Article 4 directions in Bromley
These remove specific permitted development rights in defined areas. Check whether your street is inside one before relying on the national limits.
London Borough of Bromley hasn’t published any Article 4 directions to the national planning data platform. That doesn’t mean there are none — check the council’s website (bromley.gov.uk).
From planning.data.gov.uk, Sep 2026. Councils publish at different levels of detail — confirm the scope of any direction with London Borough of Bromley.
Conservation areas
Each links to its own page: boundary map, what it changes, and the council’s appraisal.
What you can build in Bromley
The national limits for a semi-detached house with full permitted development rights. Inside a conservation area or Article 4 area, some of these need planning permission.
Getting a Lawful Development Certificate from London Borough of Bromley
Apply through the Planning Portal. Decisions usually take up to 8 weeks. Your report tells you whether you need one — and includes the drawings checklist.
London Borough of Bromley website ↗Nearby councils