St Paul's Cray, Bromley - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near St Paul's Cray, Bromley - Greater London.
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About St Paul's Cray
St Paul's Cray is a suburb of Orpington situated in the London Borough of Bromley, Greater London. Formerly part of Kent until 1965, this area lies to the south of Sidcup and is relevant for those researching planning applications, as its suburban character may influence development opportunities and local regulations.
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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 023D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near St Paul's Cray.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near St Paul's 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 Paul's Cray based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
25 planning applications found near St Paul's Cray.
- - BELLE GROVE, 100 MICKLEHAM ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR5 2RJ
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following condition relating to planning permission ref. 25/00800/FULL1: Condition 15 - Implementation of Access on Goose Green Close
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - BELLE GROVE, 100 MICKLEHAM ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR5 2RJ
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following condition relating to planning permission ref. 25/00800/FULL1: Condition 6 - Landscape Ecological Management Plan (LEMP)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - BELLE GROVE, 100 MICKLEHAM ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR5 2RJ
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following condition relating to planning permission ref. 25/00800/FULL1: Condition 12 - Slab Levels & Building Ridge Height Details
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 88 WALSINGHAM ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR5 3BN
Removal of chimneys and construction of part one/two storey rear extension with Juliet balcony and elevational alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - BELLE GROVE, 100 MICKLEHAM ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR5 2RJ
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following condition relating to planning permission ref. 25/00800/FULL1: Condition 5 - Biodiversity Net Gain Calculation
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 36 MIDFIELD WAY, ORPINGTON, BR5 2QJ
Demolition of garage and rear extension. Single storey front porch extension, two storey side extension, part one/two storey rear extension, and elevational alterations. Loft conversion incorporating
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - BELLE GROVE, 100 MICKLEHAM ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR5 2RJ
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following condition relating to planning permission ref. 25/00800/FULL1: Condition 14 - External Lighting Layout
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - BELLE GROVE, 100 MICKLEHAM ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR5 2RJ
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following condition relating to planning permission ref. 25/00800/FULL1: Condition 7 - Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - BELLE GROVE, 100 MICKLEHAM ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR5 2RJ
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following condition relating to planning permission ref. 25/00800/FULL1: Condition 13 - Piling Method Statement
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - BELLE GROVE, 100 MICKLEHAM ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR5 2RJ
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following condition relating to planning permission ref. 25/00800/FULL1: Condition 11 - Construction & Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 4 ATHELSTAN WAY, ORPINGTON, BR5 2QX
Demolition of existing conservatory, removal of chimney, construction of part one/two storey rear/side extension and elevational alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - BELLE GROVE, 100 MICKLEHAM ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR5 2RJ
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following condition relating to planning permission ref. 25/00800/FULL1: Condition 4 - Ecological Mitigation Strategy
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - BELLE GROVE, 100 MICKLEHAM ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR5 2RJ
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following condition relating to planning permission ref. 25/00800/FULL1: Condition 3 - European Protected Species Licence
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 14 BROOMWOOD ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR5 2JH
Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following conditions relating to planning permission 25/04140/FPA: Condition 3: Existing site ground levels and proposed slab levels and height
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 44 SAXVILLE ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR5 3AW
Demolition of existing garage and rear extension and construction of part one/two storey front/side/rear extension with associated internal alterations
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 1A DAWSON AVENUE, ORPINGTON, BR5 3AY
First floor extension to form a two-storey dwelling with elevational changes.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - 9 Blythe Hill Orpington BR5 2RP
Single storey rear extension (RETROSPECTIVE)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 14 Midfield Way Orpington BR5 2QJ
Garage conversion to habitable room, construction of single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - 21 Saxville Road Orpington BR5 3AN
Ground floor rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-02-25
View full details - - 29 Walsingham Road Orpington BR5 3BP
Single storey rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2024-05-24
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A brief summary of St Paul's Cray in Bromley - Greater London
St Paul's Cray is a suburb of Orpington situated in the London Borough of Bromley, Greater London. Formerly part of Kent until 1965, this area lies to the south of Sidcup and is relevant for those researching planning applications, as its suburban character may influence development opportunities and local regulations.
Property prices in St Paul's Cray 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 St Paul's Cray a particularly low-crime area.
St Paul's Cray has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Chislehurst, St Mary Cray, Chislehurst Road, Petts Wood, Foots Cray, St Paul's Cray, The Green. 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 Paul's Cray includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ruxley Gravel Pits SSSI; 7 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 St Paul's Cray
In the last 24 months, 48 planning applications were submitted near St Paul's Cray. Of these, 72% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 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 Paul's Cray.
At 64 days on average, decisions near St Paul's Cray slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near St Paul's Cray were full planning applications (27), discharge of conditions (13), outline applications (7). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 46 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 18 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 23 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.