Derry Downs, Bromley - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Derry Downs, Bromley - Greater London.
Bromley - Greater London · England · settlement
About Derry Downs
Derry Downs is a residential area situated in the London Borough of Bromley, southeast London. Historically part of Kent until 1965, it lies south of St Mary Cray, west of Kevington, north of Ramsden, and east of Orpington. This locality is relevant for planning applications due to its established community and proximity to surrounding towns.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £501,660 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bromley
- Parliamentary constituency: Orpington
- LSOA: Bromley 023A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Derry Downs.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Derry Downs.
- 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 Derry Downs based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
436 planning applications found near Derry Downs.
- - 35 HODSON CRESCENT, ORPINGTON, BR5 4BS
Single storey rear extension, extending beyond the rear wall of the original house by 5.90m, for which the maximum height would be 2.90m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.72m (42 Day N
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - DUKE YOUTH CENTRE, PARK ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR5 4AS
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following conditions relating to planning permission 24/03840/FULL1: Condition 11 - Approval of Biodiversity Net Gain Plan
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - DUKE YOUTH CENTRE, PARK ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR5 4AS
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following conditions relating to planning permission 24/03840/FULL1: Condition 12: Mechanical plant noise Condition 13: Kitchen Extract Details
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - DUKE YOUTH CENTRE, PARK ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR5 4AS
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following conditions relating to planning permission 24/03840/FULL1: Condition 5: Landscaping Condition 6: Materials Details Condition 7: Refus
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - 2-4 CHELSFIELD ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR5 4DN
FIRST FLOOR REAR EXTENSION TO FORM A STUDIO UNIT WITH A SHOWER ROOM OF 37.2m2
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - 2-4 Chelsfield Road, Orpington, BR5 4DN
New windows to ground floor front elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - 8 EDMUND ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR5 4JJ
Single storey rear extension with elevational changes.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-09-25
View full details - - 100 CROCKENHILL ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR5 4DG
Single storey rear extension LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 29 CHELSFIELD ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR5 4DW
Single storey side extension LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-08-15
View full details - - 316 HIGH STREET, ST MARY CRAY, ORPINGTON, BR5 4AR
T1 Pyrus sp. - Overall crown reduction of 2-3m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-08-08
View full details - - 2-4 CHELSFIELD ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR5 4DN
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following conditions relating to planning permission 25/01808/CUETC3: Condition 1 - Refuse and recycling storage Condition 2 - Cycle parking
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - DUKE YOUTH CENTRE, PARK ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR5 4AS
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following conditions relating to planning permission 24/03840/FULL1: Condition 3 - Tree Protection Plan and Arboricultural Method Statement Con
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-07-01
View full details - - 2 NORTHFIELD AVENUE, ORPINGTON, BR5 4JH
Single storey side extension, loft conversion with rear dormer and front rooflights to provide habitable accommodation at first floor level and elevational alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-06-27
View full details - - SPRING LODGE, ELIZABETH WAY, ORPINGTON, BR5 4BH
Demolition of the existing building and the erection of a part three, part-four storey building to provide 20 new dwellings, with associated accessible parking, cycle parking, bin storage and other as
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-06-27
View full details - - 265 High Street, St Mary Cray, Orpington, BR5 4AR
Replacement of rear window with timber, Georgian-style French doors and Juliet balcony with traditional Georgian iron railings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-06-02
View full details - - 265 High Street, St Mary Cray, Orpington, BR5 4AR
Replacement of rear window with timber, Georgian-style French doors and Juliet balcony with traditional Georgian iron railings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-06-02
View full details - - Spring Lodge Elizabeth Way Orpington BR5 4BH
Demolition of existing two storey building (Consultation under Class B, Part 11, of Schedule 2 of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-06-02
View full details - - 1 Derry Downs, Orpington, BR5 4DT
Minor material amendment under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to allow for variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of permission 22/00039/FULL6 (granted for single storey rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-05-19
View full details - 25/01808/CUETC3 - 2 - 4 Chelsfield Road Orpington BR5 4DN
Change of use from Use Class E to dwelling houses (use Class C3) for a 1-bedroom unit and Studio unit (56 day application for prior approval under Class MA, Part 3 of the GPDO).
Status: Permitted | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-05-10
View full details - - 2 - 4 Chelsfield Road Orpington BR5 4DN
Change of use from Use Class E to dwelling houses (use Class C3) for a 1-bedroom unit and Studio unit (56 day application for prior approval under Class MA, Part 3 of the GPDO).
Status: Permitted | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-05-10
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A brief summary of Derry Downs in Bromley - Greater London
Derry Downs is a residential area situated in the London Borough of Bromley, southeast London. Historically part of Kent until 1965, it lies south of St Mary Cray, west of Kevington, north of Ramsden, and east of Orpington. This locality is relevant for planning applications due to its established community and proximity to surrounding towns.
Property prices in Derry Downs show an average sale price of £501,660, 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 Derry Downs a particularly low-crime area.
Derry Downs has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: St Mary Cray, The Priory, Orpington, St Paul's Cray. 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 Derry Downs 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 Derry Downs
In the last 24 months, 119 planning applications were submitted near Derry Downs. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 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 Derry Downs.
The average decision period of 81 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 Derry Downs were full planning applications (62), outline applications (25), discharge of conditions (16). Full planning applications account for 52% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 115 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.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 72 applications
- Refused: 21 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 24 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Ramsden planning applications
- Kevingtown planning applications
- St Mary Cray planning applications
- Poverest planning applications
- Goddington planning applications
- St Paul's Cray planning applications
- Foots Cray planning applications
- Hockenden 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.