Chislehurst, Bromley - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chislehurst, Bromley - Greater London.
Bromley - Greater London · England · settlement
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: £677,764 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bromley
- Parliamentary constituency: Eltham and Chislehurst
- LSOA: Bromley 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
39 planning applications found near Chislehurst.
- - 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: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-04-24
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: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - BULLS HEAD HOTEL, ROYAL PARADE, CHISLEHURST, BR7 6NR
T1 Lime in car park- Remove lower epicormic growth. Lift canopy to 5m and cut back branches growing over spotlight and camera. T2 Dead ivy covered Hawthorn - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-04-07
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 Condition 6 - Constructi
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - BLUEBELL LODGE, 37 HOLBROOK LANE, CHISLEHURST, BR7 6PE
T4 Cypress tree on the front drive in the far corner next to the pavement and boundary between 37 and 39 - Crown lift over driveway to provide 5m clearance above ground level to allow safe access for
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 14 PICKWICK WAY, CHISLEHURST, BR7 6RZ
2 x Oak - Reduce height and spread of both trees by 3m, back to suitably strong growth points. SUBJECT TO TPO 136 (7.9.1981)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-04
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
View full details - - MULBARTON COURT, KEMNAL ROAD, CHISLEHURST, BR7 6NE
T1 & T2 2 x VL Lime trees - Reduce the diameter of both trees by approx. 4m to a finished diameter of approx. 12m. Reduce height by max. of 4m to a finished height of approx. 14m. SUBJECT TO TPO 2649
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Cameron Mead Road, Chislehurst, BR7 6AD
Loft conversion incorporating raising the ridge height and two rear dormers
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - FAIRLIGHT LODGE, 6 FARRINGTON PLACE, CHISLEHURST, BR7 6BE
Proposed single storey side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - TOPPERS OAK, KEMNAL ROAD, CHISLEHURST, BR7 6LT
Under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, variation of Condition 2 of planning permission 23/04830/FULL1 (Appeal reference: APP/G5180/W/24/3340629) for Demolition of dwelling (Topper
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 1 HEATHFIELD, CHISLEHURST, BR7 6AF
(T5) Cypress - Crown lift overhanging growth to 3m. SUBJECT TO TPO 1522 (7.9.1998)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Toppers Oak, Kemnal Road, Chislehurst, BR7 6LT
Non-material amendment application under S96a of the Town and Country Planning Act to planning permission reference: 23/04830/FULL1 and Appeal ref: APP/G5180/W/24/3340629 in order to to allow for amen
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 4 MARLOWE CLOSE, CHISLEHURST, BR7 6ND
T3 Oak in rear garden - Reduce risk of branch failure by reducing the canopy by 1-1.5m on all compass points, taking back to suitable growth points.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - SELWOOD HOUSE, KEMNAL ROAD, CHISLEHURST, BR7 6LT
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following conditions relating to planning permission 25/03057/FPA: Condition 3 - Self-build condition Condition 4 - Existing site levels, propo
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - 7 THE MEADOW, CHISLEHURST, BR7 6AA
Retention of 3 No Velux windows to serve rooms on the second floor
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - 14 ASHFIELD LANE, CHISLEHURST, BR7 6LQ
Hawthorn - Section fell. Rowan - Section fell. Ash - Reduce lateral limbs overhanging clients garden by 3-4m to alleviate end weight. Tree of Heaven - Re-pollard back to previous pollard points. Corsi
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - 18 PICKWICK WAY, CHISLEHURST, BR7 6RZ
T7 Silver birch - Dismantle entire tree to near ground level using the latest lowering and rigging techniques to avoid damage to surrounding features.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 16 MARLOWE CLOSE, CHISLEHURST, BR7 6ND
2 X Detached garden buildings to provide home office, games room and a gym and sauna with outdoor jacuzzi. LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-09-15
View full details - - MAPLEDENE, KEMNAL ROAD, CHISLEHURST, BR7 6LX
T83 Tree of Heaven, situated just inside entrance point - Remove.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-07-10
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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 £677,764, 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, 78 planning applications were submitted near Chislehurst. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Chislehurst may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Chislehurst were tree works (33), full planning applications (22), discharge of conditions (8). 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, 2 medium-scale applications, 76 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: 42 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 33 applications
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