Validation process

We aim to process applications within 3 to 5 working days but this may take longer during busier periods.

We create a file and allocate an application number. This number is your planning application reference and should be quoted whenever you contact us about the application.
The application is allocated to a validation officer.
Once allocated the planning administrator will undertake validation screening to make sure that the application meets national and local validation requirements.

The validation team process the application and send you an acknowledgment via email and a separate email may be sent with a site notice to display where applicable.
The validation team generate and send a list of neighbour letters to notify of the development to adjoining/immediate neighbours in the post.
A number of statutory external and internal consultees are contacted for their comments on the application e.g. Thames Water, Conservation officers, Environment Agency.
The application is available then on the Public Register.
It is then given to the planning officer for assessment and to make a recommendation. It is not possible to keep applicants informed of the progress with an application and we are unable to negotiate or meet to discuss the application generally. We will contact you if we require anything specific to enable determination of the application and you are able to track progress of an application on the website.

You will receive an email or letter stating the reasons it is invalid.
The application is then suspended until the requested information is received.
Information required to address invalid reasons must not be submitted via the planning portal as we are unable to retrieve this information. It must be submitted via email to planning.admin@bromley.gov.uk.
The time limit for suspending the application is 21 days. After this period, the application is withdrawn and this is confirmed by email.
Once an application has been withdrawn, you will need to submit a new application.