Farnborough, Bromley - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Farnborough, Bromley - Greater London.
Bromley - Greater London · England · settlement
Planning applications in Farnborough 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: £389,901 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bromley
- Parliamentary constituency: Orpington
- LSOA: Bromley 028E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Farnborough.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Farnborough.
- 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 Farnborough based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
29 planning applications found near Farnborough.
- - 125 B HIGH STREET, FARNBOROUGH, ORPINGTON, BR6 7AZ
Under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, variation of Condition 4 of planning permission 24/03009/FULL1 (Granted for alteration and rebuild of the existing storage area to an office
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - - 5 FAIRVIEW DRIVE, ORPINGTON, BR6 9NX
Formation of raised patio area adjacent to approved rear extension, installation of fencing and associated retaining wall between patio and garden level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - 18 MELROSE CRESCENT, ORPINGTON, BR6 9NT
Demolition of existing garage and rear extension with construction of single storey side/rear wrap around extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 1 FARNBOROUGH WAY, ORPINGTON, BR6 7DH
Change of use of ground and first floor from Class E (Commercial, Business and Service) to Use Class C3 (Dwellinghouses) to form 1 x 2 bedroom dwelling under Class MA, Part 3, Schedule 2 of the Town a
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 9 CHERRYCOT RISE, ORPINGTON, BR6 7DL
Retention of outbuilding in rear garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 1 Crabbs Croft Close, Orpington, BR6 7DF
Demolition of existing side dormer extension and construction of side dormer extensions (one to each flank roofslope) and first floor window to rear elevation. LAWFUL DEVEOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 8 Tubbenden Drive, Orpington, BR6 9PA
Single storey rear extension, front extension, porch extension and garage conversion and elevational alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-06-05
View full details - - 5 Fairview Drive Orpington BR6 9NX
Garage conversion to habitable room, single storey rear extension with rear garden raised step and elevational alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-03-25
View full details - - 16 Fairview Drive Orpington BR6 9NX
Single storey rear/side extension and removal of existing lean-to side carport roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2024-11-18
View full details - - The Gables Farnborough Hill Orpington BR6 7EQ
Proposed two storey rear extensions, internal alteration and alteration to existing fenestration
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - The Gables Farnborough Hill Orpington BR6 7EQ
Proposed two storey rear extension, alterations to existing roof to provide attic accommodation, new rear facing dormer window, internal alterations and alterations to existing fenestration
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - Frankie & Benny's, Farnborough Way, Orpington, BR6 7DH
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following conditions relating to planning permission 23/00848/FULL1: Condition 19 - Delivery Service Management Plan Condition 20 - Travel Plan
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2024-10-30
View full details - - Frankie & Benny's, Farnborough Way, Orpington, BR6 7DH
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following conditions relating to planning permission 23/00848/FULL1:Condition 12 - Biodiversity Enhancement Management Plan
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2024-10-28
View full details - - 2 State Farm Avenue Orpington BR6 7TN
Demolition of existing rear conservatory and side shed. Construction of a single storey front infill extension with extension to existing canopy. Construction of single storey side/rear extension with
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2024-07-31
View full details - - 8 Fairview Drive, Orpington, BR6 9NX
Hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and front rooflightsLAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bromley | Date: 2023-12-11
View full details - - 8 Fairview Drive, Orpington, BR6 9NX
Garage conversion front porch extension part one/two storey side/rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2023-11-28
View full details - - Land Opposite Frankie & Benny's Restaurant Farnborough Way Orpington
Installation of 18m high 5G telecoms street pole and additional ancillary equipment cabinets and associated ancillary works. (56 DAY CONSULTATION BY H3G REGARDING THE NEED FOR APPROVAL OF SITING AND A
Status: Rejected | Type: Telecoms | Council: Bromley | Date: 2023-04-28
View full details - - 175 Tubbenden Lane, Orpington, BR6 9PS
Details submitted to approve conditions relating to planning permission 21/00668/FULL6Condition 4 - Parking in compliance with the detailsCondition 5 - Highway surface water drainage
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2021-05-05
View full details - - 175 Tubbenden Lane, Orpington, BR6 9PS
Loft conversion incorporating hip to gable extension, rear dormer and front rooflightsLAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bromley | Date: 2021-02-15
View full details - - 175 Tubbenden Lane, Orpington, BR6 9PS
Single storey side extension & front porch extension with elevational alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2021-02-15
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A brief summary of Farnborough in Bromley - Greater London
Farnborough is a settlement located in Bromley - Greater London, England.
Property prices in Farnborough show an average sale price of £389,901, 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 Farnborough a particularly low-crime area.
Farnborough has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Farnborough Park, Farnborough Village. 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 Farnborough includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Crofton Woods SSSI, Downe Bank and High Elms SSSI; 4 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, Farnborough 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 Farnborough
In the last 24 months, 104 planning applications were submitted near Farnborough. Of these, 79% 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 Farnborough.
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 Farnborough were full planning applications (60), outline applications (26), amendments (9). Full planning applications account for 58% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 103 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.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 64 applications
- Refused: 17 applications
- Awaiting decision: 23 applications
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