159 Blendon Road Bexley Kent DA5 1BT

1. 4 Sep 2026

   Received by Bexley

2. 14 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 30 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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• Blendon Post Office 141 Blendon Road Bexley Kent DA5 1BT

  26/01238/FUL Submitted 24 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Change of Use from Retail (Class E) to Takeaway Shop (Class Sui Generis) with installation of a rear extraction flue, alterations to shop front and fenestration and removal of internal staircase. Retention of and self-containment of the first floor flat including installation of external staircase.

  Refused Full applications Windows or glazing 21 docs

• 157 Blendon Road Bexley Kent DA5 1BT

  21/03020/FUL Submitted 29 Sep 2021 50 yards away

  Erection of a two storey building to the rear of the site to provide 2 x Studio Flats.

  Refused Full applications New dwelling 9 docs

• Garages Rear Of 145-175 Woodside Lane Bexley Kent

  26/00424/FUL Submitted 2 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Erection of a pair of two semi-detached dwellings.

  Granted Full applications 19 docs

• 5 The Drive Bexley Kent DA5 3DH

  18/02046/FUL Submitted 1 Aug 2018 50 yards away

  Single storey rear extension and installation of two skylight windows to the existing rear extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 4 docs
  Small domestic

• Garages Rear Of 145-175 Woodside Lane Bexley Kent

  18/00872/FUL Submitted 12 Apr 2018 50 yards away

  Demolition of existing garages and erection of a pair of 3 bed semi-detached houses with integral garages.

  Granted Full applications Demolition 11 docs

• 175 Woodside Lane Bexley Kent DA5 1EY

  26/01247/FUL Submitted 25 Jun 2026 100 yards away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~15 Oct

  Formation of vehicular crossover.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 3 docs

• 25/02019/FUL Granted

  56A Avenue Road Bexleyheath Kent DA7 4EG

  Erection of a second floor and three storey rear extension to provide 4 additional self contained residential flats with associated cycle and refuse storage.

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 10 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/02008/FUL Awaiting decision

  23 Arbuthnot Lane Bexley Kent DA5 1EH

  Erection of a single storey side and single storey rear extension and conversion of garage to habitable room.

  Received 29 Oct, published by the council 2 Nov 2026 Full applications
• 26/01999/FUL Awaiting decision

  17 - 32 Patricia Court Upper Wickham Lane Welling Kent DA16 3EP

  Replacement of existing windows with uPVC double-glazed windows and balcony doors to be replaced with uPVC to match existing.

  Received 28 Oct, published by the council 2 Nov 2026 Full applications
• 26/02003/FUL Awaiting decision

  25-47 Heron Crescent Sidcup Kent DA14 6RT

  Replacement of existing windows with uPVC double-glazed windows and balcony doors to be replaced with uPVC to match existing.

  Received 28 Oct, published by the council 2 Nov 2026 Full applications
• 26/01998/FUL Awaiting decision

  1 - 16 Patricia Court Upper Wickham Lane Welling Kent DA16 3EP

  Replacement of existing windows with uPVC double-glazed windows and balcony doors to be replaced with uPVC to match existing.

  Received 28 Oct, published by the council 2 Nov 2026 Full applications