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Bexley planning applications

6,011 applications. 90% approved. 56 days to decide.

As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 6,011 planning applications from Bexley. 1,472 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 90% of clear-cut outcomes approved.

1,472
Decided 12 months to September 2026
2,240
New applications 12 months to September 2026
930
Awaiting decision

Bexley takes a median of 56 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.

All applications

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  • 26/01751/T Awaiting decision

    69 Erith Road Belvedere Kent DA17 6HF

    Works to one tree protected by a Tree Preservation Order.

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/00749/FULMIN Awaiting decision

    4 Ashbourne Avenue Bexleyheath Kent DA7 5NS

    Non material amendment to alter roof to part flat/part pitched roof of approved application 26/00749/FUL which allowed the Erection of a single storey wraparound extension following demolition of existing side extension and conservatory, conversion of roof space involving alterations to existing roofline, including a hip to gable enlargement, a rear dormer extension and two rooflights to front roofslope.

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • 26/01744/GPDOT Awaiting decision

    Sidcup Sports Club 49A Sydney Road Sidcup Kent DA14 6RA

    Notice of permitted development for the the replacement of 3no antennas on new support poles, the installation of 1no transmission dish fixed to the tower leg, the removal of 1no equipment cabinet, an internal upgrade of the existing cabinets and ancillary development there to.

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026 Telecoms
  • 26/01753/T Awaiting decision

    Kano The Park Sidcup Kent DA14 6AL

    5 Day Notice for Cedar Tree protected by a Tree Preservation Order.

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/01749/S211 Awaiting decision

    Park House 1 Chislehurst Road Sidcup Kent

    Works to fell x1 Chestnut and x2 Ash trees within a Conservation Area.

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/01746/FUL Awaiting decision

    Land Rear Of 6 And 7 Friars Walk London SE2 0PR

    Erection of two semi-detached two storey dwellings with loft conversion and refuse /cycle storage, parking to the front and electric vehicle charging pont and associated landscaping.

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01748/T Awaiting decision

    42 Elmbourne Drive Belvedere Kent DA17 6JF

    Works to a tree protected by a Tree Preservation Order.

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/01747/FUL Awaiting decision

    109 Old Farm Avenue Sidcup Kent DA15 8AJ

    Part one/part two storey side and rear extension.

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01754/FUL Awaiting decision

    4 Clive Avenue Crayford Dartford Kent DA1 3LD

    Erection of a single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory.

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01738/ADV Awaiting decision

    132 Park View Road Welling Kent DA16 1SJ

    Display of one externally illuminated totem sign.

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Advertising
  • 26/01739/FUL Awaiting decision

    18 Hurst Road Sidcup Kent DA15 9AA

    Erection of a single storey rear / side extension.

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01734/FUL Awaiting decision

    39 Merewood Road Bexleyheath Kent DA7 6PF

    Erection of part one/part two storey side/rear extension.

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01737/LDCP Awaiting decision

    8 Haven Close Sidcup Kent DA14 5DY

    Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the conversion of roof space involving alterations to existing roofline, a rear dormer extension and rooflights to front roofslope.

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/01733/FUL Awaiting decision

    49 Mayplace Road East Bexleyheath Kent DA7 6EA

    Single storey rear extension.

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01735/FUL Awaiting decision

    102 Birchwood Avenue Sidcup Kent DA14 4JU

    Erection of a single storey side/rear extension.

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01736/GPDE Awaiting decision

    8 Haven Close Sidcup Kent DA14 5DY

    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 3.00 metres, and for which the height of the eaves would be 3.00 metres.

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • 26/01741/GPDOT Awaiting decision

    Telecommunications Mast At Junction King Harolds Way And Bedonwell Road Belvedere Kent

    Prior approval for removal of the existing 8.5m high Phase 4 monopole and replacement with the proposed 20m high Phase 7 pole with wraparound cabinet Removal of existing 3no. antennas and replace with 9no. antennas on Phase 7 pole Removal of 1no. GPS node and replace with 1no. GPS on top of Phase 7 pole Remove existing 1no. cabinet and installation of 1no. cabinets Installation of ancillary equipment and associated steelwork

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Telecoms
  • 26/01729/FUL Awaiting decision

    1 Lynsted Close Bexleyheath Kent DA6 7PR

    Conversion of existing garage to habitable space.

