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Planning in Kevingtown

Approved
71%
15 of 21 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Kevingtown in the last 24 months, from London Borough of Bromley's planning register.

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Around Kevingtown

Postcode districts

BR5 313 applications in the last 12 monthsBR8 162 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: London Borough of Bromley

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About Kevingtown

Kevington, also known as Kevingtown, is a rural hamlet situated in the London Borough of Bromley, South East London. Positioned northeast of Orpington and southwest of Swanley, it lies adjacent to the Greater London border with Kent and is encompassed within the Metropolitan green belt, making it a unique area for potential planning applications that respect the local environment and regulations.

Property prices in Kevingtown show an average sale price of £486,008, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Kevingtown area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Kevingtown a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Kevingtown has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kevingtown 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Kevingtown, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Kevingtown. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (8), outline applications (5), tree works (1).

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Kevingtown?
In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Kevingtown. The approval rate is 71%.
How long do planning decisions take near Kevingtown?
The average planning decision time near Kevingtown is 80 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Kevingtown?
The planning approval rate near Kevingtown is 71%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Kevingtown?
The most common type of planning application near Kevingtown is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Kevingtown?
You can search and track planning applications near Kevingtown on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.