Planning application
Erith Town Hall Walnut Tree Road Erith Kent DA8 1TL
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
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)).
As published by the council, reference 26/01549/LDCP
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01549/LDCP
- Status
- With Case Officer
- Received
- 10 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 19 Aug 2026
- Postcode
- DA8 1TL
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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10 Aug 2026
Received by Bexley
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19 Aug 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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7 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 14 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Bexley took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Bexley for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About this record
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