Biggin Hill's first development took place in the early years of the 20th century, when plots were sold, typically, at £10 each, and pioneering new residents built their new homes.

Development was unregulated and the new homes were often built of flimsy materials; a product of the difficulty of transporting to such a hilly and remote location, and of the builders' lack of resources.

The bungalow on the left is typical. Also typical is the unmade road, a characteristic of the area not tackled until the 1970s when the area became subject to systematic planning guidance.

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