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01730/LDCP Awaiting decision

    3 Garden Avenue Bexleyheath Kent DA7 4LH

    Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the erection of a mobile home ancillary to the main dwelling.

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/01725/LDCP Decided

    35 Cavendish Avenue Welling Kent DA16 2EP

    Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the conversion of roof space including hip to gable enlargement, rear dormer extension, rooflights to front roof slope and removal of chimney.

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026
  • 25/00517/FUL01 Awaiting decision

    57 Standard Road Bexleyheath Kent DA6 8DR

    Application to approve details of condition 4 (Cycle Parking) and 5 (Refuse and Recycling) and 6 (Sound installation) and 7 (sustainable Design) and 8 (Water Efficiency) and 9 (Fire Safety) and 10 (Boundary Treatments) pursuant to application 25/00517/FUL for Single storey rear extension and first floor rear extension and conversion of dwelling to provide 2 self contained residential units

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026
  • 26/01728/FUL Awaiting decision

    30 Faraday Avenue Sidcup Kent DA14 4JF

    Erection of a detached garden room at rear following demolition of existing detached garage.

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01713/FUL Awaiting decision

    12 Penhill Road Bexley Kent DA5 3EN

    Retention and completion of a detached single storey outbuilding in rear garden.

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 25/02305/FULM01 Awaiting decision

    91-101 Ballast Wharf West Street Erith Kent DA8 1AG

    Application to approve details of condition 31 (EV Charging) and 32 (London Plan 2021 Compliant secure) pursuant to application 25/02305/FULM for Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to vary condition 21 (BREEAM) of planning permission 20/02477/FULM for the Application for a minor material amendment to increase the overall building height by a maximum of 1.5m and for the removal of car stackers, reduce parking and increase cycle provision to parent permission 08/11096/FULM. The parent permission being for a re-development of site to provide 54 apartments comprising one two storey block and one six storey block of 15 x 1 bed, 28 x 2 bed and 11 x 3 bed apartments incorporating a raised podium containing 48 car parking spaces and plant room. Provision of one commercial retail unit and provision of 1625 square metres of amenity open space.

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/01721/FUL Awaiting decision

    26 Agaton Road London SE9 3RW

    Erection of a single storey rear extension.

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01720/GPDE Awaiting decision

    46 Olyffe Avenue Welling Kent DA16 3HZ

    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 2.90 metres, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.80 metres.

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026
  • 26/01719/FUL Awaiting decision

    100 Collindale Avenue Erith Kent DA8 1EE

    Erection of a single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory.

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01170/FULMIN Awaiting decision

    123 Burnt Oak Lane Sidcup Kent DA15 9DD

    Non material amendment to alter the skylight of approved application 26/01170/FUL which allowed the erection of a single storey side / rear extension following demolition of existing kitchen and detached garage.

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026
  • 26/01711/FUL Awaiting decision

    25 Castleton Avenue Bexleyheath Kent DA7 6QT

    Replacement of windows to front side and rear and doors to side and rear.

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 25/00429/FUL02 Awaiting decision

    37 Crescent Road Sidcup Kent DA15 7HN

    Application to approve details of condition 3 (Materials) pursuant to application 25/00429/FUL for erection of a detached two storey dwelling following demolition of existing house and new boundary wall.

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026
  • 26/01717/FUL Awaiting decision

    25 Leysdown Avenue Bexleyheath Kent DA7 6AZ

    Erection of a single storey rear extension.

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01718/LDCP Awaiting decision

    3 Lane End Bexleyheath Kent DA7 4LU

    Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the conversion of roof space involving alterations to existing roofline, including a rear dormer extension and four rooflights to front roofslope.

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026
  • 26/01714/FUL Awaiting decision

    104A Nuxley Road Belvedere Kent DA17 5LD

    Erection of a detached single storey dwelling with refuse/cycle storage and parking to the front following demolition of existing warehouse.

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01707/FUL Awaiting decision

    119 Crayford Road Crayford Dartford Kent DA1 4AS

    Formation of vehicular crossover.

