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Bromley Planning Portal: Search and Apply

Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond

Planning · Bromley

Planning in Bromley, step by step

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In short: Bromley Council publishes planning applications and decisions on its online planning search, where you can look up an address, see plans and comment. New applications are usually submitted through the national Planning Portal. Most householder and minor applications should be decided within 8 weeks, and major applications within 13. Check Green Belt and conservation area rules before you design anything.

How to apply

Check if you need permissionSome extensions and loft conversions are permitted development; flats don't have the same rights.

Pre-application adviceUseful for bigger or sensitive schemes.

Prepare drawingsLocation plan, existing and proposed plans and elevations.

Submit onlineThrough the Planning Portal, with the national fee.

ConsultationNeighbours and consultees can comment.

DecisionApproval, conditions or refusal. You can appeal a refusal.

Bromley is London's largest borough and much of it is Green Belt, where new building is tightly controlled.

Application type	Target decision time
Householder	8 weeks
Minor	8 weeks
Major	13 weeks
Lawful development certificate	Usually 8 weeks

Statutory target periods in England

Before you submit

Checked permitted development and Article 4 directions
Checked listed status and conservation areas
Spoken to neighbours
Party Wall Act notices planned if needed
Building Regulations approval arranged separately
Checked landlord licensing if you will let the property

Owners and landlords in Bromley

Rental valuation before and after works
Lettings and full management
Licensing support
Free sales valuation

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Where do I search planning applications in Bromley?

On Bromley Council's online planning search, by address or reference.

How do I apply?

Most applications go through the national Planning Portal.

How long does it take?

Most householder and minor applications should be decided within 8 weeks.

Can Fraser Bond help after the works?

Yes. We can value, let and manage the property.

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