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Planning in Locksbottom

Approved
84%
225 of 265 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

Decided by London Borough of BromleyCouncil page

Around Locksbottom

Postcode districts

BR6 585 applications in the last 12 monthsBR2 356 applications in the last 12 monthsBR5 313 applications in the last 12 monthsBR1 467 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 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.

Property prices in Locksbottom show an average sale price of £486,008, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

The area around Locksbottom has 12 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Locksbottom, 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, 319 planning applications were submitted near Locksbottom. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (123), tree works (88), outline applications (31).

5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (60% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Locksbottom?
In the last 24 months, 319 planning applications were submitted near Locksbottom. The approval rate is 84%.
How long do planning decisions take near Locksbottom?
The average planning decision time near Locksbottom is 67 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 Locksbottom?
The planning approval rate near Locksbottom is 84%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Locksbottom?
The most common type of planning application near Locksbottom is full planning applications, with 123 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Locksbottom?
You can search and track planning applications near Locksbottom on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.