Petts Wood, Bromley - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Petts Wood, Bromley - Greater London.
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Planning applications in Petts Wood are administered by London Borough Of Bromley. View the full London Borough Of Bromley planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Petts Wood
Petts Wood is a suburban town in south-east London, situated in the London Borough of Bromley. Historically part of Kent, it is bordered by Chislehurst to the north, Orpington to the south, and St Paul's Cray to the west. This area offers a unique blend of residential living and access to local amenities, making it a relevant consideration for planning applications and development projects.
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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 023A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Petts Wood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Petts Wood.
- 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 Petts Wood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
41 planning applications found near Petts Wood.
- - 1 RYECROFT ROAD, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, BR5 1DR
Part one/two storey side/rear extension, single storey rear infill extension and elevational alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - 148 CRESCENT DRIVE, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, BR5 1BE
First floor part side/rear extension with elevational alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 58 NIGHTINGALE ROAD, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, BR5 1BQ
Demolition of rear garage, construction of single storey rear extension, two storey side extension, loft conversion including rear Juliet balcony, two side roof lights and elevational alterations. (Re
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 152 Petts Wood Road, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1LF
Garage conversion into habitable room with elevational alterations. Part hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer, side roof window and one front roof light.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 66 WOODHURST AVENUE, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, BR5 1AT
Part loft conversion comprising side dormer, elevational alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 27 PRIORY AVENUE, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, BR5 1JE
Increase the width of the approved first-floor rear extension with the installation of a permanent privacy screening fence. (Revision to permission granted under Ref: 25/05807/HPA for Demolition of ex
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 64 & 66 NIGHTINGALE ROAD, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, BR5 1BQ
Joint application for demolition of existing rear extensions and construction of single storey rear/side extension at 66 Nightingale Road and part one/two storey rear/side extension at 64 Nightingale
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 125 QUEENSWAY, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, BR5 1DG
Change of use of ground floor shop from Class E (commercial, business and service) to mixed Class E (sale of massage and beauty products) and Sui Generis (Thai massage/beauty therapy) and alteration/r
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 18 ST GEORGES ROAD, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, BR5 1JD
Demolition of existing garage, construction of two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and elevational alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 11 LAKESWOOD ROAD, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, BR5 1BJ
Hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer, and one x side rooflight and two x front rooflights. LAWFUL DEVLOPEMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 11 LAKESWOOD ROAD, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, BR5 1BJ
Single storey rear infill extension including installation of roof lanterns, part garage conversion and elevational alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 82 ST JOHN'S ROAD, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, BR5 1HY
Garage conversion into habitable room and elevational alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - LUMA RESTAURANT, STATION SQUARE, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, BR5 1LZ
Installation of pergola structures to provide partially enclosed seating areas
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 11A LAKESWOOD ROAD, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, BR5 1BJ
Demolition of existing single storey rear extension and construction of part one/two storey side and rear extension, roof and elevational alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 35 ST GEORGES ROAD, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, BR5 1JB
Demolition of existing garden building and the erection of 3x detached garden buildings for ancillary use to the main house. LAWFUL DEVEOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 8 WOODHURST AVENUE, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, BR5 1AR
Demolition of existing conservatory. Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 110 Crescent Drive, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1BE
Joint application to include first floor rear extension to No 110 and first floor side/rear extension to No 112 and elevational alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 90 BEAUMONT ROAD, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, BR5 1JQ
Demolition of detached side outbuilding, construction of part one/two storey front/side extension and elevational alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 1 RYECROFT ROAD, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, BR5 1DR
Part one/two storey side/rear extension and elevational alterations.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 33 WOODHURST AVENUE, PETTS WOOD, ORPINGTON, BR5 1AR
Removal of a garden shed and garage and erection of a modular timber frame annex.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-01-22
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A brief summary of Petts Wood in Bromley - Greater London
Petts Wood is a suburban town in south-east London, situated in the London Borough of Bromley. Historically part of Kent, it is bordered by Chislehurst to the north, Orpington to the south, and St Paul's Cray to the west. This area offers a unique blend of residential living and access to local amenities, making it a relevant consideration for planning applications and development projects.
Property prices in Petts Wood 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 Petts Wood a particularly low-crime area.
Petts Wood has 7 conservation areas within its boundaries: Station Square, Petts Wood, Chislehurst, Farnborough Park, The Chenies, Petts Wood, Chislehurst Road, Petts Wood, The Covert, Petts Wood, The Thrifts, Petts Wood. 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 Petts Wood 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 Petts Wood
In the last 24 months, 111 planning applications were submitted near Petts Wood. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Petts Wood.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Petts Wood slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Petts Wood were full planning applications (73), tree works (20), outline applications (14). Full planning applications account for 66% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 108 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 57 applications
- Refused: 15 applications
- Awaiting decision: 39 applications
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