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London Borough of Bexley
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for London Borough of Bexley. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates1,515Searchable applications
0Recorded as pending
90%Approval rate · 1,040 approved or refused records
104Refused applications
936 approved · 104 refused · 19 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 17 Mar 2021 to 24 Sept 2026. Most recent record check: 28 Sept 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning information Planning and building controlLocal plan Planning Policy and GuidancePre-application advice What we can advise you onArticle 4 directions Planning Policy and Guidance
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
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Conservation areas31 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection
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More application records
- With Case Officer23/03414/FULM04
Application to approve details of conditions 4 (Land Contamination) and 9 (Surface Water) pursuant to application 23/03414/FULM for Redevelopment of site to include the retention, refurbishment and conversion of the former Bexley Maternity Hospital and the erection of new buildings to provide a residential development of 121 new dwellings comprising 21 x 1 bed, 60 x 2 bed, and 32 x 3 bed flats, and 8 x 3 bed dwellinghouses with vehicular access from Erith Road, and associated public realm, landscaping, amenity space, parking, servicing, and refuse/recycling storage.
Land At Bursted Woods Erith Road Bexleyheath Kent DA7 6HZ
Received 31 Jul 2026 - With Case Officer26/01506/LDCE
Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) for the Change of Use from Residential Dwelling (Class C3) to Supported Housing (Class C3b) for a maximum of 4 adults and 1 staff.
57A Pembroke Road Erith Kent DA8 1BY
Received 31 Jul 2026 - With Case Officer23/03414/FULM03
Application to approve details of conditions 10 (CMLP), 42 (DEMP), 43 (CEMP), 44 (Bat Emergence Surveys), 45 (Tree Protection), 46 (Arboricultural Method Statement), 47 (LEMP), 48 (Bird and Bat Boxes) and 49 (DMLP) pursuant to application 23/03414/FULM for Redevelopment of site to include the retention, refurbishment and conversion of the former Bexley Maternity Hospital and the erection of new buildings to provide a residential development of 121 new dwellings comprising 21 x 1 bed, 60 x 2 bed, and 32 x 3 bed flats, and 8 x 3 bed dwellinghouses with vehicular access from Erith Road, and associated public realm, landscaping, amenity space, parking, servicing, and refuse/recycling storage.
Land At Bursted Woods Erith Road Bexleyheath Kent DA7 6HZ
Received 31 Jul 2026 - With Case Officer26/01508/FUL
Erection of two-storey rear extensions to both properties following demolition of the existing rear conservatories and erection of detached outbuilding and alterations to front driveway at No 98.
96 - 98 Green Walk Crayford Dartford Kent DA1 4JL
Received 31 Jul 2026 - Granted with Conditions26/01509/FUL
Conversion of roof space involving alterations to existing roofline, including a hip to gable enlargement, a rear dormer extension with two Juliet Balconies and window to flank rooflsope/rooflights to front roofslope.
72 Barnehurst Avenue Bexleyheath Kent DA7 6QB
Received 31 Jul 2026 - With Case Officer20/00775/OUTM55
Application to approval of details relating to condition 23 (Secure By Design) pursuant to application 20/00775/OUTM for Hybrid planning application for the phased development of up to a total of 249 residential dwellings (use class C3) with associated works including informal and formal open space, pedestrian and cycle infrastructure, car and cycle parking (only access to be considered) and with detailed submission for parcel 3a with associated works including parking and landscaping.
Erith Quarry Fraser Road Erith
Received 31 Jul 2026 - With Case Officer26/01511/FUL
Change of use from Dwellinghouse (Class C3) to Residential Children's Care Home (Class C2) for up to 3 children and 2 staff members.
190 Parkside Avenue Bexleyheath Kent DA7 6NW
Received 3 Aug 2026 - With Case Officer26/01512/FUL
Erection of a single storey rear extension and raised decking, steps and balustrade.
11 Yew Tree Close Welling Kent DA16 3BY
Received 3 Aug 2026 - Withdrawn25/02195/FULMIN
Non material amendment to remove one air/vac bay; reorientation of the GRP substation enclosure and plant room; relocation of the GRP meter enclosure; removal of the proposed fencing and existing recycling area; installation of a locker hub and lighting columns; and erection of new fencing along the northern site boundary of approved application 25/02195/FUL which allowed the erection of a single storey plant room and sub-station enclosure, installation of electric vehicle charging zone, jet wash and LV panel.
