Inventory Site Record

Broomhill Common is old commonland, registered under the Commons Preservation Act of 1965. Broom Hill Common Local Open Space has been used for public recreation since at least 1910.

Previous / Other name:

Broomhill Common

Site location:

Broomhill Road, Orpington

Postcode:

BR6 0HB

What 3 Words:

fall.steps.fairly

Type of site:

Public Open Land

Borough:

Bromley

Open to public?

Yes

Opening times:

unrestricted

Special conditions:

Facilities:

Events:

Public transport:

Rail: Orpington then walk

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Research updated:

01/12/2006

Last minor changes:

19/07/2023

Please check with the site owner or manager for latest news. www.bromley.gov.uk

The site is now managed by idverde UK, which in June 2015 was contracted by Bromley Council for the management of the borough's parks, green spaces and countryside service, a relationship that was extended in April 2019 for a further 16 years. 

Sources consulted:

An A to Z of Bromley's Parks, Local Open Space and Woodlands, LB Bromley, ?2007

Grid ref:

TQ461667 (546086,166724)

Size in hectares:

1.75 (0.71 registered common)

Site ownership:

LB Bromley

Site management:

idverde

Date(s):

Designer(s):

Listed structures:

None

On National Heritage List for England (NHLE), Parks & Gardens:

No

Registered common or village green on Commons Registration Act 1965:

Yes: Common (CL87)

Protected under London Squares Preservation Act 1931:

No

Local Authority Data

The information below is taken from the relevant Local Authority's planning legislation, which was correct at the time of research but may have been amended in the interim. Please check with the Local Authority for latest planning information.

On Local List:

No

In Conservation Area:

Yes

Conservation Area name:

Broomhill, Orpington

Tree Preservation Order:

No

Nature Conservation Area:

No

Green Belt:

No

Metropolitan Open Land:

No

Special Policy Area:

Other LA designation:

Urban Open Space