Search Orpington planning applications
37 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Orpington · updated daily · London Borough of Bromley
- 39 Oregon Square, Orpington, BR6 8BHAwaiting decisionDetails submitted to comply with the requirements of the following conditions relating to planning permission 23/00024/FULL1: Condition 12 - Tree Planting Details Condition 24 - Biodiversity EnhancementsApproval of details reserved by a conditionReceived 5 Nov 202623/00024/CON6
- 52 Oregon Square, Orpington, BR6 8BGAwaiting decisionHip to gable end and rear dormer extension and 3 rooflights in front roof slopeHouseholder planning permissionReceived 2 Nov 202626/04335/HPA
- 38 Elm Grove, Orpington, BR6 0ABAwaiting decisionSingle storey rear extension, Part one/two storey side extension, loft conversion including side roof dormer and elevational alterations.Householder planning permissionReceived 30 Oct 202626/04341/HPA
- 52 Crofton Road, Orpington, BR6 8HYAwaiting decisionProposed roof alteration to incorporate raised ridge, hip to gable loft conversion, chimney removal, rear dormer. Roof lights to the front slope and elevational alterations.Householder planning permissionReceived 30 Oct 202626/04307/HPA
- 5 Newstead Avenue, Orpington, BR6 9RJAwaiting decisionNon-material amendment application under S96a of the Town and Country Planning Act to planning permission reference 25/00843/FULL6 to allow for changes to rear elevation to include alteration of roof eaves and addition of a glass window in the gable end above the rear doors. Alteration to side elevation to include the addition of a door and changes to the steps down to the rear of the property.Non-Material AmendmentReceived 28 Oct 202625/00843/AMD
Planning in Orpington
- Approved
- 81%
- 284 of 348 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Orpington in the last 24 months, from London Borough of Bromley's planning register.
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Around Orpington
Postcode districts
BR6 585 applications in the last 12 monthsBR5 313 applications in the last 12 monthsBR7 316 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: London Borough of Bromley
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About Orpington
Orpington is a vibrant town located in the London Borough of Bromley, Greater London, situated 13.4 miles (21.6 km) southeast of Charing Cross and near the Kent border. Its strategic location and community amenities make it a key area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Property prices in Orpington 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 Orpington 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 Orpington a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Orpington has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Orpington 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 Orpington, 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, 412 planning applications were submitted near Orpington. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (200), outline applications (55), tree works (27).
11 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 9 were dismissed (18% success rate).