Penge, Bromley - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Penge, Bromley - Greater London.
Bromley - Greater London · England · Town
About Penge
Penge is a vibrant suburb located in the London Borough of Bromley, situated 3.5 miles west of Bromley, 3.7 miles northeast of Croydon, and 7.1 miles southeast of Charing Cross. Its strategic position within South East London makes it a key area for planning applications, offering a mix of residential and commercial opportunities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bromley
- Parliamentary constituency: Beckenham and Penge
- LSOA: Bromley 009B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Penge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Penge.
- 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 Penge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
43 planning applications found near Penge.
- - CRYSTAL PALACE PARK, THICKET ROAD, PENGE, LONDON, SE20 8DT
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following conditions relating to planning permission 24/00936/LBC: Condition 4 - Sample Panels & New Materials Specification
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 9D CRYSTAL PALACE PARK ROAD, SYDENHAM, LONDON, SE26 6EG
Ash tree - Pollard back to previous pollard points. Sycamore - Reduce back to previous reduction points. Remove any deadwood or damaged branches.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 18 THICKET ROAD, PENGE, LONDON, SE20 8DD
Replacement of windows and doors.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 36 ORCHARD GROVE, PENGE, LONDON, SE20 8DZ
Proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and front rooflights LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 38 HAMLET ROAD, ANERLEY, LONDON, SE19 2AW
2 x Sycamore trees - Fell/remove and plant two replacement native specimen trees.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - CRYSTAL PALACE NATIONAL SPORTS CENTRE, LEDRINGTON ROAD, ANERLEY, LONDON, SE19 2GA
Full planning application for the refurbishment and enhancement of Crystal Palace National Sports Centre comprising: Demolition of the 25m Pool Building, Lodge Tower and Lower Buildings; Refurbishment
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Crystal Palace National Sports Centre Ledrington Road Anerley London SE19 2GA
Full planning application for the refurbishment and enhancement of Crystal Palace National Sports Centre comprising: Demolition of the 25m Pool Building, Lodge Tower and Lower Buildings; Refurbishment
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - CRYSTAL PALACE NATIONAL SPORTS CENTRE, LEDRINGTON ROAD, ANERLEY, LONDON, SE19 2GA
Submission of details pursuant to planning condition 3(A) (Written Scheme of Investigation) associated to planning reference number 25/04674/DEM, dated 20th Jan, 2026.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 4 LULLINGTON ROAD, PENGE, LONDON, SE20 8DF
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following conditions relating to planning permission 21/04989/FULL1: Condition 3: Surface water drainage Condition 4: Construction and Environm
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 38 HAMLET ROAD, ANERLEY, LONDON, SE19 2AW
Demolition of existing brick boundary retaining walls and replacement with new retaining wall with brick piers. Replacement of retaining walls within the site. Removal of two trees within the site cur
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - CRYSTAL PALACE NATIONAL SPORTS CENTRE, LEDRINGTON ROAD, ANERLEY, LONDON, SE19 2GA
Full planning application for the refurbishment and enhancement of Crystal Palace National Sports Centre comprising: Demolition of the 25m Pool Building, Lodge Tower and Lower Buildings; Refurbishment
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - CRYSTAL PALACE NATIONAL SPORTS CENTRE, LEDRINGTON ROAD, ANERLEY, LONDON, SE19 2GA
Listed building consent for refurbishment and enhancement of the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre ( Main Building), including internal and external alterations, replacement of an energy centre, d
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - CRYSTAL PALACE PARK, THICKET ROAD, PENGE, LONDON, SE20 8DT
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following condition relating to planning permission ref. 24/00478/DET: Condition 5b) - Demarcation of Pedestrian & Vehicular Accesses (Penge Ga
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - CRYSTAL PALACE PARK, THICKET ROAD, PENGE, LONDON, SE20 8DT
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following condition relating to planning permission ref. 20/00325/OUT (as amended under 23/00325/AMD5 and 23/00325/AMD6): Condition 32 (part i)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - LAKE HOUSE, THICKET ROAD, PENGE, LONDON, SE20 8DP
Non-Material Amendment to previous planning permission ref 25/03306/FPA: To amend Condition 2 with revised arrangement of the shared amenity space.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - CRYSTAL PALACE PARK, THICKET ROAD, PENGE, LONDON, SE20 8DT
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following condition relating to planning permission ref. 20/00325/OUT (as amended under 23/00325/AMD5 and 23/00325/AMD6): Condition 5 - Tree Pr
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - CRYSTAL PALACE PARK, THICKET ROAD, PENGE, LONDON, SE20 8DT
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following condition relating to planning permission ref. 20/00325/OUT (as amended under 23/00325/AMD5 and 23/00325/AMD6): Condition 9 - Constru
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Crystal Palace National Sports Centre Ledrington Road Anerley London SE19 2GA
Application to operate car boot/sales events at Crystal Palace coach park, on Wednesdays only, between 7am-1pm (continuation of application ref: 22/02326/FUL1).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 76 ANERLEY PARK, PENGE, LONDON, SE20 8NQ
Conversion of existing flat into 3 self-contained flats including front and rear roof dormers and replacement external staircase
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - CRYSTAL PALACE PARK, THICKET ROAD, PENGE, LONDON, SE20 8DT
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following condition relating to planning permission ref. 20/00325/OUT (as amended under 23/03025/AMD5): Condition 6 - Ecology Surveys Condition
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-12-02
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A brief summary of Penge in Bromley - Greater London
Penge is a vibrant suburb located in the London Borough of Bromley, situated 3.5 miles west of Bromley, 3.7 miles northeast of Croydon, and 7.1 miles southeast of Charing Cross. Its strategic position within South East London makes it a key area for planning applications, offering a mix of residential and commercial opportunities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Penge a particularly low-crime area.
Penge has 10 conservation areas within its boundaries: Penge High Street, Upper Norwood Triangle, No data available for publication by HE, South Norwood, Dulwich Wood, Crystal Palace Park, Gipsy Hill, Westow Hill, Church Road, Upper Norwood, Belvedere Road, Anerley. 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 Penge includes 2 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 Penge
In the last 24 months, 184 planning applications were submitted near Penge. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Penge maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Penge slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Penge were full planning applications (74), tree works (37), outline applications (34). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 4 medium-scale applications, 176 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 111 applications
- Refused: 16 applications
- Withdrawn: 7 applications
- Awaiting decision: 50 applications
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