the driveway back to
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - WHINFIELD, SCHOOL ROAD, CHISLEHURST, BR7 5PQ
T1 Norway maple on front boundary - Reduce in height and radial spread by no more than 2.2m to vicinity of previous reduction points. T2 Hawthorn on front boundary - Reduce by by no more than 2.2m to
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-04
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A brief summary of Chislehurst in Bromley - Greater London
Chislehurst is an affluent suburban district located in the London Borough of Bromley, southeast London, approximately 10 miles (16 km) from Charing Cross. Surrounded by Sidcup to the southwest and Orpington to the northwest, Chislehurst boasts a population of 15,600 as of the 2021 census. Historically part of Kent until the establishment of Greater London in 1965, the area is characterized by its rich heritage and residential appeal, making it a notable location for potential planning applications.
Property prices in Chislehurst show an average sale price of £645,265, 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 Chislehurst a particularly low-crime area.
Chislehurst has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Chislehurst, No data available for publication by HE. 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 Chislehurst includes 13 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 Chislehurst
In the last 24 months, 395 planning applications were submitted near Chislehurst. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Chislehurst maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Chislehurst slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Chislehurst were tree works (204), full planning applications (115), discharge of conditions (34). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 10 medium-scale applications, 385 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.
7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 289 applications
- Refused: 41 applications
- Withdrawn: 6 applications
- Awaiting decision: 59 applications
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