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Planning in New Beckenham

Approved
81%
236 of 283 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

Decided by London Borough of BromleyCouncil page

Around New Beckenham

Postcode districts

SE26 282 applications in the last 12 monthsBR3 488 applications in the last 12 monthsSE20 115 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 New Beckenham

New Beckenham is a vibrant town located in the London Borough of Bromley, Greater London, and was historically part of Kent until 1965. Positioned 8.4 miles southeast of Charing Cross, it lies north of Elmers End and Eden Park, east of Penge, and south of Lower Sydenham and Bellingham. With a population of 60,739 as of 2021, New Beckenham offers a dynamic community for potential planning applications and developments in the area.

Property prices in New Beckenham show an average sale price of £514,629, 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 New Beckenham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, New Beckenham 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 New Beckenham, 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, 372 planning applications were submitted near New Beckenham. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (113), outline applications (47), tree works (37). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

9 planning appeals were lodged, of which 5 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (56% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near New Beckenham?
In the last 24 months, 372 planning applications were submitted near New Beckenham. The approval rate is 81%.
How long do planning decisions take near New Beckenham?
The average planning decision time near New Beckenham is 68 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 New Beckenham?
The planning approval rate near New Beckenham is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near New Beckenham?
The most common type of planning application near New Beckenham is full planning applications, with 113 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near New Beckenham?
You can search and track planning applications near New Beckenham on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.