Elmstead, Bromley - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Elmstead, Bromley - Greater London.
Bromley - Greater London · England · settlement
Planning applications in Elmstead are administered by London Borough Of Bromley. View the full London Borough Of Bromley planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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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 Elmstead.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Elmstead.
- 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 Elmstead based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
53 planning applications found near Elmstead.
- - 72 SUNDRIDGE AVENUE, BROMLEY, CHISLEHURST, BR7 5LU
Raised decking area with planters, steps and single storey garden room at rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - 1 YESTER DRIVE, CHISLEHURST, BR7 5LR
Installation of 5 No retractable security bollards to front drive.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - - 36 CAMDEN PARK ROAD, CHISLEHURST, BR7 5HG
T3 Sessile Oak - Crown reduction - Current spread diameter 22m. Current height 28m. Proposed spread diameter 18m. Proposed height 25m. T4 Sessile Oak - Crown reduction - Current spread diameter 20m. C
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - 5 WOOD DRIVE, CHISLEHURST, BR7 5EU
T3 Oak - Crown clean by the removal of dead wood, broken, damaged and diseased branches and removal of rubbing and crossing branches. Removal of epicormic growth. SUBJECT TO TPO 78 (30.6.1972)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - - 5 HOLMBURY PARK, BROMLEY, BR1 2QS
Elevational alterations comprising of widow at first floor level and replacement front door and double doors at rear, infill of existing door and windows in north and south elevations and replacement
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - 39 YESTER ROAD, CHISLEHURST, BR7 5HN
T1 Hornbeam - Remove lowest bough growing towards neighbouring property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - 72 SUNDRIDGE AVENUE, BROMLEY, CHISLEHURST, BR7 5LU
Demolition of existing rear extenstion to be replaced by single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - SHELBURNE, YESTER PARK, CHISLEHURST, BR7 5DQ
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - 10 CLIFFORD AVENUE, CHISLEHURST, BR7 5DZ
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following conditions relating to planning permission 26/00065/HPA: Condition 4 - Tree Protection Plan
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - 25 CLIFFORD AVENUE, CHISLEHURST, BR7 5DY
Removal of chimney and construction of front dormer extension, front infill extension, part one/two storey rear and side extensions and elevational alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - WALDEN HILL, YESTER PARK, CHISLEHURST, BR7 5DG
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following conditions relating to planning permission 24/02392/FULL6: Condition 4 - Arboricultural Method Statement Condition 5 - Plan of east e
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - BABINGTON HOUSE SCHOOL, GRANGE DRIVE, CHISLEHURST, BR7 5ES
Minor elevational alterations to the existing school buildings. LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 37 YESTER ROAD, CHISLEHURST, BR7 5HN
T1 Sycamore (Neighbours tree) - Remove lowest 2 x branches by up 0.5m back to boundary. G2 Laurels - Coppice 4 stems by around 1m to thin the area but making sure to keep screen from neighbouring prop
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 15 YESTER ROAD, CHISLEHURST, BR7 5HN
T1 Oak - Crown clean, removing deadwood and interbranch epicormic growth. Gently reduce by thinning, shortening lateral spread and height by 2-3m. T2 Oak - Remove deadwood only. SUBJECT TO TPO 80 (4.1
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 15 YESTER ROAD, CHISLEHURST, BR7 5HN
T3-5 Conifers - Reduce in height by approx. 50%. T6 Conifer - Reduce in height by approx. 3m and lower canopy trimmed tightly back, to shape. T7-9 Conifers - Reduce in height by up to 50%. T10-11 Coni
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - BEECHBROOK HOUSE, LUBBOCK ROAD, CHISLEHURST, BR7 5JL
Non-material amendment application under S96a of the Town and Country Planning Act to planning permission reference 21/04098/FULL1 to amend condition 3 (Construction Management Plan)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 38 ELMSTEAD LANE, CHISLEHURST, BR7 5EQ
Demolition of existing carport and garage. Construction of single storey side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - THE CROFT, YESTER PARK, CHISLEHURST, BR7 5DQ
Laurel bush at front of property - Reduce height by 1.5m and diameter by 1m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - THE HURNS, SOUTHILL ROAD, CHISLEHURST, BR7 5EE
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following conditions relating to planning permission 23/03104/FULL1: Condition 9 - External materials Condition 10 - Refuse and recycling stora
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - SOUTHCROFT, YESTER PARK, CHISLEHURST, BR7 5DG
T1 Cherry - Reduce by 2.5m (1m below previous points in height) and prune sides to match by up to 0.5m. T2 Robinia - Dismantle to ground level (self seeded sapling). T3 Yew - Reduce height by 3.5m and
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-12
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A brief summary of Elmstead in Bromley - Greater London
Elmstead is a settlement located in Bromley - Greater London, England.
Property prices in Elmstead 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 Elmstead a particularly low-crime area.
Elmstead has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Chislehurst, Bickley Park, No data available for publication by HE, Mavelstone Road, Bickley, Sundridge Avenue. 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 Elmstead includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Elmstead Pit SSSI; 8 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, Elmstead 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 Elmstead
In the last 24 months, 132 planning applications were submitted near Elmstead. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Elmstead maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Elmstead were full planning applications (55), tree works (52), discharge of conditions (13). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 54 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 70 applications
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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.