There are 47 conservation areas in Bromley. The council has designed each one because of its special architectural or historic interest. Designation aims to protect an areas character and appearance by managing change in a sympathetic way. This is done through town planning legislation and the Local Plan (PDF - 8.11 MB) (Policies 41,42 and 43).
As conservation areas are designated under different legislation to the Local Plan, they can be created or amended during the life of the plan, consequently not all such areas are listed in Appendix 10.16 List of Conservation Areas of the Local Plan interactive document.
The council has adopted guidance for various conservation areas to help define the special architectural and historic interest of these areas and to clarify why they merits 'designation'.
Adoption of Conservation Area Appraisals and Management Plans, June 2025
On 25 June 2025, the London Borough of Bromley adopted Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan documents for the following conservation areas:
• Shortlands Village (PDF - 1.63 MB)
• Bromley Town Centre (PDF - 1.58 MB)
• The Covert (PDF - 1.36 MB)
• The Thrifts (PDF - 1.33 MB)
• Chislehurst Road (PDF - 1.46 MB)
The documents provide detailed statements of character and appearance for the conservation areas, setting out the reasons for designation along with a management plan for their conservation. The documents are relevant to development proposals and enhancement works in the areas they cover.
Planning applications
There are some additional planning controls in conservation areas, including additional protection for trees. Guidance documents have been prepared for all of Bromley’s conservation areas to assist residents and developers. Find out more about making a planning application.
Conservation areas, listed and locally listed building locations
You can check whether your property is listed or locally listed and if it lies within a conservation area using our interactive map.
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