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Bexley planning applications
3,762 applications. 89% approved. 56 days to decide.
As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 3,762 planning applications from Bexley. 1,039 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 89% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Latest applications
Data to July 2026
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26/01491/FUL Awaiting decision
87 Upper Wickham Lane Welling Kent DA16 3AG
Retention of rear refrigeration unit and erection of a single storey over unit and a single storey detached outbuilding.
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26/01493/GPDE Awaiting decision
24 Bellring Close Belvedere Kent DA17 6LP
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 3.45 metres, and for which the height of the eaves would be 3.00 metres.
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26/01490/FUL Awaiting decision
68 Old Farm Avenue Sidcup Kent DA15 8AH
Erection of a first floor side and rear extension and a single storey rear extension, following demolition of existing conservatory.
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26/01484/FUL Awaiting decision
20 Albany Close Bexley Kent DA5 3ES
Erection of a single storey side extension following demolition of existing garage.
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26/01482/FUL Awaiting decision
13 Bowness Road Bexleyheath Kent DA7 5AA
Erection of a single storey rear extension including alterations to side fenestration.
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25/02288/FUL01 Awaiting decision
51 Blackfen Road Sidcup Kent DA15 8QB
Application to approve details of conditions 4 (Materials), 5 (Sustainable Design), 6 (Drainage), 8 (Noise), 9 (Soft Landscaping), 12 (Refuse), 13 (Cycle), 14 (Parking), 15 (External Lighting) and 16 (Vehicle Charging) pursuant to application 25/02288/FUL for demolition of existing dwelling and erection of three-storey building to provide 6 self contained residential units along with associated parking and refuse and cycle stores following demolition of existing dwelling.
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26/01483/FUL Awaiting decision
50 Boundary Road Sidcup Kent DA15 8ST
Erection of a part one/part two rear and side extension following demolition of existing garage and erection of a detached outbuilding in rear garden.
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26/01488/T Awaiting decision
66 - 70 Bourne Road Bexley Kent DA5 1LU
Works to one Robinia Tree protected by a Tree Preservation Order - reduce height by up to 2M.
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25/01614/FUL01 Awaiting decision
39A Bellegrove Road Welling Kent DA16 3PB
Application to approve details of condition 4 (Construction Management Plan) pursuant to application 25/01614/FUL for Erection of a second floor to existing building, erection of a three storey rear extension and conversion of first floor to accommodate four self-contained residential units including alterations to rear fenestration.
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26/01476/FUL Awaiting decision
10 Welbeck Avenue Sidcup Kent DA15 9BU
Erection of a part one/part two storey rear extension and detached garage follwing demolition of existing conervatory and garage.
Recent decisions
Data to July 2026
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26/00964/FUL Granted
78B Hatherley Road Sidcup Kent DA14 4AJ
Retrospective change of use of ground floor unit from office, storage of builders materials and manufacturing (Sui Generis) use to Food and Drink - Restaurant/cafes (Class E(b)).
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26/01296/GPDOT Granted
Telecommunications Base Station Old Road Dartford Bexley Greater London DA1 4DR
Prior approval for the removal 4 no. antenna and replacement of 2 no. antenna and ancillary radio equipment at existing site and ancillary development thereto.
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26/01083/T Granted
Prospero House Essenden Road Belvedere Kent
Works to various trees protected by a Tree Preservation Order
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26/01097/FUL Granted
26 Maple Leaf Drive Sidcup Kent DA15 8WA
Erection of a part one/part two storey rear extension, following demolition of existing rear conservatory/covered structure.
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26/01177/GPDE Granted
18 Murchison Avenue Bexley Kent DA5 3LJ
The erection of a single storey rear extension, which in total (including previous enlargements) would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 5.00 metres, for which the maximum height would be 3.90 metres, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.90 metres.
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26/00220/FUL Granted
28 Granville Road Sidcup Kent DA14 4BX
Conversion of roof space involving alterations to existing roofline to provide a rear dormer extension to existing building.
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26/00544/FUL Granted
60 Welling Way Welling Kent DA16 2RT
Erection of a detached single storey outbuilding in rear garden following demolition of existing rear shed.
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26/00817/FUL Granted
18 Upperton Road Sidcup Kent DA14 6AT
Erection of a single storey side/rear extension and raised terrace extension following demolition of existing rear extension.
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26/00863/FUL Granted
79 Bexley High Street Bexley Kent DA5 1JX
Replacement of shop front.
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26/00903/FUL Granted
225 Blackfen Road Sidcup Kent DA15 8PR
Erection of a single storey rear extention following demoliton of existing detached garage.
The full record
Decisions between 2002 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 2,945 decisions from Bexley between 2002 and 2026, part of 3,762 applications on record. Over that period 88% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 2,427 granted against 317 refused. The busiest single year was 2018, with 1,331 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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02/01884/FUL Refused
53 Wansunt Road Bexley Kent DA5 2DH
Part one/part two storey side/rear extension, conservatory and formation of pitched roof over existing flat roofed extension
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12/01881/FUL Granted
Knapman & Sons (Builders) Ltd 139 North Cray Road Sidcup Kent DA14 5HE
Demolition of existing units and erection of two detached single storey office units.
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13/01371/FUL Granted
217 Upton Road South Bexley Kent DA5 1RG
Single storey rear extension and incorporating conversion of garage to a habitable room.
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13/01394/FUL Granted
35 Burr Close Bexleyheath Kent DA7 4LD
Replacement of double glazed window with french double doors in the rear elevation.
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13/01657/GPDE Granted
140 Bladindon Drive Bexley Kent DA5 3BW
The erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6 metres, for which the maximum height would be 3.5 metres, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.9 metres.
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13/01539/FUL Granted
10 Stephen Road Bexleyheath Kent DA7 6EE
Erection of a detached building in rear garden.
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13/01413/FUL Granted
8 Blenheim Road Sidcup Kent DA15 9AU
Single storey rear extension
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13/01702/FUL Granted
25 Mayfair Avenue Bexleyheath Kent DA7 4TN
Single storey side/rear extension.
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13/01651/FUL Granted
50 Gloucester Avenue Welling Kent DA16 2LJ
Part one/part two storey side/front and rear extension.
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13/01667/FUL Granted
68 Wren Road Sidcup Kent DA14 4NF
Part 1/Part 2 storey side and rear extension
Decision speed
12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 636 61%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 324 31%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 79 8%
Common questions
How many planning applications does Bexley decide?
In the 12 months to July 2026, Bexley decided 1039 planning applications. 89% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Bexley?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 56 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Bexley decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 1039 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 61% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 92% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Bexley decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 2945 decisions from Bexley between 2002 and 2026, out of 3,762 applications on record. Across that whole period 88% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Bexley?
March 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 2026, with 210 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Cite these figures
Bexley: 3,762 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 1,039 decided, 89% approved, median 56 days to a decision. 1,840 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2002 and 2026: 2,945 in total, 88% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.