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01710/LDCP Awaiting decision

    M F I Furniture Centre Ltd 2 Five Arches Business Estate Maidstone Road Sidcup Kent

    Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the Erection of Canopy at Front.

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026
  • 26/01706/FUL Awaiting decision

    Shaftesbury Court Selkirk Drive Erith Kent DA8 3QP

    Replacement of existing metal fencing to the site boundary with taller black galvanised steel bow top type fencing and gates.

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 16/01287/OUTM26 Awaiting decision

    Land At Binsey Walk Adjacent To Harrow Manorway London

    Application to approve details of condition 15 (Part D and E Block B Only) pursuant to application 16/01287/OUTM for Outline application for demolition of existing buildings and hard standing, residential development of up to 329 units and up to 1,050 sq metres of commercial floorspace (with flexible uses across classes A1 - A4 (retail, financial and professional services, café and restaurants) and B1a (office) and D1 (community uses) and D2 (Boat Club), with all matters reserved, and associated works including, informal and formal open space, internal road network; landscaping; car and cycle parking; waste storage.

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026
  • Land At Binsey Walk Adjacent To Harrow Manorway London

    Application for the partial discharge of Condition 7 (as amended by 16/01287/OUTM01MIN01) (M4(3) units) and Condition 8 (M4(2) units) in respect of Block B only pursuant to application 16/01287/OUTM01 for details of all reserved matters being landscaping, access, appearance, layout and scale in respect of the proposed development to comprise 329 residential units, informal and formal open space, internal road network; landscaping, car and cycle parking and waste storage pursuant to conditions 1(Details of reserved matters), 7(crossing facilities), 11(Visibility), 15a-c(land contamination, site investigation and remediation strategy), 18 (Flood Risk Assessment), (22 Surface Water Management), 43(Carbon emissions), 45(Waste Management Plan), 46(External Lighting Strategy) and 50(Energy strategy assessing feasibility of a site wide network) pursuant to outline planning permission 16/01287/OUTM. The parent permission being an outline application for demolition of existing buildings and hard standing, residential development of up to 329 units and up to 1,050 sq metres of commercial floorspace (with flexible uses across classes A1 - A4 (retail, financial and professional services, café and restaurants) and B1a (office) and D1 (community uses) and D2 (Boat Club), with all matters reserved, and associated works including, informal and formal open space, internal road network; landscaping; car and cycle parking; waste storage.

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026
  • 21/02043/FULM02 Awaiting decision

    Mill Meadow Bexley High Street Bexley Kent

    Application to approve details of conditions 6 (Landscape and Ecological Management Plan) and 8 (Ecology Mitigation, Management and Monitoring Strategy) pursuant to application 21/02043/FULM for renovation and extension of the existing stable block to provide changing rooms and pavilion facilities (Use Class F2(c)), renovation of existing shed to provide ancillary storage and office space and demolition of all other buildings, creation of an all-weather hockey pitch (Use Class F2(c)), together with associated car and cycle parking, landscaping and associated works.

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026
  • 16/01287/OUTM25 Awaiting decision

    Land At Binsey Walk Adjacent To Harrow Manorway London

    Application to approve details of condition 36 (G-Geoarchaeological Post-Excavation Assessment) pursuant to application 16/01287/OUTM for Outline application for demolition of existing buildings and hard standing, residential development of up to 329 units and up to 1,050 sq metres of commercial floorspace (with flexible uses across classes A1 - A4 (retail, financial and professional services, café and restaurants) and B1a (office) and D1 (community uses) and D2 (Boat Club), with all matters reserved, and associated works including, informal and formal open space, internal road network; landscaping; car and cycle parking; waste storage.

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026
  • 26/01694/FUL Awaiting decision

    57 Bascombe Grove Crayford Dartford Kent DA1 3RG

    Conversion of garage to habitable room.

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01691/FUL Awaiting decision

    5 Sundridge Avenue Welling Kent DA16 2SR

    Erection of a single storey side extension.

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01701/GPDE Awaiting decision

    23 Park Mead Sidcup Kent DA15 9PE

    The erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.10 metres, for which the maximum height would be 3.00 metres, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.70 metres.

