St Mary Cray, Bromley - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near St Mary Cray, Bromley - Greater London.
Bromley - Greater London · England · settlement
About St Mary Cray
St Mary Cray is a suburb of Orpington in the London Borough of Bromley, located 13 miles southeast of Charing Cross. Once a market town in Kent, it offers a mix of residential development and local amenities, making it a relevant area for planning applications and community projects. Its proximity to Orpington enhances its appeal for potential developments.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bromley
- Parliamentary constituency: Orpington
- LSOA: Bromley 032B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near St Mary Cray.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near St Mary Cray.
- 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 St Mary Cray based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1072 planning applications found near St Mary Cray.
- - 13 CRAY AVENUE, ORPINGTON, BR5 4AA
Single storey side extension and elevational alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 65 CRAY AVENUE, ORPINGTON, BR5 4AA
Hipped to gable loft conversion including rear roof dormer and two front roof lights. LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT (PROPOSED)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 56 HAYFIELD ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR5 2DN
Part one/two storey side extension with front porch canopy
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 21 LOCKESLEY DRIVE, ORPINGTON, BR5 2AA
Demolition of rear/side outbuilding. Single storey wraparound extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - RIVERVIEW HOUSE, CRAY AVENUE, ORPINGTON, BR5 3RX
Reconfiguration of external storage layout at existing builders yard including re-surfacing areas of yard, alterations to parking layout, introduction of new warehouse access door involving the remova
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-12-18
View full details - - POVEREST ADULT EDUCATION CENTRE, POVEREST ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR5 2DQ
Demolition of the existing adult education centre and 18 Church Hill Wood, and the construction of 44 affordable residential units (100% affordable and social rent), vehicular access, additional pedes
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - 8 ARCHER ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR5 2BS
Single storey rear extension and elevational alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - BAPTIST CHURCH, POVEREST ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR5 2DQ
Demolition of ancillary buildings and erection of extensions and additions to the 1960s Sanctuary building comprising: 1. Single storey front extension to create a front hall 2. Extension to the north
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-10-30
View full details - - 26, Marion Crescent, Orpington, BR5 2DD
Erection of single storey dwelling on land to rear of No.26 with associated refuse and cycle stores.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 32 HOOD AVENUE, ORPINGTON, BR5 2EF
Demolition of garage two storey side extension and single storey front/rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-09-11
View full details - - 20 OAKDENE ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR5 2AJ
Demolition of outbuildings and erection of new single storey chalet style bungalow with loft accommodation and rear dormer attached to the side of 20 Oakdene Road
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-07-07
View full details - - 147 Lower Road, Orpington, BR5 4AJ
Two x part hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and two front roof lights, single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-06-17
View full details - - 147 Lower Road, Orpington, BR5 4AJ
Single storey rear extension LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - 32 Hood Avenue, Orpington, BR5 2EF
Two storey side extension, single storey front extension and single storey rear extension including the demolition of existing garage
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-05-15
View full details - - 107 Poverest Road Orpington BR5 2DZ
Demolition of rear conservatory, erection of single storey/part two storey front, side and rear extension, and elevational alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 68 Friar Road, Orpington, BR5 2BW
T1 Oak - Remove.SUBJECT TO TPO 2769 (17.1.2022)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-04-14
View full details - - 102 Friar Road Orpington BR5 2BP
Demolition of detached garage, construction of first floor side extension and part one/two storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - 47 Hood Avenue Orpington BR5 2EE
Loft conversion with rear dormer and two Juliet balconies. LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - 3 Forest Way Orpington BR5 2AG
Demolition of conservatory. Single storey rear infill extension and elevational alterations. LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-03-27
View full details - - 25 Cray Avenue Orpington BR5 4AA
Two storey side/part rear extension with side rooflight, single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-03-24
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A brief summary of St Mary Cray in Bromley - Greater London
St Mary Cray is a suburb of Orpington in the London Borough of Bromley, located 13 miles southeast of Charing Cross. Once a market town in Kent, it offers a mix of residential development and local amenities, making it a relevant area for planning applications and community projects. Its proximity to Orpington enhances its appeal for potential developments.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes St Mary Cray a particularly low-crime area.
St Mary Cray has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: St Mary Cray, The Priory, Orpington, Chislehurst Road, Petts Wood, St Paul's Cray, The Covert, Petts Wood, Broomhill, Orpington. 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 St Mary Cray includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, St Mary Cray 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 St Mary Cray
In the last 24 months, 210 planning applications were submitted near St Mary Cray. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 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 St Mary Cray.
The average decision period of 74 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 St Mary Cray were full planning applications (114), outline applications (39), discharge of conditions (25). Full planning applications account for 54% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 4 medium-scale applications, 205 smaller schemes were submitted.
9 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 134 applications
- Refused: 37 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 36 applications
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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.