Shortlands, Bromley - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shortlands, Bromley - Greater London.
Bromley - Greater London · England · settlement
Planning applications in Shortlands are administered by London Borough Of Bromley. View the full London Borough Of Bromley planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: Bromley and Biggin Hill
- LSOA: Bromley 020C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
85 planning applications found near Shortlands.
- - Street Record Molly Hurst Lane Woolley Wakefield
Fell 1 Fir (Cedar) Tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - 56 KINGSWOOD AVENUE, SHORTLANDS, BROMLEY, BR2 0NY
T1 Oak - Reduce in height by approximately 3-4m, pruning back to structurally strong growth points and reduce lateral spread to shape and balance. Remove major deadwood throughout the crown. Remove lo
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - - 82 BROMLEY GARDENS, BROMLEY, BR2 0ET
Single storey rear extension, extending beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.87m, for which the maximum height would be 3.6m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.8m (42 Day Not
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - - FLAT 2, DERWENT COURT, 41 CUMBERLAND ROAD, SHORTLANDS, BROMLEY, BR2 0PN
Loft conversion including 3 No. roof windows to rear roof elevation & 4 No. roof windows to front roof elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - 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: Permitted | 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 - - 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: Rejected | 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 - - 132 QUEEN ANNE AVENUE, SHORTLANDS, BROMLEY, BR2 0SF
Loft Conversion with flat roof dormer & Juliet Balcony to rear elevation roof slope with rooflights to Front roof LAWFUL DEVLEOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-09-12
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 - - Lakeside, Gwydyr Road, Bromley, BR2 0EX
Single storey rear extension with elevational alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-06-05
View full details - - 23 Gwydyr Road Bromley BR2 0EX
Single storey wrap around extension to side/rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-01-13
View full details - - 23 Gwydyr Road Bromley BR2 0EX
Loft conversion with rear L-shaped dormer, Juliet balcony and front roof lights. LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bromley | Date: 2024-12-31
View full details - - Lakeside Gwydyr Road Bromley BR2 0EX
Single storey rear extension, extending beyond the rear wall of the original house by 5.5m, for which the maximum height would be 3m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.8m (42 Day Notifi
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Bromley | Date: 2024-12-18
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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, 271 planning applications were submitted near Shortlands. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 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 86 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Shortlands were full planning applications (108), discharge of conditions (66), tree works (30). 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, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 11 medium-scale applications, 257 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 150 applications
- Refused: 39 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 80 applications
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