Car Park Adjacent Morrisons 1 Jenner Close Sidcup Kent DA14 6BF
Received 3 Aug 2026 - With Case Officer26/01514/FUL
Retention of lower-ground storage building at rear with roof decking to provide raised platform with balustrade, following demolition of outbuilding and retention of extended rear patio steps.
33 Rectory Close Crayford Dartford Kent DA1 4RP
Received 3 Aug 2026 - Decided26/01515/GPDE
The erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.00 metres, for which the maximum height would be 3.50 metres, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.40 metres.
187 Bridge Road Erith Kent DA8 2HS
Received 3 Aug 2026 - With Case Officer26/01516/FUL
Erection of a single storey rear / side extension following demolition of existing conservatory.
133 Walton Road Sidcup Kent DA14 4LL
Received 3 Aug 2026 - With Case Officer26/01517/LDCP
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the use of a single storey detached outbuilding in rear garden for tattooing.
66 Old Farm Avenue Sidcup Kent DA15 8AH
Received 3 Aug 2026 - With Case Officer26/01518/FUL
Erection of a two storey side extension and part one/part two storey rear extension.
305 Gipsy Road Welling Kent DA16 1JA
Received 3 Aug 2026 - With Case Officer20/00775/OUTM2711
Application to approve details of condition 4 (Balcony Screening) pursuant to application 20/00775/OUTM27 for Details of Reserved Matters being access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for Parcel 9 to provide 60 residential dwellings and associated works including internal road network and associated highway works, landscaping, car and cycle parking together with associated works pursuant to planning permission 20/00775/OUTM.
Erith Quarry Site - Parcel 9 Fraser Road Erith Kent
Received 3 Aug 2026 - With Case Officer26/01520/FUL
Erection of a part one/part two storey rear extension including steps to the rear and alteration to side fenestration.
18 Emes Road Erith Kent DA8 3EL
Received 3 Aug 2026 - Decided26/01521/S211
Works to various trees within the Old Bexley (1971) Conservation Area.
1 North Cray Road Bexley Kent DA5 3LY
Received 3 Aug 2026 - With Case Officer26/01522/FUL
Relocation of entrance door, erection of a canopy over entrance door and erection of refuse storage enclosure.
2 Tanyard Lane Bexley Kent DA5 1AH
Received 3 Aug 2026 - With Case Officer26/01523/FUL
Change of Use of rear ground floor from Commercial Building (Class E) to Residential Dwelling (Class C3) and erection of a single storey rear extension including alterations to side fenestrations.
289 Broadway Bexleyheath Kent DA6 8DG
Received 4 Aug 2026 - With Case Officer26/01524/FUL
Erection of a part one/part two storey side / rear extension including alterations to side fenestration.
291 Burnt Oak Lane Sidcup Kent DA15 8LS
Received 4 Aug 2026 - With Case Officer26/01525/FUL
Erection of a detached single storey outbuilding in rear garden following demolition of existing shed.
12 Churchfield Road Welling Kent DA16 2AA
Received 4 Aug 2026 - Decided26/01526/GPDE
The erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6.00 metres, for which the maximum height would be 3.63 metres, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.54 metres.
3 Elmstead Road Erith Kent DA8 3JA
Received 4 Aug 2026 - Granted with Conditions26/01527/FUL
Erection of a single storey rear / side extension following demolition of existing rear extension and garage.
104 Welling Way Welling Kent DA16 2RR
Received 4 Aug 2026 - With Case Officer18/01543/FUL04
Application to approve details of condition 13 (Delivery and Servicing Plan) and 15 (Travel Plan) pursuant to application 18/01543/FUL for Part one/part two storey rear extension, new shopfront and alterations to roofline to form a second floor to provide one ground floor retail unit (Class A1) and 3 x 2 bed flats above with associated parking.
19 - 21 Blackfen Road Sidcup Kent DA15 8QD
Received 5 Aug 2026
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for London Borough of Bexley, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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