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Planning in Poverest

Approved
82%
96 of 114 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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Around Poverest

Postcode districts

BR5 313 applications in the last 12 monthsBR7 316 applications in the last 12 monthsBR2 356 applications in the last 12 monthsBR3 488 applications in the last 12 monthsBR6 585 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 Poverest

Poverest is a locality situated in south-east London, within the London Borough of Bromley. Historically part of Kent until 1965, it is bordered by St Paul's Cray to the north, St Mary Cray to the east, and Orpington to the south, making it a strategically located area for planning applications in the region. With its proximity to various transport links and amenities, Poverest presents unique opportunities for development and community planning.

Property prices in Poverest 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 Poverest a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Poverest has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Poverest 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 Poverest, 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, 167 planning applications were submitted near Poverest. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (54), discharge of conditions (23), outline applications (18). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Poverest?
In the last 24 months, 167 planning applications were submitted near Poverest. The approval rate is 82%.
How long do planning decisions take near Poverest?
The average planning decision time near Poverest is 65 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 Poverest?
The planning approval rate near Poverest is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Poverest?
The most common type of planning application near Poverest is full planning applications, with 54 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Poverest?
You can search and track planning applications near Poverest on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.