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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936 approved · 104 refused · 19 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
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More application records
- With Case Officer26/00244/FUL01
Application to approve details of condition 6 (Cycle Storage) pursuant to application 26/00244/FUL for subdivision of existing unit into commercial unit (Class E) at front and self-contained residential unit (Class C3) at rear, involving the erection a single storey rear extension, following demolition of existing extension. Creation of new side access and parking, cycle and refuse storage to rear. Alterations to existing fenestrations.
15 Church Road Bexleyheath Kent DA7 4DD
Received 5 Aug 2026 - With Case Officer26/01531/FUL
Erection of a detached two storey dwelling with nine self-contained residential apartments together with associated access, parking, landscape and servicing works following demolition of the existing building.
Erith Working Mens Club Valley Road Erith Kent DA8 1BT
Received 5 Aug 2026 - With Case Officer26/01532/FUL
Erection of a part one/part two storey rear and side extension and front porch. Conversion of roof space involving alterations to existing roofline, including a dormer extension at rear, and rooflights to front roofslope.
18 Murchison Avenue Bexley Kent DA5 3LJ
Received 5 Aug 2026 - With Case Officer23/03161/FUL01
Application to approve details of condition 3 (Sustainable Drainage System) and 4 (Demolition) pursuant to application 23/03161/FUL for Construction of a new water pumping station and associated works.
Bexley Pumping Station Riverside Road Sidcup Kent DA14 4PT
Received 6 Aug 2026 - Refused26/01534/GPDE
The erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 5.00 metres, for which the maximum height would be 3.00 metres, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.85 metres.
80 Chester Road Sidcup Kent DA15 8SH
Received 6 Aug 2026 - With Case Officer26/01535/FUL
Erection of first floor rear extension and alterations to existing roofline, including a hip to gable enlargement and rooflight to front roofslope.
52 Corbylands Road Sidcup Kent DA15 8JG
Received 6 Aug 2026 - With Case Officer26/01536/FUL
Erection of a first floor side extension and single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory.
74 The Drive Bexley Kent DA5 3BZ
Received 6 Aug 2026 - With Case Officer26/01537/FUL
Change of use of first floor unit from Mixed Use Class F1(a) and Class E to Place of Worship Class F1(f) along with additional door and staircase to ground floor unit and provision of cycle storage at front.
51A Upper Wickham Lane Welling Kent DA16 3AD
Received 6 Aug 2026 - With Case Officer26/01538/LDCE
Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) for conversion of existing dwelling to two self contained flats.
77 Cross Street Erith Kent DA8 1RB
Received 7 Aug 2026 - With Case Officer26/01539/FUL
Change of use from House of Multiple Occupation (Class C4) to Larger House of Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis) for up to 8 occupants, with associated refuse storage and cycle parking and conversion of roof space involving alterations to existing roofline, including a dormer extension at rear and rooflights to front roofslope.
17 Park Crescent Erith Kent DA8 3DF
Received 7 Aug 2026 - With Case Officer26/01540/FUL
Erection of a three storey building for a mixed use comprising commercial unit at ground floor with 7 self-contained residential flats above with associated cycle and bin storage following demolition of existing buildings to front of site.
60 - 64 Sidcup High Street Sidcup Kent DA14 6EJ
Received 7 Aug 2026 - With Case Officer26/01541/T
Works to various trees with Tree Preservation Order.
Abbotsleigh Mews Old Farm Road East Sidcup Kent DA15 8AY
Received 7 Aug 2026 - With Case Officer26/01542/FUL
Erection of single storey front and a single storey rear extension and conversion of garage to habitable room.
73 Longmead Drive Sidcup Kent DA14 4NY
Received 7 Aug 2026 - With Case Officer26/01543/FUL
Single storey rear extension.
34 Abbotts Walk Bexleyheath Kent DA7 5RJ
Received 7 Aug 2026 - Decided26/01545/ALA
Neighbouring borough consultation for: The Refurbishment,reconfiguration and construction of a two storey side extension to the existing public house as well as the implementation of a new side pub garden and ancillary internal coffee kiosk together with the construction of a new 7 storey mixed use building to the rear comprising 137sqm officespace (Use Class E) and hotel reception, bar and restaurant at ground floor level with 132 hotel rooms above (Use Class C1), hard and soft landscaping and associated external alterations.
London Borough Of Greenwich Abbey Arms 31 Wilton Road London SE2 9RH
Received 10 Aug 2026 - Granted23/02206/FULMIN
Non material amendment for the erection of 5 x 1 bed 2 person flats of approved application 23/02206/FUL which allowed the erection of additional storey to provide 3 x 2 bed and 2 x 1 bed flats.
1 - 29 Redbourne Drive London SE28 8RZ
Received 10 Aug 2026 - With Case Officer26/01547/FUL
Replacement windows/doors to rear/side fenestration.
6 Pointer Close London SE28 8PN
Received 10 Aug 2026 - Granted with Conditions26/01548/LDCP
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the change of use from use class E(a) to use class E(d) 24 hr Gym.
35 - 37 Sidcup High Street Sidcup Kent DA14 6ED
Received 10 Aug 2026 - With Case Officer26/01549/LDCP
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the change of use from offices/administration (Class E(g)(i)) to artist studios and 2 x live/work ancillary units for guardian caretakers (Class E(g)(ii)).
Erith Town Hall Walnut Tree Road Erith Kent DA8 1TL
Received 10 Aug 2026 - With Case Officer26/01550/FUL
Retention of single storey front/side/rear extension following demolition of conservatory.
1 Grazeley Close Bexleyheath Kent DA6 7QF
Received 10 Aug 2026 - With Case Officer26/01551/FUL
Retention of four detached single storey outbuildings together with a lightweight roof structure covering the remainder of the rear service yard.
273 Main Road Sidcup Kent DA14 6QL
Received 10 Aug 2026 - With Case Officer26/01552/LDCP
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the change of use from a dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a Residential Institution (Class C2) for up to 3 children.
23 Orchard Road Belvedere Kent DA17 5BP
Received 10 Aug 2026 - With Case Officer26/01030/FULMIN
Non material amendment to remove rear extension of approved application 26/01030/FUL which allowed the 'Erection of a first floor side extension, single storey rear extension and conversion of garage to habitable room'.
34 Elmcroft Avenue Sidcup Kent DA15 8NN
Received 10 Aug 2026 - With Case Officer26/01554/FUL
Single storey rear extension and conversion of garage to habitable space.
88 Martens Avenue Bexleyheath Kent DA7 6AN
Received 10 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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