Barnehurst, Bexley - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Barnehurst, Bexley - Greater London.
Bexley - Greater London · England · settlement
About Barnehurst
Barnehurst is a town located in the London Borough of Bexley, situated northeast of Bexleyheath and approximately 13 miles east-southeast of Charing Cross. The area is divided from North Bexleyheath by the A220, Erith Road, making it a key point of interest for planning applications in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £391,854 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bexley
- Parliamentary constituency: Bexleyheath and Crayford
- LSOA: Bexley 014B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Barnehurst.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Barnehurst.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Barnehurst based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
281 planning applications found near Barnehurst.
- - Barnehurst Golf Course Mayplace Road East Bexleyheath Kent DA7 6JU
Prior Approval Notification for the installation of a Base Station.
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 122 Watling Street Bexleyheath Kent DA6 7QH
Application to approve details of condition 5 (Construction Management Plan) pursuant to application 23/02377/FUL for the construction of a three-storey residential apartment block comprising of 5x2 b
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 122 Watling Street Bexleyheath Kent DA6 7QH
Application to approve details of condition 3 (Materials) 11 (electric charging) 13 (Cycle Parking) 14 (Refuse/Recycling) 15 (Waste Management) 17 (Biodiversity and Ecological Improvements) 20 (Car Pa
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 122 Watling Street Bexleyheath Kent DA6 7QH
Application to approve details of condition 6 (Contamination) pursuant to application 23/02377/FUL for the construction of a three storey residential apartment block comprising of 5x2 bedrooms flats a
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 122 Watling Street Bexleyheath Kent DA6 7QH
Application to approve details of condition 4 (Written Scheme of Investigation) pursuant to application 23/02377/FUL for the Construction of a three storey residential apartment block comprising of 5x
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 126 Mayplace Road East Bexleyheath Kent DA7 6EH
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for single storey rear infill extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 42 Oakwood Drive Bexleyheath Kent DA7 6EG
Works to various trees protected by a tree preservation order.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 10 Eastleigh Road Bexleyheath Kent DA7 6LU
Single Storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 2 And 2A Woodside Road Bexleyheath Kent DA7 6JZ
Erection of a detached two storey dwelling with refuse storage and parking to the front.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 22 Inglewood Road Bexleyheath Kent DA7 6JS
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the conversion of roof space involving alterations to existing roofline, including a hip to gable enlargement and a rear dormer extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - 42 Oakwood Drive Bexleyheath Kent DA7 6EG
Work to trees protected by a Tree Preservation Order.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - South Of 2 Woodside Road Bexleyheath Kent DA7 6JZ
Prior Approval Notification to install above-ground cabinets in order to house electronic equipment.
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-11-10
View full details - - 65 Old Road Crayford Dartford Kent DA1 4DN
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-10-30
View full details - - 27 Park Grove Bexleyheath Kent DA7 6AA
Erection of a two storey side and single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - 14 Oakwood Drive Bexleyheath Kent DA7 6ED
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the siting of a mobile home (caravan) for ancillary use to the main dwellinghouse.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - 25 Park Grove Bexleyheath Kent DA7 6AA
Conversion of garage to habitable room.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - Orchard Site Allotments Mayplace Road East Bexleyheath Kent
Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to remove condition 2 (Temporary Consent) to obtain permanent consent of planning permission Ref: 15/01878/FUL for the 'Retention
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - 19 Braeside Crescent Bexleyheath Kent DA7 6AU
Application to approve details of condition 3 (Materials), 5 (Refuse and Recycling Arrangements, 6 (Cycle Storage), 9 (BNG), 10 (Policy DP30 Requirements) and 12 (Sustainable Drainage) pursuant to app
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - 7 Hillingdon Road Bexleyheath Kent DA7 6LP
Non material amendment for the installation of fenestration to the first floor side elevations and parapet along the boundary of approved application 22/02050/FUL which allowed the erection of part on
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - 10 Eastleigh Road Bexleyheath Kent DA7 6LU
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 3.90 metres, and for which the heigh
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-09-19
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A brief summary of Barnehurst in Bexley - Greater London
Barnehurst is a town located in the London Borough of Bexley, situated northeast of Bexleyheath and approximately 13 miles east-southeast of Charing Cross. The area is divided from North Bexleyheath by the A220, Erith Road, making it a key point of interest for planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Barnehurst show an average sale price of £391,854, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Barnehurst a particularly low-crime area.
Barnehurst has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Star Hill, Iron Mill Lane, Parkhurst. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Barnehurst includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wansunt Pit SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Barnehurst
In the last 24 months, 181 planning applications were submitted near Barnehurst. Of these, 72% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Barnehurst.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Barnehurst slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Barnehurst were full planning applications (75), outline applications (42), discharge of conditions (24). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 178 smaller schemes were submitted.
112 planning appeals were lodged, of which 35 were allowed and 74 were dismissed (32% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 26 applications
- Refused: 9 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 145 applications
Nearby Towns
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- Maypole planning applications
- Old Bexley planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.