Bromley in South East London includes Bromley, Beckenham, and Orpington. About 51% of the borough is Green Belt, creating a balance between suburban growth and open countryside protection. Planning projects often require careful design to respect local heritage.
In the last year Bromley decided 2,171 applications which is well above the national average of 988. The approval rate was 75% (slightly below the national average of 88%) and 66% of applications were decided on time, (significantly above the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Bromley performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Significantly, 51.0% of Bromley is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to very high levels of scrutiny.
Development within the Green Belt surrounding London is highly sensitive and politically contentious. The Green Belt around Orpington and Chislehurst restricts growth to preserve countryside and buffer settlements from London.
In our experience, one of the top reasons poorly conceived Green Belt proposals are refused is causing 'harm to openness'. We can lower the risk of refusal with site-specific guidance. Contact us here.
You can also check whether your land is within the Green Belt using our interactive Green Belt map.
Alongside acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We advise on and prepare planning applications across a range of development types, including:
Creative architectural design is often what secures Planning Permission where standard approaches fall short. Tell us about your project.
Bromley in South East London includes Bromley, Beckenham, and Orpington. About 51% of the borough is Green Belt, creating a balance between suburban growth and open countryside protection. Planning projects often require careful design to respect local heritage.
In the last year Bromley decided 2,171 applications which is well above the national average of 988. The approval rate was 75% (slightly below the national average of 88%) and 66% of applications were decided on time, (significantly above the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Bromley performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Significantly, 51.0% of Bromley is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to very high levels of scrutiny.
Development within the Green Belt surrounding London is highly sensitive and politically contentious. The Green Belt around Orpington and Chislehurst restricts growth to preserve countryside and buffer settlements from London.
In our experience, one of the top reasons poorly conceived Green Belt proposals are refused is causing 'harm to openness'. We can lower the risk of refusal with site-specific guidance. Contact us here.
You can also check whether your land is within the Green Belt using our interactive Green Belt map.
Alongside acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We advise on and prepare planning applications across a range of development types, including:
Creative architectural design is often what secures Planning Permission where standard approaches fall short. Tell us about your project.
