Locksbottom, Bromley - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Locksbottom, Bromley - Greater London.
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About Locksbottom
Locksbottom is a suburb of Orpington in the London Borough of Bromley, Greater London, situated south of Bromley Common and bordered by Crofton to the east, Farnborough to the northwest, and Keston to the east. Previously part of Kent until 1965, this area is well-defined geographically, making it a relevant location for planning applications and development opportunities within the borough.
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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 033D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Locksbottom.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Locksbottom.
- 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 Locksbottom based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
26 planning applications found near Locksbottom.
- - 11 GLYNDEBOURNE PARK, ORPINGTON, BR6 8EX
Outbuilding to rear of garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 9 MEADOW WAY, ORPINGTON, BR6 8LN
Demolition of detached garage, rear extensions and chimneys. Two storey front, side and rear extensions, with elevational alterations including rendering and fenestration changes. Roof alterations to
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - CROFTWAYS, 34 PARK AVENUE, FARNBOROUGH, ORPINGTON, BR6 8LH
T165 Scots Pine T165 with heavily imbalanced crown and stem lean, overhanging roadway - Reduce upper crown branch spread to east over road by approximately 3.5m and reduce height by approximately 2m t
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 31 THE GLEN, ORPINGTON, BR6 8LP
Horse Chestnuts (T51 & T52) on grass verge - Reduce height of each tree by approximately 3m and radial spread by up to 2m (reducing over extended branches as necessary to create balanced crown shape a
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Westwood, Sunnydale, Orpington, BR6 8LZ
Part one/two storey side/rear extensions, garage conversion to habitable space, roof alterations including garage roof and elevational alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 8 PARK AVENUE, FARNBOROUGH, ORPINGTON, BR6 8LL
Outdoor gazebo structure in rear garden attached to existing detached plant room.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 8 PARK AVENUE, FARNBOROUGH, ORPINGTON, BR6 8LL
Outdoor swimming pool in rear garden along the edge of existing patio.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 57 Grasmere Gardens, Orpington, BR6 8HF
Demolition of existing store and construction of single storey side extension and part one/two storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 17 ROSE DALE, ORPINGTON, BR6 8LD
Single storey rear extension and elevational alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - WISHING WELL, SUNNYDALE, ORPINGTON, BR6 8LZ
Robinia 'Frisia' to front of property (adjacent Larch Dene) - Fell tree to ground level and grind stump. Plant replacement trees.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 11 GLYNDEBOURNE PARK, ORPINGTON, BR6 8EX
Outbuilding to rear of garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - PARK AVENUE, FARNBOROUGH, ORPINGTON
Horse Chestnut (T200) - Reduce height by approximately 2m and radial spread by approximately 1.5m. Rebalance crown on completion. Excavations by UKPN in November 2025 identified signs of historical ro
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 7 ROSE DALE, ORPINGTON, BR6 8LD
Single storey front extension incorporating porch alterations, garage conversion, and pitched roof. Part one/two storey rear extension with rear roof alterations from flat to pitched and elevational a
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - PRINCESS ROYAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, FARNBOROUGH COMMON, ORPINGTON, BR6 8ND
Installation of roof-mounted solar photovoltaic panels (56 day application under Schedule 2, Part 14, Class J of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - OAK COTTAGE, WOOD WAY, ORPINGTON, BR6 8LS
G4 Oaks to the right of the garden - 3 oaks around the hut to remove major dead branches. One larger dead branch towards the garage to remove. SUBJECT TO TPO 1940 (24.3.2003)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - 6 THE GLEN, ORPINGTON, BR6 8LR
Demolition of rear garden room extension. Garage conversion into habitable room with elevational alterations. Two storey rear extension and elevational alterations. Roof alterations including two side
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - 21 THE GLEN, ORPINGTON, BR6 8LP
T45 Multi-stemmed Ash - Remove small, poor tree with Ash Dieback and Inonotus hispidus decay and plant replacement standard tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 1 THE GLEN, ORPINGTON, BR6 8LP
T1 Oak on front boundary - Fell. SUBJECT TO TPO 2493 (30.7.2012)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 306 Crofton Road Orpington BR6 8NW
Single storey rear extension, extending beyond the rear wall of the original house by 5.00m, for which the maximum height would be 3.15m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 3.00m (42 Day N
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bromley | Date: 2024-08-04
View full details - - 354 Crofton Road, Orpington, BR6 8NN
Conversion of second floor from restaurant storage area to 1 x studio flat (Class C3)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2023-12-22
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A brief summary of Locksbottom in Bromley - Greater London
Locksbottom is a suburb of Orpington in the London Borough of Bromley, Greater London, situated south of Bromley Common and bordered by Crofton to the east, Farnborough to the northwest, and Keston to the east. Previously part of Kent until 1965, this area is well-defined geographically, making it a relevant location for planning applications and development opportunities within the borough.
Property prices in Locksbottom 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 Locksbottom a particularly low-crime area.
Locksbottom has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Farnborough Park, Farnborough Village, Keston Park, Farnborough. 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 Locksbottom includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Crofton Woods SSSI; 11 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 Locksbottom
In the last 24 months, 55 planning applications were submitted near Locksbottom. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Locksbottom.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Locksbottom were full planning applications (24), tree works (12), outline applications (10). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 19 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 34 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.