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026
  • 26/01702/FUL Awaiting decision

    88 Haslemere Road Bexleyheath Kent DA7 4NF

    Erection of single storey rear extension with increased height of patio in rear garden.

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01695/FUL Awaiting decision

    36 Wrotham Road Welling Kent DA16 1LW

    Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to remove condition 4 (Garage) for the retention of conversion of garage to habitable room of planning permission Ref: 85/00454/FUL for the part one and two storey rear extension also single storey front extension incorporating porch and covered way.

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01698/FUL Awaiting decision

    17 Walton Road Sidcup Kent DA14 4LJ

    Erection of a single storey rear extension.

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01693/LDCP Awaiting decision

    26 Matfield Road Belvedere Kent DA17 6LT

    Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the conversion of roof space involving alterations to existing roofline, including a hip to gable enlargement, a rear dormer extension with Juliet balcony and rooflights to front roofslope.

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026
  • 26/01700/FUL Awaiting decision

    39 Sidcup High Street Sidcup Kent DA14 6ED

    Erection of a front extension to first floor, erection of an additional second floor to create 4 self contained residential dwellings retaining the commercial unit on the ground floor including alterations to the front/rear/side fenestrations.

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01697/FUL Awaiting decision

    2 - 4 Mayfair Avenue Bexleyheath Kent DA7 4TW

    Subdivision of a single dwellinghouse to recreate two semi-detached residential dwellings.

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01692/FUL Awaiting decision

    Sidcup Conservative Club Oxford Road Sidcup Kent DA14 6LW

    Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to vary condition 2 (Approved Drawings) to alter the roof structure of planning permission Ref: 25/01699/FUL for the replacement of existing bowling green with 2 Padel Tennis courts including canopy, surrounds, lighting and hard and soft landscaping.

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Full applications

Older applications, page 2 of 121

Recent decisions

Data to September 2026

  • Land At Binsey Walk Adjacent To Harrow Manorway London

    Application for the partial discharge of Condition 7 (as amended by 16/01287/OUTM01MIN01) (M4(3) units) and Condition 8 (M4(2) units) in respect of Block B only pursuant to application 16/01287/OUTM01 for details of all reserved matters being landscaping, access, appearance, layout and scale in respect of the proposed development to comprise 329 residential units, informal and formal open space, internal road network; landscaping, car and cycle parking and waste storage pursuant to conditions 1(Details of reserved matters), 7(crossing facilities), 11(Visibility), 15a-c(land contamination, site investigation and remediation strategy), 18 (Flood Risk Assessment), (22 Surface Water Management), 43(Carbon emissions), 45(Waste Management Plan), 46(External Lighting Strategy) and 50(Energy strategy assessing feasibility of a site wide network) pursuant to outline planning permission 16/01287/OUTM. The parent permission being an outline application for demolition of existing buildings and hard standing, residential development of up to 329 units and up to 1,050 sq metres of commercial floorspace (with flexible uses across classes A1 - A4 (retail, financial and professional services, café and restaurants) and B1a (office) and D1 (community uses) and D2 (Boat Club), with all matters reserved, and associated works including, informal and formal open space, internal road network; landscaping; car and cycle parking; waste storage.

    Decided 16 Sep 2026
  • 26/01545/ALA Decided

    London Borough Of Greenwich Abbey Arms 31 Wilton Road London SE2 9RH

    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 office space (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.

    Decided 16 Sep 2026
  • 26/01433/FUL Granted

    7 Birkbeck Road Sidcup Kent DA14 4DB

    Erection of a single storey rear extension.

    Decided 16 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01515/GPDE Granted

    187 Bridge Road Erith Kent DA8 2HS

    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.

    Decided 15 Sep 2026
  • 26/01487/GPDE Granted

    87 Pinewood Avenue Sidcup Kent DA15 8BB

    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 3.40 metres, and for which the height of the eaves would be 3.00 metres.

    Decided 15 Sep 2026
  • 26/01526/GPDE Granted

    3 Elmstead Road Erith Kent DA8 3JA

    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.

