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House prices in London Borough of Bexley: average £413,343, +2.0% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has London Borough of Bexley received?
London Borough of Bexley received 4,214 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 87%.
How long does London Borough of Bexley take to decide applications?
London Borough of Bexley takes an average of 65 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for London Borough of Bexley?
London Borough of Bexley approves 87% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in London Borough of Bexley?
Submit your representation to London Borough of Bexley during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the London Borough of Bexley planning portal.
Can I appeal a London Borough of Bexley planning decision?
Yes. If London Borough of Bexley refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 848 appeals were lodged against London Borough of Bexley decisions in the last 24 months, with a 32% success rate.

Planning data sourced from London Borough of Bexley planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About London Borough of Bexley Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the London Borough of Bexley area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

The London Borough of Bexley, located in south-east London, is part of Outer London and has a population of 248,287. Key settlements within the borough include Sidcup, Erith, Bexleyheath, Belvedere, Crayford, Welling, and Old Bexley. Positioned within the Thames Gateway, Bexley is a designated area for urban regeneration, overseen by the Bexley London Borough Council, making it an important focus for planning applications and development initiatives. The council was established in 1 April 1965.

The council area encompasses 22 towns and villages, including Bexley, Crayford and Erith. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, London Borough of Bexley received 4,214 planning applications. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

The most common types were outline applications (310), discharge of conditions (159), tree works (100). 30 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

848 planning appeals were lodged against London Borough of Bexley decisions, of which 247 were allowed and 520 were dismissed (32% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for London Borough of Bexley above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the London Borough of Bexley planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.