Kevingtown, Bromley - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kevingtown, Bromley - Greater London.
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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.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bromley
- Parliamentary constituency: Orpington
- LSOA: Bromley 028B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kevingtown.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kevingtown.
- 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 Kevingtown based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Kevingtown.
- - BROCKENHURST, SHEEPCOTE LANE, ORPINGTON, BR5 4ET
Large multi-stemmed Chestnut tree - Remove. SUBJECT TO TPO 2984 (13.11.2024)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - Sheepcote Farm, Sheepcote Lane, Orpington, BR5 4ET
Change of Use of Agricultural Building to Class B8 storage and distribution (56 day application for prior approval in respect of transport and highway impacts of the development, noise impacts of the
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Bromley | Date: 2024-03-29
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A brief summary of Kevingtown in Bromley - Greater London
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Kevingtown a particularly low-crime area.
Kevingtown has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: St Paul's Cray, 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 Kevingtown includes 5 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Kevingtown
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Kevingtown. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 100 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 Kevingtown.
With an average of 100 days, decisions near Kevingtown take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Kevingtown were full planning applications (6), outline applications (4), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 46% 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, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.