Bexleyheath, Bexley - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bexleyheath, Bexley - Greater London.
Bexley - Greater London · England · settlement
About Bexleyheath
Bexleyheath, located in the London Borough of Bexley, is a significant town in southeast London, approximately 12 miles from Charing Cross. With a population of around 15,600 as of 2021, it is recognized as one of 35 major centres in the London Plan. The area encompasses several surrounding neighbourhoods, including Barnehurst, West Heath, and Upton, making it a key location for planning applications and development opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £434,029 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bexley
- Parliamentary constituency: Bexleyheath and Crayford
- LSOA: Bexley 017B
Crime Statistics
320 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 87
- anti-social-behaviour: 65
- shoplifting: 41
- drugs: 20
- vehicle-crime: 20
- burglary: 19
- other-theft: 19
- public-order: 14
- criminal-damage-arson: 12
- robbery: 8
- theft-from-the-person: 8
- other-crime: 6
- bicycle-theft: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bexleyheath.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bexleyheath.
- 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 Bexleyheath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
25 planning applications found near Bexleyheath.
- - 8 Glengall Road Bexleyheath Kent DA7 4AL
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
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 77 Belvedere Road Bexleyheath Kent DA7 4NY
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 3.10 metres, and for which the heigh
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Delivery Office 2 Glengall Road Bexleyheath Kent DA7 4BS
Prior Approval Notification for the installation of 3 new antennas.
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 1A Pickford Road Bexleyheath Kent DA7 4AT
Application to approve details of conditions 5 (First Floor Plan), 6 (Parking Permit) and 7 (Acoustic Protection) pursuant to application 22/03116/PRIORM for Notifcation of Prior Approval for the chan
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Westhill House Devonshire Road Bexleyheath Kent
Prior Approval for change of use from Offices (Class E) to 8 self-contained residential units (Class C3).
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - The Red House Red House Lane Bexleyheath Kent DA6 8JF
Works to various trees in Red House Lane Conservation Area.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 10 Avenue Road Bexleyheath Kent DA7 4ER
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the erection of a single storey detached outbuilding to rear garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bexley | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 77 Belvedere Road Bexleyheath Kent DA7 4NY
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 3.3 metres, and for which the height
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - The Royal Standard Public House 59 Lion Road Bexleyheath Kent DA6 8NW
Application to approve details of condition 8 (site risk assessment and remediation scheme) pursuant to application 23/00236/FUL for the construction of part one part two storey rear extension and inc
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Premier Inn 51 Albion Road Bexleyheath Kent DA6 7AR
Application to approve details of conditions 3 (Travel Plan) and 4 (Travel Packs) pursuant to application 25/00774/FUL for Alterations to fenestration of existing hotel to provide additional hotel bed
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 62 Nursery Avenue Bexleyheath Kent DA7 4LA
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the erection of a single storey rear infill extension, erection of new outbuilding following demolition of existing outbuilding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-05-05
View full details - - The Red House Red House Lane Bexleyheath Kent DA6 8JF
Works to two Hawthorn trees in Red House Lane Conservation Area - reduce trees down to fence height (6ft).
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - 75 Standard Road Bexleyheath Kent DA6 8DR
Works to Lime Tree protected by a Tree Preservation Order.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - Munchies Peri Peri 279 Broadway Bexleyheath Kent DA6 8DG
Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to vary condition 3 (Opening Hours) to increase the trading hours of planning permission Ref: 79/02400/FUL for the use of ground
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bexley | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - 2 Sheridan Road Bexleyheath Kent DA7 4AP
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, and rooflights to
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bexley | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - 159 Church Road Bexleyheath Kent DA7 4DW
Conversion of roof space including a dormer extension at rear and rooflights to front roofslope. Erection of single storey rear extension following demolition of existing kitchen.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bexley | Date: 2024-05-31
View full details - - 73 Standard Road Bexleyheath Kent DA6 8DR
Erection of a single storey rear extension following demolition of existing front and side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bexley | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - 39 Royal Oak Road Bexleyheath Kent DA6 7HQ
Erection of a single storey rear and side extension following demolition of existing side extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bexley | Date: 2023-12-26
View full details - - 19 Upland Road Bexleyheath Kent DA7 4NR
Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for the use as a place of education
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Bexley | Date: 2023-12-21
View full details - - 15 Pickford Road Bexleyheath Kent DA7 4AT
Single storey side/ rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bexley | Date: 2023-09-14
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A brief summary of Bexleyheath in Bexley - Greater London
Bexleyheath, located in the London Borough of Bexley, is a significant town in southeast London, approximately 12 miles from Charing Cross. With a population of around 15,600 as of 2021, it is recognized as one of 35 major centres in the London Plan. The area encompasses several surrounding neighbourhoods, including Barnehurst, West Heath, and Upton, making it a key location for planning applications and development opportunities.
Property prices in Bexleyheath show an average sale price of £434,029, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Bexleyheath area recorded 320 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Bexleyheath has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Red House 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 Bexleyheath includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bexleyheath planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Bexleyheath
In the last 24 months, 56 planning applications were submitted near Bexleyheath. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 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 Bexleyheath.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bexleyheath were outline applications (18), full planning applications (15), discharge of conditions (11).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 54 smaller schemes were submitted.
8 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 6 were dismissed (14% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Old Bexley planning applications
- West Heath planning applications
- Barnehurst planning applications
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- Welling planning applications
- North Cray planning applications
- Belvedere planning applications
- Lessness Heath planning applications
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.