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Planning in West Wickham

Approved
81%
142 of 175 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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Around West Wickham

Postcode districts

BR4 166 applications in the last 12 monthsCR0 1,011 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 West Wickham

West Wickham, located in the London Borough of Bromley, is a vibrant area in south London, situated 10.3 miles southeast of Charing Cross. Bordered by Park Langley, Eden Park, and Beckenham to the north, and Hayes and Coney Hall to the west, it offers a mix of residential and commercial properties. Originally part of Kent before Greater London's formation in 1965, West Wickham is well-connected via the historic London to Lewes Way, making it an attractive location for planning applications and development opportunities.

Property prices in West Wickham show an average sale price of £655,161, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around West Wickham has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Wickham 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 West Wickham, 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, 244 planning applications were submitted near West Wickham. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (64), outline applications (29), discharge of conditions (14).

7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (43% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near West Wickham?
In the last 24 months, 244 planning applications were submitted near West Wickham. The approval rate is 81%.
How long do planning decisions take near West Wickham?
The average planning decision time near West Wickham is 69 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 West Wickham?
The planning approval rate near West Wickham is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near West Wickham?
The most common type of planning application near West Wickham is full planning applications, with 64 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near West Wickham?
You can search and track planning applications near West Wickham on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.