We are in the early stage of the project, carrying out engagement with community members to develop proposals that reflect local views. Below is an indicative timeline for the engagement and planning process. We will be keeping you up to date as the project progresses.
- Summer 2024: Early engagement and conversations through one-to-one meetings and walk and talks with local residents and key stakeholders
- Winter 2024: Sharing key principles with the community through public exhibitions and carrying out a workshop on the public realm.
- Early 2025: Sharing developing proposals with the community through public exhibitions, following feedback from conversations, workshops and exhibition
- 2025: Final designs shared ahead of planning submission
- 2025: The project aims to submit a planning application in 2025.
Applications for more than 150 homes must be referred to the Mayor of London for his consideration. This application will be referrable to him.
The site was first allocated for development in the Bromley Unitary Development Plan adopted in July 2006. The 2019 Local Plan retains the allocation as part of site 2, “Bromley North Gateway” which in its entirety is anticipated to deliver 525 homes. The October 2023 Town Centre Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) provides further guidance including to increase permeability with publicly accessible connections through the site, incorporation of green infrastructure and exemplary design quality reflecting the local context.
We are still in the very early stages of developing proposals and are not yet able to provide an indication of the number of homes that will be delivered.
We are at an early stage of design development, establishing key principles such as the location and layout of buildings and key access points. As the proposals progress, we will be able to share information about scale and height. The heights will be worked up as we develop our proposals and will reflect the guidance in the SPD. We will undertake daylight and sunlight and other assessments to ensure that any impacts are acceptable.
New pedestrian routes and connections
The site is currently tarmacked and unattractive, offering little to the local community. The development will open up the site, creating new safe routes through it, with extensive public realm and landscaping. The development will be a better neighbour to the surrounding streets and council’s development and will provide a better setting for the listed Bromley North station.
Green space
The development will include new green space, with new public areas including community gardens for people to meet and socialise. These spaces will add to nature and biodiversity on the site, as well as offer different spaces for residents and the wider community to enjoy. It is anticipated that a third of the new development will be landscaped public realm.
Community space
We envisage that there will be community and commercial space on the ground floor to provide animation and activity and public benefit.
Sustainability and biodiversity
The development will provide new public realm, green infrastructure and enhanced biodiversity. The addition of green infrastructure into the public realm and movement network which will support rainwater management, reducing exposure to air pollution and increasing biodiversity.
Delivery of new homes and affordable homes
Bromley needs more housing, and this site will contribute to the delivery of new homes including affordable homes (the number of which will be determined as the proposals progress).
Improved walking routes
The development will improve pedestrian access with new connections, better permeability, and a more navigable environment. The project will also enhance the setting of Bromley North Station and create safer, well-lit routes for the community.
Public transport/bus facility
The TfL facility will be relocated to the north of the site along the railway. This will open up the site and enables the delivery of new pedestrian routes and public realm, including community gardens in the centre of the site. By concentrating the transport uses in this area it will minimise the impact on the local community and the new development will provide a shield from the railway line. Half the new stands will be located along the railway line. This move is supported by Network Rail and TfL.
Why can’t you get rid of the bus stands
The facility is an important part of TfL’s south London network, and they have a lease on the site for over 100 years. TfL are supportive of development and are prepared to move their facility on the site, but it must be re-provided.
Does your development include Northside House
Northside House has a complex ownership structure with a number of long leases. It is not possible to include it within our masterplan, but it is part of the council’s allocation, and it is hoped that it will be redeveloped in due course.
Car parking for the station and Northside House
Station car parking will be re-provided on the site. This will be reduced but will still meet the current demand for spaces at peak times. The reduction in parking is part of a strategy to prioritise public realm improvements and a more sustainable development. There will also be a reduction in parking for Northside House. Spaces for blue badge users will be provided on the ground level, and the rest in a new basement.
New resident parking
In line with planning policy, the development will be largely car-free, with parking limited to blue badge spaces for disabled residents. This approach reflects the site's town centre location, accessibility and proximity to public transport.
The development proposals will minimise carbon emissions through energy efficient buildings that utilise renewable energy, incorporate green infrastructure into the public realm and support rainwater management, reduce exposure to air pollution and increase biodiversity.
Supporting existing services
The development will be carefully planned to ensure it integrates well with existing public facilities and transport, including Bromley North Station. The proposal includes enhancements to the TfL facility and public realm improvements to support the community's needs.
Contributing to local infrastructure and services
The development will contribute to the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), which is a on new developments to help fund the infrastructure needed to support these developments. This can include things like roads, schools, parks, and other public services that may be required due to the increased demand from new homes or commercial properties. Bromley Council will work to understand what improvements need to be made to local infrastructure to ensure that the development does not impact local needs and services.
As part of the planning application a construction management plan will be submitted. This will be discussed with the community later in the process.