Shortlands, Bromley - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shortlands, Bromley - Greater London.
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About Shortlands
Shortlands is a suburb in South East London, situated within the London Borough of Bromley. Having joined Greater London in 1965, it is nestled between Bromley to the west and Beckenham to the east. This area, previously part of Kent, offers a blend of residential and community amenities, making it a relevant location for those researching planning applications and development opportunities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bromley
- Parliamentary constituency: Beckenham and Penge
- LSOA: Bromley 021B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Shortlands.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shortlands.
- 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 Shortlands based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near Shortlands.
- - 31 SHORTLANDS ROAD, SHORTLANDS, BROMLEY, BR2 0JG
Loft conversion with side dormer, and one x front and rear rooflights LAWFUL DEVLEOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 88 QUEEN ANNE AVENUE, SHORTLANDS, BROMLEY, BR2 0SD
Construction of single storey rear extension. LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 8 ROMANHURST GARDENS, SHORTLANDS, BROMLEY, BR2 0PA
New roof to include 2 gable ends, loft conversion including a rear dormer window with Juliet balcony, and 2 x roof windows to the front.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 36 DURHAM AVENUE, SHORTLANDS, BROMLEY, BR2 0QB
Silver Birch - Section fell to as close to ground level as practicable.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - TENAFLY, 6B DURHAM ROAD, SHORTLANDS, BROMLEY, BR2 0SG
Change of use of existing dwelling (Use Class C3) to a children’s home containing three children and a manager/deputy manager and up to three carers (Use Class C2).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 9 KINGSWOOD AVENUE, SHORTLANDS, BROMLEY, BR2 0NT
Demolish existing conservatory. single storey rear extension with a pitched roof and elevational alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 7 ROSEMERE PLACE, SHORTLANDS, BROMLEY, BR2 0AS
Single storey side and rear extension and loft conversion comprising of rear gable with juliet balcony, side dormers and rooflights in front and side roof slopes
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 65 QUEEN ANNE AVENUE, SHORTLANDS, BROMLEY, BR2 0SE
Construction of rear garden outbuilding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - EVERGLADES, 43 SHORTLANDS ROAD, SHORTLANDS, BROMLEY, BR2 0XW
Timber refuse storage enclosure (maximum height 1.7m)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 111 SOUTH HILL ROAD, SHORTLANDS, BROMLEY, BR2 0RW
T1 Veteran Oak at the front of the property, close to the road and footpath (approx 16m in height x 22m crown spread) - Reduce by approximately 25%, mostly the lateral branches, to bring back into sha
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - 132 QUEEN ANNE AVENUE, SHORTLANDS, BROMLEY, BR2 0SF
Single storey rear extension, extending beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.5m, for which the maximum height would be 3m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 3m (42 Day Notifica
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-09-12
View full details - - 63 CUMBERLAND ROAD, SHORTLANDS, BROMLEY, BR2 0PL
T1 Oak - Remove dead wood & pollard tree by 3m back to previous pruning points. (End result being 10m height, 12m canopy spread). T2 Oak - Remove dead wood & pollard tree by 3m back to previous prunin
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 123 Queen Anne Avenue, Shortlands, Bromley, BR2 0SH
Change of use of the property from Class C3 to C4 (HMO) having begun prior to the implementation of an Article 4 Directive on the 1st September 2022. LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (EXISTING)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - 1 Romanhurst Gardens, Shortlands, Bromley, BR2 0PA
Demolition of existing dwelling for the erection of new build detached two storey dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - 13 Lancaster Close, Shortlands, Bromley, BR2 0QF
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following conditions relating to planning permission 23/01185/OUT:Condition 4 - Detailed design of the measures in the submitted Drainage Strat
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - 2 Chiltern Gardens, Shortlands, Bromley, BR2 0PT
Two storey side extension and the creation of a separate dwelling with associative amenity and parking space.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - 51 Bromley Gardens, Bromley, BR2 0ES
Single storey side/Infill extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2023-12-20
View full details - - 51 Bromley Gardens, Bromley, BR2 0ES
Loft conversion with side dormer.LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bromley | Date: 2023-12-20
View full details - - 13 Lancaster Close, Shortlands, Bromley, BR2 0QF
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following conditions relating to planning permission ref 23/01185/OUT:Condition 3 - Construction and Environmental Management PlanCondition 4 -
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2023-11-15
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A brief summary of Shortlands in Bromley - Greater London
Shortlands is a suburb in South East London, situated within the London Borough of Bromley. Having joined Greater London in 1965, it is nestled between Bromley to the west and Beckenham to the east. This area, previously part of Kent, offers a blend of residential and community amenities, making it a relevant location for those researching planning applications and development opportunities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Shortlands a particularly low-crime area.
Shortlands has 8 conservation areas within its boundaries: Park Langley, Beckenham, The Broadoaks Estate, No data available for publication by HE, Bromley Town Centre, Downs Hill, Beckenham, Durham Avenue, Shortlands, Shortlands Village. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Shortlands 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.
Planning Activity in Shortlands
In the last 24 months, 111 planning applications were submitted near Shortlands. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 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 Shortlands.
The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Shortlands were full planning applications (52), tree works (21), discharge of conditions (16). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 106 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: 46 applications
- Refused: 10 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 54 applications
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.