    Decided 15 Sep 2026
  • 26/01440/FUL Granted

    72 Barnehurst Avenue Bexleyheath Kent DA7 6QB

    Erection of a single storey rear extension including alterations to side fenestration, conversion of garage to habitable room following demolition of attached store.

    Decided 15 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01439/FUL Granted

    97B Woolwich Road London SE2 0DY

    Conversion of garage to habitable room.

    Decided 15 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01498/S211 Decided

    11B Lesney Park Road Erith Kent DA8 3DQ

    Works to a Cherry tree in Lesney Park Conservation Area.

    Decided 14 Sep 2026
  • 26/01521/S211 Decided

    1 North Cray Road Bexley Kent DA5 3LY

    Works to various trees within the Old Bexley (1971) Conservation Area.

    Decided 14 Sep 2026

The full record

Decisions between 2002 and 2026

PlanIndex holds 4,967 decisions from Bexley between 2002 and 2026, part of 6,011 applications on record. Over that period 89% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 4,099 granted against 525 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 1,586 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

  • 02/01905/FUL Granted

    4 Westfield Road Bexleyheath Kent DA7 6LS

    Conservatory

    Decided 15 Jul 2002 Full applications
  • 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

    Decided 23 Jul 2002 Full applications
  • 02/01886/FUL Granted

    5 Cloudesley Road Bexleyheath Kent DA7 5EP

    Single storey rear extensions.

    Decided 1 Aug 2002 Full applications
  • 02/02024/FUL Granted

    17 Dartford Road Bexley Kent DA5 2AY

    Single storey side/rear extension

    Decided 13 Aug 2002 Full applications
  • 02/02141/FUL Refused

    17 Eynswood Drive Sidcup Kent DA14 6JQ

    Part one/part two storey side extension incorporating garage.

    Decided 22 Aug 2002 Full applications
  • 02/02491/T Granted

    16 Larch Grove Sidcup Kent DA15 8WJ

    Felling four trees protected by Tree Preservation Order no 85/1584.

    Decided 13 Sep 2002 Trees
  • 11/01415/LDCP Granted

    27 Sandringham Drive Welling Kent DA16 3QU

    Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for alterations to existing roof incorporating formation of a gable end, a rear dormer window providing rooms in roofspace and two velux rooflights to front roof elevation.

    Decided 31 Oct 2011 Lawful development
  • 10/00795/FULM08 Granted

    Former Shell Self Serve And Queensland Service Stations Between 181-215 Lower Road Belvedere Kent DA17 6DQ

    Details to condition 14 (Swale Maintenance) pursuant to planning permission reference 10/00795/FULM relating to the erection of 24 residential units comprising 19 x 3 bed and 5 x 4 bed town houses, provision of new access from Lower Road, landscaping, 36 parking spaces and associated works.

    Decided 13 Dec 2012 Conditions
  • 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.

    Decided 28 Jan 2013 Full applications
  • 13/01320/FUL Granted

    5 Manor Close Crayford Dartford Kent DA1 4EX

    Single storey side/rear extension.

    Decided 13 Sep 2013 Full applications

Decision speed

12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 920 63%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 441 30%
  3. Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 111 8%

Planning agents in Bexley

The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.

  1. RT Drafting Solutions Limited 61% granted overall 4
  2. Down to Earth Trees Ltd 98% granted overall 2
  3. Design Team (Self Employed) 75% granted overall 2
  4. CBRE Ltd 99% granted overall 1
  5. James Dolan Architect 75% granted overall 1
  6. Design Team 91% granted overall 1
  7. KHD Architecture Ltd 79% granted overall 1

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Common questions

How many planning applications does Bexley decide?

In the 12 months to September 2026, Bexley decided 1472 planning applications. 90% 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 September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.

How many Bexley decisions arrive within the eight week target?

Of the 1472 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 63% 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 4967 decisions from Bexley between 2002 and 2026, out of 6,011 applications on record. Across that whole period 89% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

When is planning activity busiest in Bexley?

March 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to September 2026, with 213 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.

How do I find a planning application by its reference number?

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Where can I see the full documents for an application?

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Bexley: 6,011 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 1,472 decided, 90% approved, median 56 days to a decision. 2,240 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2002 and 2026: 4,967 in total, 89% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.