PENCAT planning approval rate
PENCAT ward in Bromley has a 78.1% approval rate based on 1,288 planning decisions. Bromley overall: 79.8%.
Last updated: September 2026
78.1%
ward approval rate
1,288
Decisions
1,006
Approved
282
Refused
79.8%
Bromley average
PENCAT is broadly in line with the Bromley average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How PENCAT compares
PENCAT ward
78.1%
Bromley overall
79.8%
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Recent decisions in PENCAT
25/01166/FULL6
Erection of a single storey garden room to rear of garden · 04/07/2025
25/01746/FULL6
Rear dormer and outrigger to create loft conversion · 02/07/2025
25/01567/PLUD
Conversion of existing garage to habitable space, elevational alterations. LAWFU · 01/07/2025
25/01031/FULL1
Replacement of existing timber windows with double glazed uPVC windows to all fl · 01/07/2025
25/01428/FULL6
Demolition of rear conservatory, construction of single storey rear extension. · 10/06/2025
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✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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