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Architectural drawings in BR5

Orpington / Petts Wood — covered by Bromley Council. Fixed-fee planning, building regs, loft, extension and mansard drawings from £840.

BR5 at a glance

Primary area
Orpington / Petts Wood
Borough
Bromley
Planning authority
Bromley Council
Article 4 in force
No
Conservation areas (borough)
48
Quote turnaround
Same day
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Questions about BR5

BR5 planning FAQ

What borough is BR5?

BR5 primarily covers Orpington / Petts Wood in Bromley.

Do I need planning permission in BR5?

Decisions for BR5 are made by Bromley Council. Standard Permitted Development rules apply for most rear extensions and loft conversions on terraced and semi-detached houses, unless the property is in a conservation area, is listed, or sits under an Article 4 Direction. Article 4 in Bromley: No.

What does it cost to get drawings in BR5?

Fixed fees: Planning drawings from £840 (Essentials) or £1,750 (Complete). Loft from £1,225. Mansard from £1,575. Building regs from £950. We do not charge hourly. Free site survey across all BR5 addresses.

How long does a project take in BR5?

From first call to planning decision: typically 12–14 weeks. Site survey week 1, design weeks 2–3, validation 1–2 weeks, statutory 8-week determination. Bromley Council timelines align with the national norm.

What housing stock dominates BR5?

Orpington / Petts Wood in BR5 is characterised by the housing stock of Bromley — broadly large 1930s detached and semi-detached in chislehurst and bickley.

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